theopaulson
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I did some searching in the forums for this answer, and found some things but wanted to start a new thread for some pointed answers. I want to do lots of bondocking (not wally world so much as BLM lands) and wanted to hear some of the struggles and joys of boondocking with a Class A. I know that height (TREE!) is always an issue, but what else makes boondocking harder to do in a small Class A vs a small/medium sized Class C?
Thanks!
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Corky52
San Diego, CA
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We've boondocked in both, currently use a 28ft type A and love it. I added a 105 gallon brown water tank to extend stay length, but even without that stay time was longer on the type A. If anything I'd say the type A is better in every way unless you need more sleeping space.
Our current nonbasement type A is has lower clearance needs than the type C we had years ago.
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The Beave
Georgetown TX USA
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We have "boondocked" or "drycamped in both 26' and 33'class "A's" without problems. Overall size and ground clearance can limit access to some sites you may have formally enjoyed. We found a size rig that was a good compromise between access potential and our accommodation requirements.
A bigger factor is how well equipped you are for prolonged camping without power and water. We have enough solar and battery capacity to camp almost indefinatly. Your camping utility needs are in direct proportion to your appetites.
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Harvard
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We could get 6 days out of 75 gallons of fresh water and 37 gallons each black and grey. A real feature is to have the bathroom sink drain into the black water tank. That leaves the kitchen sink and shower going into the grey water. A very good balance for even distribution of waste product, and you never have the stack build up in the black water tank. IMHO
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Corky52
San Diego, CA
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Type A is easier to add batteries to in most cases, I've gone from two to four and now six golf cart 6v batteries in our current type A.
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DUTCHSTARWEST
GREECE NY USA
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BOON DOCKING's biggest problem seems to be two fold..number one is always having when need "enough water" and two, getting the waste waters removed when you need it to happen. Number 3 might be, the number of persons available to make numbers 1 and 2 important.. book docking is cheap, fun, and requires doing without.. Oh yes. will the others in your party go along with your needs for conservation of resourses.??
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Kasey911
Denver, Colorado
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We also prefer boondocking and have had no problems doing so with our "small" class A. With just the two of us we can easily go 7 days or more without a problem. This will involve running our genny for a short time each morning (if the weather is cold and the furnace is needed at night) just to keep the batteries topped of. We also have had no problems with ground clearance in our rig and have been in some pretty wild places 
Batteries: 2 x 12V
Fresh Water: 67
Grey/Black: 36/39
Good luck with your research!
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theopaulson
Illinois
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Everytime I ask a question on here or research one, I am amazed at the great responses. Thanks.
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The Fireball
Fort Myers, Florida
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Our Class A is 38' and ground clearance is about the only thing that limits me.
With a 100 gallon fresh water tank we can stay longer than most without moving.
I don't however see many other coachs where I go. Mostly TT's and 5ers.
We have the generator, inverter and other amenities, why not use them.
Travel safely and have fun out there.
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Cousin_Eddy
Peoria, AZ
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A Progressive Dynamics converter is a must for boondocking. Keeps your batteries charged with incidental generator operation. Two batteries are plenty if you have this converter.
Get the 80 amp. The best deal is on ebay.
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