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When we first started traveling in our RV, the concept of “boondocking,” or camping without water/electric/sewer hookups, was downright intimidating. In fact, it wasn’t until our second year that we got up the courage to spend a night – just one night – boondocking at a Walmart. Eventually, after many nights at Walmarts, Cracker Barrels, and Harvest Hosts, we got up the courage to book a week of boondocking at the Bayside Wildlife Management Area near Navarre, Florida. Unfortunately, due to unusually cold weather, we had to pull up stakes and head back to hookups before the week was over. The biggest issues we facedRead More →

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In this blog we explain why we bought a Renogy 200 watt solar suitcase, and how to decide if portable solar power is right for you. You can see a great summary in our video! Although Kathy and I have camped almost exclusively in state, county, and private campgrounds, we know that some of the most beautiful campsites in the U.S. are free. Most of these are on state or federal land, often in remote locations with stunning views. Most allow two-weeks stays. But there’s a catch. No hookups! No running water. No electricity. No sewer connections. This is affectionately called boondocking. Now, in ourRead More →