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Geterdone
Explorer
Dec 22, 2017

Desert Truck Camping

We are still looking for more recommendations for heading SW to do some winter desert truck camping..Arizona, NM, etc are all on the possible list....we reviewed a blog called "Two Happy Campers" and got some insites there. We specifically need to know about cell service (Verizon), refueling sites for diesel and propane, food supplies etc. Any safety considerations we should be aware of and or stuff to pack we would not normally have along East Coast. So please send your thoughts...also carrying firearms...AR, handguns etc.

thanks,

steve
Truck Campers
  • Homeless_by_Cho's avatar
    Homeless_by_Cho
    Explorer
    Dec 22, 2017
    Edd505 wrote:
    What are you looking for? I live in NM - PM me and I can give you some ideas for boon docking BLM land.


    Why not list them here so we all can benefit?

    LeRoy
  • Geterdone's avatar
    Geterdone
    Explorer
    Dec 22, 2017
    We have a propane generator, 100w solar panel, refrigerator and we would like to see some of what Arizona and NM offer in way of camping at parks or boondock. We are both in our late 60's, just do not want to wander into isolated places without knowing what we are getting into incase of breakdown or any emergency. We have a new RAM 4wd truck carrying our camper. So we are honestly open to go anywhere one might recommend. We are comming from W.Pa. We have access to military facilities, I am retired Army.

    thanks
  • Edd505's avatar
    Edd505
    Explorer
    Dec 22, 2017
    What are you looking for? I live in NM - PM me and I can give you some ideas for boon docking BLM land.
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Dec 22, 2017
    Speaks for itself. Be careful where you get your water from and from what. Why I drink bottled water on my NM hunts (in the boonies).
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Dec 22, 2017
    SidecarFlip wrote:
    NM... Handguns and long guns are fine. I hunt in NM regularly. Never been an issue there. Gun friendly. Cannot speak for Arizona don't hunt there. Watch the water in southern NM. Drink bottled water or risk Montuzma's revenge.

    Been there, did that.


    Tell us more about that.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Dec 22, 2017
    I love AZ camping for scenery, but you are far away from civilization very often.
    The main road between Las Vegas and Phoenix has cell coverage only from time to time. Buying fresh bread is not that easy neither, but views of Saguaros are spectacular.
    Say more what exactly you plan to do?
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Dec 22, 2017
    NM... Handguns and long guns are fine. I hunt in NM regularly. Never been an issue there. Gun friendly. Cannot speak for Arizona don't hunt there. Watch the water in southern NM. Drink bottled water or risk Montuzma's revenge.

    Been there, did that.

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