Boondocking & Dry Camping Tips

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Come on along with us as we go boondocking in the 100,000-acre Pigeon River State Forest in Northern Michigan, a beautiful wilderness area dubbed "The Big Wild." We hike, view the elk that make this area home, and offer up lots of dry camping and boondocking tips. I have written a companion article with links to the various resources we talk about in the video at rvlifestyle.com/rv-dry-campin...
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@RVLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

I have written a comprehensive accompanying article for this post on our RV Lifestyle Travel Blog,. It has lots and lots of information, links, and extra resources about everything we show you in the above video. You can find it at rvlifestyle.com/rv-dry-camping-boondocking-and-dispersed-camping

@caryfields3927 3 жыл бұрын

RV Lifestyle that was great thanks for the info.

@kenmc1 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video but a gallon of water is actually 8.33 lbs not 3.79 lbs

@kenmc1 3 жыл бұрын

I think the 3.79 number is how many liters in a gallon

@sandrab7394 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos - so informative. The link in the blog for the 5 gal water container is not the same one that you show in the video. The lay flat, collapsible water containers shown in the video are just what we want but I can't seem to find them. Who makes them, please? Thanks.

@amya8412 3 жыл бұрын

Near the beginning of the video, you state water weighs about 3.79 pounds per gallon. It actually weighs more than 8 pounds per gallon. The 3.79 number is kilograms.

@dwpinspectot 3 жыл бұрын

8.34 #/Gl 3.785 Kg /ltr. @ room temp according to NIST

@markdrebert247 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure Mike knows the difference but for those that don't please do your homework but the main point is the weight of the water added to your RIG to take into consideration.

@PaulAnslow 3 жыл бұрын

Metric makes it easy! 1 Litre of water weighs 1 Kilogram. :-D

@johnwyoder 3 жыл бұрын

"A pint's a pound, the world around." Not quite accurate, but an easy way to remember it. 🙂

@VintageInsightPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to mention this. It’s an even bigger impact on towing than Mike stated.

@miamisammy4020 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite part of this video: Mike with his cup of coffee in the quiet of the morning. Bliss.

@jeancambra8036 3 жыл бұрын

I so want to be in the woods drinking a delicious cup of coffee early in the morning. 'aaaaahhhhh'

@annegibson7867 3 жыл бұрын

Bo looks so happy.

@johnwyoder 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Best part of the video for me: "Don't come join us here, find your own piece of paradise." 😀

@kevinreiter1890 3 жыл бұрын

Water weighs 8.3 pounds per gallon. I think you confused that with kilograms (3.78 kg)

@donnergrigsby7979 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to fix it; thank you for doing it first.

@athiker7209 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip on the smoke detector. Once, we put a zip lock bag over the detector and zipped the opening closed as much as possible, to hold the bag in place.

@nanyalitz2755 2 жыл бұрын

Anothee grand idea

@christinedorbert4615 3 жыл бұрын

I want to be like you guys when I grow up 🥰❤

@maureentweedly 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful calming video....thanks!

@crruan1142 3 жыл бұрын

It's like the fingers lake area in NY but far less crowded. Great place for some contemplative coffee ☕🥐♥️

@BillSprague 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much motorhome I can get for the price with LTV vs. most other brands. At 77, creature comforts are more important to me than are places for climbing and mountain biking gear. Thanks for a sweet touch of reality in my RV search. The locale of this video is about as out in the wild as I'd ever get and, if needs be I could extend it a bit with my pedal-assisted recumbent trike! Kudos!

@rebeccahulon888 3 жыл бұрын

Our smoke alarm went off so many times in our class C, our dog Izzy would hide behind the bed every time I cooked.

@mompilot1 3 жыл бұрын

All great and useful information! Thank you. The drone adds a nice touch! Especially loved the slo-mo of Bo running towards the camera.

@johnmccool6875 Жыл бұрын

You guys look like you're so happy. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

@marcellechapman8334 3 жыл бұрын

Out of all the videos I've been watching to find info, I enjoyed yours the best. Thank you!!

