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Boondocking Article

woodhog
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Explorer
This was a very interesting article regarding boondocking, our TC's are made for boondocking with a few modifications and our 4x4 capability.

TC Boondockers
2004.5 Dodge 4x4 SRW Diesel, 245/70R19.5 Michelin XDS2, Bilstein Shocks
Torklift Stable loads, BD Steering Stabilizer Bar, Superchips "TOW" Programed,Rickson 19.5 wheels

2006 8.5 Northstar Arrow, 3 Batteries 200 Watts Solar,
12 Volt DC Fridge.
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Reddog1
Explorer II
Explorer II
Tiger4x4RV, thanks for the link.

Wayne


2004.5 Ram SLT LB 3500 DRW Quad Cab 4x4
1988 Bigfoot (C11.5) TC (1900# w/standard equip. per decal), 130 watts solar, 100 AH AGM, Polar Cub A/C, EU2000i Honda

Toad: 91 Zuke

Sparky87k5
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Explorer
amandasgramma wrote:
So let's do some calculating. I'll guess the average park space is $30. a night......100 spaces in the RV park. That's $3000 a night if full. Times 30 days in the month -- that's $90,000. a month. Times 12 months ---$1,080,000 a year. Let's say you're only full half the time or half that year....that's still $5.4 million a year.


NOT $5.4 million but $540,000, still a good income.
2000 F350 Lariat LE V10 CC LB 4WD DRW
2005 Eagle Cap 850 Camper
1993 Robalo 2440 twin '07 Merc Optimax 150's
1978 Glasply 28' with twin 310hp V8's

Tiger4x4RV
Nomad
Nomad
Here is CalTrans policy for the official rest areas:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/ra/policy.htm
2006 Tiger CX 4x4, 8.1 L gas V-8, Allison 6-speed

Reddog1
Explorer II
Explorer II
I may be mistaken, but I think I read somewhere that in California you could park/boondock in rest areas in California for periods no longer than 8-hours. It is my understanding "rest areas" are not only those that are developed. I see big rigs parked on on or off ramps in many locations. I have chatted with a couple of them, and they said they would get sleep there.

Can anyone confirm if this is true. Ideally point to the law/ordinance that addresses this.

Wayne


2004.5 Ram SLT LB 3500 DRW Quad Cab 4x4
1988 Bigfoot (C11.5) TC (1900# w/standard equip. per decal), 130 watts solar, 100 AH AGM, Polar Cub A/C, EU2000i Honda

Toad: 91 Zuke

mlts22
Explorer
Explorer
The local areas think that if they go after the boondockers, that all the people out there will magically go to the RV parks and patronize the local towns, making a tidy profit for the local businesses. What really happens is that people go elsewhere, and the town makes less money from tourists long-term, especially when the local RV parks are full.

amandasgramma
Explorer
Explorer
We are boondockers..... We don't have a Roadtrek. I was surprised that campground owners resent us!!!! But I shouldn't be surprised. One of the reasons you aren't allowed to boondock at the turnouts on the Oregon coast is because campground owners objected. Instead of being angry with Roadtrek or boondockers, in general, you'd think they would try to capture the boondockers for a little $$$. Some campgrounds we've been to have boondocking areas for a minimal price. However, I know this isn't an option for some campgrounds or rv parks.

So let's do some calculating. I'll guess the average park space is $30. a night......100 spaces in the RV park. That's $3000 a night if full. Times 30 days in the month -- that's $90,000. a month. Times 12 months ---$1,080,000 a year. Let's say you're only full half the time or half that year....that's still $5.4 million a year. Do I feel sorry for you .....NO. I know, I know - you have to pay for the land, the insurance, the staff. But YOU chose to do that. WE choose to boondock. There's times we go to the little mom and pop parks when we need to hook up. Yes, the ones with the crappy neighbors or the not so clean bathrooms. It's our way of keeping the small businessman in business.

Did I go off-topic here???? Oh well, I haven't had my second cup of coffee. 🙂 of my soap box now. Everyone, have a nice day.
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Dee and Bob
plus 2 spoiled cats
On the road FULL-TIME.......see ya there, my friend

korbe
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Explorer
Seems like an article about RV park owners not happy with this guy promoting Boondocking.
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Jay_Pat
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Explorer
I agree with the article.
I have never experienced boondocking.
Well, not yet.......
Pat
2010 Ford F-350 SRW
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gbopp
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Explorer
Never mind, I misread your OP. 😞