BUSTING 10 RV Boondocking Myths // Why Camp Without Hookups?

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   Matt Hayashi 2 years ago

   There is something very special about boondocking. Sense of freedom? Great video!

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   Robinson’s on the Roll 2 years ago

   We boon-docked in Yosemite it was amazing! We just have regular batteries and a generator (just used during generator hours) we stayed for 5 days.

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   kurt schulmeyer 2 years ago

   99% of my rving is boondocking. Yes I'm cheap, but sunrise- sunset 1000starburts on new-fallen snow and so much more! There's challenges, shure: but it's worth it

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   Brett Elizabeth Spore 2 years ago

   Great video.

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   cam12566 2 years ago

   We spent 20 years tent camping. The next 20 years Boondocking in a trailer. Now we're Overland in a 4×4 and back in a tent as we approach our 60s. Never been into RV parks and full hookups. Nice to see you're figuring it out!

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   Travel Small Live Big 2 years ago

   You really need to watch out for those breaching whales. Hazard #1 while boondocking. Ha ha! We boondock a lot in the West, but in the South, not so much. I always feel like a failure when I tell my brother we are at water & power sites – but oh are we enjoying the a/c in this 90 degrees in Florida!

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   Cindi Hansen 2 years ago

   What movie clips were you showing in your video? Looks like a movie I'd love to see, lol
   ! I look forward to your videos every week, I have been watching since before JJ was born!

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   Donald Wharton 2 years ago

   So jealous! Baja is such a fun beautiful time with friends & family! (Minus the mishaps, & sand fleas!) 💦😎❤

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   Lacey Ramsey 2 years ago

   What do yall do for groceries 😊

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    Tracey Gail 2 years ago

    Always ❤ your videos

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    Jill Grant 2 years ago

    It was refreshing to see family outside and injoy

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    jackie agd 2 years ago

    Planet Fitness is great for Boondockers, BUT the showers are cold about 30% of the time. I had a young woman tell me that the showers aren’t supposed to be warm because it’s not a real shower….😮.

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    Betty Ruth 2 years ago

    Y’all sure make RVing look so much fun !! Great memories that will last a lifetime !! 😀😀😀😀

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    meercatt 2 years ago

    JJ’s little “fit” dance was adorable. 😂❤

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    Nico Veenkamp 2 years ago

    I travel in a buildout ProMaster City and love boondocking here in Europe. Even in my home country, The Netherlands, there are many beautiful and peaceful places to boondock. Community apps like Park4Night are very helpful finding these spots. A lot of points talked about here are valid in Europe too.

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    Grumpy Old Man 2 years ago

    I'm really glad you explained about using a solar generator to power your rig up. Actually, that's a super smart idea. I will try it on my next boondocking adventure with my big old Bluetti….or a Walmart stopover. Great video. Extremely helpful.

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    Donna Harris 2 years ago

    Super vlog love the sound of the ocean on a pebbled beach and of course coffee, sunrise and the whales jumping out of the water brilliant. ❤️🤗🇬🇧

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    Chris Helms 2 years ago

    Great Advice as always

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    Andy Commons in Canada 2 years ago

    If you guys love Boondocking then you really have to try it in New Zealand because it has the most amazing places to boondock, lakes, mountains and beaches to die for.

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    Life with River 2 years ago

    Grab bag in Australia is called a lucky dip 🤣🤣

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    Izzy Bee 2 years ago

    As an introvert I am a huge fan of boondocking! We get far enough away from the touristy areas but still close enough to see some amazing sights!

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    Bobby Sharp 2 years ago

    So we pretty much half or quarter boondock all the time. Meaning we have power/water but no sewer. So in that case my wife has full access to the bath, I go to the bathhouse to do all my business.(Toilet/Shower) We camp a good bit in Corp of Engineer CG and they don't have sewer. Also wash all the dishes outside and dump as much sink water outside as possible. So if we camp for more that 3 nights I take my "blue boy" in case the gray tank fills up. Some state parks in our state have Gray Water dump pits, which are for your dish water or even dumping the "blue boy" into. I have walked several gallons of gray water to the bath house before but that was early on and we were not experienced and didn't own a "blue boy".

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    Amy Mc 2 years ago

    So cute to have her dress JJ!

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    Heather Jolly 2 years ago

    Hensley you're so adorable with your pretzel name!! I LOVE it.

