5 Boondocking Essentials | Truck Camper Living | Dry Camping Tips | Full Time RV

In this video, we share our 5 Boondocking Essentials that we think are important when boondocking in a truck camper! We also go a little beyond the 5 at the end and add in some bloopers for a good laugh! These are the basics that we find to be most important during our boondocking / dry camping adventures. We would love to hear what you think and if you have any additional items to add, please drop us a comment and start the conversation!
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[@darylhawkins4658]

Great video! A good strategy is to roll into a nearby campground for a night or two too dump your tanks and trash, take on fresh water and propane, do laundry, provision up, take a long hot shower or two, then repeat. It’s like one stop shopping.

[@Stonyboot]

We do that some times, but we prefer to free camp whenever possible. If we find a good deal on a campground, we will certainly take advantage of the amenities!

[@BeingMeRV]

I do the same thing! Boondock for 6-7 days, camp for 1-2 then repeat.

[@Stonyboot]

It works well and keep costs down. We have been boondocking for about 60 days with only one night at a campground. We are getting better at staying off grid. Love it!

[@tompredmore]

Love the bloopers. Wish other channels would do that. Shows how much work actually goes into making a "simple" video.

[@Stonyboot]

Trying to keep it real! Sometimes our bloopers are funny enough to include. I couldn't get that first phase right. We live, nope, we travel full time in our.... What is it? Newbies is the right phrase I think, we are still really new to this and the videos take forever to make, but it's slowly getting better. Thanks for watching and commenting, its greatly appreciated!

[@TakeDeadAim]

I lived on a Submarine for 20 years....conserving water and space are NOT a problem for me!lol!

[@Stonyboot]

I can see that!!!! I've taken a few tours of decommissioned subs, talk about tight spaces!

[@stevecrosby7803]

So many questions ? What’s your weight dry and wet at a weight station? How much does the camper weight ? Both wet and dry. I see you have a ram 3500 dually. People care about the bathroom the most. Your adding water how easy is it to dump waste ? Locations easy to find or ditch dumps. Most that are watching this have a half ton with dreams.

[@TheSebbyRox]

The most realistic and helpful boondocking video I've seen! Thank you guys for your tips, I was definitely taking notes.

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for watching.

[@FerMuBe]

Black water/gray water? Good video

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks! We have an 18 gallon black and 32 gallon grey tanks. Our black tank lasts us about 2 weeks and grey lasts us about 3-4 days. We dump them at dump stations.

[@m3pedro]

I would love an Episode on how you use the weboost. I'm considering one for my cirrus820....but they make one for the truck and one "RV" model. I'm not sure if I put one in the RV if it would help me while im in the truck as well.......or if I would have to get both! Love your videos, keep them coming and best of luck on your adventures!

[@Stonyboot]

I have several more aspects of the technical systems and the WiFi, cell booster and connectivity in general is a big topic. I’ll be sure to address these topics. I think you will only need one, I put the internal antenna near the pass through window and that will boost signal inside the truck. A little Velcro holds it in place. One thing I would suggest, is looking into the spring loaded antennas that you can get with the system. It will make mounting easier and you won’t have to worry about breaking it on a low branch. I’ll discuss that when I put it together!

[@m3pedro]

@@Stonyboot Just saw in you other video the telescoping pole for the rx antenna....great idea too! Looking forward to that future episode. All the best safe travels

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks. And that pole was from Lowe’s. It was a fraction of the price of a “real” telescopic pole for an antenna. It’s done well enough for us :)

[@ShawnHedges]

I'm enjoying watching your videos...very informative. I have a question though. When you said your parts for your solar/charging system would arrive in a week (ref. 10:47 min), where do you have them delivered when you're travelling? Can you have items like this or from Amazon delivered to a local post office and held there for pick up? Thanks.

[@Stonyboot]

That’s an excellent question! I’m thinking about doing a video about that topic. It’s rather complicated, especially when you have to get speciality medications delivered monthly. Since FedEx, UPS and USPS all have different policies, it’s been difficult getting deliveries. I usually have to figure out which service will be used to ship, them chose an appropriate FedEx drop off, UPS store or Post Office to have it shipped to. One problem with Amazon is that they use all three services depending on their pricing and the item being shipped. With my last larger order, I found a local computer shop that would accept any package for a $5 fee per package. It takes a lot of planning and phone calls, but it’s doable. There might be a video on that soon!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

R3cently subscribed. Cracking up at how you have your truck packed in. You sure fit in a lot. The only problem with the large water jugs is they would be hard for my old bones to pick them up when full. Very helpful tips though. I invite you to check out my van life cooking channel and follow if you like. Great idea on the individual servings for the food!

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for the sub and you have a great channel! Subbed! And yes, the water jugs are easy for me now, but we shall see how long that lasts :)

[@michelb2243]

Pease be careful!!!! It is so dangerous to keep gas strapped to the outside of your truck. fuel should no t be carried anywhere that is prone to impact, which rules out front of vehicle, rear of vehicle/ trailer and draw bars.

