Motor Homes, the Recession, and Boondocking
There is a rumor going around that the dark cloud of recession is beginning to lift.
Manufacturers of motor homes are beginning to gear up production, and are looking at raising prices on the new RVs.
That's good news for the industry, but what about those people who are still dealing with salary cuts, and shorter workweeks? The RV lifestyle is often seen as luxurious, and that it's for people who have the money to support it.
Frugal boondocking is one way to have your cake, and eat it too.
Provided the cake is not expensive.
What is boondocking? The broad definition of boondocking is parking your RV anywhere that there are no hookups, which could include the Wal-Mart parking lot, or a vacant city lot.
The official definition of boondocking means that you camp in remote places, but not just anywhere.
If you determine to embark on this kind of adventure, you need to do your homework.
The Boondocking Basics book will inform beginners, and help orient them to this non-traditional camping quest.
Where can you boondock? Overnight stays in National Parks are allowed, but only in authorized campgrounds.
Otherwise, boondocking is permitted on Federal land no further than 300 feet from the nearest road and as long as you do not damage your surroundings.
Be sure to consider how any changes in the weather might affect your campsite.
The time allotted for boondockers to reside on a particular campsite varies from place to place, and depends on the seasons.
Another possibility in farm country is to park your motorhome [http://www.
pedatarvcenter.
com/blog/living-frugally-in-motor-homes/] on private land.
Always ask the owner(s) of the land for permission.
Sometimes they may have a concealed spot on the property where you can break your travel for a time.
Get copies of the maps for the general area in which you hope to stop, and look for possible campsites to check out when you arrive.
Conserve resources Naturally, with no hookups, stores, or amenities, you will want to be frugal.
Take extra tanks of water with you, and use it as sparingly as possible.
Use your power in moderation by turning off unnecessary appliances.
Conserving resources includes policing your camping area before you leave.
No human or pet waste should be in sight, and trash and garbage needs to go with you.
Do some research on the Internet for resources and information on boondocking.
You may find yourself eschewing campgrounds forever.
Manufacturers of motor homes are beginning to gear up production, and are looking at raising prices on the new RVs.
That's good news for the industry, but what about those people who are still dealing with salary cuts, and shorter workweeks? The RV lifestyle is often seen as luxurious, and that it's for people who have the money to support it.
Frugal boondocking is one way to have your cake, and eat it too.
Provided the cake is not expensive.
What is boondocking? The broad definition of boondocking is parking your RV anywhere that there are no hookups, which could include the Wal-Mart parking lot, or a vacant city lot.
The official definition of boondocking means that you camp in remote places, but not just anywhere.
If you determine to embark on this kind of adventure, you need to do your homework.
The Boondocking Basics book will inform beginners, and help orient them to this non-traditional camping quest.
Where can you boondock? Overnight stays in National Parks are allowed, but only in authorized campgrounds.
Otherwise, boondocking is permitted on Federal land no further than 300 feet from the nearest road and as long as you do not damage your surroundings.
Be sure to consider how any changes in the weather might affect your campsite.
The time allotted for boondockers to reside on a particular campsite varies from place to place, and depends on the seasons.
Another possibility in farm country is to park your motorhome [http://www.
pedatarvcenter.
com/blog/living-frugally-in-motor-homes/] on private land.
Always ask the owner(s) of the land for permission.
Sometimes they may have a concealed spot on the property where you can break your travel for a time.
Get copies of the maps for the general area in which you hope to stop, and look for possible campsites to check out when you arrive.
Conserve resources Naturally, with no hookups, stores, or amenities, you will want to be frugal.
Take extra tanks of water with you, and use it as sparingly as possible.
Use your power in moderation by turning off unnecessary appliances.
Conserving resources includes policing your camping area before you leave.
No human or pet waste should be in sight, and trash and garbage needs to go with you.
Do some research on the Internet for resources and information on boondocking.
You may find yourself eschewing campgrounds forever.