![]() ![]() I expressed we were not looking for company…. We were camping in the middle of nowhere at some warm springs when late one night a “gentleman” stopped by to “hang out”. My wife and I have had only one problem with a human snake and that was in Nevada in 2006. The good news is, for the human kind there’s more to prey on in the city and they understand MANY pack iron while boondocking. Seldom, if ever, do Police get involved if you shoot a real rattlesnake… not so the other way around. I too would rather deal with REAL rattlesnakes than those of the human kind. His route in 1958 ran the entire length of eastern California. In 2000, I took 6 months off and I re-walked/backpacked Colin Fletcher’s 1000 Mile Summer. You nailed it very well!!! Most “problems” are in our minds and not real. Stick to your comfort zone the fewer folks who dare to boondock leaves more open space for the rest of us. Human snakes prefer the anonymity of urban jungles and strike without warning. I prefer rattlesnakes to human snakes rattlesnakes warn you. Outdoor safety comes with experience I grew up in the rural West in remote areas, deserts and mountains, and am more comfortable there than in any US city. Many thousands boon-dock every year with little concern and no problems. Some never worry others will always be in fear. Grey sink water can be emptied via long garden hose to safe areas. The compost toilet last 2 weeks between empties. ![]() Diesel air heating uses 2 quarts/day on cold days. Our water consumption averages 1.5 gallons a day for two of us propane lasts several weeks food ditto our battery stays charged by solar even during cloudy winter days. We use a propane refrigerator, and a diesel air heater. We installed a composting (AirHead) toilet. We carry two 5-gal propane tanks, a 25-gallon fresh water tank, plus several 1/2-gal jugs for drinking. Our truck camper carries two 100-watt solar panels for portable use we have one deep-cycle 12v battery with a solar charge controller. I don’t know precisely–my decent quality inverter is almost 20 years old with no hiccups.Įnergy and resource conservation is the key to off-grid camping. Bottom dollar for a quality BRANDED inverter at a responsible retailer is probably about $50 for 40W these days. If you feel the need to run more than one device just because there is more than one socket, the conversation needs to start over. The inverter may have more than one 120V socket, but resist the temptation to power more than one device. More than 2X is overkill and unnecessary size and expense. Shop for an inverter rating (also printed on its data plate and Operator manual) approx 2X your CPAP requirements. The lower number is machines with no heater on the moisture function, higher when the moisture must be heated. “W” is typically between 8 to 25 W for the CPAPs I have seen. It will state the power( measured in watts, abbreviated as “W”) your machine requires. Look at the data plate on your CPAP or owner manual. ![]() IMHO avoid national chain auto stores or hardware – the repeated use durability (code for quality) just ain’t assured. Come in many power capacities, configuration(s). Size is very compact, about 4″W X 2″H X 6″L, maybe 2 lbs depending on power capacity and device quality. This will have a 12V cigarette lighter male connector on the cord end, and one120VAC female socket on the device/box. The simple, simple solution is a portable single outlet 12VDC-to-120VAC power inverter. We do a lot of boondocking/no external power. If your existing battery system is maintained and up to snuff, and used efficiently and effectively, you already have plenty of capacity for the CPAP. Some incandescent trailer bulbs will burn more energy than your CPAP. He and Cheri currently roam in their fifth travel trailer, with Dave doing all the service, repair and modifications to his own unit.ĬPAPs do not consume large amounts of power. When he’s not out boondocking, you’ll find Dave in the spotlight at RV shows across the country, giving seminars about all things RVing. Dave’s reputation earned him the title of “ The foremost expert on boondocking,” bestowed by RV industry icon, the late Gary Bunzer ( The RV Doctor). Dave has also served as President of a local chapter of the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), worked on the board of advisors for the RV Technician Program of a local technical college, and served as a board member of the Manufactured Home and RV Association. The duo also spent 29 years overseeing regional RV shows. He and his wife Cheri launched their own RV dealership in the Pacific Northwest. His grandparents and father owned an RV dealership before the term “RV” had been coined, and Dave played a pivotal role in nearly every position of an RV dealership. Dave Helgeson’s many roles in the RV industry started before he even had a driver’s license. ![]()
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