Pick up your animals poop! And if you poop either bury it 6 inches deep or more or pick it up! Another TH-camr I follow, has a dog and ended up eating human poop, and that human had taken shrooms or something and it ended up affecting her dog and she was so scared😢
We use gallon jugs to track how much water is going into the toilet. We are in a travel trailer with a 32 gallon black tank and you know those sensors never work!
Rule #3 / #4 - I love my dogs off leash too, but after being in a bunch of pristine boondocking spots that were sadly covered in dog poop, I've started keeping mine on long leashes even if there aren't other dogs around. That way I can be 100% sure I've picked up EVERYTHING. Please pick up (which means you have to notice them pooping) - it ruins gorgeous places for the next visitors if you don't.
I'm a truck driver with many yrs experience. My motto is if you aren't using all the space available when making a turn you aren't turning wide enough. Using 4 ways when backing is a great way to communicate safely in any big vehicle. Y'all be safe out there✌️
I use a mini vacuum to get rid of bugs and spiders. One tip is leave a bathroom light on at night to attract the inside bugs into one location. Then suck em up with the vacuum.
Here's what I did when the stink bugs invaded our RV. Got a pump sprayer with a good amount of dawn dish soap and just a very small amount of bleach. Sprayed the entire RV outside , top, bottom, sides and slides, around windows and doors. Rinse thoroughly. Stink bugs are following scent trails left by ones before them, doing the soap and bleach and rinse will remove or mask the trail. Before we were getting dozens a day in the RV, once I sprayed the numbers reduced immediately and by 7 days we had zero stink bugs. Be extra generous around slides that's where they were coming in mostly. Do this anytime you see stink bugs. Simple and cheap problem solver.
We spent a few nights at Upper Teton View this past summer. That place gets packed almost every night. But the view makes it all worth it. There was an older Class A there. They ran their 7500w LOUD genny all night. The next day my wife left them a very well-crafted note on their door. No more all night genny after that!!
I adopted an 11 year old Jack Russell and he wasn't good with any other animal. A lady in a park had her German Sheppard dog off leash and it ran up to my dog. I Immediately picked up my dog and held her high over top of her dog. All she said is "My dog is good with other dogs"/ I let her know "Mine isn't and that is why he is on a leash". She didn't get it!
Right! Our dogs will do fine around other dogs, but can get a little funny about being on a leash when another dog is running around them off leash,...so it always makes me nervous when that happens. sometimes I wish I could just pick them up easily too 😄
They never do! We saw a man walking his German Sheppard off leash BUT CARRYING THE LEASH IN HIS HAND. It's just crazy to me how people think nothing will happen because 'my dog is good'. What if you need to get your 'good' dog away from another animal? Crazy.
We are experienced boondockers. Enjoyed your video. I don’t know how you do it though with all the rude people nowadays. There are so many jerks that can’t just scroll on without saying something rude and unpleasant.
I don’t think I’m buying an RV as big as yours but the scouting, route planning, and planning turns , getting out and looking was great advice and follows a lot of the stuff I learned when I got my cdl.
I love the 2 rubber bumper pads you put on the pantry door handle to avoid denting your Fridge doors!!! I hope it was not thought of after the fact!!!! I try to anticipate any potential issues such as that to avoid damage you wouldn't normally face. Just the way my mind is wired.....good job!!!! Love the new RIG btw and I am looking into the Brinkley now as well. Getting close to retirement and starting to plan a bit....
What I hate about boondocking is when you're parked in the middle of nowhere with no one around and then someone else arrives and parks 20 feet away from your RV. I've parked in the middle of nowhere left my RV and went shopping with my towed car came back a few hours later and and found two RVs parked within 20ft of my RV despite there being lots of parking farther away. I quickly packed up and was getting ready to leave. One of the men from the other RV asked me if this place was good. I told him that I'd only arrived a few hours earlier but since you arrived and parked next door I was going to leave now. I told him I like to boondock to get away from people. He was offended that I'd leave just because they parked so close.
I'm going off about that myself right now. I passed over 5 empties on my way home. And 3 other dirt roads they could have gone down before getting to my spot. Then I'm the Asshole cuz I have a problem and think it's fcked I'm expected to "grin and bear it since it's a holiday weekend." No fuck that I got here early enough to claim a prize spot. You didn't. Sucks to be you go park in the trees 3 spots down the way you came. I have no issues showing I'll be a hostile neighbor. Loud music. Loud horror movies. Call my friend who can help calm me while I vent loudly(unintentionally loud voice I was born with) but you parked close enough that you can hear every word when I'm at my fire pit? Not my problem. Go away. If it were busting at the seams and every spot was full today I'd not have been as fckn angry as I am by it. Like dude! I don't give a fck. Do you not have eyes? One camper for each site unless we know each other and we fn don't.
@@ScubaSteveCanadabecause they are stupid. Who. The fk goes boondocking and not be okay with. Being by themselves. Just stay the fuck home at that point or find a buddy. Parking next to me ain't gonna be pleasant.
@@ScubaSteveCanadathen they should find a buddy or only use campgrounds or just stay home if they have one. Not just park next to a random when there are obvious places around.
Yes, we’ve been majorly battling stink bugs. We also have a Brinkley and the only bugs we’ve found in our camper are stink bugs. So MANY stink bugs! I’ve found five or so of them in just the last few minutes haha. We’re in North Carolina so nowhere near where you’ve been finding them.
I get so much push back when I talk about solar being almost useless on the East Coast. Out west there is just so much more open space and fewer trees that solar works far better. I always say solar is great when the sun shines!!! And I was in western NC a few weeks ago and the stink bugs were awful. I’m still finding them coming out of the crevices! I was in the same campground, same time last year with no stink bugs so this must be a great year for them.
I was once tent camping deep in the Maine woods. A small camper pulled in to the area at about dusk and set up fairly close to us. it wasn't a too bad, so I was OK with it. But, they started their (very noisy) generator at about 5:30 in the morning and ran it for an hour or so. It made me hate boondockers for a long time.
