NY_Dutch
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I think my setup is pretty simple. Stick a hose in a jug of water, turn on the pump, and twist two valves. No heavy lifting needed...
Over riding fresh water back flow orifice
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DonTom
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That seems like a small hassle to me, compared to just connecting up a hose as with both of my motorhomes.
-Don- Gilbert Ray Camp. Tucson, AZ
NY_Dutch
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Where do you hook up the other end of the hose when boondocking?
DonTom
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Do it in advance, such as here in the Gilbert Ray Campground where they have water at central locations. No need for a "jug of water". But I have to drive the RV there and connect up the hose to fill up this freshwater tank in a week or so. But it is easy to disconnect as there is only electricity to disconnect. In my case, I also need to remove my ham radio coax but all this only takes a couple of minutes.
-Don- Tucson, AZ
NY_Dutch
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That's not "boondocking'. 'Boondocking" means no electric, water, or sewage, and usually no campground. The nearest source of water may be miles away. Yes, you can take your RV to get the water filled, but how convenient is that compared to just taking a few water jugs in your toad? Most people would have various outdoor equipment to pack up, as well as inside items to put away before heading out.
rvlifer
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There seem to be many definitions of boondocking. This site lists 5
What Is Boondocking? 5 Types of Boondocking Defined
What exactly is boondocking? The definition of boondocking is free camping, but there are different kinds. Learn them all here!
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Mine is whenever i am not in a campground with full hookups
DonTom
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That depends on who is asked. There is no single definition of the term.
-Don- Tucson, AZ
NY_Dutch
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All 5
4 of the 5 definitions are essentially the same thing. The exception is "moochdocking" that may include hookups of some sort.There seem to be many definitions of boondocking. This site lists 5
What Is Boondocking? 5 Types of Boondocking Defined
What exactly is boondocking? The definition of boondocking is free camping, but there are different kinds. Learn them all here!
Mine is whenever i am not in a campground with full hookups
NY_Dutch
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I don't know of any standard definition of "boondocking" that includes hookups of any sort. If your personal definition does, that's fine.
DonTom
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I think here I am half-boondocked. Electric only and an established campground.
When I was in the forest north of Flagstaff, I was fully boondocked, but I went to the local KOA to dump and get my water, etc.
Perhaps we need a new term such as "half-boondocked" or "semi-boondocked" or whatever.
-Don- Tucson, AZ
When I was in the forest north of Flagstaff, I was fully boondocked, but I went to the local KOA to dump and get my water, etc.
Perhaps we need a new term such as "half-boondocked" or "semi-boondocked" or whatever.
-Don- Tucson, AZ
DonTom
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So if I go outside and disconnect my power cord, I am then boondocked here?
I don't have a definition for "boondocking". As long as I know what somebody means, I do not care what some do and some do not call it.
-Don- Tucson, AZ
NY_Dutch
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OK, I guess "boondocking" is whatever you want it to be.
rvlifer
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We dont need more terms for the same thing lol
DonTom
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But it will not be the same thing and will probably help with the fully boondocked definition, no hookups, no camp, no park.
This reminds me of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Everybody was still calling it "Siagon" and the government did not like that. But the government fixed the problem with a new town called "Siagon" not far from Ho Chi Minh City.
That trick worked very well as then people had to use the correct names. One could no longer say "Take me to Siagon" to go to Ho Chi Minh City after that.
-Don- Tucson, AZ
DonTom
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I would be happy to accept any solid definition of the term if there were just one.
-Don- Tucson, AZ
Kirk
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I usually use "dry camping" but that too doesn't cover partial hookups. LI found this definition of boondocking on the Cambridge dictionary website. The activity of camping (= sleeping outside in a tent or special vehicle) on land that does not have any services and is not part of an official campground. Like most terms in common use, the meanings tend to change over time. Back when I got my first RV in the 1970's, it was common to hear "dry camping" for anywhere we might stay that had no hookups and "boondocking" pretty much meant what Cambridge says. I looked at several other dictionary sites and while most do have the term boondocks, only Cambridge had the verb boondocking. This is almost as much fun as trying to set just one definition of fulltimeing!
rvlifer
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It would help if the govt would standardize on one term.
NY_Dutch
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Unless it includes some tax relief, the government can stay out of it...
DonTom
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Thanks to all in this thread who mentioned a water pump to fill up a freshwater tank.
Yesterday, I purchased the 120 VAC transfer water pump (shown below) at HFT. It is perfect for what I wanted. It took me less than six HFT buckets full of water to go from a half tank to a full tank in this RV's fresh water tank.
My AC outlet is right next to the boondock water inlet, so I went with a 120 VAC pump. On sale now for Inside Tract Member, which I am. I also get quite a bit of cashback by using my HFT credit card.
There are plenty of places to get water at this RV camp, but they do not allow them to be connected to RVs. So the pump is very handy here, which means longer showers, etc., without needing to go to the dump station area for fresh water.
I can always use my inverter when I have no shore power. I have no need for a 12-volt water pump. The 120 VAC is more pracical for this RV.
The pump below is what I used, and I highly recommend it to anybody who needs to pump this way. It is super fast! Almost too fast, but I can lower the speed with my output tube (shown in my photo). But this pump has no switch, it runs as soon as plugged in. But you can always use a small switched power strip with it if you feel you need the AC switch. I use it as shown, no switch, I just unplug it as needed. It comes with spare brushes and motor parts, but I didn't see any instructions other than what is on the box. But I have the entire thing figured out such as how to replace all of those spare parts.
And this is what it looks like as used, except I then keep my hands on the pump instead of the camera:
And for being a big spender using the HFT CC at HFT:
I assume the above is not transferable to others, or else I could now be out ten bucks!
-Don- Tucson, AZ
Yesterday, I purchased the 120 VAC transfer water pump (shown below) at HFT. It is perfect for what I wanted. It took me less than six HFT buckets full of water to go from a half tank to a full tank in this RV's fresh water tank.
My AC outlet is right next to the boondock water inlet, so I went with a 120 VAC pump. On sale now for Inside Tract Member, which I am. I also get quite a bit of cashback by using my HFT credit card.
There are plenty of places to get water at this RV camp, but they do not allow them to be connected to RVs. So the pump is very handy here, which means longer showers, etc., without needing to go to the dump station area for fresh water.
I can always use my inverter when I have no shore power. I have no need for a 12-volt water pump. The 120 VAC is more pracical for this RV.
The pump below is what I used, and I highly recommend it to anybody who needs to pump this way. It is super fast! Almost too fast, but I can lower the speed with my output tube (shown in my photo). But this pump has no switch, it runs as soon as plugged in. But you can always use a small switched power strip with it if you feel you need the AC switch. I use it as shown, no switch, I just unplug it as needed. It comes with spare brushes and motor parts, but I didn't see any instructions other than what is on the box. But I have the entire thing figured out such as how to replace all of those spare parts.
And this is what it looks like as used, except I then keep my hands on the pump instead of the camera:
And for being a big spender using the HFT CC at HFT:
I assume the above is not transferable to others, or else I could now be out ten bucks!
-Don- Tucson, AZ
NY_Dutch
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As long
As long it does what you want, it's all good...
