The Complete Book of Boondock RVing: Camping Off the Beaten Path [Paperback]

Bill Moeller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2007

Here’s Your Guide to Camping Off the Beaten Path

Ever feel frustrated by crowded RV parks? Yearn to camp out in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook or before a remote panoramic vista? Bill and Jan Moeller have been doing just that for more than thirty years, and The Complete Book of Boondock RVing is their complete guide to camping without hookups (aka "dry camping"). Whether you’re planning to spend an occasional overnight in a parking lot or an extended stay in the wilderness, you’ll learn how to equip your rig for boondocking, find great campsites, manage and conserve electricity and water, and camp in complete RV comfort and convenience.

• Increase your independence by learning how to camp "off the grid"
• Save money by finding cheap or free campsites anywhere--even in large cities
• Ensure your comfort, convenience, and safety when camping in the boonies
• Learn how to conserve and manage electricity, water, and waste, and to establish reliable communications
• Enjoy the quiet, solitude, and beauty of nature by getting away from crowded RV campgrounds

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From the Back Cover

Here’s Your Guide to Camping Off the Beaten Path

Ever feel frustrated by crowded RV parks? Yearn to camp out in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook or before a remote panoramic vista? Bill and Jan Moeller have been doing just that for more than thirty years, and The Complete Book of Boondock RVing is their complete guide to camping without hookups (aka "dry camping"). Whether you’re planning to spend an occasional overnight in a parking lot or an extended stay in the wilderness, you’ll learn how to equip your rig for boondocking, find great campsites, manage and conserve electricity and water, and camp in complete RV comfort and convenience.

• Increase your independence by learning how to camp "off the grid"
• Save money by finding cheap or free campsites anywhere--even in large cities
• Ensure your comfort, convenience, and safety when camping in the boonies
• Learn how to conserve and manage electricity, water, and waste, and to establish reliable communications
• Enjoy the quiet, solitude, and beauty of nature by getting away from crowded RV campgrounds

Bill and Jan Moeller have been fulltime RV campers for more than three decades. They have written several bestselling RV books, including RVing Basics, RV Electrical Systems, and Complete Guide to Full-Time RVing, along with a nationally syndicated newspaper column about RVing.

About the Author

Bill Moeller has been a full-time RV camper for more than three decades.With his wife, Jan, he has written several bestselling RV books, including RVing Basics, RV Electrical Systems, and Full-Time RVing, and a nationally syndicated newspaper column about RVing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (October 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071490655
• ISBN-13: 978-0071490658
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent prep and guidebook!, July 25, 2008

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Vernon R. Bruce (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Boondock RVing: Camping Off the Beaten Path (Paperback)

This book has it all! Written by a couple who have been "living the life" for many years, every word has the feel of authenticity and experience-based knowledge. A lot of the material might be found in other sources but we needed a guidebook to read AND have on the shelf for reference. My wife and I have been "fulltimers" for 11 years, but have spent little time dry-camping, or "boondocking." We wanted more information on solar panels and water maintenance and we found it all here. I found no negatives about this book.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out book, informative, September 23, 2008

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Thor "Bolero" (New York State) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Complete Book of Boondock RVing: Camping Off the Beaten Path (Paperback)

This books covers a wide range of subjects associated with boondocking in an RV. Am quite impressed with it, especially the parts about batteries and electrical systems. Most stock RVs are not designed for being "off the grid" for very long at all (without running a noisy and $$ generator) and it really helps you design improvements in boondocking capability. At least, it'll let you speak the language of electrical systems if you go to professional to have improvements made. There are books that offer more detail in the subjects covered, but that means buying several books. This one will get you started and then some. All the info in the book is useful, researched and concisely written. Have fun and we'll see you on the road.

71 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected, June 8, 2008

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HeyJude (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Complete Book of Boondock RVing: Camping Off the Beaten Path (Paperback)

This is a well written book, but geared toward people with large RVs. There is an extended section on Boondocking electricity, monitoring batteries and engine alternators. Then a chapter on solar and wind power, which is all very nice, but not what we were looking for and not what a large majority of people can afford. We have an 18 foot super light-weight trailer and use a Honda generator. I guess we thought this book would be more about places to go that were interesting. The list of "Selected" Boondocking sites was very limited. If You are looking for a better choice try the FREE Campgrounds book by Don Wright, either the Western or Eastern edition. Lots of great sites listed in this book.
The bottom line is that the Complete Book of Boondocking will go on our next garage sale.