You were in the part of wv I am originally from. Seneca rocks is nice. But I hope you had an opportunity to check out Dolly Sods and Spruce Knob that were nearby! You guys have a great channel and my wife and I are about to get into some book docking soon so we enjoy hearing from veteran boondockers like the 2 of you. Take care!
it was a lovely area! we didn't get to explore as much as we would have liked, so we will have to be back one day! and good luck on the boondocking, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
@@BeanCruisers stayed 2 weeks at Mt Kidd RV park Alberta end of August, great park but must be booked 90 days in advance. We covered most of the tourist attractions (Banff, Jasper) in the area, great hiking trails. Hope to return and cover more of BC. 👍🏻
Oh my gosh, stink bugs are never ending!! We got invaded last fall while in Kentucky…it seemed like hundreds of them! Literally, we would still find a random one 6 months later. We’re in the south again and I’m only using spots with no trees close.
It seems like every year we get invaded with SOMETHING. I never knew that everywhere seems to have some kind of bug that invades everything in the Fall LOL. Last year it was the asian lady beetles for us!
Different public lands have different rules on where you can put your rig and often limit how far off the road you can go. This is the hardest thing for us to sometimes figure out without a stop at the forest office where we want to boondocks. The apps are helpful but not always accurate.
When we dry camp we don't use the heat at night. We carry plenty of blankets to keep us warm. When I get up I'll turn on the heat. I run our generator only enough to top off the batteries. We have a quiet generator, but I still hate the sound of it when everything else is nice and quiet.
Under "Rule 4: Arrival Time" I think you need to add what may be obvious which is "Know what time it will get dark". That's the struggle I've had traveling like that. And watch out crossing time zones that you know exactly what time you think it will be at your destination.
The sun does not care what the time is on your watch, common sense will get you a long way down the road. Pretty obvious these two screwballs are just aimlessly floundering through life
Hey guys, my partner and I just bought an RV. We discovered your channel and we love it!! We have been watching your videos back to back, thank you for sharing. You guys are great and funny too. We are from Orlando and we are planning mostly on Boondocking so I have purchased an entire solar system!! We still need to have it installed. Thank you for all the tips you have shared. We love your new 5th wheel, it’s really nice, I know you will enjoy it!! We bought the RV at the Hershey show, we picked it up in Michigan and drove it Florida. We had a blast and can’t wait to go west! Stay safe!! Mucho love from Florida 🤍
Ahh congrats!! So exciting! And so glad our videos have been helpful 😄 you are going to LOVE boondocking out west. Being from Florida ourselves, when we finally started exploring and boondocking out west, it really was like a whole new world!
See my comment that your RV is not an off road vehicle. That Brinkley is really expensive and most RV mechanics would recommend them but not if they knew they were taken off road. RV's are not built to handle significant shaking and especially twisting stress. Good luck in your journeys and be safe.
Welcome to Pennsylvania where you actually can wake up with a bit of snow and go through all 4 seasons in one day! The other thing we say is there are only 2 seasons here. Winter and construction. Be safe on those backroads and mountains.
Call video and lots of good information. I had to laugh when your dog was eating those leaves (salad you called it), pretty sure that was poison ivy lol. Look back at your video. We have so much of it here, I see it in my dreams. Raspberries also look like poison ivy. Thanks for taking us along your journey. Safe journeys🌻
Glad you got to visit Seneca Rocks. My husband and I live near New Rivet Gorge Bridge in WV. A lit of beautiful things to see and trails to hike on. You should check it out sometime.
A good rule too, is MEASURE YOUR HEIGHT.... If you know how tall your rig is, you can safely cruise under low bridges and areas with height markers without worry. You could measure your width, but its not as important....
Customs into Canada, two lines only, very slow, when we got up close enough discovered the other lane was blocked by an RV that had the top half of its air conditioner mostly sheared off. Apparently it was new and they didn't remeasure for the new clearance before starting out on their trip.
I have 2 Akita Inu's. My girl can easily go unleashed. My boy not. So I always have them on leash. When we come to a place with no other dogs or people, I connect them together and let them run. They come when I call. This is quite fun. And I always pick up what they leave no matter where we are.
lol I would love to see that! But now you've got me thinking of connecting Leeland and Maverick together just to see what they'd do... I'm sure it would be a sight to see! 😆
@wildrvlife My girl, Ice keeps my boy Buddy in line. He is bigger but she is stronger and more agile. He simply has to come with her. They are brother and sister. I have had her since she was 4 months old. He had other owners who gave him up when he was 18 months old. Poor guy. But now he has us and we love him. He is very remedial compared to Ice but he comes along. She helps.
You Guys! Are "BY FAR" Much "Crazier" than Me! As a Boondocker Myself! I 100% would "NEVER" have the size RV you have! When I boondock, that means "No" Neighbors close by! I have a totally upgraded/outfitted Jeep Gladiator lifted, 4X4, Roof Tent Etc. I try to go, where Mountain Goats, are afraid to tread! (That's Boondocking!). You're rig may be more comfortable? Yet, it 100% would "Never" make it, to the sites I go. That being said; I do enjoy your videos. I have done it all over the years, Tents, 28' Fully Loaded Travel Trailer. Note: In the early days, with my family. To today, with my 32 year-old son! We always have a GREAT TIME!!! The "MANTRA" I have today, is the same, when I was a police officer for 20+ years (retired). I Live By! "Be Polite! Be Courteous! Be Respectful! Yet! Never "EVER" take any Crap! From those who are not! Fortunately, I have "rarely" had to be a Jackass! Yet! After all these years! I am still quire capable, turning into one, if needed! LOL!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Stick bugs are awful! I found a concoction on Pinterest…part peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil. I use it in a spray bottle around windows and doors. It seems to keep the numbers down. Ladybugs we’re also a problem this year, just a cuter one.
Question: when your tanks froze in WV - how did y’all handle that? I’m thinking about getting into the RV life, so I’m trying to learn about pitfalls and whatnot. Thanks!
Well, basically what we did was use the bath house for the remainder of our time at that campground, and then we headed south until our tanks thawed lol. We had been using a heat lamp and making sure our furnace was running which served us well down into the 20s, but we had some days in the single digits and that was just more than they could withstand. However, some rigs have tank heaters (our new one does!) which can really help to prevent that from ever happening.
