During our many snowbird winters, we have found ourselves exploring the US SouthWest desert area. We’ve discovered there are many beautiful and free or very cheap places to dry camp (AKA Boondock). We love the awesome scenery, wide-open spaces, and have each year embraced boondocking more and more.
Here is an archive of all my boondocking related articles with many containing video clips. Some are howtos, tips and tricks, and reviews. Others are detailing the many gorgeous camp spots we have enjoyed.
How I Handle Our RV Boondocking Fresh Water and Waste
We have been full-time RVing for 11 years now and love it! Early on, we embraced dry camping, aka “boondocking.” Off-grid camping allows us to stay in the most picturesque…
Our RV Boondocking Power Systems – Current State of Things 2022
Over the last 11 years of full-time RVing, our off-grid power system has evolved and changed quite often. Early on, I slowly increased our power input and output options and…
Snowbird Trip Update Feb 2022 – Overview of the Campsites
In this video, I update y’all on where we have been camping for the last few months during this season’s RV snowbird adventures. We have been mainly boondocking on free…
Amboy Crater in the Mojave Desert, California – Overnight RV Parking
As we passed through the Mojave desert backcountry, we needed a place to stop over for a day or two. I had read that RV overnight parking might be allowed…
Camco Rhino 36 Gallon Sewer Tote Tank Demos and Review
In this video, I try out my new Camco Rhino 36 gallon Tote Tank for the very first time. I will let you know why I bought it, how I…
12 Volt 120W DC Power Panel Installation Mod
In this video, I take advantage of previously run 12VDC wiring to install a 12VDC power panel near the back of our Keystone fifth-wheel trailer. I recently replaced an old…
Hiboost Cell Signal Booster Kit Real World Review – Travel 4G 2.0 OTW
In this video, I install a Hiboost Travel 4G 2.0 OTW Signal Booster Kit onto my fifth-wheel trailer. The kit contains a 50 dB cell amplifier and whip-type trucker antenna…
Big Buddy Propane Heater Maintenance + 8 Year Review Update
This video updates you on how our Mr. Heater Big Buddy portable propane heater is making out after eight years. We often use it when dry camping to save on…
Installing New RV 12V Water Pump – USA Adventure Gear
The other day I replaced my old ShurFlo RV water pump with a higher quality Made in the USA brand, the USA Adventure Gear ProGear 5300. The ProGear 5300 is…
Salton Sea SRA Camping and Visit to the Dos Palmes Preserve, California
Mid-December 2021 finds us camped at a favorite snowbird location. The Salton Sea State Recreation Area near Palm Springs. In the video, I give you a look at our camping…
DIY Solar Power Meter for Display of Real Time Amps and Volts
In this video, I take a cheap battery monitor w/shunt I had kicking around and repurposed it to show amps and volts coming off a 600-watt solar panel array. I…
Southwestern Boondocking LYRV Christmas Giveaway – Off Grid Starter Kit
As a special gift to one of my viewers in the southwest this winter, I’ve decided to giveaway a little starter kit for off-grid camping. The kit includes a 100…
Off-Grid Water Fill Tips – AquaTank Bladder, Water Bandit and Flow Meter
In this video, a few tips and tricks for bringing water to and filling the RV tank at our boondocking campsite. I demo myself filling my Aquatank 30-gallon water bladder…
FlowJet RV Macerator Pump Demos and Review
Usually, a couple of times a year, Anne and I visit my sister and her family at their home in Victoria, BC. We can park our RV in the driveway…
BougeRV 180 Watt Solar Panel Review
In this video, I demo a 180W solar panel from a company called BougeRV. I have reviewed their 170W panels in the past, but this is the newer, more powerful…
2 Simple Boondocking Water Tips – WH Temp and Fresh Top Up
A couple of little boondocking tips to do with water. First, a quick and easy way to top up gravity fill freshwater tanks using a siphon hose called a FloTool….
2 Year Update – Safari UT1300 Lithium Batteries and Energizer Gas Generator
I thought now would be a good time to publish an update on a pair of my core RV boondocking products I have previously reviewed. First, the heart of our…
Power Pro Max Portable Pressure Washer – Camping Demo
In this video, I demo a lithium battery-operated portable pressure washer from Lippert called the Power Max Pro. The Power Max Pro is Lippert’s new replacement to the previous Flow…
Reviewing the LiONCooler Solar Freezer w/removable Lithium Battery
In this post, I demo and review an interesting portable fridge/freezer product from ACOPOWER. Their LiONCooler portable fridge/freezer has the ability to be powered by an AC outlet, DC car…
30 Amp RV Power Transfer Switch Installation – Go Power! TS-30
In this video, I demo and then install a Go Power! TS-30 transfer switch into my 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. I’m using the transfer switch to automatically and safely…
Lion Energy Safari ME Off-Grid Power Station Review – Portable RV/Camping Solution
In this video, I review the Safari ME portable power station from Lion Energy. This isn’t my first time reviewing a Lion Energy product. In fact, two years ago I…
(LED-UV) RV Water Purification System Review – Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0
I was recently contacted by a company called Acuva and asked if I would be interested in being an affiliate for their LED-UV water purification product. I said possibly but…
Bluetti AC200P Off-Grid 2000W Portable Power Station Review (Real World Tests!)
Over the years, I’ve reviewed several portable lithium battery power stations, often referred to as solar generators. For example, the Jackery 1000 and Himcen 740P. I found both were well…
12 Volt Wireless Switch Mod for my 40A DC-DC Charger
In this video, I install an inexpensive 12VDC wireless switch to turn my Renogy 40 amp DC-DC charger on and off remotely. This will be a nice option to have…
Boondocking Power Upgrade – Added Separate 500W Solar Panel Ground Array
In this video, I go through the current state of my RV boondocking power systems. Over the last year or so, I’ve added more solar panels, a 40 amp DC-DC…
Testing out a Cheap 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller from BougeRV
Last spring, I reviewed a couple of items from an online seller called BougeRV. I had a look at their 170W solar panels and AC/DC portable fridge freezer. Though both…
Reviewing the HIMCEN H740 Pro Portable Power Station w/Removable Battery Pack!
Introduction In this post, I’m reviewing the compact but powerful HIMCEN H740P 740 Watt Hour portable power station. The H740P will be out for sale soon and boasts several unique…
2021 Boondocking Beauty of the Southwest Calendar
Over the last nine years, we have enjoyed visiting the United States’ southwestern desert region immensely. Its vast areas of relatively uninhabited land offer countless opportunities to camp off-grid away…
Camping at Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, BC
In this video, I give you a look around beautiful Rathtrevor Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, BC. I take you along on a morning walk around the park showing some…
Country Smokers Traveler – Portable Electric Wood Pellet Grill
For my recent birthday, Anne completely surprised me with a Country Smokers Portable Electric Wood Pellet Grill. I guess she knew for a few years now I had been mentioning…