To help save battery life, make the switch to LED lights and consider solar string lights for outside.
BOONDOCKING LOCATIONS PLUS
On the plus side, it gives you a renewable source of power off-the-grid and is constantly charging the battery as long as there is sunlight. Unlike our generator, solar is only good for charging batteries- not on-demand power or for large appliances like an air conditioner. Along with the generator, our Renogy solar panel helps charge our battery.
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We primarily use the generator to run our A/C unit, charge the battery, and run the occasional household appliance.
BOONDOCKING LOCATIONS UPGRADE
For the past couple years, we’ve been using our off-brand 3400 watt generator, but at some point, we’ll upgrade to something smaller, quieter, and more efficient like a Honda EU3000iS. We might not have the fanciest or newest products on the market- but that hasn’t kept us from enjoying our camping trips. Generators and solar kits can cost a pretty penny, so for RVers on a tight budget like Chad and I, we gradually add to, and upgrade our power system.
Boondocking with our generator and solar panel POWER GEAR In order to keep the battery charged, a generator and/or solar kit is needed. When you are boondocking, you will need an inverter, which turns DC power into AC power, allowing you to run your household appliances from the battery bank. Basically, anything you would plug into a typical electric socket is powered by AC. The two electrical systems are connected through a converter so when you are hooked up to power, it is charging up the batteries for the DC system. However, appliances that require considerably more power like an air conditioner or a microwave are powered with AC (alternating current). For those new to camping or electronics, the batteries power DC (direct current) accessories and appliances, like your lights, water pump, and fans. Most fulltime RVers have at least two 12 volt deep cycle batteries (or gel cells). Chad and I had the unfortunate experience of accidentally spraying ourselves with bear spray last year….we can attest to it’s effectiveness!! To help avoid unwanted visitors, we make sure to put away our food and not leave it outside where it can attract critters.įirst off, let’s talk about power. If the fear of lions, tigers, and bears are keeping you from camping remotely, consider keeping some form of protection on you, especially bear spray which has been proven more effective in thwarting animal attacks than anything else. Frankie protected us from a scary monster in Anza Borrego State Park STAY PROTECTED We also lock up our generator, solar panel, and trailer hitch when we leave camp to explore. While traveling, we always hide our valuables or keep them on us when the trailer is unattended. If you need extra assurance, call your local Ranger Station for advice. If the place has a bad reputation, we move along and pick a different spot- this is where reviews come in handy! Always trust your intuition, if a place rubs you the wrong way, there’s probably a good reason for that. DO YOUR RESEARCHīefore we move to a new campsite, we research the area. The places we go, we are lucky to run into anybody! With this being said, it’s always a good idea to come prepared and be aware of your surroundings…. After all, there’s a much bigger chance of experiencing a crime while camping closer to cities and populated areas, like a beach or county park than deep in the forest or in the middle of the desert. However, we’ve found being far away from civilization to be much safer than popular and busy spots. With everything seemingly ‘Doom & Gloom’ in the news, it’s easy to be scared of camping in remote or unfamiliar places. Below, I will be sharing some of our experiences including our boondocking setup, how we find our sites, groovy camping apps, and some helpful RV tips…. Not only has it saved us money we’ve been able to later pour into our gas tank, but it has also afforded us the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful and pristine parts of North America. Since 2016, Chad and I (and Frankie) have been fulltime trailer dwellers and while we are on the road, we have only stayed at paid campgrounds a handful of times. It’s camping without the bells and whistles, but it’s also camping without the crowds, fees, reservations, and campground restrictions. To some campers, “Boondocking” might be a foreign and intimidating concept, but with a little planning and preparation, it doesn’t need to be!įirst off, what is boondocking? Boondocking is essentially off-grid camping-without hookups like water, sewer, and electric that you would find at a typical campground or RV park.
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