Question about charging? I saw you were waiting around for your batteries to charge by solar. Could you not just plug in and charge while you drive.. Just wondering are they 2 different systems. I love the fun banter
Hey guys, my views differ. In my book boondocking is 100% free. If you pay for the site with no water or power nothing, Well in my book that’s primitive camping. If you are in any type of campgrounds it’s not boondocking. If your in your friends driveway that’s moochdocking. Also in my book if your at Walmart or cracker Barrel that’s also a type of moochdocking. Now we open a new can of worms Harvest Hosts, no hookups but you pay for a membership, and it’s a custom to spend money at the site, not boondocking ! So boondocking versus Dry camping ? Go !
No stink bugs here in the state of MO..however, 99% of bugs give me the creepy crawlies! You handled those around your bed like a champ! West Virginia is so beautiful! Definitely on my list to visit!!
...and yet another great video Eh... (meant for Craig, you think we use "eh" like punctuations... lol) Man I can't wait for the winter of 2025/26, when I get to go to Baja with my new rig. Boondocking will be the way for me, even w/o trying it, I'm just that type of guy, when I was camping all I had was a ground sheet under the stars. I have my AC/DC all planned out, 1000 watt (expandable) on the roof and 1280 A/H of batteries( also with room to grow if needed) down in da basement, along with all Victron Energy paraphernalia. It will take me most of the summer to do all the mods I want to do to it, but it will be awesome... Happy Boondocking on the East coast...🙃
I'm from central New York and stink bugs are just a thing. and I recently heard that it can be really bad if you see one in your house cause it could mean there is a swarm in you house, mostly likely in your walls, and the swarm can be up to 20,000 bugs
You mentioned you have a generator. Do you carry it with you?. Winter ❄️ coming up means cloudy skies and not much sun 🌞. And btw you get 2 free nights boondockig at Padre Island 🏝️ TX.
Im from pennsylvania,allentown area,nice to see you guys made it to pa.i was wondering if you's would go to pa.We left florida too,too humid,were in illinois now,love the different seasons,Safe travels,god bless!!❤
Have you boondocked in Florida in the summertime without a/c?😅 We try to get as far away from others if we plan to use the generator. Usually when it’s over 80 degrees. We’re part timers and can’t justify spending 15- 20 grand on solar. We recently bought a Jackery power station that we plan to power 2 c-pap machines with while boondocking.
hi Victoria take a empty soda bottle and place opening over stink bug and move so they drop in add a little dish soap and water to bottom be safe you're friend from Maryland Rodney love you're videos
No, you’re right. I was at a dry campsite and someone had the brightest, most annoying trim lighting on the front of their 5er. It lit the entire place up like daylight. Plus, it was never turned off…. Had to hang towels over the windows (don’t have black out shades) and that stopped any evening beach breezes for a more comfortable nights sleep. It was crazy. Keep y’er fancy running lights off people!
Nice video! My major pet peeve of the list that you posted is generators! Our 1st time boondocking in our newly purchased used 2019 Flagstaff E-Pro 19BH (20 Feet) was at a Cracker Barrell and when we pulled in, we had the misfortune of parking right next to someone that had their generator running (it was about 8PM). The spaces were kind of tight and the exhaust from the generator was overwhelming; we had to move to another area of the parking lot. They ran their generator for what seemed to be all night and other RV's parked next to them and eventually moved also. After that experience, my first modification was to upgrade our batteries to 400AH Lithium. We have a small 100 watt solar panel and even during our longest time boondocking, we stayed for 5 days and our state of charge never dropped below 70%. We don't even own a generator.
If you happen to get stink bugs again get some mint plants or mint oil. They hate it. I took some out of my beds because mint is invasive and afterwards had a stink bug problem until I replaced the mint. I did this in raised beds but if you want the plant, I would recommend a couple of small pots.
It's funny that you call earwigs, stink bugs. On the western side of the states stink bugs are a large beetle that actually creates a stinky chemical. Earwigs are generally called pincerbugs, for obvious reasons.
You two are great! Thanks so much for all your típs and Knowledge. My husband and I will soon be starting to travel in a small 21 foot travel trailer. So we hope to obtain as much info as possible ☺️ Take care 🥰🤩👋
Also you cannot trust people. I’ve had very big dogs come up to me that were off leash, the owner wanted to scare me. Seen aggressive dogs at dog parks because the owners knew their dog would win and they didn’t care! There are many mean & or twisted people.
What’s the best way to find potable water? We have horribly hard water on our ranch and don’t want to fill our rv with it before we take off. If we’re not at a full hookup situation I’m new enough to all this to not know where to get water. Enjoy your content. Thanks!
We usually use iOverlander (an app) for finding places with water (they have a filter for water). But, most dump stations at truck stops like Loves, etc. will have potable water that you can use. Maverick gas stations are another good one that almost always have potable water and sometimes free dump stations!
I see you are driving a RAM, Longhorn can you share with us what model (1500, 2500, 3500) towing details, etc., and any other details you think we should know? Thanks!
Hahaha welcome to PA! Stink bugs are horrible! We have 2 dogs, one that loves to chase anything that flies, and they won’t bother with stink bugs. Which is probably why they seem extra. Those and lantern flies could compete to be the state bird in recent years 😂
@@BeanCruisers they are like a nickel size flying bug that emit a smell when you kill them, as a form of protection. It’s like the skunk of the bug world lol
Come west, It's a different country.... pull outs are for overnight. pulled out on route 50 and spent 3 days, and saw no one.. Route 50 miles south of hwy-80
LOVE it out west! we spend a majority of our time boondocking out west. Last year we did a route that took us from New Mexico > Arizona > Utah > California > Oregon > Washington > Montana > North Dakota. And this year we spent the majority of our time in Baja California Mexico and Colorado before coming back east.
Hahaha stink bugs a tip i use to do smash one they don't smell bad, but for me it kept other stink bugs stay If you don't have a Loves card should try to get one. Im sure you burn enough fuel to get one and get a few cents off a gallon and get points on your card for in store use.
