dry camping

We are fairly new at RV camping, and are going on our first dry camping trip. We have a 2017 TT Forest River Apex 191RBS with two 12V batteries, DC24MF. How long can we expect the power to last - ie, how many nights could we be out camping?

We recently bought a 2015 Eagle 339FLQS 5th wheel with the uni-dock valve system. When using the dry camping mode the pump seems to be pulling air in from somewhere, the pressure is poor, I can't purge the air and can't build enough pressure to cut out. I disconnected the input (filter) side...

Hi All, We just picked up a 2018 minilite 2306 and i would like to charge ipads and phones in the trailer while dry camping. I tried plugging in an iphone and ipad into the USB port next to our bed and it would not charge the Ipad and very slowly charged the iphone. Do i need an inverter to...

Hi I am looking to buy a Jayco 26.5 BHS Fifth wheel. I will be using this a lot for dry camping at golf courses/tournaments. Do I need a generator on the side to run AC micrwave etc? It seeems I do. Also it does not seem the 26.5 comes with a Dry Camping prep. What would I need that for? can I...

Wonder if anyone uses a c-pap machine when dry camping. Not sure what to do about power supply? Any suggestions would be appreciated. We own a Rockwood 1909S.

Hey Everyone, I'm mulling over the idea of upgrading to dual 6 volt batteries on my new 154BH but i've got a few questions. Hoping some of you crafty geniuses can help! 1. Does anyone know if dual 6 volts + a battery box will fit on the factory battery rails on the tongue? If not does anyone...

The wife and I decided to head out Saturday night to anza-borrego desert state park to boondock for the first time. It’s only the third time using the trailer. We settled in an area called Blair valley. Turns out it gets cold there in the winter, it was 26 degrees in the morning.

Hey Everyone, We are thinking of buying a Force HD and we were wondering how long you can dry camp with the house refrigerator on the coach batteries without running the generator. I know it depends on a few factors. Just looking for a general answer.Thanks

Hi. I am about to go off grid in my trailer for a month and propane conservation is important. Question: will I use more propane leaving water heater on 24/7 to maintain hot water vs only turning water heater on two or three times a day when I want hot water and heating the tank from cold each...

Can anyone provide details on visiting Monument Valley? We will be truck camping and are interested in details regarding campsite costs, guide costs, dry camping in the Valley, etc. Thanks much!!

Looking for some basic info, tips, etc. we're making our first trip in our Cardinal, 2017 3950TZ. First time we've had an inverter, for a residential fridge. I know there's two batteries in the coach, but does anyone know if they both run the coach, or is one strictly for the hydraulics...

Does anyone have a favorite dry camping spot near Portland, Maine? We have a 35' 5th wheel, so help us with accessibility issues. Thanks!

We have been full timing now for almost 2 years in a 2015 GT 328. While dry camping I seem to be noticing that the charge for the house batteries does not seem to last more then 18 hours, powering only the residential refrigerator and maybe a few of the LED ceiling lights. Also after...

My wife and I are wanting to try "dry camping" at Cades Cove Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We are long time campers, but never have we camped anywhere with absolutely NO amenities such as water, electric, sewer, etc. I was just wondering what others that have done this...

My 2509s is on order and I'm deep into researching the ins and outs of dry camping (which we primarily plan to do). So as this is my first camper, power consumption is first on my mind. How much battery power do I need? Inverter a good option? Generator? I'm starting with what we feel is...

Hello. I am planning my maiden voyage in the new Roo. The places we are considering all lack hookups. This time of year, it would be nice to run the heat, and it would also be nice to plug in the heated mattresses. I added an extra battery from the dealer, so I have 2 12v 85 amp hour...

I've done this trick to my last 2 RV's, and we absolutely (and wifey endorsed!) love love love this!. I wish RV Mfgrs started making this as an option! So, I claim it as "The BEST MOD EVAH!" lol... It's for us Dry (no city-water hookup) or self contained/ boondockers, or part time hoofers. ;)...

I'm posting this in the general discussion area since it is aimed at folks who are not boondockers. I convinced my wife to give dry camping a shot so we could visit and camp in The Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We spent 5 days at Smokemont CG on the N.C. side near Cherokee. I told her to...

This weekend we dry camped for only the second time in a year and a half and I must say I was not impressed. With fresh water tank full there seemed to be way too much air in the system causing the water tank to act up. With no other source to refill fresh water tank I didn't want to risk using...

So you don't have to carry too much weight. Do you fill up fresh water tank when get close the site and empty it when you leave? As they say class c is up there in weight before you are adding more loads to it. I've booked a full hook up site by the ocean here in WA cost $53 per night. I'm...

I recently bought the Sunseeker 2860 and am planning my first dry camping trip (a concert venue). We will be without electric plug in and water for 5 days. I want to make sure I have a few things correct: -in order to run the air conditioner and microwave I would need to use the...

Well we bought our new to us 2011 36CKTS drove across Canada without a glitch had some nice places to camp all had water sewer power but now im home we like to dry camp and I ran out of fresh water, got a friends 50 gallon barrell that has a threaded tap on the bottom of barrell so you can...

Just pulled my Solera out of storage and getting ready for the summer trip. Noticed when I turn on the water pump it runs and runs but their is no pressure of water coming out of the Faucets :confused:. Finally after one minute or so turn the pump off. I have over one half tank filled with...

We recently purchased a 2016 model year Rockwood 8280WS fifth wheel. It has two 12 volt batteries and one ZAMP 100 watt solar panel. Since all lighting is LED and we seldom travel where it gets very cold (below 40 or so) at nights the heater seldom runs. Dry camping, the refrigerator will use...

Going dry camping at a state park and am wondering the best way to keep cell phones and iPad's charged? Any advise? Generators are not allowed...:(. Sent from my iPad using Forest River Forums