[@Stonyboot]

Michel B I agree completely. I’m limited on options, but will be mounting it high up on my box in the back of the camper as soon as the bracket ships. I still don’t want it inside the vehicle. Also, its usually empty, we fill it up when we are ready to run the generator. I don’t like transporting gas, but the propane isn’t energy dense enough to meet our needs. Luckily, in about a week, I should be getting most of my power from the alternators and solar which means I can ditch the gas can!

[@tubetime39]

@@Stonyboot Yes, I thought it was illegal in all states to carry gas like that. But my gawd, I put an emergency can in my trunk once, double bagged in plastic trash bags & dbl boxed and I could still smell it a bit and trunk smelled like gas forever. Thanks for some good tips

[@Stonyboot]

@@tubetime39 I’ll have to look it up. It’s usually empty, but I really don’t have any other place to put it. If it’s illegal, I’ll be coming up with a better solution! Thanks for the tip!

[@chachi5975]

@@Stonyboot I would consider converting the generator to propane since you are still going to have that on board. You'll probably want to keep the generator for emergencies or long stretches without sun but ditch the gas can and still keep a backup power source.

[@saintmig1101]

24 gallons of water weigh approx 200 lbs. In addition to your 38 gal. fresh water which weighs another 300 lbs.Just some consideration for those who have tow vehicles who's weight limit may be exceeded.

[@Stonyboot]

Agreed, people should calculate their weights and adjust their water storage accordingly.

[@ottocarr3688]

A great tutorial in content and presentation. Obviously done with a well edited and practiced script; no hemming and hawing or lame attempts at humor. You two are well worth subscribing to.

[@johnhansen8272]

I’m so confused. A boondock is a half shoe, half boot footwear worn by navy enlisted, basically a high top sneaker made of black leather designed to prevent seaman from drowning and or burning their feet off. Given all that, what does that have to do with you taking a shower? Thx

[@Stonyboot]

Same word, different meaning. The best I definition I could find is from Macmillan Dictionary: Boondocking is a recent American term that is also making its way into British English. It refers to the practice of staying overnight in a car, caravan, camper van or RV in places that are not set up to accommodate campers, and thus have few or no facilities. The term derives from boondock, a US term for a place that is far from towns and cities, although boondocking might also be done in less remote locations such as car parks and truck stops. The activity is also called ‘dry camping’ or ‘dispersed camping’. Someone who practises boondocking is a boondocker. So boondocking is camping out in the boonies or boondocks. A commonly used phrase when camping without any hookups.

[@geraldtaitano3458]

New to your channel. Enjoyed it. Subscribed. Thank you.

[@Stonyboot]

Thank you so much! And welcome to our channel!

[@davastehman4396]

Thank you this was very helpful. I am 73 and a widow now for six months. I have always loved camping and have a large motorhome (40 ft) I am looking to sell my big coach and get a small (24 ft) c class. I am hoping to do some boondocking and it is important that I am self sufficient thank you for the help.

[@arshadsayed6232]

Hi I'm Arshad from India I love to watch your videos,. One thing I really want to know what toilet system you use, cassette or composed

[@Stonyboot]

Hi Arshad! We have the Aqua-Magic V Pedal Flush RV toilet by Thetford. It’s not cassette, not compost. We have a black tank, that fills up every 2 weeks and we find a dump station to dump it.

[@DtotheMFinJ]

Great video. Just a thought here, for adding the water from the cans to the truck, have you considered the siphoning tubes used for gas? You can pick them up at Harbor Freight and don’t have to try lifting the jugs. Though I was quite impressed with the pour technique you use!

[@Stonyboot]

I might get a battery powered fluid transfer pump. To siphon it, I would still need the jug higher than the gravity water fill. I like the idea of a pump as it would give us some new options. It’s in my amazon shopping cart, we just haven’t seen the need yet.

[@tubetime39]

@@Stonyboot yeah, heck could even pump from where they sit. Maybe ? I don't know anything, just learning before getting out there in a yr or 2.

[@Stonyboot]

@@tubetime39 that’s my thought. Move the jugs around so I could pump directly from the jug into the tank. I just haven’t needed to figure it out yet!

[@mnnomad1870]

Hi thanks for the great video and just wondering if you add a splash of bleach in your jerry cans when you fill them up with freshwater. When I use city water I'm not so sure I need to add anything extra since there are so many chemicals in there to begin with? I use chem strips people use for hot tubs and swimming pools to determine how much of what is in my water.

[@Stonyboot]

Great question! For us, when we fill our tanks with city treated water, we don't bother adding bleach. If we fill with non-treated water from a well or something similar, we add a couple drops of bleach. Also, since we don't store our water for more than a week, and , we give it a sniff test before we dump it in the tank, we've never had any issues. In hot climates you might need to adjust your procedures. You have the right mindset, keep it up!

