Outfitting Your RV

How to Power a CPAP When Tent Camping

Most tent campers who use a CPAP use a “portable power station” (also referred to as a battery generator) to power their sleep. They also...

Best Motorcycle For Camping

The best motorcycle for camping generally falls into one of two trains of thought… spending most of your travel on pavement and enjoying a weekend...

Boondocking with a Residential Refrigerator

Yes, boondocking with a residential refrigerator is possible. In fact, several boondockers have installed residential refrigerators into their RVs just because they want the larger...

How Long Will a Propane Tank Last While Boondocking?

Most RV boondockers will make a standard 20 pound (5 gallon) propane tank last for about one week, but it’s common for experienced boondockers to...

Campervan Versus Trailer for Boondocking

Which is better for boondocking, a campervan versus a trailer? Campervans, otherwise known as Class B RVs and Class B Vans, are very popular as...

Are Toy Haulers Better for Boondocking Than Travel Trailers?

Generally speaking, yes… toy haulers are better for boondocking than travel trailers. This is because toy haulers are designed to carry more weight than travel...

How Many Batteries Does it Take to Run an Air Conditioner?

Four 12 volt batteries is the very minimum needed to run a rooftop RV air conditioner. But then, that will only run an air conditioner...

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Run My RV AC?

You will need at least 1,800 watts of solar panels to run your RV air conditioner for 8 hours each day. This is assuming you...

How Much Solar Do I Need for My RV?

Most campers can boondock comfortably on a full time basis with 600 watts of solar on their RV. This assumes they also have an adequate...

What Do I Need for Dispersed Camping?

What you will need for dispersed camping is “self containment”, meaning sewage tanks, fresh water, and the ability to generate electrical power. Otherwise, your RV...

Will a 3500 Watt Generator Run My RV?

Yes, a 3500 watt will run your RV! In fact, it will run just about any size RV. However, it depends on many appliances you...

Which is the Best Type of RV for Boondocking?

Fifth-Wheel or Bumper Pull? Class A or Class C? Van or RV? Which “type” of RV is better for boondocking? The answer can depend on...

Trailer Versus Motorhome – Which is Better for Boondocking?

There’s a long standing argument within the RVing community, which is better, trailer versus motorhome? Is it better to have a class A or class...

Using Water Purifying Tablets for RV Use

Water purifying tablets are typically used by hikers who want to fill their canteens and bottles from a clear, running stream. These tablets will kill...

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need for Boondocking?

The number of solar panels needed for RV boondocking depends on how many batteries you have to keep charged, and what appliances you want to...

How Much Battery Power For Boondocking Will I Need?

Perhaps 50% of full time RV boondockers have two 12 volt batteries or two 6 volt batteries to power their DC accessories and appliances. This...

Do I Need Four-Wheel Drive for Boondocking?

No, but it helps. Deciding whether you need four-wheel drive for boondocking depends on how far away from other people you want to camp. To...

Boondocking in Freezing Temperatures

While most RV boondockers prefer to head south in the winter for warmer climates, there are still a few hard core campers who make a...

How Big of a Generator Do I Need for Boondocking?

Exactly how big of a generator you will need for boondocking depends on the total wattage of appliances you have in your RV as well...

Do I Need a Generator for Boondocking?

The short answer is, “no”, you don’t need a generator for boondocking. However, the long answer is, “it depends on how much electricity you need...