21 Advantages of Being Boondocking-Ready
And the truth is, with most RVs, it’s not necessary to add any elaborate or expensive equipment. They’re built to function without hookups for at least a couple of days at a time – longer if you know how to conserve your resources just a little. A little planning and the right mindset and you’re ready to enjoy all the advantages of…
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1. An unobstructed view of nature.  |
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2. More space, peace, and solitude than you’ll ever find in a campground.  |
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3. Convenient camping at music festivals, rodeos, and other events. |
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4. Knowing you can get through the night without services if campgrounds are full or not open for the season. |
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5. Staying in National Parks, State Parks, and National Forest Campgrounds. Most only offer dry camping. |
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6. Romantic settings. The bare necessities are all you need – you, your partner and no one else around. |
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7. More Boondockers Welcome hosts to choose from. On average, only 80% of our hosts offer hookups. |
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8. Saving money when attending RV rallies. Boondocking passes can be a lot cheaper. |
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9. A safe harbor in a pinch at Walmart, Bass Pro Shops, Cracker Barrel, and other retail parking lots. |
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10. Beach camping.  |
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11. RVing in Mexico where most campgrounds aren’t equipped with hookups. |
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12. Your own quarters when you visit friends and relatives.  |
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13. Attending a wedding or other celebration without worrying about drinking and driving because you can spend the night in the parking lot. |
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14. An evacuation plan in case of floods, hurricanes, fires. |
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15. Being prepared for prolonged power outage at your home. Move into your RV until the power is restored. |
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16. Making a pilgrimage to Quartzsite, AZ, to join the largest annual convergence of RVers. |
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17. Surviving a vehicle breakdown until help arrives, even if you’re in the middle of nowhere. |
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18. Waking up where the fish are (or where the trailhead or canoe launch is).  |
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19. Saving money on hotel rooms if your RV breaks down during a trip. Many repair shops will allow customers to stay in the RV in their parking lot. |
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20. Using a Harvest Hosts membership – the hosts don’t provide any services. |
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21. Attending Burning Man. If you’re not equipped for boondocking, chances are you won’t be going.
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