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    Debifranz 2 years ago

    Scrubzz rinse free towels are the absolute best for washing your body! Only a few drops of water and they foam up. No rinse, you just wipe off the suds with a dry towel and your as clean and fresh as if you had a shower! And they work much better and cheaper than baby wipes. Can even shave and use to wash your hair! Best thing I ever used

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    safepetproducts 2 years ago

    I rarely have hookups but shower every day. No need to live like an animal.

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    Paula Strong 2 years ago

    I want to know about how you use your water during boondocking. Dishes, how often you shower, amount of drinking water you use…. Pretty much how you track usage and speed of having water running to make water last the longest

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    DJ&Jules 2 years ago

    living in Utah I don't need reasons to boondock…I need reason why I should pay for a spot. 😂

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    Paul Larsen 2 years ago

    Boondocking is when those that cannot afford the luxuries that most of you guys can

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    Paul Larsen 2 years ago

    😮 they are not boondockers are not low class citizens they are people that struggle financially to survive generally speaking, don't diss them please

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    Rebecca Wood Bixler 2 years ago

    We love your precious family and have watched from the very beginning in awe of how awesome it is. Could you live this lifestyle without patrons?❤

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    Another Cheryl Adventure 2 years ago

    U guys ❤are Cool 😎 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

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    bitbangr 2 years ago

    Our very first night in a (rented) RV was spent doing some unplanned boondocking. We drove out of Las Vegas and darkness was nearing as we reached Valley of Fire–full. Calling ahead to other campgrounds–full. We drove out the back of Valley of Fire and turned North with a fuzzy memory that there were campgrounds along Lake Mead–wrong. As darkness neared, we topped a hill and saw RVs of all sizes scattered around, so we pulled off. Looking around we saw no signs, no guard shack, no nothing, so we chose a nice spot not too close to everyone else and settled in for a great first night, fully expecting that someone might come and tell us to pay or go away, but it never happened. After we got home, we discovered it is called Poverty Flats. 100% would stay there again, and 100% would boondock again.

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    Michelle Leonard 2 years ago

    We call it dry camping ❤

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    Cecilia Petrowsky 2 years ago

    We had to laugh when you said you don’t need four wheel drive after you just got stuck in last week’s video. LOL! Anyway, just pulling your leg. Really got a kick out of the Robin Williams outakes. This was an excellent video and we hope Stuart’s rig wasn’t too damaged.

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    Jill Altman 2 years ago

    What is that thing you use for internet outside?

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    Betty Jo Rodgers 2 years ago

    Great video. Thank you. Blessings

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    RainWanders 2 years ago

    I've been full time stationary for a few years working my way towards having the ability to full time non stationary so I can see the country. I think the thing that I'm going to have to figure out is the whole power consumption / needs part because that confuses me. Like, if I need my laptop, how much power is that going to take the run? Things like that. I see all of the numbers to try to calculate it, and my brain just goes blank. haha, so I need to commit myself to figuring it out.

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    April Keener 2 years ago

    I liked boondocking for short amounts of time. It was nice to challenge ourselves knowing we had x amount of water, supplies etc for the amount of time we had planned for. And it makes you appreciate the hook ups in RV parks SOOOOO much!!! lol

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    Cynthia Smith 2 years ago

    Love boondocking!!
    Helps us to focus on the most important things in life-simple pleasures with huge rewards!
    You captured our thoughts and experiences on this topic perfectly!

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    Jonelle Sandel 2 years ago

    We live in CO and went from tent to small teardrop with off-road capability. Best way ever! Although I have to say giant RV’s seem like not spending much time outside😂 when I see those folks that pull up and sit inside watching their satellite tv. I totally get having a large one if it is your home but otherwise it’s way to much junk and no journey to me. Great content!

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    Pat K 2 years ago

    Thank you for sharing and your advice. Love your Channel. 📺😄

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    Teresa Springer 2 years ago

    I love Boondocking. We started Boondocking when it was just called camping. Great way to experience new adventures.

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    RogueOntheRoad 2 years ago

    What keeps you from buying an on demand hot water heater and a pump, some hose and a shower head and build a portable shower stall with fabric so you can take showers outside when you have a good source of water.

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    Esther McGough 2 years ago

    Beautiful places. Kids are happy. What more could you want