I’ve decided that the best way to sell my RV fast so I can buy a new one and resume my boondocking life is to spread the message about the joys of boondocking to prospective buyers.  This also means giving some general tips, and a big one is where to park.

Legal Parking Areas
Public lands are an important resource for boondockers.  A rule of thumb is that if you can access it with your RV and get at least 100 yards from the highway, its okay to camp there.  You mainly need to make sure that you’ll be able to get out as easily as you got in and that the surface will support your rig, and also consider how the terrain could be changed if it decided to rain.  Getting stuck in a swamp is no fun.

Other good places include snowpark parking areas and fishing access sites.  You want to be sure and park out of the way, where you won’t be blocking anybody else’s access.  Ask about “primitive camping” areas in national parks and recreation areas, and ask other RVers about good places in their home areas.

Major highway rest areas, truck stops, and most Wal-Mart parking lots provide good overnight stops for boondockers.  In rest stops park with the trucks.  In all of these areas, don’t park behind buildings, and don’t get out your grill or lawn chairs or similar accessories; you want to remain self-contained as much as possible.  Typically you want to keep your slides in—so when you buy an RV, make sure you get one that’s easy to use even when the slides aren’t extended (like mine!).

So I’ve been trying to sell my RV fast, because I want to upgrade and get on with enjoying my RV lifestyle!  Don’t get me wrong. My old trailer has been great, and it’s still in good shape. It’s just that I’m ready for bigger and better.  But I want to sell my trailer to someone who can appreciate all the awesome experiences that can be had and memories that can be made with its assistance, so I’m compiling a little journal of helpful hints for prospective buyers.

Tips for Conserving Water

I’ve been looking at things like conservation when dry-camping (sans hook-ups), and I’ll start with the all-important H2O.  100 gallons of water might seem like a lot, but conservation is especially critical when it comes to this life-sustaining substance.  Showers can cause major over-consumption, so be particularly careful.  You shouldn’t ever need to use a device for the reduction of water pressure except for saving the water hose.

Liquid Propane (LP) – Always a Safe Alternative

As far as water and space heating, cooking, and refrigeration, liquid propane is very safe to use.  Tanks can’t be more than 80 percent full, and there are no pilot lights involved.  Any leak is detected and causes automatic shut off, and very little maintenance is required.

Safety Tips for Dry Camping

This is largely common sense, but be aware of your surroundings.  Note any suspicious activity, just like in any other aspect of life, like you would in your neighborhood or at your house.  If you have a gun, be sure you know how to use it and the laws of whatever state you happen to be in.

With all of that said, you’re on your way to living this wonderful life!