@nancyulloa7119 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel...thank you for all the truly helpful tips

@meridethhendry5733 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@crystalmoon4419 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you two for what you do! 🙏🏽✨

@deannab9511 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are so awesome, such an inspiration! I can't wait until my husband and I go full time!

@shawnlshs 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I always have a smile on my face watching you guys enjoy life.

@VSLK27 3 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing adventure.. love this

@Westcoastknitting_podcast 3 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely video. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

@dereknrobw-g4749 3 жыл бұрын

We really enjoy all your videos! Here's another quick fix for the smoke detector: we cover ours with a shower cap, the kind you would get from a hotel room or $ store, or you can use some plastic food wrap with an elastic, both work great! Safe travels you two!

@nanyalitz2755 2 жыл бұрын

Grand idea

@lynnpatterson5285 3 жыл бұрын

You two are such an inspiration, the way you get out and explore and just enjoy the great beauty of the country. Way to go !

@blorac9869 3 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed my stay, thank you very much!

@mitchellchandler3689 3 жыл бұрын

Looks so beautiful there

@flynurse4kids Жыл бұрын

Y’all are so sweet! Thank you for sharing your adventures:)

@tomkitchen2764 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to see older people still being able to enjoy themselves boondocking.

@eileenfostel2645 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your current rig! Beautiful campsite,too. Wish wewere there! Stay well!

@mikemanjo2458 3 жыл бұрын

Good info! Thanks for the work here. We want to boondocks safely and leave it better than we found it!

@abelardoconesa9512 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sharing. I recently discovered backpacking and now I want to explore boondocking.

@Joe44944 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thanks!

@Pattern4good 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@victorsantana162 3 жыл бұрын

Watching you guys enjoy nature is simply inspiring. My wife and I are planning for that kind of adventure. Thanks for such excellent videos.

@davidsradioroom9678 3 жыл бұрын

Very professionally done video!

@pamt6829 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, good information.

@discoveringlockenest8420 3 жыл бұрын

Great video folks! Awesome info!

@noreenhewson6933 2 жыл бұрын

Deae lord, “No man made noise”…. YES! PLEASE! Sign me up!!!

@joycejohnson1396 3 жыл бұрын

Another good one thank you stay safe

@ThoseWhoGlampTogether 3 жыл бұрын

We are starting to make the move to boondock. Thanks for sharing!

@MRHEAT20 3 жыл бұрын

Great talk- thanks

@sylvialmartel 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place ♥Be Safe, Be Happy Be Blessed Always ♥

@lmartinez3633 3 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful place, thanks for sharing such a beautiful view...

@jodyschroath1929 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you all . . . and Beau! Delightful. Especially fun since we had Elkhounds for years. Awaiting delivery of a new trailer next October and whiling away the time doing my homework. Meanwhile, live and work (work for boating magazine) from my boat with my two Indian street-dog rescues.Thanks again, I'm off to explore your many other videos.

@jerrybloemendaal8761 Жыл бұрын

We use LocknLock storage containers from QVC! Also small appliances.

@tommyg.9069 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Bo is good protection for you guys.

@stevetekrv5791 3 жыл бұрын

You folks are so awesome. Always inspired by your videos. And Bo looks so happy. I need to get one of those smoke detectors to replace mine also!

@Tracywhited2 3 жыл бұрын

But the smoke detector going off is how I know my food is done !! 🤣🤣🤣💗

@joycemoses2411 3 жыл бұрын

Great information!

@lesliegranowski2683 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video You guys are in terrific shape

@RandisAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this boondocking tips video. The front opening smoke detectors are brilliant. I am putting this on my must visit places... no man made noises is right up my alley. Like Bo, Princess loves to go off leash and I keep a very close eye on her. Great video!

