You won’t find lots of headroom, large holding tanks, or huge storage spaces in these, but you will find everything else you need to live comfortably while you camp in the wilderness. The 4×4 capability, low profile, and low center of gravity means that these nimble little beasts can go practically anywhere off the beaten path. Small 4×4 Class C Motorhome:Ī terrific, all-terrain boondocking RV. Pro’s: Small size, detachable, highly maneuverable, all-season, can tow a boat or vehicle, excellent off-road capability.Ĭon’s: High profile, small living space and battery compartment. And like it’s pop-up cousin, it can be detached so you can use your truck for off-roading, collecting firewood, and hauling your boats to the lake.
Still, some models come with as many as three slide-outs, that increase living space, but also increase weight. While it lacks the luxurious accommodations of a large motor home or fifth wheel, it still offers moderately sized holding tanks and all of the accoutrements you need to camp comfortably while off-the-grid.
Its moderately sized profile means that you won’t be able to rock crawl nor tackle narrow, heavily forested back roads, yet it’s still small and nimble enough to reach all but the most remote locations. Hard-side 4×4 Truck Camper:Ī wonderfully agile, all-season boondocking rig. Pro’s: Small size, highly maneuverable, low profile, detachable, lightweight, low cost, can tow a boat or vehicle, great off-road capability.Ĭon’s: Not much living space, small holding tanks and battery compartment, poor insulation due to canvas use on pop-up walls. It can also be detached, so you can use your truck for four-wheeling, collecting firewood, and hauling things like kayaks to the lake, etc. These attributes enable it to climb steep inclines and avoid low tree branches, important considerations for those who like to camp far off the beaten path. The canvas portion of the pop-up means it won’t be as stout a four-season camper as hard-sided models, but what it loses in insulation, it gains in reduced weight, in a lower profile, and in a lower center of gravity. Pop-Up 4×4 Truck Camper:Īn off-road, rock crawling, boondocking machine, it’s also one of the cheapest and most versatile RVs on the market.
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Note: for the purposes of this article, boondocking is defined as RV camping in the “boonies” without water, sewer, and electrical hookups, and does not include overnighting in urban locations like Walmart, Cracker Barrel, and Flying J truck stops.
Which type of recreational vehicle (RV) is the best for boondocking? Which RV is the best for getting you to those remote, far-away places? This short article takes a look.