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We’re Tony & Peggy Barthel and we’re working to help you be a StressLess Camper.
We’re Tony & Peggy Barthel and we’re working to help you be a StressLess Camper.
Boondocking in your RV can be everything from camping just around the corner to finding a hidden spot miles off the grid. Overnighting at places like Walmart, Cracker Barrel and the like is also boondocking. Here are tips to get started and enjoy boondocking. But so might be staying at a local state park or even some campgrounds owned by your city.
You don’t necessarily have to go far just to enjoy off-the-grid camping and many boondocking sites are free!
If you have an RV it is ready for boondocking. With these tips, tricks and hacks you can stay out longer and enjoy more StressLess Camping.
Podcast episode with tips and tricks for finding the best place to go boondocking - listen now
Our podcast episode with great ways to save money and get more out of boondocking - listen now
One of our most popular podcast episodes ever - this fun look at boondocking will help you avoid stress, learn more and get boondocking - listen now
Battery technology can help you stay off the grid and have a better experience boondocking. Our 2023 Rockwood Mini Lite came with one heck of a battery and solar system and we’ve been very pleased with it.
The battery and solar solution in our own 2023 Rockwood Mini Lite - these are available after market.
Information, discounts and resources for lithium batteries featuring Lion Energy products
Our podcast episode about choosing a portable power station or solar generator
More tips to get the most out of your next boondocking adventure:
The Principals of Leave No Trace. We spoke with Leave No Trace about how we can all be better stewards of the land we so enjoy. Listen to Leave No Trace.
One of the limiting factors in any boondocking adventure is water. We have tips to get water while boondocking.
We have also found a game-changing way to save water when boondocking on your RV shower.
We love saving water and here are nine tips for showering in your RV plus boondocking water saving ideas
Can you use a CPAP machine or other medical device while boondocking? We have the answer in this article on using a CPAP machine while boondocking.
You can also enjoy a great cup of coffee even if you’re miles off the grid. One of our most popular articles on making great coffee while boondocking.
You can run your RV’s air conditioner on a small generator or even battery power with SoftStart RV
Why we love to use Harvest Hosts and Boondocker’s Welcome to find great places to camp.
Our article about Tent Camping Essentials for StressLess Camping
Our Camco Portable cartridge toilet
We use the SylvanSport Privy Bivy tent to house our portable toilet
Wolverine water bags - American-made water storage bags
We use our portable power station to power this induction cooktop
Dometic makes a number of well-designed portable 12 volt coolers including the CFX3 75DZ that we reviewed here
We have also found the Bodega TWW45 portable 12 volt cooler has been pretty useful in boondocking
Why are there fewer places to enjoy boondocking - where are boondocking sites going? Learn more in this article.
