What the Heck is Boondocking?

Translation: You gotta be more conscious about resource use. No 20-minute showers, no running the microwave all day (oh wait, it's a liquor cabinet now), and you actually have to think about when to empty your tanks.

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Boondocking at Bevverly

When Bevverly's boondocking, here's what changes:

Power:

• Lights, heat, and essentials run off battery + solar

• The office suite (Starlink, computers) runs off backup power systems

• You can still charge phones and use basics, but don't run a hair dryer for an hour

  
  

Water:

• Fresh water tank is limited (~40 gallons for the whole stay)

• Super short showers (we're talking 3-5 minutes max)

• Turn off faucet while soaping dishes

• Every drop counts

Coffee & Cooking:

• Propane stove works the same (not dependent on electric hookups)

• Use the manual coffee brewing methods (hand grinder, pour-over, stovetop kettle)

  
  

Waste:

• Black tank (toilet) and gray tank (sinks/shower) fill up

• Host monitors levels and schedules dump runs

• This is why we're serious about the "make a dish, clean a dish" rule—less water = longer boondocking

Is Boondocking Scary?

Nope. It's just camping with a roof and a heater.

If you've ever gone tent camping, you've already done something harder. At least in an RV you've got:

• A real bed

• A toilet (even if it's finicky)

• Heat

• A kitchen

• Walls between you and the bear

Boondocking just means you plan ahead, conserve resources, and embrace the fact that you're off-grid. It's actually pretty rad once you get used to it.

Where Can You Boondock?

Common boondocking spots:

• BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land – usually free, dispersed camping allowed

• National Forest land – check local regulations, often free or low-cost

• Walmart/Cracker Barrel parking lots – not scenic, but free and convenient for overnight stops

• Ski resort parking lots – some allow overnight RV parking (check first)

• Rest areas – varies by state; some allow it, some don't

  
  

Pro tip: Apps like Campendium, FreeRoam, and iOverlander help you find boondocking spots.

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