was_butnotnow
Fulltime: Emery, SD
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Boondocking or dry camping is not having to PAY for services we don't need or want since we are self contained with solar/inveter/generator setup in a 5er.
In an acceptable site that is not in a store blacktop parking lot. That is a few hours rest stop on the way to a pristine BLM or forest service area real boondocking site.
We like to find a city or county park that wants us to say for free or a buck or two so we will explore the area and spend time with them and spend money in the area.
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turnippp
CO
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We are new coming on board to RV. Have 5th wheel. Where do you get information/email site that lists where you can stay in Walmarts, ect. and RV friendly overnights?
Thank you.
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Seon
Lake Camanche, CA
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turnippp wrote:We are new coming on board to RV. Have 5th wheel. Where do you get information/email site that lists where you can stay in Walmarts, ect. and RV friendly overnights?
Thank you.
Here's a site that list some WalMarts that do not allow parking overnight.
But you should still ask each store manager before your stay.
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trails2004
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Mello Mike wrote:
Boondocking: Means wilderness or primitive camping out in the "boondocks." Natural beauty with little or no (noisy) neighbors. This type of camping (usually in Public Lands like State, BLM, and National Forests) is usually FREE.
Caution>>>>in the west >>the term Wilderness means no motorized access.
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Corky52
San Diego, CA
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Dry camping is being able to camp in any place you legally can, without need of support or facilities!
Boondocking is a subset of Dry Camping, Dry Camping in undeveloped natural areas.
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Mandolin Guy
West Central Georgia
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Further defining is required: If your wife kicks you out of the house and you're forced to stay in the MH in the driveway, is it dry camping or boondocking?
I'm not married but I was just wondering.
David
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454COR
Chillicothe, Illinois
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Mandolin Guy wrote:Further defining is required: If your wife kicks you out of the house and you're forced to stay in the MH in the driveway, is it dry camping or boondocking?
I'm not married but I was just wondering.
Maybe extremely dry doghousing![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
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Dirtclods
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Heres the deal even if it is posted (No over night parking) Not unless they have roving security you can park in most parking lot without any trouble.
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Adam H
People's Republic of Kalifornia
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454COR wrote:Mandolin Guy wrote:Further defining is required: If your wife kicks you out of the house and you're forced to stay in the MH in the driveway, is it dry camping or boondocking?
I'm not married but I was just wondering.
Maybe extremely dry doghousing
Depends if she lets you hook up to the house or not.![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
BTW I am married
Adam
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ground pounder navy
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Greetigs, what type of a motorhome would be good for a dry/boondocking situation considering no finished roads or other refinements. The tag axle units and larger bus units might have problems in rural areas we would want to seek out.
I travelled with a pickup camper south to north and back in June of 66 and had a ball but things have changed but there are still places to go and see. What about a 45 footer diesel pusher with tag axle are they go to go on a limited off road situation? comments please. regards Paul
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