The Harsh Reality of Free Camping (Boondocking)

[@briangauthier1982]

Great job, practical advice, keep up the informative discussions, I like your humor too

[@debsrvservices]

Haha I’m glad you like my humor. I often think of really sarcastic things to say but don’t want to go too far🤣

[@yvetteneshilokotz2655]

Hi, Deb! My hubby Paul said he met you today in Camp Verde. Yup, we are a YT subscriber of yours. Safe travels.

[@debsrvservices]

Yes!! You two have the yellow lab? I’m so tickled to meet people that watch my videos. Another couple came up to me while I was there. Very exciting! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing.

[@shonta-22]

Hey Deb! 😃 Thanks for the boondocking info. I will definitely keep it in mind when I hit the road. 😊

[@GenesisMovie]

Thanks for the video! What brand of tire inflator do you use? Thanks!

[@garychristison763]

We have a Lazy Daze similar to the one your friend owns. One of the things I like about it is how well it blocks out noise. Of course that doesn't help much if you want to open the windows. Enjoyed hearing your experiences. As a coincidence, we're on our way to Sedona.

[@debsrvservices]

Oh that is my Lazy Daze! What year is yours? I have the 2000. I love it!

[@garychristison763]

@@debsrvservices 2001 midBath, same color as yours. We're the original owners.

[@debsrvservices]

Oh how nice!! I love the mid bath! I just inspected one in Oregon for a client.

[@mikewatkins978]

Morning Deb, sometimes life on the road is nuthin' but fun,,,,,,,, Glad you're doing ok, when things aren't as fun as you'd like just bring to mind the song from the days of Woodstock, "Keep Your Head Up,,,,,"

[@debsrvservices]

Hi Mike! Yes I will make it through the good times and the bad. You will be interested in my next video. I am talking about the Lazy Daze and this person had a stair reinforcement I discovered. I’m hoping the pics I have can work well In the video. I’m shooting it today for Sunday.

[@ceetee2021]

The worst experience I had was at Death Valley, Stovepipe Wells. I paid for 4 nights and left after 1. This place is a very large dirt parking lot with no services and that was okay for me. But it filled to horribly crowded proportions. I couldn't use my awning because there wasn't enough room between my MH and the TT next to me. The Park Service had folks really packed in. There was 3 feet between my back bumper and the folks behind me. And people were there to party into the early hours along with barking dogs off leash. Lesson learned. I do like boon-docking but that wasn't what I had in mind. I stay away from red dirt too!

[@debsrvservices]

Ugh! Not my cup of tea at all. I would have left too.

[@TrekkingwithDebandMike]

Excellent information. Boondocking can be iffy or good

[@debsrvservices]

Yep! Thank you!

[@barryholiday8998]

I boondocked on 525 several years ago and the red dusty dirt was my biggest pet peeve and why I haven’t been back. I had a nice time overall and it wasn’t crowded.

[@debsrvservices]

It is beautiful there! That red dirt is something else haha.

[@kingdavidcoffee]

Good tip on the red dirt.

[@debsrvservices]

Thanks!

[@diann546]

Always carry an air compressor, a tire plug kit and a jack. Know how to use them. Know how to get to your spare tires. You may not have a cellular connection.

[@debsrvservices]

Absolutely!

[@daviscrt]

Nice video, yes the good, bad and the ugly of boondocking. Also your not paying rent. Thanks Don

[@debsrvservices]

No, I pay when at a park. For instance, I’m staying in Tucson for the month of November so I will pay. Then I’m off to Quartzite and I may go back to a park in March.

[@masayoshiba]

I also stay there (525) quite often. :)

[@debsrvservices]

Oh nice! Is it normally crowded when you are there?

[@masayoshiba]

@@debsrvservices usually yes and weekends in particular, but I always find a spot. I usually stay at Greasy Spoon, which is towards the end. I think the 2nd one from the end….. see you there! :)

[@bvanman]

Lot of negatives with regard to FR 525, folks are flying up and down that road causing crazy dust and then there's the trash/debris issue from the vagrant encampments. I've been there twice, 1st time and last time🙂

[@debsrvservices]

Yes! We like to walk the dogs but these people are flying down the road. I agree!

[@lew0017]

The red dirt is a pain.

[@debsrvservices]

It sure is!!!

[@mythicalnomadadventure969]

I don't use apps, I rely on folks I meet along the way. Or in a commercial area ? Just ask permission So easy !

[@debsrvservices]

True!!!

[@ladikmk]

Red dirt all over your pillowcase does not sound fun lol. Have you, or anyone you know Deb, ever had experience with AAA RV for emergencies on the road? I can remember the days when pretty much everyone carried a spare tire in their car. Do RV owners do this now?

[@debsrvservices]

Some owners do carry a spare but Motorhomes don’t typically have them. I don’t know about AAA but I carry Progressive with Road Side Assist.

[@jocelynb8935]

I plan on having ear plugs just in case of noisy neighbors. I am a light sleeper and need my sleep.

[@debsrvservices]

Great idea!

[@SpykersB]

😧ugh! Thx for the heads up on red dirt. And it's mind blowing 🤯 how anyone can park right beside u when it's not a rv park of designated stalls 😵‍💫. Can u pull out pop up pylons and mark your space before this happens, does anybody do that? 🍻

[@debsrvservices]

Yes they do!!! It is probably the best way to keep people from parking right next to you. It is pretty funny how people just don’t have boundaries. Lol

[@celestepalm6949]

If you love Sedona, then you must adopt the "Red Earth is Life" mindset. Cheaper than a spa!

[@debsrvservices]

Haha yes!!

[@netltube]

Just from eating out at some nice places once in a while, over the years I've seen what idiots people can be. All it takes is a few drinks and they're YELLING AT VOLUME 12 at each other. And it's SO FUNNY when they're group is all drinking. yes, so amusing to their little group while everyone else's experience is ruined for the evening. Clowns. Most people have very little concept of respect for others.

[@debsrvservices]

Unfortunately this can be true!