@@wildrvlife shoot I had a fuel card from about every truck stop they was hahaha but I used loves the most, it always gave me better fuel mileage then in my 2020 Ram TA gave me better mpg. But loves still better on the points in the store hahaha, if you got X amount of fuel a month you get unlimited showers and coffee
I don't have solar but I only use the generator when cooking dinner for the electric skillet. By then the battery's are charged. I use 2 6 volt gulf cart battery's to equal 12 ⚡️ volts.
@wildrvlife 6+6= 12 volt . You go positive on battery post on battery a same cable to negative post on battery b. 6+6=12 hook battery's in series . Not many people know this.thank you for your comment. Denis from Santa Rosa CA
Hey you two, found your channel thru Kyle and Michelle (The Wandering Shores) and have been enjoying your journey. That said, I may just be a grumpy old man, but your use of the term "boondocking" (and its not just you, but many young....youtubers) seems to be that anytime your camping without hookups your "boondocking", that is not what the term was meant to define. "Boondocking" was a term coined back in the early 2000s by Bob Livingston, who at the time was an editor with Trailer Life Magazine. Bob coined the term as a way of defining RV camping in dispersed areas...i.e....."out in the boonies" (hence the root word...boonies". So if your camped in a developed campground...even if you have no hookups, your not "boondocking" your "dry camping". It kind of drives me a little crazy when youtubers indicated they "boondocked at walmart...or cracker barrel." as that would be "lot docking" not boondocking. And when they state that they boondocked at a campground. In any event, I know that there is no way I am going to be able to stop the word from being used incorrectly, but hey, its my hope that with up and coming youtubers such as yourself, you may be able to educate the masses. Take care and safe travels!!! Sean
Lol, oh we were in the boonies alright. Have you been to Davis, West Virginia before? 🤣🤣 But no, we don’t ever “count” overnights at places like Walmart as boondocking either. We actually had a whole conversation about that in a different video. Thanks for watching & the support!
The reason I brought it up as you mentioned and showed going to a campground to "boondock", paying $20.00 a night, but still saving money as you were camping in their field. In any event. Safe travels you two! @@wildrvlife
Ah, the concept of tradeoffs. Your "boondocking" experience can only be so remote when your tow rig is as long as a semi. Yet the hot shower at night is quite relaxing...
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What's your number 1 rule when it comes to boondocking?
Pick up your animals poop! And if you poop either bury it 6 inches deep or more or pick it up! Another TH-camr I follow, has a dog and ended up eating human poop, and that human had taken shrooms or something and it ended up affecting her dog and she was so scared😢
Are we safe.
We use gallon jugs to track how much water is going into the toilet. We are in a travel trailer with a 32 gallon black tank and you know those sensors never work!
Always bring friends!
LOOK FOR PLACES WHERE THERE'S NO PEOPLE
Rule #3 / #4 - I love my dogs off leash too, but after being in a bunch of pristine boondocking spots that were sadly covered in dog poop, I've started keeping mine on long leashes even if there aren't other dogs around. That way I can be 100% sure I've picked up EVERYTHING. Please pick up (which means you have to notice them pooping) - it ruins gorgeous places for the next visitors if you don't.
I'm a truck driver with many yrs experience. My motto is if you aren't using all the space available when making a turn you aren't turning wide enough. Using 4 ways when backing is a great way to communicate safely in any big vehicle. Y'all be safe out there✌️
Very good tips!! Thanks for watching!
I use a mini vacuum to get rid of bugs and spiders. One tip is leave a bathroom light on at night to attract the inside bugs into one location. Then suck em up with the vacuum.
Here's what I did when the stink bugs invaded our RV. Got a pump sprayer with a good amount of dawn dish soap and just a very small amount of bleach. Sprayed the entire RV outside , top, bottom, sides and slides, around windows and doors. Rinse thoroughly. Stink bugs are following scent trails left by ones before them, doing the soap and bleach and rinse will remove or mask the trail. Before we were getting dozens a day in the RV, once I sprayed the numbers reduced immediately and by 7 days we had zero stink bugs. Be extra generous around slides that's where they were coming in mostly. Do this anytime you see stink bugs. Simple and cheap problem solver.
We spent a few nights at Upper Teton View this past summer. That place gets packed almost every night. But the view makes it all worth it. There was an older Class A there. They ran their 7500w LOUD genny all night. The next day my wife left them a very well-crafted note on their door. No more all night genny after that!!
We were in Grand Teton, but we have a dog...
I adopted an 11 year old Jack Russell and he wasn't good with any other animal. A lady in a park had her German Sheppard dog off leash and it ran up to my dog. I Immediately picked up my dog and held her high over top of her dog. All she said is "My dog is good with other dogs"/ I let her know "Mine isn't and that is why he is on a leash". She didn't get it!
Right! Our dogs will do fine around other dogs, but can get a little funny about being on a leash when another dog is running around them off leash,...so it always makes me nervous when that happens. sometimes I wish I could just pick them up easily too 😄
They never do! We saw a man walking his German Sheppard off leash BUT CARRYING THE LEASH IN HIS HAND. It's just crazy to me how people think nothing will happen because 'my dog is good'. What if you need to get your 'good' dog away from another animal? Crazy.
How much trouble with fleas and ticks do you have?
I’ve had 2 Jack Russel and they’re great dogs but they don’t play well with other animals
Train your dog or don't have one
We are experienced boondockers. Enjoyed your video. I don’t know how you do it though with all the rude people nowadays. There are so many jerks that can’t just scroll on without saying something rude and unpleasant.
I don’t think I’m buying an RV as big as yours but the scouting, route planning, and planning turns , getting out and looking was great advice and follows a lot of the stuff I learned when I got my cdl.
I love the 2 rubber bumper pads you put on the pantry door handle to avoid denting your Fridge doors!!! I hope it was not thought of after the fact!!!! I try to anticipate any potential issues such as that to avoid damage you wouldn't normally face. Just the way my mind is wired.....good job!!!! Love the new RIG btw and I am looking into the Brinkley now as well. Getting close to retirement and starting to plan a bit....
