Yep, when you gotta go, you gotta go! We’ve learned a few things going down the road (pun intended). Although not “truly” bullet proof, they’re bullet proof. We use these Scepter tanks and store them in the truck bed. I also suggest carrying additional water as an emergency backup. You’re intelligent enough to do the math before buying the wrong RV. It will not be a great boondocking vessel. Stop right there if you’re a family of three or more and your primary objective is boondocking. OK, so you just looked at that great Jayco “bells and whistle” mobile and it only has 40 gallons of water storage. So, more than likely you’ll be in a larger RV with sufficient water storage. The likelihood of four people living in a van is slim. So, if you have 4 people and want to boondock for 7 days, you’ll need a minimum of 80 gallons. As I write this, I’m boondocked near Moab, UT.Īnd while wandering around town, I keep seeing shirts that say “water is life.” Well, it’s the truth.įor drinking, cleaning and showering, you’ll need approximately 3 gallons per person per day. I can’t stress this enough! Regardless of whether you live in a van or giant Class A, you need a way to store water. Although, their small size limits water capacity. I would be unwilling to find some of the spots where we camp is we were any larger.Ī 4×4 Class B van, Jeep and off-road pop up or truck camper might just be the ultimate boondocking vehicles. It has a high ground clearance and great off-road suspension. We’ve found that our 28′ long Outdoors RV is about perfect. Some of the best spots require high ground clearance and the ability to maneuver in tight spaces. If your intention is to predominantly boondock, a large palatial RV limits your ability. Then check them out when you’re done.ġ4 Things You Need For Boondocking Fulltime It was no BS, tried and true info.Īnd it played an instrumental role in our preparations. Wait, there was on resource that I gobbled up. This is the stuff I wish someone had laid out when I was getting started. My objective is to help you save weight and money, not encourage you to buy junk you don’t need. After boondocking for the majority of our “journey reset,” we’ve figured out what one needs and really doesn’t need if you’re boondocking while living fulltime in an RV.
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