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

I just have to ask why don’t you have a water pump for that it would probably come in handy for many things other than just filling your water. Many people have them for outdoor showers.

[@Stonyboot]

That's a good point. We haven't needed one yet, but we might get one so Sasha can also do the water without me. We have just never needed it.

[@williamh1709]

Can you please post a link for the batteries you use? How do you keep them charged while boondocking - is it strictly generator charged?

[@Stonyboot]

I made other videos about the generator charging as well as our alternator charging setup. One is called “how to use a dual fuel generator” the other is called “charging without solar”. I don’t have a link for the batteries yet, but I hope to soon.

[@IOWENO1]

Thats ridiculous, use an electric pump with an extended hose that way you don't have place on your head, use wet wipes to clean your cups, dishes, etc. Use wet wipes when you go to the bathroom throw them away in a plastic trash bag. As for showers use the Navy shower method it will save you a lot of fresh water.

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for the tips.

[@HioSSilver1999]

Yall use way to much water. That 38gal water should easily get you a week. Good vid.

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks!

[@gunsandrotors8704]

If you dont have it yet get an extended run gas cap for that honda genny and a 6 gallon portable boat fuel tank gives you about 7 gallons of continous non stop run time till empty....great if your running the A/C for along time so you dont need to refuel the genny in the middle of the night.

[@Stonyboot]

That’s an excellent idea! Thanks for the suggestion. I’m going to lol it up now:)

[@storychasing]

I seriously wish I had the ability to fill my water like you. I need a pump to get it into the van. Guess I need to look at pumps. Ugh...another thing for me to carry. :) Great video.

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for watching. I have looked at pumps and will probably get one at some point. It will help Sasha get the water in there without me 😁

[@TT-js4jn]

Organized, simplified, to the point nice people. You guys got it going on I love it. Enjoy life and I'll keep living vicariously through you guys LOL. God bless

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for watching and leaving a great comment! We will keep traveling and making videos to share our experiences!

[@cookiecracker6266]

38 gallons in 3 days? wtf do you do? I don't think I use 38 gallons of water in a regular weekend at the house. What are these two doing? watering the plants outside?

[@Stonyboot]

Staying clean, and hydrated. Sometimes we have to top off our hot tub on the back deck.

[@tra757200]

You need to be careful about those jugs on your head. Take it from someone with fused disks in my cervical spine. You are young so you need to take care of your body and not end up like me.

[@Stonyboot]

Thank you for your tips! I’m sorry to hear bout your spine.

[@dino6471]

scott i saw an ad for checking propane levels. a magnetic device attaches to the bottom of the tank and sends a signal to the tank giving an accurate percentage of how empty or full. the device sends you a message to your cell. i forget the name but i am sure you can find it online.

[@Stonyboot]

I had someone send us the information. It looks like a brilliant solution. It uses sound waves to read the tank levels!

[@hookstrpd]

Hi, great information and tips. Thank you. Could you discuss your custom lithium battery solution in more detail? I'm curious about how to make the most out of limited space for batteries. Thanks!

[@Stonyboot]

I will be doing that in the near future. I have some additional bugs to work out and then I'll share the results :)

[@jameskim62]

I have the exact same Blue and Gray stainless water bottles ......

[@Stonyboot]

We love ours, we’ve had them for years!

[@kenknutson4684]

Great video! I still don't understand you get any dislikes on your videos especially this one?

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for the support! Everyone has their own thoughts and feeling about videos and we welcome any kind of feed back!

[@whatever-ps2lg]

do bears or wild animals ever smell the food you have in the truck camper? is this something to be worried about or no?

[@Stonyboot]

I’m sure they can smell it, their sense of smell is incredible! We aren’t worried. It’s unlikely that they would go through the effort to break into the camper. I’d be more cautious in grizzly country. If we do go out at night, we generally shine a flashlight around and make some noise to alert animals that we are there. We can also use the exterior camper lights to illuminate the area. We never leave any food outside and feel pretty secure in our camper. I have seen pictures of damage done by bears trying to gain access. It’s mostly some bent or broken panels, but nothing crazy.

[@uweschroeder]

The reliance jugs are ok and definitely better than most on the market, but I'd go for NATO or US Military Water jerry cans - yes, only 5 gal of water but very thick walled plastic that can take a beating. I have mine up on the tongue of my offroad trailer and those jugs hold up nicely. I do use a 12V transfer pump with a hose to transfer water to the on-board tank - that way I don't have to take the jugs off the trailer tongue and I don't have to lift 40lbs around. Of course, my offroad trailer doesn't have a bathroom, but it does have a on demand hot shower which sucks water from whatever supply you give it. That allows me to conserve potable water because we use the shower with water from creeks and lakes - clean enough to suck up, heat and shower in - just keep your mouth shut. Get some old books on how food was preserved way back when. I generally bring several weeks worth on trips and we've never had to head out and buy food on any of our trips. Usually we can stay out there for weeks at a time if we find a water source we can filter for drinking. Yes, dried things like rice and beans go a long way as well as bringing flour and other such base ingredients that store well and if you have the knowledge you can make everything from bread to tortillas right there on a campfire. We go camp with a 30 quart electric fridge and that can keep the few perishable items we bring for weeks. You have a lot of batteries and very few solar panels. I run 200Ah LiFePO4 batteries and 400W solar panels in addition to the Renogy DC to DC charger which is mounted in the back of my jeep and connected to the trailer via a fat 8gauge wire. That pumps spare charge into the batteries while driving since all but 150W of my solar are mobile panels only useful when parked.

