Boondocking
Boondocking, also known as Dry Camping, is a way of camping in an RV where you don’t have access to the usual comforts like water, electricity, and sewage hookups. This can be in a variety of places like campgrounds, parking lots, or even driveways. In the United States, many camping spots managed by government agencies like the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, as well as state and county campgrounds, often don’t offer full hookups for your RV.
To make dry camping more comfortable, there are a few things you’ll need:
- Potable Water Storage: Your RV should have a tank for storing fresh water that you can use for drinking, cooking, and washing.
- House-Battery Power: You’ll need a good battery system to power basic things in your RV, like low-voltage lights, the water pump, and the control part of your refrigerator.
- Battery Recharging Options: Since you won’t be plugged into an external power source, you’ll need a way to recharge your batteries. This could be through solar panels or using a generator.
- Wastewater Tank Capacity: Since you won’t have a sewage hookup, your RV should have a tank big enough to hold all the wastewater (from sinks, showers, and toilets) for several days.
With these essentials, you can enjoy dry camping while still having some of the basic conveniences of home.