Slice of RV Boondocking Life - Dump/Fill and Setting Up Camp + Goats and a Turkey
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- Continuing my 2017/2018 snowbird trip videos, a little slice of our RV boondocker life.
In this video, I take you along as we head from our recent boondocking location to dump and fill our tanks at Saddle Vista Ranch. The owner has recently installed an RV dump station.
While at the ranch we had some fun encounters with the farm animals, namely a pair of super cute little goats and a majestic looking turkey named Tom. He REALLY liked Anne.
Next, we drive back to the Saddle Mountain BLM camping area and find a new location. I then show you my standard boondocking camp setup routine.
-find the most level ground
-align rig for optimal solar
-check if we need blocks for side to side level
-chock tires
-turn on propane
-open slide out
-disconnect truck (sometimes I do this before opening the slide if we are way off level from to back)
-level trailer front to back
-lower rear stabilizers
-deploy the portable ground solar panel
-help Anne arrange bulky items inside the rig as she cleans
-setup misc items - hummingbird feeder, flagpole, weather station, camp table and chairs, Angie's pet cot, garbage pail and barbeque.
- add some Happy Campers to the black tank
-confirm battery and water capacity
-check internet data and cell reception, see if we need the booster on
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👍Nice video. I love animals, so loved seeing those animals. 😁💞 Great camp spot & views!
Great video Ray. Love that beagle.
Great video Ray! Thanks so much for sharing with us!!!! W.
So funny! At 11:30 I was hearing the dog and saw the head bobble on the dash. “That’s the tiniest dog I’ve ever seen!” I thought to myself. Then immediately I realized it was not your pet. Thanks for the laugh! I appreciate your video, even the petting zoo.
haha. :)
Nice video, thanks
thumbs up for the beagle
Great video! Thanks
Great vid. Ray
Thank you, we really like that spot, look forward to a return visit. :)
nice info, thanks a lot
nice job, bubba...
We love the fact that you've have your Cougar for so long,,,,we had the same layout until we just recently upgraded...
Yes, suits us well, hoping it has some more good years in it. :) So far so good.
Love these videos, you provide the most in depth rv boondocking vids around!! Keep them coming!!
Thanks! Will do. :)
Enjoy your video's sure would like to do a trip like.
Man, I enjoy your stuff! Some day, I'm taking Helen (my RV) and Bunchie (my wife -- nickname) and am heading down that way! Safe travels, my friend!
Thanks. :)
We love Cibola NWA and Saddleback when we’re near Phoenix. If you get to the Tucson area and would like a clean restroom and shower, try Catalina State Park and option for the dirt, no hookups, overflow lot(s). And they have a free sewer dump for campers on the way out of the park. $15/night. Az state parks have some of the cleanest restrooms we’ve seen. And Catalina SP has great hiking trails. Lastly, we got chased out of the upper reaches of Death Valley last Tuesday (2/27) by snow!! Go figure.
Cool! Thanks, for the info on Catalina. I've heard its great. :) We like Gibert Ray campground in Tucson Mountain County Park over that way. Cheer! Ray
Thanks for the great video, Ray. We’ve had our Travel Trailer for 5 years, but have mainly camped at County and State Parks. Saddle mountain isn’t too far from me. I may have to take the family out there for my first true Boondocking adventure. Looks like a great setup the rancher has for folks who are dry camping out that way. Thanks again!
You're welcome. There are scads of camping spots on about a half dozen or so gravel access roads. The smoothest and flattest seems to be this entrance - 33.464475, -113.062397 Cheers! Ray
Thanks for the tip about the entrance, Ray. I appreciate it very much.
Great video Ray! I don’t know if your buddies prototype rubber jack pads are the snap pad brand, but that’s what I have (snap pads) which snap on to the jacks feet and stay there even when traveling. They are awesome!
I used your amazon affiliate links for them, the LevelMatePRO and Anderson levelers along with a few other goodies when we picked up our new rig.