[@Stonyboot]

It sounds like you have a great setup! Thank you for sharing 👍

[@uweschroeder]

@@Stonyboot Yeah, it eveolved over time. Pretty much after every trip we encountered a problem I worked on a solution to that problem, so over time you end up with a setup that works most of the time.

[@BillSprague]

Great advice! Your channel is a keeper for sure and it’s about the most informative truck camping channel available. The bloopers are always fun too. Thank you!

[@Stonyboot]

Bill Sprague thanks, we tried to make it fun!😀 Do you have a truck camper?

[@BillSprague]

Stonyboot I’m shopping for a Cirrus but cannot decide between the 820 and the 920. I’ll be watching to see your power upgrades to see if they’ll fit in the smaller one. I hear Nücamp may be bringing a new 920 to the market but I really like the enclosed storage in yours as opposed to the open “penguin” cabinets in the cab over. I’ll see. My house is just about ready for sale, so soon!

[@Stonyboot]

I’ve heard the same about the 920, but I think it will be a while before they do. The 820 and the 670 seem to be a priority right now. Once all the parts come and I’m able to complete the install, we can do a video about the results. Thanks for watching.

[@loreneknight9755]

That's using your head, man. Can that be good for your spinal column? Keep on fighting the good fight, you 2!!

[@Stonyboot]

It hasn’t been a problem yet. I mostly support it with my arms and they water drains out quickly. I’ll get a battery powered pump for the day when I have time. But dumping the water in quickly is a big benefit of using my head.

[@ryancollins3833]

@@Stonyboot A cheap water pump would solve this. HA! but it is a quick way to get water in your tank. In addition, do you drink from your faucet? We have a 32 year old RV and do not drink from our storage tank. We use that for everything but drinking. We have a 7 gallon tank to use for drinking only. You could get a water filter and filter into the 7 gallon tank at a stream and then fill your other tanks at streams. just an idea. I'm a backpacker so im used to having limited water.

[@Stonyboot]

We do drink from the tank. I’m pretty fastidious about keeping the tank sterilized. We always keep some clean drinking water in the rig Incase we have a questionable source of water. I’m a backpacker too and we have our filtering equipment with us. I’ll reserve the filtering for when we really need it. We move a lot, which makes it easy to fill up from clean sources. However, this winter, we might be staying in one place for a few weeks, so I’ll have to do exactly as you’ve suggested.

[@FlorencioSalazar]

Do you have a video of all the bonding places. Would like to learn more about where we can boon dock

[@Stonyboot]

We do have a video coming out about it soon. But for now, you can read the article that we posted here: www.stonyboot.com/2021/06/21/great-boondocking-and-how-to-find-it/

[@jamiegodman715]

Cool camper. What size truck do you drive?

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks. It’s a 2018 RAM 3500 Dually Diesel long bed.

[@maxyourjourney]

Great video great tips guys. Lots of good info, we are not to the boondocking stage yet but one day we hope. Max_Your_Journey (Alvin)

[@Stonyboot]

Thank you 😊

[@kemcgraw]

Until you get more solar, have you seen this? hutchmountain.com/product/honda-eu2000i-propane-natural-gas-gasoline-trifuel-conversion-kit/

[@Stonyboot]

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion😁 That's exactly the kit we are using, except for a 2200i. We put out a video about how we use our generator called "How To Use a Dual Fuel Generator - In Detail", you can find it in our channel videos.

[@kemcgraw]

Thanks i didn’t go back that far. Ooops

[@dougboyd5922]

my first time watching you guy's . That was great nice job . keep up the great work .

[@Stonyboot]

Thank you so much and welcome to our channel!

[@donwilliams5841]

Did I notice your license plate is NH? Rochester here. New subscriber...👍

[@Stonyboot]

Hi, I've spent plenty of time in Rochester and Somersworth. I hope it's a little cooler up there than it is here in Texas.

[@donwilliams5841]

@@Stonyboot not by much!...very humid 😫

[@paulsheridan8213]

New to the channel... interesting stuff.. thank you. I would be curious how one earns income while full time on the road or boondocking. IT work? Blogging? KZbin? How does that work for income taxes? Vehicle registration and licensing? Seems like a complicated subject and not as simple as selling your home and you stuff and hitting the road.