What I hate about boondocking is when you're parked in the middle of nowhere with no one around and then someone else arrives and parks 20 feet away from your RV.
I've parked in the middle of nowhere left my RV and went shopping with my towed car came back a few hours later and and found two RVs parked within 20ft of my RV despite there being lots of parking farther away.
I quickly packed up and was getting ready to leave. One of the men from the other RV asked me if this place was good. I told him that I'd only arrived a few hours earlier but since you arrived and parked next door I was going to leave now. I told him I like to boondock to get away from people. He was offended that I'd leave just because they parked so close.
I don't understand why people do that sometimes.
@@wildrvlife Some people feel safer camping near someone else while out boondocking. I've moved my spot many times due to people getting too close.
I'm going off about that myself right now. I passed over 5 empties on my way home. And 3 other dirt roads they could have gone down before getting to my spot. Then I'm the Asshole cuz I have a problem and think it's fcked I'm expected to "grin and bear it since it's a holiday weekend." No fuck that I got here early enough to claim a prize spot. You didn't. Sucks to be you go park in the trees 3 spots down the way you came. I have no issues showing I'll be a hostile neighbor. Loud music. Loud horror movies. Call my friend who can help calm me while I vent loudly(unintentionally loud voice I was born with) but you parked close enough that you can hear every word when I'm at my fire pit? Not my problem. Go away.
If it were busting at the seams and every spot was full today I'd not have been as fckn angry as I am by it. Like dude! I don't give a fck. Do you not have eyes? One camper for each site unless we know each other and we fn don't.
@@ScubaSteveCanadabecause they are stupid. Who. The fk goes boondocking and not be okay with. Being by themselves. Just stay the fuck home at that point or find a buddy. Parking next to me ain't gonna be pleasant.
@@ScubaSteveCanadathen they should find a buddy or only use campgrounds or just stay home if they have one. Not just park next to a random when there are obvious places around.
Love the color of your cabinets. Finally, getting rid of the dark interior looks RVs past.
Yes, we’ve been majorly battling stink bugs. We also have a Brinkley and the only bugs we’ve found in our camper are stink bugs. So MANY stink bugs! I’ve found five or so of them in just the last few minutes haha. We’re in North Carolina so nowhere near where you’ve been finding them.
Spent sometime at Thornspring Campground back in the 70's. Some great caving up the road from there.
Yes we always battle stink bugs this time of year in Indiana and I hate it and they freak out my teen daughter....
We use the Walmart Atlas for United States. Tells where Walmarts are at how far off Interstate and fuel and if you can stay overnight.
I get so much push back when I talk about solar being almost useless on the East Coast. Out west there is just so much more open space and fewer trees that solar works far better. I always say solar is great when the sun shines!!! And I was in western NC a few weeks ago and the stink bugs were awful. I’m still finding them coming out of the crevices! I was in the same campground, same time last year with no stink bugs so this must be a great year for them.
That is interesting. We have solar, and have been fine with it.
Rainsburg PA is about 20mins from me. That mountain is beautiful, and have lots of game, including black bear.
I was once tent camping deep in the Maine woods. A small camper pulled in to the area at about dusk and set up fairly close to us. it wasn't a too bad, so I was OK with it. But, they started their (very noisy) generator at about 5:30 in the morning and ran it for an hour or so. It made me hate boondockers for a long time.
We love Seneca Rocks. The campground close by is lovely. Well it’s been about 8 and 10 years since we have been there.
If telling the truth is being spicy then I’m a Habanero, I agree on the all night lights. Great video you two
Lol! I’m pretty sure Craig is a Carolina Reaper, he surely is going to tell it like he thinks it! 😆 thanks for watching!!
Love your energy. I have a small rig and plan to take off in January. Great info. Enjoy your journey, as I will watching you both.
You were in the part of wv I am originally from. Seneca rocks is nice. But I hope you had an opportunity to check out Dolly Sods and Spruce Knob that were nearby! You guys have a great channel and my wife and I are about to get into some book docking soon so we enjoy hearing from veteran boondockers like the 2 of you. Take care!
it was a lovely area! we didn't get to explore as much as we would have liked, so we will have to be back one day! and good luck on the boondocking, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
I leave the lights on all night when the bears are trying to dismantle our bbq. Seasonal site way up in northern Ontario. 😍
Canada is amazing! Have you made it to Alberta or British Columbia?
@@BeanCruisers stayed 2 weeks at Mt Kidd RV park Alberta end of August, great park but must be booked 90 days in advance. We covered most of the tourist attractions (Banff, Jasper) in the area, great hiking trails. Hope to return and cover more of BC. 👍🏻
Oh my gosh, stink bugs are never ending!! We got invaded last fall while in Kentucky…it seemed like hundreds of them! Literally, we would still find a random one 6 months later.
We’re in the south again and I’m only using spots with no trees close.
It seems like every year we get invaded with SOMETHING. I never knew that everywhere seems to have some kind of bug that invades everything in the Fall LOL. Last year it was the asian lady beetles for us!
Different public lands have different rules on where you can put your rig and often limit how far off the road you can go. This is the hardest thing for us to sometimes figure out without a stop at the forest office where we want to boondocks. The apps are helpful but not always accurate.
When we dry camp we don't use the heat at night. We carry plenty of blankets to keep us warm. When I get up I'll turn on the heat. I run our generator only enough to top off the batteries. We have a quiet generator, but I still hate the sound of it when everything else is nice and quiet.
Thx for the video. I’m considering RV living & I’ve been enjoying watching your journey while learning a few things. 🥰🥰
Under "Rule 4: Arrival Time" I think you need to add what may be obvious which is "Know what time it will get dark". That's the struggle I've had traveling like that. And watch out crossing time zones that you know exactly what time you think it will be at your destination.
The sun does not care what the time is on your watch, common sense will get you a long way down the road. Pretty obvious these two screwballs are just aimlessly floundering through life
Good point!
