Boondocking and Dry Camping Solutions

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RV and Camping Grills

In this segment Stew Oleson is in his local Camping World to look at the available portable grills on the market. Note the price of these products may have changed since the filming of this segment. Table Top Electric Grill Holland Electric Grill Coleman RoadTrip Classic Grill Weber Baby Q Portable Gass Grill The Cobb Portable BBQ Grill Olympian Gass Grill Various Lighters Grill Accessories Tell a Friend Read More →

Boondocking Is Not Free

Some people have a misconception that boondocking is “free.” It is not. It can be inexpensive, but not free. For example, I have reported here before that our nightly camping cost is $4.67, averaged out over a year. This includes not only all money paid for a campsite, but also includes expenses involved with dry camping that we would not have in a full hookup campground. For example, gas for our generator, and the cost of going to a laundromat, since we would use our onboard washer and dryer if we were in a park. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Making your RV your home

RVs are pretty much built with cookie cutter molds - all come out looking much the same. With the exception of those custom builders, they are like subdivision houses. You may have a choice of a couple of floor plans and a couple of colors, but not much else. In fact, manufacturers discourage changes. When George and I were trying to find an RV sized between his 33′ New Horizon 5th wheel and my Lance camper, we finally zeroed in on the Safari Trek. However, it would need modifications to work for us. Safari charged $750 as a re-engineering fee, and that was not including any parts or labor. That was just to interrupt the assembly line. Needless to say, we decided against that and kept the New Horizon. With an existing rig there are many ways RVers make it a home. Add or change furniture - typically remove couch and dinette and replace with recliners, real table Convert an area to an office or work area Take out or recover valances with own material. Put up new window treatments Add throw rugs, pillows, bed coverings Put up personal photos or paintings Replace knobs on cabinets and drawers Change faucets Repaint the exterior with different colors or design or add a rear mural Replace carpet with vinyl or wooden floors Exchange the mattress for a more comfortable one Make rig more handicapped-accessible Some go to more extreme measures like painting or modifying the walls. One RVer even gave the walls a stucco effect. RV door modified for lift In our original RV, a ‘98... Read more

VIDEO: The Beauty of Boondocking with Bob Difley

This past week at The Rally, I had an opportunity to spend a few minutes with my friend and teacher, Bob Difley. We talked about boondocking, dry camping, conservation and exploration. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

VIDEO: Gear to Get with Brian Brawdy - SPOT

As an RV enthusiast and Explorer, there is one piece of gear that I always have on my dash and in my pack. The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger lives up to the saying, ‘Big things come in little packages.’ This 7-ounce unit is packed full of innovative technology that keeps you connected with others regardless of cellular coverage (or the lack thereof). SPOT is the world’s first Satellite GPS Messenger that can send your location and status message to others from virtually anywhere in the world, no matter where you find yourself, on the road or off the beaten path. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

VIDEO: When Things Go WRONG, The Adventure Begins!

I was recently chatting with a “Long Long Honeymoon” viewer on Facebook about our RV travels. She told me her own travel motto: “When things go wrong, the adventure begins.” I like this phrase very much. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

RV Rainwater Harvesting

Of all the questions posed by TV reporters, by people in emails and in person, those pertaining to harvesting rainwater are at the top of the most frequently asked list. In this post, I show exactly how I collect rainwater for both the holding tank and my drinking bottles. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Do You Practice These Six Rules of Boondocking Courtesy?

Why do we boondockers choose to boondock? For most of us it includes various reasons, such as choosing to camp in national forests and on BLM land where no hook-up campgrounds exist, camping at state and regional parks that do not have hook-ups, but primarily–and this includes the first two reasons–it is to enjoy nature, solitude, privacy, night skies, birds and wildlife, and picturesque settings that we can’t always find at the busier and more crowded campgrounds and RV resorts that have full hookups. Because of this desire, we are sometimes annoyed when other boondockers crowd our space with their presence. If you are just beginning to boondock, or are just considering it, think about following these six acts of courtesy that will make your camping experience and theirs more pleasant. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Explore Death Valley National Park with Brian Brawdy

As a part of the Wonder Explore Believe Tour, I traveled to some amazing places in North America including Mount Rainier, the Everglades and one my personal favorites, Death Valley. Hiking 26 miles to reach Badwater Basin by foot, was quite a challenge in the 121 degree heat and furnace like winds. Join me as I take you on an adventure through the Park… A special thanks to Videographer John Burgess and Dave & Kate from dk shok. ________ To learn more about Conservation thru Exploration and Greening your RV, please visit www.BrianBrawdy.com Tell a Friend Read More →

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