[@Stonyboot]

That is a great topic. We have been thinking about doing a video like that, its rather complicated, but we will see what we can come up with.

[@vtwinpower1903]

Hey guys, how do u support yourself in this life? U r to young to b retired.

[@Stonyboot]

I (Sasha) teach ESL, Scott works on various gigs. We're also working on our business together.

[@AdventureswithTuckNae]

You guys!! I love it! Such a helpful video for those wanting to boondock more often. Looooved the bloopers at the end too 😆

[@Stonyboot]

Thank you for watching!☺️We tried to make it fun!

[@chartliner]

I imagine you will be considering Elon Musk's Star Link internet service now, reports show it gives very fast internet anywhere.

[@Stonyboot]

I got approved for the beta, however, they are not ready for mobile usage. The antennas have some technical issues with motion and the systems are locked to a location. However, there are plenty of rumors that its coming soon!

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

@@Stonyboot there is a guy that has a youtube channel he is beta testing the RV system right now. He said it is amazingly fast. You might want to except the Beta test. I know weekly things change at Star link.

[@Stonyboot]

That’s a great idea. I’m approved for the normal system, but I guess the RV setup would be a different thing. I’ll check it out. Thanks :)

[@randall6890]

Hey Scott & Sasha, we should caravan up to Alaska during the northern lights, that’s if your up for a roadtrip.?.

[@IowaLanguages]

Brilliant! Is your camper 4 season?

[@Stonyboot]

Yes, it is 4 season. It’s good down to about -20F!

[@George-zi9jz]

well done video.. good quality and editing.. Maybe a recirculating shower isn't practical for you, but it helps us separate the drinking water from the shower water.... I also have designated out gray water tank as extra fresh water storage. Putting a bucket under the facet helps us reduce the use of water for dishes, etc. works for us... enjoy your travels

[@jamesholm7116]

Im surprised you have not mentioned the holding tanks ,black and grey, If I am out 5 days-they are full-where do you empty them when in the wilderness?

[@SheanPhelps]

Not sure if you've covered this already in early replies, but, what kind of batteries (and who supplied/built them? at what cost, etc.?) are you using in lieu of the AGM 100watt/hrs you originally started off with? How do you charge them? Generator? Alternator? Solar? Much thanks! Love your channel and the insight you both provide. Class act!

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for the comment/questions! This has become I have gotten a lot of questions about the batteries and will cover them in a future video, so stay tuned. For now, I can tell you that they are a custom design to meet the space requirements that I have in my camper. There was nothing on the market that had the correct capacity and dimensions. I set out to design something to support our needs. They are completely custom and not available, however, with all of the questions people have been asking, I'm looking at options to bring them to market. I'm workin on a second version to improve a few key areas. Check back soon for an update. They did replace our dual 6 V 224 AH AGM batteries since those were only enough to keep us powered for half a day (lots of computer work). Right now, we charge from our generator, we have a full video on that on our channel. I'll also be finishing up our alternator charging system as well as expanding our solar setup soon. We are working on a series of videos to cover RV power systems and will include our entire setup. It's all coming soon!

[@dillon3355]

Look into a drill pump for you water transfer

[@Stonyboot]

It’s on our list, but hasn’t become a necessity yet.

[@robr9905]

What is the weight of that camper when loaded?

[@Stonyboot]

We are right at 14k. Little over with the extra water, little under when the fresh water is close to empty.

[@36PawsPNWC]

You two are funny!!! Fun to watch the bloopers!!! Safe & fun travels!

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for watching. It’s fun to share the bloopers when we have good ones!

[@franceselainethurston1606]

Toilet paper is one of the 5.

[@Stonyboot]

That’s a great point.

[@sicchuckie]

Agreed, tractor supply!!!

[@Stonyboot]

Love their service. Good price and consistency!

[@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt]

Yep, soaking dishes pots and utensils is awesome and practical for anyone doing dishes anywhere and it's the kind of thing that needs to be taught more to the upcoming generations.

[@Stonyboot]

I agree!

[@stewartstewart2693]

That using your head

[@Stonyboot]

Gott use it for something besides a hat rack!

[@paulfarmer2334]

Can you tell me about your front rack on the truck?

[@Stonyboot]

I sure can, I just released a video covering the front rack today 7/29/21, check it out!

[@AFKDays]

Not only do you have 5 good bullets, but you explain them and how you have solved them in your life style. Plus the bloopers are always great!

[@Stonyboot]

AFK Days thanks! We tried to make it fun!😊

[@c.j.deyoungiii2704]

You use 38 gallons of water in 3-5 days! What are you doing with all that water?

[@Stonyboot]

1 shower/day each. Dishes 2x/day, drinking water, cooking water, coffee.

[@c.j.deyoungiii2704]

@@Stonyboot That seems like a lot of water usage. A shower a day? Each? No wonder you have water issues.