Hey guys, my partner and I just bought an RV. We discovered your channel and we love it!! We have been watching your videos back to back, thank you for sharing. You guys are great and funny too. We are from Orlando and we are planning mostly on Boondocking so I have purchased an entire solar system!! We still need to have it installed. Thank you for all the tips you have shared. We love your new 5th wheel, it’s really nice, I know you will enjoy it!! We bought the RV at the Hershey show, we picked it up in Michigan and drove it Florida. We had a blast and can’t wait to go west! Stay safe!! Mucho love from Florida 🤍
Ahh congrats!! So exciting! And so glad our videos have been helpful 😄 you are going to LOVE boondocking out west. Being from Florida ourselves, when we finally started exploring and boondocking out west, it really was like a whole new world!
Wow! Good luck with your rig. We have a little Scamp, and are taking it all over 👍
See my comment that your RV is not an off road vehicle. That Brinkley is really expensive and most RV mechanics would recommend them but not if they knew they were taken off road. RV's are not built to handle significant shaking and especially twisting stress. Good luck in your journeys and be safe.
My wife and I are in the research phase. Certainly subscribed to your channel!
Welcome to Pennsylvania where you actually can wake up with a bit of snow and go through all 4 seasons in one day! The other thing we say is there are only 2 seasons here. Winter and construction. Be safe on those backroads and mountains.
Call video and lots of good information.
I had to laugh when your dog was eating those leaves (salad you called it), pretty sure that was poison ivy lol. Look back at your video. We have so much of it here, I see it in my dreams. Raspberries also look like poison ivy.
Thanks for taking us along your journey.
Safe journeys🌻
Glad you got to visit Seneca Rocks. My husband and I live near New Rivet Gorge Bridge in WV. A lit of beautiful things to see and trails to hike on. You should check it out sometime.
We do hope to get over there one day!! Thanks for watching!
Always leash my Greyhound, I would like to see all dogs/pets leashed
A good rule too, is MEASURE YOUR HEIGHT.... If you know how tall your rig is, you can safely cruise under low bridges and areas with height markers without worry. You could measure your width, but its not as important....
Customs into Canada, two lines only, very slow, when we got up close enough discovered the other lane was blocked by an RV that had the top half of its air conditioner mostly sheared off. Apparently it was new and they didn't remeasure for the new clearance before starting out on their trip.
Super wholesome, loved the video… Hope y’all are having an amazing time.
Absolutely! And same to you guys!
I agree with you on your rule #3 leash rule.
Thanks for the info. I’m still not sure about boondocking. So all good info. Safe travels.
most boondockers are not big fancy rigs like yours love your rig
I have 2 Akita Inu's. My girl can easily go unleashed. My boy not. So I always have them on leash. When we come to a place with no other dogs or people, I connect them together and let them run. They come when I call. This is quite fun. And I always pick up what they leave no matter where we are.
lol I would love to see that! But now you've got me thinking of connecting Leeland and Maverick together just to see what they'd do... I'm sure it would be a sight to see! 😆
@wildrvlife My girl, Ice keeps my boy Buddy in line. He is bigger but she is stronger and more agile. He simply has to come with her. They are brother and sister. I have had her since she was 4 months old. He had other owners who gave him up when he was 18 months old. Poor guy. But now he has us and we love him. He is very remedial compared to Ice but he comes along. She helps.
You Guys! Are "BY FAR" Much "Crazier" than Me! As a Boondocker Myself! I 100% would "NEVER" have the size RV you have! When I boondock, that means "No" Neighbors close by! I have a totally upgraded/outfitted Jeep Gladiator lifted, 4X4, Roof Tent Etc. I try to go, where Mountain Goats, are afraid to tread! (That's Boondocking!). You're rig may be more comfortable? Yet, it 100% would "Never" make it, to the sites I go. That being said; I do enjoy your videos. I have done it all over the years, Tents, 28' Fully Loaded Travel Trailer. Note: In the early days, with my family. To today, with my 32 year-old son! We always have a GREAT TIME!!! The "MANTRA" I have today, is the same, when I was a police officer for 20+ years (retired). I Live By! "Be Polite! Be Courteous! Be Respectful! Yet! Never "EVER" take any Crap! From those who are not! Fortunately, I have "rarely" had to be a Jackass! Yet! After all these years! I am still quire capable, turning into one, if needed! LOL!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Stick bugs are awful! I found a concoction on Pinterest…part peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil. I use it in a spray bottle around windows and doors. It seems to keep the numbers down. Ladybugs we’re also a problem this year, just a cuter one.
Question: when your tanks froze in WV - how did y’all handle that? I’m thinking about getting into the RV life, so I’m trying to learn about pitfalls and whatnot. Thanks!
Well, basically what we did was use the bath house for the remainder of our time at that campground, and then we headed south until our tanks thawed lol. We had been using a heat lamp and making sure our furnace was running which served us well down into the 20s, but we had some days in the single digits and that was just more than they could withstand. However, some rigs have tank heaters (our new one does!) which can really help to prevent that from ever happening.
Question about charging? I saw you were waiting around for your batteries to charge by solar. Could you not just plug in and charge while you drive.. Just wondering are they 2 different systems. I love the fun banter
You could, but it's a good idea to have as much battery as possible to bring the slides and jacks in.
Enjoyed. We have a 33 foot fifth wheel toy hauler and carry one motorcycle. We can get into most places easily. Not full time yet. Subscribed.
Hey guys, my views differ. In my book boondocking is 100% free. If you pay for the site with no water or power nothing, Well in my book that’s primitive camping. If you are in any type of campgrounds it’s not boondocking. If your in your friends driveway that’s moochdocking. Also in my book if your at Walmart or cracker Barrel that’s also a type of moochdocking. Now we open a new can of worms Harvest Hosts, no hookups but you pay for a membership, and it’s a custom to spend money at the site, not boondocking ! So boondocking versus Dry camping ? Go !
Totally agree with you about what boondocking is.
What difference does it make
Pro tip for getting bugs out… Dyson battery vacuum! Learned that after smashing a bug on the wall of our brand new fifth wheel. Gross!
Thanks for the info. We are new to traveling and this has helped us a lot.
No stink bugs here in the state of MO..however, 99% of bugs give me the creepy crawlies! You handled those around your bed like a champ!
