Tag: boondocking


  • Illuminate Your Journey: Upgrading Your RV Lighting to LED

    Shedding Light on a Brighter Adventure Heading out in your RV is a thrilling experience filled with adventure and discovery. While many RV enthusiasts focus on the mechanics and amenities of their vehicles, one aspect that often goes overlooked is the lighting. The right lighting can transform your RV experience, providing functionality and enhancing the…

  • Unboxing the BLUETTI Portable Power Station AC200L and 420W Solar Panel

    The festive season is synonymous with lights, decorations, and joyous gatherings. This Christmas, we decided to gift ourselves the ultimate present—a BLUETTI Portable Power Station AC200L paired with aa high-capacity 420W solar panel. In this article, we’ll delve into the electrifying details of this innovative duo, exploring the technological wonders that promise to make our…

  • A night at the apple orchards

    We recently camped in Great Smoky Mountain National Park at Cataloochee Campground. On our last day there, it rained, so we took our truck camper to explore other areas of the park because we usually don’t drop the camper when we camp. After a white-knuckle drive on the way out of the Cataloochee Valley, we…

  • Our stay at Cataloochee Campground

    We have been trying to take a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it just hasn’t lined up with our schedules. We booked October reservations two years ago and were excited to visit there in the fall. However, we had to cancel due to a family obligation. We booked another one–this time for…

  • Adding solar and lithium-ion batteries to our truck camper

    When we decided to buy an RV we did a lot of research into the various types out there and eventually decided to buy a truck camper. Slide-in campers are as easy to drive and maneuver as the truck they rest in, are low maintenance, and hold their value. The compact size and off-road capability…

  • Three reasons we decided to get an Amateur Radio license

    I was working away in my virtual home office one day recently when I received an email that the Audible title that I was interested in was ready for download. I had not requested a title, but it turns out that Will had (our Amazon account is associated with my email address). That’s when I…

  • Why it’s important to do your research before boondocking

    We watch a lot of YouTube to find tips and advice for truck camper DIY projects, places to go and more. Recently we ran across a video called Best Free Camping in Southeast? We were intrigued because we live in Georgia and dispersed camping is not nearly as easy to find out here as it…

  • Why we chose to buy a truck camper over an RV

    After renting a Class C to test the concept (and not liking it) we accidentally stumbled upon the perfect RV for our family. In previous posts I shared how we began talking about buying an RV and the various steps we took to finding one that would work for us. In the end we decided…