We don't really unless you consider using the generator at a truck stop boondocking. We have done it a couple of times, but it's not rally our thing. Lucy is more into 5 point hook-ups.
In the last three years we have spent almost 450 nights in Lucy and have pulled her over 50,000 miles. Of that we have truly boondocked about 10 nights.
Brian
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Probably most Airstreamers do not, however we do boondock almost exclusively. It is unusual for us to have any hookups except at rallies.
We were 62 days with no hookups going to Alaska, and almost that long going to Bozeman last year.
We feel we get nicer, less crowded places this way and generally avoid anything with "resort" in the name
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We primarily boondock (I even wrote an article on boondocking for Airstream Life), but we do like to occasionally hookup at a campground. I like the flexability to do both.
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As a full timer, my boondocking has increased as I have gained road experience.
For me, It also required modifications to my rig.
Keep in mind that I boondock 300 days a year.
8 batteries
21 amps, 405 watts of solar panels
Aux 45 Qt.freezer in T.V.
Aux 45 gal water tank in T.V.
Catalytic heater
Wireless WiFi router, amp and ext. antenna
Honda 2000ie
XT225 Yamaha MC for touring and off-roading
All L.E.D. interior lighting
L.E.D. Party lights
Gas oven
Gas grill with extension hose for tanks
Neon ground effects
Bread maker
Back-up camera's
In fact, I'm boondocking right now!
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We'll find ourselves working during many weekdays with convenient shore power - then into the wilds far from pavement. Seems to us the beauty of the 'stream is flexibility to go anywhere/anytime.
I wish I could talk my wife into boondocking ..... at least she got into streaming with me after a few years of not being interested at all. Maybe one day when we are retired and traveling more but for now we are happy just hooking up not boondocking.
We boondock when we need to, along the road traveling on long trips, or to snag a primo view in a particular place, or even work camping for a time. We don't have a generator (or solar power) yet so in cold weather with the furnace running three nights is tops for the batteries. However during mild weather with judicious use of power and good ambient temperatures we were able to use a honey wagon and connect hoses and extension cords for periodic fillups and charging maintainence. Given my druthers I enjoy the convenience and luxury of full hook-up but will gladly go without for a particular reason. It's nice the Airstream can be so comfortable and versatile wherever it is. I like natural surroundings it just means living a lot more deliberately and investing a greater portion of time to perform routine tasks. We probably use electric only sites most frequently as those campsites are usually abundantly available and we can stay longer without worrying about the batteries.
Where and when we camp may make solar a questionable return and some of our favorite parks do not allow generators. But being off grid really makes you feel free to go where you will in comfort.
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I would like to boondock more but in NE there's a lack of available places. But when we go out west on our next trip we want to.
Mike
Mike, before you head out, let us know the general area you are heading. Most of us are usually happy to share our secret spots with other airstreamers. You are going to love it.
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