West Virginia is so beautiful! Definitely on my list to visit!!
Well apparently we might have to visit MO in the fall next year then! Lol - I hate all the bugs too!
Bugs are a pain. I use a hand vacuum to suck them up. Not sure if that would keep the stink bugs from stinking but might be worth a try.
Good idea. we did that with a lady bug envision once, and it worked pretty well. I'm not sure why I didn't think of doing it with them.
...and yet another great video Eh... (meant for Craig, you think we use "eh" like punctuations... lol) Man I can't wait for the winter of 2025/26, when I get to go to Baja with my new rig. Boondocking will be the way for me, even w/o trying it, I'm just that type of guy, when I was camping all I had was a ground sheet under the stars. I have my AC/DC all planned out, 1000 watt (expandable) on the roof and 1280 A/H of batteries( also with room to grow if needed) down in da basement, along with all Victron Energy paraphernalia.
It will take me most of the summer to do all the mods I want to do to it, but it will be awesome...
Happy Boondocking on the East coast...🙃
I will say I miss Baja the most when thinking about all the places we have boondocked. You will love it there.
You know it, specially coming from snow land Canada. Leaving da Igloo!!!
@@wildrvlife
Generator use all night when I must use AC. . . Also we usually have the mountain or field to ourselves 35' KZ fifth wheel & 4x4 GMC one ton
You missed the beginning of the video so you didn’t see Bud Abbot. Lou was the guy in the hat👌👍✌️😁
I met Todd (Rv tech) at the every unplugged Rally this year in Waco,Tx
He's a wealth of knowledge!
I'm from central New York and stink bugs are just a thing. and I recently heard that it can be really bad if you see one in your house cause it could mean there is a swarm in you house, mostly likely in your walls, and the swarm can be up to 20,000 bugs
You mentioned you have a generator. Do you carry it with you?. Winter ❄️ coming up means cloudy skies and not much sun 🌞. And btw you get 2 free nights boondockig at Padre Island 🏝️ TX.
Thank you! We do carry one, but it's such a pain and heavy we never get out. We need to invest in a smaller one. Or quit being lazy, I guess, lol.
I totally agree about the lights!
Yes! We love star gazing when we’re out boondocking, and it’s best when totally dark!
Stink bug problem, I use my DeWalt 20volt vacuum!!
Im from pennsylvania,allentown area,nice to see you guys made it to pa.i was wondering if you's would go to pa.We left florida too,too humid,were in illinois now,love the different seasons,Safe travels,god bless!!❤
Safe travels.
I like the video flow. Little vlog with lots of great information!
Glad you enjoyed it! Hoping to do more like these!
It looks like you are still having fun, basically.😂 The dogs seemed to enjoy being in the woods. Y'all be careful out there! NNTR
Oh yeah, we’re always having a good time! Even when making a three point turn in the middle of the road with the RV 😆🤣 thank you for watching!!
Good show. You guys cracked me up. I'm a 65 yr old boondocking tonight in the Inyo National Forest. Going down to 9° tonight. Bring it on.
Thank you! And oh my gosh, that's too cold. Lol.
Hav fun. Be safe 👍
Have you boondocked in Florida in the summertime without a/c?😅 We try to get as far away from others if we plan to use the generator. Usually when it’s over 80 degrees. We’re part timers and can’t justify spending 15- 20 grand on solar. We recently bought a Jackery power station that we plan to power 2 c-pap machines with while boondocking.
You won't believe where we go without a generator.
hi Victoria take a empty soda bottle and place opening over stink bug and move so they drop in add a little dish soap and water to bottom be safe you're friend from Maryland Rodney love you're videos
Thanks for the tip!!
Another great video you guys from the imperial county California 👍👍🇺🇲
Thank you for watching. Good to hear from you!
No, you’re right. I was at a dry campsite and someone had the brightest, most annoying trim lighting on the front of their 5er. It lit the entire place up like daylight. Plus, it was never turned off…. Had to hang towels over the windows (don’t have black out shades) and that stopped any evening beach breezes for a more comfortable nights sleep. It was crazy. Keep y’er fancy running lights off people!
Nice video! My major pet peeve of the list that you posted is generators! Our 1st time boondocking in our newly purchased used 2019 Flagstaff E-Pro 19BH (20 Feet) was at a Cracker Barrell and when we pulled in, we had the misfortune of parking right next to someone that had their generator running (it was about 8PM). The spaces were kind of tight and the exhaust from the generator was overwhelming; we had to move to another area of the parking lot. They ran their generator for what seemed to be all night and other RV's parked next to them and eventually moved also. After that experience, my first modification was to upgrade our batteries to 400AH Lithium. We have a small 100 watt solar panel and even during our longest time boondocking, we stayed for 5 days and our state of charge never dropped below 70%. We don't even own a generator.
That must have been frustrating. We don't have a generator, but that hasn't stopped us. You won't believe where we have been able to go without one. 👍
Closing the fridge drawer with your foot #1 boondocking rule!😂
Haha spot on!!
If you happen to get stink bugs again get some mint plants or mint oil. They hate it. I took some out of my beds because mint is invasive and afterwards had a stink bug problem until I replaced the mint. I did this in raised beds but if you want the plant, I would recommend a couple of small pots.
ohh yes, I've heard that they don't like mint! I'll have to try that if they come back.
Great video again guys. Always watch your video after the football game
Thank you!! And being up there on the list after football is a pretty good compliment 😆 thanks for watching!
That is great.
From a self proclaimed true coffee snob: The sign of good coffee is coffee that still tastes good after coming to room temperature.
Thanks for the RV Maintenance Course info & link. 👍🏻
It's funny that you call earwigs, stink bugs. On the western side of the states stink bugs are a large beetle that actually creates a stinky chemical. Earwigs are generally called pincerbugs, for obvious reasons.
Once again, it was a great video with great tips. You guys stay safe and blessings to you both.
Thank you so much. Love your comments!
That is veery kind to say. You must have a good heart!
You're about 30 miles from us. Burlington WV. Cool!!
Oh wow! What a small world! 😄
I'm glad I have a 20' TT LOL So much easier to boondock.
