This book is the result of my more than 45 years of RVing, ten of which I spent as regional general manager of a national RV sales and rental business, sixteen living with my wife full time in our motorhome, fourteen as a freelance writer and photographer for RV magazines, and ten as a seminar leader and class instructor at Life On Wheels RV Conferences and for RV rallies and events. I spent a great many of my RVing days dry-camping or boondocking—without the water, electric, and sewer hook-ups offered by campgrounds and RV resorts. I developed my class, Camping and Boondocking on Our Public Lands, out of these experiences and the experiences and comments of class attendees. It became one of my most popular classes, often overflowing the room with standing room only and many—as at The Rally 2009 in Albuquerque—being turned away (though the organizers quickly scheduled an additional class). Much of the content of this and my other classes became the base content for this book, the where and how of comfortable, efficient, environmentally responsible, and fun RV camping and boondocking. I also include photos of some of my boondocking spots and helpful links to sources of additional information. Add to that some stories and anecdotes that have created an ever changing panorama of the RV lifestyle as seen through my eyes, and that hopefully will expand your horizons and soon have you enjoying your own memorable RV lifestyle experiences.
Many useful links and good general advice. This ebook is a keeper in my library. As a new boondocker, I’m looking for reliable information, this book provides