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opinion:frater_secessus:successful_boondocking [2022/05/10 18:55] frater_secessus [apps and websites] |
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Do you have enough fuel (vehicle, cooking, etc), food, [[water: | Do you have enough fuel (vehicle, cooking, etc), food, [[water: | ||
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+ | ===== finding a spot ===== | ||
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+ | Not every spot is good for every boondocker. | ||
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+ | ==== apps and websites ==== | ||
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+ | It is common to find spots on [[https:// | ||
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+ | Some terms to be aware of: | ||
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+ | * trailhead: | ||
+ | * day use: only for day use (and may require a fee). No overnight camping. | ||
+ | * OHV area: **O**ff **H**ighway **V**ehicle area for quads, dirtbikes, UTVs, etc. You can camp there but noise and dust are in the forecast. | ||
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+ | You can use an app like [[https:// | ||
==== timing your arrival ==== | ==== timing your arrival ==== | ||
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- | ===== finding a spot ===== | ||
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- | Not every spot is good for every boondocker. | ||
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- | ==== apps and websites ==== | ||
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- | It is common to find spots on [[https:// | ||
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- | You can use an app like [[https:// | ||
==== fitting your rig ==== | ==== fitting your rig ==== | ||
- | A 40' Class A or big trailer is going to take up more room than a minivan. | + | A 40' Class A or big trailer is going to take up more room than a minivan. |
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=== flat ground === | === flat ground === | ||
- | Flat ground is nice, but if you carry [[https:// | + | Flat ground is nice, but if you carry [[https:// |
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=== wind === | === wind === | ||
- | Trees and other features can help limit the effects of wind. Camping on the edge of a cliff or in a saddle may increase winds. | + | Trees and other features can help limit the effects of wind. Camping on the edge of a cliff, mountaintop, |
=== neighbors === | === neighbors === | ||
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If you drive by and see large RVs with generators outside you can expect them to run the generators quite often. | If you drive by and see large RVs with generators outside you can expect them to run the generators quite often. | ||
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+ | Folks who value solitude over social interaction may want to find sites: | ||
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+ | * further down crappy roads | ||
+ | * further away from published coordinates | ||
+ | * away from conspicuously-gorgeous views | ||
+ | * away from OTA tv reception | ||
+ | * away from cell reception | ||
+ | * in areas where larger rigs can't (or won't) go | ||
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+ | These factors tend to weed out the less-motivated boondocker. | ||
=== proximity to the road === | === proximity to the road === | ||
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- | ==== reprovisioning ==== | + | ===== reprovisioning |
Having more [[food: | Having more [[food: | ||
- | ==== weather, relocating, and errands ==== | + | ===== weather, relocating, and errands |
Consider this weather forecast: | Consider this weather forecast: | ||
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+ | ====further reading ==== | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||