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Reply #25 –
Quote from: bigdog –
And that's what I don't understand about the "boondocking" fascination. I'm not against it, Just don't fully understand it and it's not for us.  A Foretravel is not a very high clearance vehicle. So one can't get very far off grid to begin with. Many thousands worth of solar panels, special chargers and lithium batteries will not change the water issue. Barring the water limitations, I could stay in the boondockes for moths with the factory batteries and diesel genset.

This is boondocking at its best but our newer coach will never go where our '81 does.
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Re: Snowbirding in luxury

Reply #26 –
For me boondocking is the best! It is much better than being crammed into an RV park, like sardines in a can! Still finding new areas on this site to explore while doing what I like the best! BOONDOCKING!

Re: Snowbirding in luxury

Reply #27 –
Quote from: Billdean06 –
For me boondocking is the best! It is much better than being crammed into an RV park, like sardines in a can! Still finding new areas on this site to explore while doing what I like the best! BOONDOCKING!

I too avoid Sardine cans by doing a bit of pre-trip planning and in six years have only been to a couple that fit that description and those were for short stays on the way to somewhere else.

I completed Jungle survival school in the military. So my desire to see how long I can survive without a water refill just isn't my idea of relaxed camping in my old age. 


Although I can see the fun of the Foretravel group at Quartzsite.
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Re: Snowbirding in luxury

Reply #28 –
If you're staying at 88 shades, there's a Grand Villa in Holiday Palms next door. There are a few at Quail run. The gaggle of us (now 15 strong) down at Roadrunner BLM. Drive down 95 to 53rd St (aka La Paz Valley Rd), go through the large dip and turn in at the next opening. You'll see us down at the end. There are GV's, U270's, U295's and U320's.
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Re: Snowbirding in luxury

Reply #29 –
Quote from: Balcanthez –
If you're staying at 88 shades, there's a Grand Villa in Holiday Palms next door. There are a few at Quail run. The gaggle of us (now 15 strong) down at Roadrunner BLM. Drive down 95 to 53rd St (aka La Paz Valley Rd), go through the large dip and turn in at the next opening. You'll see us down at the end. There are GV's, U270's, U295's and U320's.
Yes I have stopped at Roadrunner BLM and talked with Doug and a few others. I also have seen the one in Holiday Palms, but the owner won't be here for another week. I will look at Quail Run tomorrow. Maybe another stop out to the Roadrunner BLM area would be in order now. Waiting for the snow to melt in Michigan so I will be here for awhile longer yet!