bobdifley
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As a writer and blogger I find standardized definitions helpful, both in writing an article/blog and for the reader. Otherwise, the writer finds he has to waste too many words describing a situation and the article/blog bogs down into tedious explanation. I agree basically with Mello Mike's definitions but still find myself struggling to come up with the right terms for (1) Staying one night in a no-hookup forest service campground (overnighting? boondocking? dry-camping?), (2)Joining a gathering of like-minded RVers at a specific location on an LTVA at Quartzsite, (3) The difference between staying at a large no-hookup forest service campground on a busy week-end on the perimeter of a popular national park (crowded, noisy, but no hook-ups) and then moving from there to another part of the same forest but down an old logging road far away from other campers. I think the simpler the definition, the less confusing, as long as a minimal number of words can be used to clarify the site referenced. In my ebook, BOONDOCKING: Finding the Perfect Campsite on America's Public Lands, I also used the term "Coyote Camping" to mean boondocking away from all signs of civilization and organized camping.
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DerekandRachel
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When doing either do people tend to use their bathrooms or any other water from the taps?
I am taking the trailer out this weekend for it's first "no power" experience - I think it would be considered dry camping: small Provincial park (about 40 sites) with no services and limited amenities other than pit toilets and a fish cleaning station. DH-to-be is staying home for his stag party so it's just me and the girls!
The trailer just has the one deep cycle battery that cruiser RV supplies them with. We're going Friday afternoon to sunday afternoon... The power jacks will run when you hook up to the TV so I'm not worried about running it dry. Think it'll last two days if all it's running is the water pump for three ladies washing dishes and using the toilet? (fridge and HW tank going onto propane).
Just not sure if the dry camping means bringing water along in aqua packs too...?
2010 Fun Finder X210WBS
1996 Toyota 4Runner V6
Derek, Rachel and Tucco (black lab)
Blue Ox Sway Pro WDH
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bobdifley
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Rachel - You should be OK if you are diligent to not forget and leave your lights on when not in use, letting the water run to wash dishes (wet down, scrub, dip in plastic tub of water to rinse), or leave your porch light on at night. Good luck and have fun without the men.
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DerekandRachel
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Thanks bobdifley!
The battery did very well! We used it as you suggested, sparingly on lights etc. Main draw was upon arrival putting down the stabilizers, tongue jack, awning and slide. After that it was just lights and water pump. I learned how to put hot water heater onto gas and fridge onto gas which all seemed to work very well. We had to use the stereo for a little bit to re-charge an iPod but even with all that on Saturday night it was still at 2/3! An overall success I would say and now feeling much more confident about doing this again.
Is it advisable to run your battery down before re-charging or just re-charge it whenever you get the chance (or when you get home)?
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bobdifley
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Glad it worked out and you had a good time. Re: re-charging your battery. Do it whenever you can. There is no need to discharge it completely, nor is it practical.
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