I find the LevelMatePRO very handy when initially finding a level spot.
Our last rig was 41’ long and obviously the longer it is, the harder it is to find a perfectly level spot so I wished I had it with that rig. Our new rig has auto 6pt leveling and man you haven’t lived till you’ve had it! Lol.
One thing I did on our old rig was upgrade the front jack legs to stronger legs with separate motors. Being as the front jacks were the only powered legs on that coach, having the ability to utilize them separately from each other made it really easy to keep the coach chassis from any twisting or torquing and not having to shim one side. I wired two new toggle switches to the same area the single control original toggle switch was. It really was a great upgrade and easy to install.
It is hard to beat the 6pt leveling tough and the “return to hitch height” feature.
Ps, great tips on the RV Lock! Holding the “1” button silenced the lock and holding the lock button is way better than punching the code in 👌🏻
Thanks Ray! Love, Love Your RV! ❤️
Cool, I think they might be, as my friend knows the Snap Pad guy pretty well. They don't have a design out that fits my landing gear. I guess they stick on pretty good, eh?. I wouldn't want to be behind one coming off at highway speed. :) The other thing I wonder about with the snap pad is if it grounds out it may be more likely to damage the leg since it would grip versus slide. I go over a lot of uneven ground driving onto boondocking sites, often dragging a rear stabilizer a bit in dips and across berms Cheers, Ray
Real life in an rv. We really enjoyed and learned from the video. The goats have Beagle ears! So much fun to watch that part, and the king turkey. Many thanks, Ray.
Godspeed.
You're welcome, happy you enjoyed the video. Cheers! Ray
I am thinking the world would not come to a screeching halt if the males of camp did bathroom business out in good old mother nature. 5 days....... that black tank should not be full. Great Vid!!! Thank you. BTW visited 111 Salton sea today. Returning next week for 5 days at Salt Creek.Beautiful weather.
The 5-day figure was because the weather is changing then warming up and we can move to the mountains, not a max time we can camp without filling the black tank. We can comfortably go for around 10 days or more. Have fun at the Salton Sea!
Appreciate the video. I have a class C but once I get used to things may go 5th wheel in the future. Nice to see how the other side does setup.
If you're interested I have a blog post detailing why we like the fifth wheel - www.loveyourrv.com/10-reasons-why-we-chose-a-fifth-wheel-trailer/ Cheers, Ray
I was in Sedona last week right before the storms, was cold but dry. We stayed in oakcreek at a hotel by the trails, beautiful! Checked out the 2 RV parks, both are by the stream but the Park by 89a north was the nicer of the two, small but right in town. Cheers!
Thanks, I've stayed in that one before, about 6 years ago. Right under Snoopy rock. Was an easy walk to town.
We are hoping to do some boondocking on the forest lands instead this time. Cheers! Ray
Never would have thought to mix the Happy Camper in the toilet bowl. I would usually "forget" to put it in so I didn't have to dig out another bucket and make the concoction. Always pays to watch "beginner videos"; never know what new trick I can pick up. Thanks Ray!
Loved the little thank you glance that
Beagle gave you when you let her inside for a cool Drink.
You live quite the life Ray. Thanks for all the tips. I've had a couple of TT's, a small Class C, and Saturday I will be picking up a New light 5th wheel, so I'm sure I will be looking back at many of your previous videos of tips and tricks. I have never pulled a 5er. Looking forward to the new experience.
You're welcome. Don't know if you have it yet, but I have a free eBook available for fifth wheel owners - www.loveyourrv.com/rving-fifth-wheel-free-ebook-love-rv/ Cheers, Ray
Thanks Ray, I printed it out. It will make good bedtime reading. If I may ask what is your normal safe highway cruising speed.
My preference and the sweet spot for my truck and trailer is between 58 - 62 MPH Good safety and fuel economy.
Occasionally I'll do 65 if the traffic is demanding it. Sometimes it's better to be with the flow of traffic than have them constantly trying to get around you.