[@Stonyboot]

@c.j.deyoungiii2704 👍

[@riseofthephoenixclan]

How do I set up my camper to have its own power without draining the truck? I haven’t found good videos

[@jakep5121]

Why is it that it seems like I'm the only one who gets water spitting back out of the fresh fill port.

[@Stonyboot]

It happens to us too, usually when the camper is at a strange angle. Another common cause is when the vent hose is linked or full of water. It lets air pressure build up and then it shoots out at you 💦

[@cliffwendy3765]

idea; look into the infinite shower filter.

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks, but we're happy with our current shower.

[@jasonluck7269]

How do you get your mail ? Do you have a po box?

[@Stonyboot]

That's a great question! We are working on a video cover that topic. But, to summarize, we use a family member's address as our permanent address and she forwards our mail as needed. While on the road, we use a combination of USPS General Delivery, UPS Stores, FedEx On-Site, Mail order prescriptions that are delivered to local CVS stores, Amazon, Walmart and other shipping services. The biggest challenge is knowing how a package will be shipped. FedEx, UPS and USPS don't play well together. In those cases, we use ASO (Authorized Shipping Outlets) locations that will receive packages for you and you pay a per package fee. Stay tuned while we turn this topic into a detailed video.

[@gregsepaniac8966]

Very helpful, Thanks,

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for watching! We're glad this was helpful!

[@SunflowerShineBright]

You had me at the bloopers 😂😂😂. Thanks for the video

[@kingair1954]

Love it!!!! I Would love to work from a RV. If you don’t mind what do you guys do for careers?

[@Stonyboot]

Sasha teaches English and I used to do computer consulting. However, we are both changing direction towards an online business. I’d like to make it work on my own without reporting to an employer. It’s in progress :)

[@dixinormous8539]

Is not having a pass-through an issue?

[@Stonyboot]

We would love to have one, but it wasn’t in the cards. After 1.5 years we realize it’s not really important. We love it for ventilation, but never needed it for an escape tunnel. Might be something to consider for pets.

[@Kodak54]

What about waste disposal?

[@Stonyboot]

We use dump stations.

[@johnguertin5054]

do you have a video on your batteries?

[@Stonyboot]

Sorry, not yet, watch for that this spring!

[@georgemartin4963]

Do leave the camper on the truck ALL THE TIME?

[@Stonyboot]

98% of the time. We don't stay in one place for very long. We do take it off if we are staying in place for more than 5-7 days.

[@georgemartin4963]

@@Stonyboot I was wondering what is the solution of obscuring the trucks licence plate with the camper's overhang?

[@Stonyboot]

I made a magnetic license plate system. We can simply pull it from the truck and stick it on the camper, no screws needed.

[@fetochini]

where did you find your battery

[@Stonyboot]

Built them myself, information will be coming soon.

[@steverundle8635]

Thanks, guys! Wonderful coverage!

[@Stonyboot]

Thank you for watching!

[@elib7311]

Meanwhile, Sasquatch observed the water jug on the head thing and went home empty handed-though he returned days later, WITH friends who didn’t believe what he’d seen.

[@Stonyboot]

I'm just trying to use my head for something besides a hat rack 🤣

[@MikeLowell93]

I love market basket 😆

[@Stonyboot]

We do too! We’ve been all around the country, and it’s still our favorite grocery store.

[@terrypopejoy8331]

I am very surprised that you go through 38 Gallons of fresh water in three or four days boondocking! My wife and I had a rig with a 40 gallon water tank and we could make it last almost 2 weeks! I think you should seriously take another look at your daily water usage! You can probably extent that 38 gallons to over a week by finding ways to conserve it!

[@Stonyboot]

Of course we can extend it! But our goal was to maintain a certain level of “normalcy” part of that is doing dishes and showering. If we are in a place where water is really scare, we adjust our usage. However, most of the time, water is plentiful and easy to obtain. We move frequently and can simply refill. While making this video, the focus was on people new to boondocking and wanted to give realistic usage numbers. We both shower daily and do it in a normal navy shower way. When things get tight, we do more of a sponge bath or skip it all together.

[@041319701988]

The Bloopers are always a bonus🤔🤪😁. Any plans for a bigger RV in the future. Where do you guys see yourselves in two years? And do you see yourselves getting tired of the camper life?

[@Stonyboot]

We like adding the bloopers, it’s fun! We still like getting to places that are inaccessible to larger rigs. At some point I’m sure we will outgrow our setup. We don’t plan to do this forever, just until we have enough. We are also going to do some international travel and use the rig as our home base. Right now, the COVID situation is keeping us in the US. In the future we will settle down a bit, but we hope to continue traveling frequently. Nothing is set it stone right now.

[@041319701988]

@@Stonyboot well I hope you guys continue to make videos...I hope your channel grows. Hopefully we all get to see your camper trip abroad.

[@Stonyboot]

Thank you! We will do our best to share the journey! It’s nice to have a community to share it with!

[@davemullner7170]

Great stuff you guys! Thank you! Keep it up!