@barney61ful 3 жыл бұрын

We have RV'd part time 3 seasons and appreciate the education we got from your videos for 6 years! We also appreciate your sharing of heartfelt summations of your experiences. @ 16:32 "Good morning. This is my favorite time....this is why we boondock." and @ 18:54 "this is why we love the rv lifestyle it is peaceful and quiet...colors of nature....God's creation...it's good for your soul." We both have fortunately share the same times. "Nature IS the art of God!" Bless you both and Bo,

@RVLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

So trie! Thanks so much for taking the time to encourage us. It means a great deal! May God bless all your travels in 2021.

@bradgump1236 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video

@TimMontague65 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@EricaLucasLoves 3 жыл бұрын

Your editing style is so entertaining!

@PSVitaFan 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a wonderful spot to park and get away I like using the Land O'Lakes butter with canola oil it never gets hard and it's always easy to spread it comes in a plastic container in different sizes

@TheWestlandgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Even better is Land O Lakes with Olive Oil and Sea Salt.

@lauratibbles6598 3 жыл бұрын

You to are so fortunate that you have each other and you enjoy doing this together I know my late husband would love doing this he passed 24 yrs ago, I know it is something I would love to do I just want to get up and go I’m enjoying whiting you two enjoy the out doors I’m getting joy watching you thank you for sharing

@louisag5410 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice !!!

@eddieanderson9399 3 жыл бұрын

Borat

@deansimpson6618 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video... lots of ideas of what we are going to expect in our new RV. We can't wait to get our 2021 Unity Murphy Bed.

@happycamperinc. 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure to look for cargo caring capacity . It's only 1200 some pounds. With water ,tanks, and you. But if you are campground camper then no problem. Boondocking will be hard

@stevenbp101 3 жыл бұрын

Y’all are great. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸

@debicaron6046 3 жыл бұрын

Lol...that pump reminds me of the camps in Montana..A young boy helped me with the pumping!! My smoke detector drove me crazy. Thanks for the tip. Your dog is gorgeous.

@meadowlarkgal23 3 жыл бұрын

Boondocking is so relaxing. Hard to get back to the city.

@Marty48034 2 жыл бұрын

We are camper shopping now. We are looking for a travel trailer. This excites me greatly!!! Thank you so much for sharing. And we are also in Michigan. (SE Mich.) Too fun.

@eagleeric1613 2 жыл бұрын

Great video about boondock camping and thanks for sharing your experience ! Eagle Eric

@ericdrews5050 3 жыл бұрын

I never had that problem frying bacon. I cook outside. It was a helpful hint. 😀 Mornings are great aren’t they

@maryhight9380 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching you 2. Just found you both and so happy I did. Hoping to join you all soon. Well, not with you, I like solitude too.🥰🤗

@ngml320 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for smoke detector idea.

@holi6293 3 жыл бұрын

You have a Norwegian Elkhound!!!! By far my favortie dog breed. I grew up with them, and just like your dog they did'nt like to swim, just wade to cool off. Here in Norway the Elkhounds are well known for their unwillingness to swim

@rebeccaflagler2629 3 жыл бұрын

You have a Motorhome, thank you 👍👍

@orphananne9372 3 жыл бұрын

That smoke detector is a winner!

@jameswalker9002 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing that wonderful piece of God's creation. 😀👍🙏

@viviandarin694 3 жыл бұрын

I can't exactly remember, but, I think my favorite site was #64 or #68. October 2019. Now in Nevada and heading to Parker and Quartzsite AZ for the winter. Will get back to MI next summer to visit family. I enjoy your videos and Happy Trails. Vivian

@viviandarin694 3 жыл бұрын

To clarify - St. Ignace State Park. So beautiful. 🤗

@evah787 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I too as a female only have 1 x sausage! Enough! (Love from Australia 😊)

@lararafalco2156 11 ай бұрын

Interview the blue ox RV inspector Pierre and Laurel!

@RV_There_Yet 3 жыл бұрын

Water weighs a little over 8 pounds per US gallon. It might be about 3.7 kg per gallon.