The reason I'm asking is I'm going to be toward the upper end of my GVWR with my current tow vehicle. I was thinking 60-62 mph. We'll see if it works, if not, I may need to upgrade my truck.
One turkey in Ann's life was enough? LOL
Thanks for sharing how you set up your fifth wheel. We enjoyed the “petting zoo” experience and the beautiful views out your windows for your “office”! Happy camping!
Thanks for the great video, Ray! While boondocking, have you ever had any problems with outlaw types? Thanks again, my husband and I love your videos!!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. No, we've never had any problems. Not to say something can't happen but I doubt the odds are any greater than being at home in the city. In fact, I'd bet the city is less safe. Criminals tend to like the cover and being able to blend in.
This video just made me anxious and really excited at the same time. We just paid off our 5th wheel and are saving to pay cash for our truck right now. This just re-energized me to keep going to have everything paid for before we hit the road full time!
Glad to see Ann in the video. You’re a lucky guy.
That's what she tells me. ;)
We have a tt now and thinking of getting a 5ver. LOVED seeing what it takes to unhook and set up. Thanks for all the reality!
He wanted $12.50. We were surprised when asked for the 50 cents, and didn't have it. Need to notate that here. :)
Terrific video Ray! Looks like a perfect camping spot! I'm definitely going to have to get one of those portable solar panels when we start boondocking!
Great video Ray! Love seeing the real deal, of what you do to get setup for boondocking. Not many people do this, it’s all very edited and hollywoodized with cheesy music and “cinematic” b-roll nonsense. RVing is not a dramatic pop-culture reality show, as so many seem to want to portray it. This was great!
And watch out for those turkeys! They can get nasty and aggressive pretty quickly. Anything for a good photo, I guess ;)
haha, I know what you mean, thanks. :)
another great, interesting vid,,,thanks ray, anne and angie
Thank you Ray, i was wondering the make of your hitch. I liked the way yours hooked up and found one used that was like new. Really like the fact that when it locks, it is locked
Thanks for another great video Ray, and it was nice chatting with you the other day. So how much is that beagle in the windshield the one with the wobbly head?
Yes, nice meeting you.
7 bucks :0) amzn.to/2D8T0so
Step 1: Deploy the beagle!
Thanks for the play by play of boondocking setup! We should be doing our first boondocking trip this summer.
Cool, hope it goes well and you have a blast. :)
23 minutes of paradise ;)
Thanks Ray..
Great setup video. On the domestic side, how do you and Ann set a meal plan for 7/14 days Boondocking.
I do the bulk of the cooking grocery shopping, meal planning, Anne is a low carb eater so most of our food is fresh which means more frequent trips to replenish. Usually, I shop every about 7 days and jam the fridge and freezer. We may be boondocked but most times we are within 5-30 miles of a decent sized grocery store. I usually cook enough for dinner so the next day we eat leftovers, quick and easy to heat up in the gas oven with a pan and foil.
After showing my wife your video on the Phoenix area she asked about kayaking lakes in the area and we found Pleasant Lake. So now she is much more excited about heading to the states in the winter. It will be a few years before we retire but watching your videos gives us an idea of what we can expect. I would have to have to break out the come-a-long to get her away from those goats.
Cheers from B.C.
Where it is still snowing. Sheesh!!
5th wheelers appear to be the most complicated RV's for camp set-ups. Interesting to see the process. I liked that area since your last visit a few weeks, ago. Enjoi the views and relaxation!
Not sure anything else could be said that might do as good of a job as you guys do. Beautiful times for sure. Again "Homes Sweet Home"
Hands down your best video!
Great video Ray
Some peeple have all the luck in the World and have everyting! Good for you love the voor live your blessed!
Good stuff! In bear country when no bear-proof trash bin is nearby, do you keep your trash inside your 5er or hang it outside?
I usually store my trash in one of my trucks toolboxes in the bed, I don't boondock much in bear country but other critters are around. A.lot of people simply burn it in a campfire.