[@dylanfromflorida1619]

I totally agree! Just subscribed looking forward to seeing your adventures!

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for watching and joining us on our adventure 😊

[@MagentaRV]

Have you considered adding/creating a rainwater collection system for showering? I bet you could more than double or even triple your water supply with one. Could be as simple as a tote/bucket to collect the water and a solar camping shower that you can hang and shower with.

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for the comment! We have actually collected rain water many times for washing things. We wouldn't put it in our tank, but we frequently make use of rain when we get it. We have a cleaning bucket under our sink that we collect rain with from our awning.

[@dennis78382]

Great video! Thank you!

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for watching! 👀

[@kendavis5456]

By the way how tall are you ? If you don’t mind me asking .

[@Stonyboot]

I’m 5’6” and Sasha is 5’4”

[@kendavis5456]

I’m 5’4. So I might have a harder time filling the fresh tank . Thank you, I’ll be sure to have a step stool .

[@Stonyboot]

Many people have suggested getting a drill operated fluid transfer pump. I still like my method, but Sasha can’t lift the jugs that high. So a pump would be helpful when she needs to do it. Just a thought.

[@TF856]

For electrical I ran everything in my RV off of propane and 12 volts. I had two big batteries on my diesel pickup and one battery on my trailer and I would plug the trailer into my truck during the night and run the truck a few minutes during the day to charge the batteries. That gave me enough 12 volt power to run my lights, my TV, and my 12-volt fan blowing on me all night because in the summer it was a record heatwave but that fan kept me plenty cool all night. Converters and inverters have a certain amount of loss making them less efficient and draining your batteries faster. Instead of converting 12 volts into 110v and then running 110 volt appliances you would be better off buying 12 volt kitchen appliances and etc which are plentiful. There are many dozens and dozens of different 12 volt kitchen appliances, household appliances, tools, beauty products, including 12 volt heaters, 12 volt swamp coolers/evaporative coolers, 12 volt refrigerators and the list goes on and on etc. There is a great number of 12 volt TVs with built in DVD CD players for RVs. Most electronics design for household use also run on low voltage around 12 volts. They have a built-in step down transformer with a full wave bridge to change them from 110 volt AC down to 12 volt DC. From household current down Automotive/RV current. Most RVs have a lot of 12 volt lighting throughout the RV and you can put a 12 volt outlet by each 12 volt light fixture to give you more access to 12 volts for your different appliances throughout the whole RV. And again by avoiding using an inverter your batteries will stay charged a little longer. Most of the time I would have no use for an inverter generator except on very rare occasions. And people like to steal them in broad daylight, even while you're traveling stuck in heavy traffic to run up and grab them off your vehicle. you can also charge your onboard batteries a lot faster by running the tow vehicle engine then you can by running a generator anyway. I have also heard a lot of people having frequent problems with their generators breaking down at the worst times. I have seen a couple of other people mention this also.

[@Stonyboot]

The only thing we use 120 volts for are the traditional appliances like, A/C, Microwave, hair dryer, etc. We also have a bunch of computer stuff. While I could convert everything to 12v, that causes problems when we need to take advantage of a hotel, or when we visit friends. The last thing I need is more adapters and cables. The efficiency loss through the inverter is solved by having adequate capacity and charging. 600 AH keeps us powered up for quite a while, and 80 amps of charging from the truck gives us a solid source of power.

[@berryb27]

I see Ted Cruz is out boondocking too now instead of just going to Mexico!

[@Stonyboot]

Are you saying that Ted Cruz is actually boondocking or that I look like him?

[@berryb27]

@@StonybootYou look like him especialky with the glasses. But he is probably boondocking too!

[@Stonyboot]

🤪

[@Davevegasful]

Thinking about RVing full time when I retire how long do people boondock at BLM or national forest sites?

[@Stonyboot]

Most of those places have a 14 day limit. Then you need to move a certain distance away. Each area has slightly different rules. But 14 days per stay is pretty standard.

[@jacktyler7599]

Well, ingenious method of holding up the water jug. ;) I'm new to your channel and wonder if you've had the opportunity to travel within Canada yet. I ask because you are dependent on cell service and have already rigged up your camper accordingly. For us U.S. RV'ers, Canada seems a tough nut to crack when it comes to finding reasonably priced cell data service. (I'm referring accessible areas, e.g. cities and larger towns). Arranging the American provider to allow Canadian access for a small fee is the easy part; finding a Canadian vendor with an affordable data package has, so far, been impossible. Any thoughts? And you both do a very nice job here. Best wishes to you.

[@Stonyboot]

We were supposed to go to Alaska and explore Canada last summer. Unfortunately it didn't work out, so we focused on exploring the U.S. We haven't faced the issue you described yet. However, we still want to explore Canada, so we will have to figure this out eventually. May be we'll make a video about it! :)

[@staryoke]

Holy Cow! You go through 35+ gallons in 4 days!? Damn! Where is all that water going? LOL. That pantry cabinet is pretty cool!

