BEST TIPS FOR BOONDOCKING WITH FAMILIES
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EAT OUT WHENEVER POSSIBLE
While you are out and about enjoying fun activities , be sure to grab lunch or dinner ! This will save you time and energy in not having to cook , and it will also conserve your resources even further . Likewise , it will allow you plenty of opportunities to try out new , local cuisine ! After all , sampling new foods is one of the best parts of traveling to new places . Consider stepping outside of our comfort zone and trying something you ’ ve never tried before !
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CARRY DRINKING WATER SEPARATELY
While many RVers use both inline and exterior water filters , for many , this is still not enough to convince them to drink out of their RV ’ s faucet . It is important to sanitize your RV ’ s fresh water tanks , but some folks don ’ t feel that the tanks are able to come clean enough to safely enjoy water . For this reason , and also for additional conservation purposes , many people carry their drinking
water separately . Jugs of water or bottled water are options , but you can also consider purchasing a water purifier ( there are so many on the market !) and filling it before you leave for your trip . This will help you to further conserve water , while also ensuring that you and your family always have clean and fresh water to drink .
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PRACTICE , PRACTICE , PRACTICE !!
Even the most skilled and seasoned boondockers started somewhere . If you are new to boondocking , it is easy to feel discouraged and see it as too difficult to learn . However , practice will hone your conservation skills over time , maybe even allowing you to eventually stretch the length of time you can forgo hookups .
Being open to boondocking opens up another realm of camping possibilities , allowing for even more potential
experiences . After all , experiences are why we buy RVs in the first place , right ? Consider trying out any or all of these tips when planning your next ( brief ) boondocking trip with your kids or family . You won ’ t regret it !
SAM LEASH Sam is a seasoned traveler and RVer of 4 + years who wrote this article for Harvest Hosts . When not exploring in her RV or writing about her travels , you can find her reading a good book , cooking a delicious meal , caring for her plants , or hiking with her dogs .
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