Deploy the Beagle!! Hahaha We have the same whiney issue when camping. He actually runs side to side in the truck in the back as we corner to sniff the side we corner on. Sheesh Priorities!!!
Always informative👍🙂!
Great video.
Ray, delightful set-up video. You are such a wonderful putterer. Gorgeous site, too. Love the slices of your life you let us share. Howled at the portable beagles anchor. LOL
:o)
We enjoy your videos and learn something every time we watch them. I copied your solar setup too. (Four 100 watt flex panels and two 6 volt Costco batteries controlled by your Bogart system.). We are first time RV's with a 24 foot Cub Cadet. Looking forward to our first trip soon.
Awesome. :) Hope you have a great first trip. Cheers! Ray
You make such great videos and Ann's photos are beautiful so I'm curious what cameras and video editing software do you both use. I have an old Sony DSR-SR82 and DSC-P10 Cyber Shot and thinking I'm going to need to upgrade.
Thank you! Here is what I'm using - www.loveyourrv.com/love-your-rv-photo-and-video-creation-tools/ have upgraded the computer and software but still using the Sony's. Here is a link to most of Anne's gear - annemckinnell.com/category/gear/ She uses larger Canon DSLR and big lenses for wildlife and smaller Sony mirrorless for landscapes.
We both really like the little Sony mirrorless cameras, great photos out of them but nice and light for hiking around with. Cheers! Ray
Very nice!!
Deploy the beagle! Lol! nice campsite with beautiful views. You always seem to get nice views Ray. When I get out there I want to find some of these spots.
Ever consider using a retractable leash to tie out your dog? She will have more freedom, but will be less likely to get tangled than a standard leash. I believe that Ben Franklin wanted the Turkey, not the Bald Eagle, to be the national bird of the USA. I used to service the big blue filtered water vending machines in Colorado. The operator of the mini-farm could make even more money by selling visitors food for the goats and other animals to eat! (One of the goats must be called "Casper" -- you know, Casper the Friendly Goat.) Have fun.
haha, doesn't matter what length leash she has she will be at the end. ;) I have a long rope for her I often used, but as she has gotten older I've kept her close, she is getting a little too old to fight off an opportunistic coyote.
Thank you ordered part on amazon for screen door
Good one Ray.
Another great video Ray :) Thanks for sharing! - Shane
Great video, thanks for sharing. What kind of box do you have the solar panel mounted to in the bed of your truck? I'm looking for a box just like that. Thanks!
It's a box from a company called Contico - amzn.to/2oXMNKJ
Called a Tuffbin - www.contico.com/xtreme-tuffbin-c1n2n
Cheers, Ray
captain, we are being attacked what should we do? battle stations and deploy the beagle. ;-)
Love the videos. How do you find your boon docking camping areas and know if the roads are okay to take your RV? Websites, or are you using blm maps? Thanks!
Thank you. Here is a post I wrote on the subject of finding boondocking sites - www.loveyourrv.com/find-rv-boondocking-campsites-us-south-west/ If I'm in doubt I'll unhook the truck and drive in a bit or walk in and check things out. It's good to see what other rigs are in there if a Class A is there I know that the ground handles weigh well and not much clearance is needed.
"Deploy the Beagle"! That's funny!!!!
What are the temperature swings out there. Such a beautiful area!
Generally, the day to night swing is around 30F - www.accuweather.com/en/us/tonopah-az/85354/march-weather/2132943
I loved this video, and I've seen everyone!. Loved seeing the setup. Was hoping to see turkey photos at the end :)
She is a slow photo processor. ;)
Here is a completely different question I am betting, and, one that I am completely stuck on that I haven't had a good answer yet. I have a 1999 f250 7.3 L 6 speed standard tranny with a single rear axle with a triple leaf rear spring (was originally made as a Hot Shot truck that's sits a little high in the rear empty, so, I don't plan on dualing it). I have spent a lot of money on it to prepare it for traveling the entire continent (engine seals, rear axle seals and such) What tires would you recommend for hauling a trailer like yours? Yours is a dually that has a lot more rear rubber on the road. Mine is a single with a beefy rear leaf spring system. Thank you for your response.
