Conserving RV Power While Boondocking

Above, dry camping at Manzanita Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer

Camping off-grid or boondocking out in the wilderness is gaining in popularity among RVers.

The only real "problem" when doing so is how to conserve battery power, since one doesn't have hook-ups to use. This is dry camping, be it in the middle of the desert or in a national park campground.

Do It Yourself RV has posted an article on ways to conserve power while boondocking.

They begin it with:

Boondocking is a great way to connect with nature and spend a lot of time in your RV. Unfortunately, being disconnected from a power source can have its drawbacks. When your RV is not hooked up, you end up relying solely on your battery for power. If you can’t conserve power, you’ll rapidly drain your battery and find yourself stranded.

Luckily, there are things you can do to cut back on your energy consumption and conserve power. Some are minor, while others will have a significant impact. They can all make a difference when you’re trying to extend your battery’s charge and get the most bang for your b
uck. 

Below we have 10 ways to conserve power while you’re boondocking. Follow along with our tips and see if there is anything you want to change in your own RV setup.

To read more, go here.