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benjaminfoster
Explorer III
Mar 29, 2026

Tips for Managing Power Usage While Boondocking?

Hi everyone, I’m fairly new to RVing and recently started trying a bit of boondocking. I’ve noticed that managing power becomes a lot more challenging when you’re not hooked up. Right now I’m tryin...
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firstime_rver
Explorer III
Apr 13, 2026

Simply put, plan what you think you will need for the duration of your trip. In my case, a couple of 235 wh 6 volt Golf cart batteries, along with hot water and cooking on propane, get us thru a 3 day weekend, in spring or fall. Anything longer especially in July or August is when I bring our genny. That works for us..😉

Safe travels and all the best.

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