I'd look at highway tires versus off-road, as the vast majority of the time you are traveling highways. Look for tires that can handle the load. Figure out what the max rear axle weight will be and get tires that have an extra margin of safety, also make sure the rims can handle the load. Any good tire shop should be able to set you up. I've had good luck with Toyo brand of tires. Not too expensive and seem to last a long while. I'm running Toyo Open Country HT
what is the map that youre looking at, that shows all the rv spots? is that a memebrship service from someone? I love your beagle, and I think I'll be getting my very own!
No, it was just Google maps. :) If you're interested, though, here are some of the ways I find camping spots - www.loveyourrv.com/find-rv-boondocking-campsites-us-south-west/ Cheers, Ray
Roy What runs your fridge while on the road, noticed you connected to propane after unhitching. My Cougar fridge runs Propane and 110v
Stephen
We don't run it while traveling. Don't have to, our food stays plenty cold enough.
I see that you use the word deploy a lot during setup. are you a Vet? or is that just cool full timer talk? So that old truck is getting the job done, eh? If I could get my wife to agree to full time, I would be right out there. Any tips on how to win her over.
No, just seems like a good word. Yes, love our old truck. :)
Look for videos put out by female RVers, there are a lot, have her watch them to see what life is like from a female point of view. Maybe she is fearful. Some folks though just need a home base and stuff, not much you can do if that's what makes them happy.
"Deploy the Beagle"
Deploy the beagle!
A little off topic... wondering what you do for firewood while on the road? We've camped at some of these boondocking sites and often find a fire ring, made of stones. Might be nice to have a fire sometimes but have no idea where we could get wood to burn. Any ideas?
Thanks for taking the time to make the great video!
Buy a bundle or two and keep it with you.
We aren't big fire burners, occasionally I'll have one with wood others have left behind. I see some folks collect dead wood and branches.
Thanks for suffering through a one-handed setup to show us how you do the tasks. Do you usually like to orient the front of the Cougar to the south?
I like to try and point to the midday sun for max solar on my nose mounted solar and minimal sun entering our large windows at the back and slide side. Then we can use the awning to shade the afternoon sun during the hottest part of the day.
Nice video! Thanks! Ray, where did you get the round pads for your rear stabilizer jacks?
They were a free review item from Lippert - www.loveyourrv.com/elephant-feet-trailer-jack-pads-and-shoes-review/ So far they held up a few years, and I don't baby them. I have them on the front and back.
Where you get handle for your screen door
It's made by Camco, you can find it at many RV part stores or on Amazon - www.amazon.com/dp/B00G258M1Q/?ref=exp_inf_pl_loveyourrv Comes in Black or White
Another great video, thank you! I have a couple of questions (apologies if you've already covered these in other videos) - what wind speeds decide whether to park facing into the wind - - and do you have much trouble with the wind blowing over your solar panel?
I usually don't worry about it until the winds are over 50 MPH. Then I hook the truck up and try and point into the wind if possible.
My previous ground panel blew over, even though I had mounted it on thick plywood. So this year I redesigned things and now bungee it to my ladder. www.loveyourrv.com/replacing-damaged-portable-solar-panel-plus-new-mounting/
Worked well and handled some pretty strong winds with no problems
Love Your RV Many thanks for the wind speed advice and the link on your solar panel set-up. have a great day!
Just found and subbed your channel. Sure enjoy the videos I've watched so far and a lot more to check out. I do have a question. My wife and I have never RVed out West before. most of your videos it seems quite windy. is that normal out there?
Thanks in advance
Have a Jesus filled day
Greg in Michigan
Thanks! Yes, there is often wind in the southwest deserts, no trees to block it. :) But the crappy mics on my camcorder exaggerates it, looking to upgrade soon so I can put a mic on it with wind suppression. Cheers, Ray
Ole Angie probably saw the coyote chasing that pesky road runner.