@robotica6089 4 ай бұрын

Comment: lovely video

@carolynadams1249 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your video’s, we love boondecking on beach areas. Do you ever travel North to Canada.

@ajborda 3 жыл бұрын

Can you share how do you locate locations for dumping and freshwater prior to and after leaving dry camping areas? Thank you

@TheWestlandgirl 3 жыл бұрын

There are apps

@ajborda 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have lots of them. I was looking for Mike to share a few he likes.

@AmericanOdyssey91 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a little late to the party but walkie talkies would benefit y’all during parking.

@nicholj2002 3 жыл бұрын

Would you be so kind and share where you purchase the heavy plastic water containers. Thank you !

@ajudylee 3 жыл бұрын

My family call them cooking detectors . . .

@rickbaker2330 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video on the boondocking, and giving away your secret place to stay. I am pretty sure I will be purchasing a 2021 Wonder with Front Twin Beds, but would like your opinion on how the Air Conditioner works in the wonder. Also, how quiet is the AC? Thank you very much Mike and Jenifer. I was not able to join your ask us anything this weekend, but watched it after the filming to see if anyone else asked this question.

@anitalee2643 3 жыл бұрын

Our smoke detector in our camper twists off easily, so I always take it down when I'm cooking. I stow it under my pillow and that way it doesn't go off while cooking. And if I forget to put it back up after cooking, I for sure will remember when I got to bed and feel it under my pillow.

@TheWestlandgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@davidoverholt251 3 жыл бұрын

I thought water weighed over 8 pounds per gallon.

@BriarRose74 3 жыл бұрын

David Overholt - it does. One gallon of water weighs 8.345#.

@cambobby2011 3 жыл бұрын

Bad expérience here: in thé middle of wild nature. Walking my "big" dog (125 lbs), thinking nothing "...BAD.. " can happen to us here (to me and my dog... All of a sudden, my dog came back from the wood making strange sounds... Approx 15-20 pork-epine stings in his nose and in his mouth !!! I was really panicking there !!! I tried to remove only 2 of them and decided to find a 24 emergency vet clinic. Poor dog was jumpung a few feet back up in the air each time!!! That happened in Quebec in ...2012...date approx. So a few hours and $250 less in my pocket later.... I promessed myself to never (at last, almost never ) let my dog lose in the night in the wild!!! Since that day only a few scunks crossed his way. .. But that's another story. ... LOL. Btw, new subscriber here.

@cathyrodriguez1744 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@johnnylightning1491 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, there's also smoke detectors with a hush button, much easier than taking the battery out. They come with a 10 years sealed battery but I don't know if the batteries can be frozen. I use them in all of my apartments.

@cycle11111 3 жыл бұрын

Water weighs 8.34 pounds per US gallon and 2.2 pound per liter

@DamageLLC Жыл бұрын

FYI water is 8.3 pounds per gallon

@girlandherrv2225 3 жыл бұрын

Is Bo a Norweign Elkhound? If so i had one and the best Dog...love ur video's

@deannagokey817 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@basquelds 3 жыл бұрын

What is the brand name of the collapsible water containers?

@robertjones6324 3 жыл бұрын

No dump station? Is it legal to travel with full tanks? I am new to this. Great video and I like your rv, and love Bo!

@happycamperinc. 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah from ages it is legal

@TheWestlandgirl 3 жыл бұрын

You dump when you leave and find the nearest dump station.

@shupingyin8082 3 жыл бұрын

Trying to find the brand of your water bag

@donnadelahanty9903 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You guys can boondock for 5 days? How big is your fresh water tank?

@eddieanderson9399 3 жыл бұрын

20:14 Hope ur dog didnt catch any ticks there.

@taracarrow9977 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike and Jennifer - what is the OCCC on your Wonder LTV and do you know what the Unity FX will be that you are getting?

@leilanijones6989 3 жыл бұрын

I would say the new smoke detector is not the best solution. I would put a little fan in the window right by the stove because there is not only smoke going up in the air but also grease.