[@Stonyboot]

We live in our camper full time, so we use water to shower, brush out teeth and wash our dishes! 😊

[@douglashammon1]

Love the bloopers also

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks, we have plenty of them for sure!

[@joshecho9]

Great videos guys. Do you guys know if the Cirrus will allow a motorcycle storage hitch?

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks 😊 You would need an extension and you would need to look at the weights involved. I have a friend that uses a front hitch on his rig and hauls his bike all over the country.

[@user-yp7im1su9s]

You two are funny. I’ll subscribe. Good video. Thanks for the video. So the parks you are waiting on will charge your battery bank running from your truck alternator? Is that when solar does not work ? Or in addition?

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for subscribing and leaving a comment :) And yes, the alternators on the truck (dual 220 amp) will charge the batteries when the truck is running. This will help us recharge and take advantage of a huge power source that currently sits unused. Since our power needs are high and the roof is small, 600 watts probably wont keep up with our demands. However, they will reduce the rate at which the batteries get depleted. Our batteries currently give us enough reserve to go 3-5 days on a change, the solar should extend that to 5-8 days. We rarely boondock longer than 5-7 days without driving, so when we do drive, it will rapidly recharge the batteries and get us ready for our next stop.

[@kennethince4704]

Suggestion...topic.....what to do if your out and die! Yes I went there...speaking as a 58 old with a dog. What and how should I prepare for it so my dig dont suffer if I should pass....thanks.

[@Stonyboot]

This is an uncommon but excellent question. It isn't a big issue for us since we are in constant communication with friends and family. One option you have is to use location sharing through google maps or other tools with a trusted friend or family member. There are several "real time tracking" tools out there that would allow someone close to you to know your exact location all the time. You could setup a schedule where you check in with them at a certain time each day by text message, email, or phone call so that they know you are OK. If you don't have someone that could fill that trusted friend role, there is a HUGE RV community online and in person that you could connect with and build a network for safety. Also, most cell phones have the ability to send a text message with your GPS location to someone. Lastly, if you are going to be someplace without cell service, you can either let someone know where you are going and when you will be back or look into a Global satellite phone so you can always stay in communication. I you need any help finding information on any of these topics, just let us know. If anyone else reading this message has any input on this please leave a comment!

[@crookster53]

Good info. tks for sharing. Please share with us your solar plans. I think this will be the norm for the future. I have funded a couple solar power generators with solar panels coming thru Indiegogo, hopefully, receive in a couple months. ;-)

[@Stonyboot]

Right now our panels are the factory installed 100 watt variety. We will be upgrading them in the next few weeks and will post a video about that when the time comes!

[@michaelnorman9845]

What are the battery dimensions? How did you get the custom build, just reach out to the manufacturer? Thank you.

[@Stonyboot]

These are prototypes and a finished product is in the works. I have a few changes to make and then I’ll be making a video explaining them.

[@dcon5000]

How often do you take your camper off the truck and just use the truck to explore? Have you encounter places that won't allow you to drop the camper or even take truck campers?

[@Stonyboot]

We rarely take it off. We did encounter one that said they don’t allow truck campers an another that allowed them, but requires them to stay on the truck. The only problems we have had are with high-end RV Resorts. 99.9% of the time we have had no issues.

[@douglasmoore5078]

Propane generator?

[@Stonyboot]

Dual fuel, propane and gas. We did another video that explains the setup.

[@dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq]

If you have the room a three stage water filter system installed between tank and water pump and a access port cut into the top of your freshwater tank lets you get river water and dump it straight into the tank with a bucket, then you don't have to beg for water and carry so much extra. Plus the chiropractic bills from excessive water jugs on your head will be less.

[@Stonyboot]

That’s a great idea! We don’t have the space for it, I looked into them. I think we are going to get a Berkey or an Alexa Pure filter. We mostly just care about water for cooking and drinking. I’m going to give a 3 stage “whole house” filter a look again.

[@Adam-kv6zg]

This was an amazing video, your power setup is perfect. Also I love the elevated drone shots with 360 view that is mind blowing!

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks for watching! The power system is working well, we just have to finish up the charging portion. That will be coming soon!

[@marianfrances4959]

Good video! We also boondock in our 4-season truck camper, but don't live in it full time. Lots to learn but always so nice to be out there! Love your double desk! 😉👍🇨🇦

[@Stonyboot]

What do you have for a camper? Thanks for watching and let us know if you have any questions or thought for future videos. We did a full video about the desk, its in our videos list. It has been a HUGE game change for us!

[@kptheanimal6909]

Also ace hardware fills propane tanks.

[@Stonyboot]

I've seen the signs, but haven't tried them yet. Are they convenient?

[@kptheanimal6909]

For me, when ever I go there I just pull the camper right up. And start handing them the tanks.

[@Stonyboot]

Excellent, I’ll have to give them a try!

[@paul2466]

Great video 👍

[@Stonyboot]

Thanks!