Hi Ray, great vid. Two questions: I think I saw grease on your hitch. I use the plastic disc on my 5th wheel with no grease, am I doing something wrong? Second Question I noticed how fast your truck started. I used to have a 7.3L Ford truck 1999 but did you do anything to your engine? Mine never started that good. Thanks enjoy your day!
No, I have the disc too, just some grease has migrated lately from the hitch slider mechanism. We haven't been anywhere for months where I could give it a good wash and relube.
It starts a little slow on a cold morning otherwise it starts great once warmed up. I have newer batteries and keep the connections clean. Takes a lot of juice to crank these 7.3L so any bit of bad contacts or weak battery makes a big difference. :)
Awesome video Ray. Very, I've started shopping for a fifth wheel after finding my truck camper a little too tight for space. I've been looking at Northwood trailers after speaking with you. I've noticed a lot of different types of hitches for the trucks, some have air bags, some have nothing, while some have pins that slide the trailer towards the rear of the truck for backing up. What type works best and keeping the budget in mind. Some are $2000.00 maybe if yo don't have a video on this you could make one, thanks.
Thanks, Jim, I don't know too much about hitches, not enough to speak knowledgeably about them, have had the same one for 7 years and its worked great. But I think they no longer make the DSP hitches. I think if you stick with an 8-foot box you can go with just about any hitch you want, its the folks with the short box trucks that need the fancy slider hitches. Airbags are nice if you can afford them, I have one on my pin box, does a nice job of reducing stress on the fifth wheel frame.
Etrailer is a pretty good source of info - www.etrailer.com/5th-wheel.htm They have video reviews and informational articles. Cheers! Ray
What software / website were you using in the beginning?
It's just Google Maps running in the Chrome browser with satellite and 3D view enabled
Thanks for sharing your set up routine. Do you ever have to worry about any unwanted interactions with snakes, scorpions or other undesirables? Especially with Angie...
You're welcome, Rod. Not too much unless the temps are really warm. I addressed the dangerous critter question a bit in this recent video - th-cam.com/video/MhrydClGEQs/w-d-xo.html I asked my subscribers for their feedback and many replied in the comments section. Cheers! Ray
Wow I must be getting oldheimers, lol. We have been catching all of your videos for quite some time. Thanks Ray for the reminder and sorry for re-hashing something that you covered already. You guys have a great night and see you on the next one.
Hey I've been looking into buying an RV for boondocking and I'm interested in safety concerns. Have you every had problems with theft or people coming around and trying to harm you? Do boondockers keep firearms? Love to hear your thoughts.
Nope, no problems, 7 winter seasons boondocking now, can't say the same thing when I'm hanging around in more urban environments. That seems to be where the jerks are. We don't have firearms, but many do I'd imagine.
Ray, I'm surprised you extended your slides before unhooking. Is there a reason why you do it this way?
So Anne can start to organize things inside if the slide is in there's not much room move around. If we are dramatically off level I'll unhook and level first but otherwise, it hasn't hurt anything to open it a little off level. Cheers, Ray
Besides being able to venture out without your trailer, is there a particular reason that you unhitch when parking? OK to remain connected if you don't plan to leave without the trailer?
It's many times needed to get the trailer level. If you're on fairly level ground there is no need to disconnect and I often don't for short stays.
I would suggest that you show your google maps with North oriented up, not South. It was momentarily confusing.
Sorry, I wasn't in map view, I was in satellite 3D view so went with what I felt was the best perspective of the landscapes and BLM area. They have a little icon to spin the sat view with a red arrow showing north.
Do those roads beat up the rv much?
Not if you take it slow. It's less abuse than the many of the interstate highways with potholes and broken pavement from the trucks pounding them.
where do you get wood from for evening fires?