You two are great! Thanks so much for all your típs and Knowledge. My husband and I will soon be starting to travel in a small 21 foot travel trailer. So we hope to obtain as much info as possible ☺️ Take care 🥰🤩👋
Our pleasure!and congrats on the soon to be travels! I hope they are a blast for you!
@@wildrvlife Thank you, I’m sure we’ll Have a blast 🥰
Great vid. Im late to the party as I just got back from a 11 day boondocking adventure. In Arizona , so lots of sun and no trees lol.
Ooh fun!! I’m missing boondocking in Arizona right about now. Hope you had an awesome trip!
Also you cannot trust people. I’ve had very big dogs come up to me that were off leash, the owner wanted to scare me. Seen aggressive dogs at dog parks because the owners knew their dog would win and they didn’t care! There are many mean & or twisted people.
What’s the best way to find potable water? We have horribly hard water on our ranch and don’t want to fill our rv with it before we take off. If we’re not at a full hookup situation I’m new enough to all this to not know where to get water. Enjoy your content. Thanks!
We usually use iOverlander (an app) for finding places with water (they have a filter for water). But, most dump stations at truck stops like Loves, etc. will have potable water that you can use. Maverick gas stations are another good one that almost always have potable water and sometimes free dump stations!
We carry spring water from the store in gallon containers.
As much as y'all like boondocking I'm betting your next rig will be more suited to off road, like trailing arm suspension instead of axles.
We actually have an older truck that might become some kind of overlander eventually. Lol.
I see you are driving a RAM, Longhorn can you share with us what model (1500, 2500, 3500) towing details, etc., and any other details you think we should know? Thanks!
Hahaha welcome to PA! Stink bugs are horrible! We have 2 dogs, one that loves to chase anything that flies, and they won’t bother with stink bugs. Which is probably why they seem extra. Those and lantern flies could compete to be the state bird in recent years 😂
What are stink bugs? We haven't heard of those on our adventure.
@@BeanCruisers they are like a nickel size flying bug that emit a smell when you kill them, as a form of protection. It’s like the skunk of the bug world lol
@@SEA_828 That sounds disgusting. Can't even right now. 👍
Come west, It's a different country.... pull outs are for overnight. pulled out on route 50 and spent 3 days, and saw no one.. Route 50 miles south of hwy-80
LOVE it out west! we spend a majority of our time boondocking out west. Last year we did a route that took us from New Mexico > Arizona > Utah > California > Oregon > Washington > Montana > North Dakota. And this year we spent the majority of our time in Baja California Mexico and Colorado before coming back east.
Lavender dryer sheets, spearmint essential oil, and garlic will keep stink bugs away.
Ooh good to know! Good tips!
You can also use harvest host to find dump stations
Ah true! Good one!
Hahaha stink bugs a tip i use to do smash one they don't smell bad, but for me it kept other stink bugs stay
If you don't have a Loves card should try to get one. Im sure you burn enough fuel to get one and get a few cents off a gallon and get points on your card for in store use.
We have been meaning to sign up for or something similar for the longest time. Lol. Procrastination at it best.
@@wildrvlife shoot I had a fuel card from about every truck stop they was hahaha but I used loves the most, it always gave me better fuel mileage then in my 2020 Ram TA gave me better mpg. But loves still better on the points in the store hahaha, if you got X amount of fuel a month you get unlimited showers and coffee
Another great video guys! Good info too.
Thank you so much!
I don't have solar but I only use the generator when cooking dinner for the electric skillet. By then the battery's are charged. I use 2 6 volt gulf cart battery's to equal 12 ⚡️ volts.
Nice, I've heard a lot of people having a 6v battery setup and saying it works really well.
@wildrvlife 6+6= 12 volt . You go positive on battery post on battery a same cable to negative post on battery b. 6+6=12 hook battery's in series . Not many people know this.thank you for your comment. Denis from Santa Rosa CA
We have done a lot without a generator. You wouldn't believe. 😃
Victoria! Your energy this episode is amazing ! Keep it up.
She is the definition of a "crazy lady." She definitely would drive me up a wall to be around for very long!
Me too Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I grew up in PA and I never heard of that place...
Hey you two, found your channel thru Kyle and Michelle (The Wandering Shores) and have been enjoying your journey. That said, I may just be a grumpy old man, but your use of the term "boondocking" (and its not just you, but many young....youtubers) seems to be that anytime your camping without hookups your "boondocking", that is not what the term was meant to define. "Boondocking" was a term coined back in the early 2000s by Bob Livingston, who at the time was an editor with Trailer Life Magazine. Bob coined the term as a way of defining RV camping in dispersed areas...i.e....."out in the boonies" (hence the root word...boonies". So if your camped in a developed campground...even if you have no hookups, your not "boondocking" your "dry camping". It kind of drives me a little crazy when youtubers indicated they "boondocked at walmart...or cracker barrel." as that would be "lot docking" not boondocking. And when they state that they boondocked at a campground. In any event, I know that there is no way I am going to be able to stop the word from being used incorrectly, but hey, its my hope that with up and coming youtubers such as yourself, you may be able to educate the masses. Take care and safe travels!!! Sean
Lol, oh we were in the boonies alright. Have you been to Davis, West Virginia before? 🤣🤣
But no, we don’t ever “count” overnights at places like Walmart as boondocking either. We actually had a whole conversation about that in a different video. Thanks for watching & the support!
The reason I brought it up as you mentioned and showed going to a campground to "boondock", paying $20.00 a night, but still saving money as you were camping in their field. In any event. Safe travels you two! @@wildrvlife
This was a great and informative video! Thanks!
safe traveling guys be safe you're friend in Maryland Rodney
Will do, thank you!
I'm curious to know since you boondocks a lot what type of suspension is on your rig?
Great video!
Just let the dogs sort it out 😜 we have a doberman and a Rottweiler. Lol
Hello, where do you find all your spots, what app do you use? Thanks Darrel
Ah, the concept of tradeoffs. Your "boondocking" experience can only be so remote when your tow rig is as long as a semi. Yet the hot shower at night is quite relaxing...