We don't have fires much, not really our thing. If the wood happens to be left behind then I may have a fire but most times we don't have fires. I guess people buy it. This particular spot had quite a bit of dead ground wood.
Good video. Did you emacerator die? Or do you only use it on different occasions?
I've never had one
I thought you had demoed one when you were at the campground in Canada. that's why I bought one so I could use the fault toilets to pump my tanks . It's a lot easier to use the long black hose than trying to hook the monster hose up everytime.
Nope, not me, never have used one. I went a different route - www.loveyourrv.com/ultimate-rv-sewer-system-modification/ Makes it dead easy to dump and fast. I can see how a macerator pump would come in handy for some campers, though. Especially long stay boondockers that want to pump the waste into a tank in the truck bed.
My mistake I did watch your video with the system you use and it was at the same time I was doing research on the macerator, sorry I got you mixed up with another. I only watch a few folks when they are doing reviews. I enjoy your reviews and there was another i used to watch but unfortunately he's no longer with us. On your way North honk as you pass olympia, enjoy the rest of your snowboard travels this year. Give my best to Ann and you favorite 4 legged bassett.
as a CDN do we need a special permit to stay on US BLM land?
No. :)
Is there any special permit or pass that is required to camp/RV in AZ BLM Lands....specifically Saddle Mountain, or is it just 14 Days max stay and then you have to leave? Thanks again!
Just answered my own question....Here is the specifics in case anyone else needs to know: In addition you can boondock anywhere on BLM land, unless specifically prohibited by signs or fences, for up to 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period, then you have to move at least 25 miles away. Cost for boondocking on open BLM land is free and you are permitted to camp anywhere that is off the road.The BLM has also established specific camping areas with undesignated campsites called Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVA) which usually provide some amenities, such as trash bins, a water supply, sometimes restrooms, and a host. The cost is currently $180 for the winter season from September 15 to April 15, and you can travel between LTVA locations. A short term pass for 14 days costs $40. No fees are charged for camping outside the LTVA areas in the open desert.These passes can be purchased from any BLM office or at the entrance to the LTVA,
Some BLM's (usually the busy ones) have volunteer camp hosts for registration and paper permits to stick on the rigs windows for the rangers to see. As far as I know, Saddle Mountain isn't patrolled as far as I can see so falls back on the 14-day rule and the honor system. I know because when I was visiting the dump station the guy told to me the previous RVer had claimed to be camped for a month so far and was heading back. I'm sure there aren't enough BLM rangers to patrol all the BLM lands, so at the quiet less used ones you can get away with a longer stay.
Thank you Ray...appreciate all your great videos, insight, advice and sharing your adventures!
I'm sure you know this about the weather already but I stayed in Sedona a couple years ago and we drove through a snow storm on the way in and rented a bike the next morning as the temps were well into the 60s.
Also, what kind of tires do you run on that truck? That terrain looks rough.
Six years ago we visited Cottonwood and Sedona in mid-April, we saw highs in the 80's some days and a dusting of snow on others, mountain weather. I'm running Toyo Open Country HT If they can handle the pounding of many horrible sections of Interstate 5 at highway speeds, I have no worries going slow on this terrain. :) It's bumpy, but the ground is frim and the rocks are all quite smooth, not many sharp edges.
Gv
Nice Mastercraft drill eh?
You betcha, eh? I also have the companion 20v impact wrench. :)
Once you decided on your spot how long did it take you guys to finish your setup?
We have a lot of practice. :) I'd guess about a half hour tops.
You need to protect your mic against the wind
Been saving up to replace the camcorder with one with external mic capability and will also buy quality mic with a wind sock. My mics are built into the plastic case near the lens opening. I've tried covering, doesn't work I think the wind is coming in through the lens opening itself. Cheers, Ray
Cute Nubian kids!
George Washington wanted the turkey to be the National bird.
the other commenter said Ben Franklin
:-/ haha
Actually it was Ben Franklin
the goats act like dogs
That's what I thought when I saw the tails wagging!