Small Class C Boondocking Experiences

[HoboHounds]

<p>Does any one have experience with boondocking on public land in small (22-24ft) class c rv?&nbsp; I am&nbsp;interested in getting to remote locations (in mountains and/or desert) away from people.&nbsp; However, I'm concerned that a class c will greatly limit how remote I can go due to height, ground clearance, etc. and will only leave me with the option of camping in less desirable locations.&nbsp; So my question is...is there anybody out there who can&nbsp;either validate&nbsp;or disprove my worries?&nbsp; <br><br></p>

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;Yup, you'll be considerably more limited.. but there are lots of areas that you can still get to. Me, despite really luvvin' the larger rigs (step vans, Winnie's, small buses), I stuck with a 4x4 and a 9 1/2' camper for the winter and will drop it sometime in the late spring in lieu of a camperette or canopy. That setup takes me into some gawdawful remote and difficult to get to areas. ..Willy.

 

[blars]

I boondock in a 28' class A.&nbsp; While there are many places I can't go, there are many places I can.&nbsp; Look at my blog if you want to see some places I've been.

 

[rvwandering]

&nbsp;Good advice from Willy. I think the ideal vehicle for getting far back in the wilderness is Whazoo's ( RVNet trip report -<a href="http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26583788.cfm" rel="nofollow"> http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26583788.cfm</a> - warning-lots of pictures) - a 4x4 with a popup trick camper. He can go almost everywhere with the 4x4 and the pop up keeps the center of gravity and the height low.<br><br>&nbsp;But unless you really want to get really remote you'll still be able to find good boondocking spots with a class C. There aren't many options in the east but once you're west of the Missouri River things get a lot better. Forest land has less underbrush and larger trees so it's easier to find spots and BLM desert land is pretty much wide open.

 

[HoboHounds]

We will definitely be boondocking out west since we're starting from Washington, so it's good to know that there are still many possibilities for semi-remote locations to stay in a class c.

 

[HoboHounds]

blars,<br><br>Looks like you can still find some great places for boondocking despite the size of your rig.&nbsp; That gives me hope!

 

[Guest]

How do you find places? Do you do your research, or just get lost?&nbsp;

 

[rvwandering]

&nbsp;Try this site 74tioga -<a href="http://freecampsites.net/usa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://freecampsites.net/usa/</a>&nbsp; Another way is to do a google search - "national forest name" + dispersed camping. Or stop at the forest or BLM information center and ask about good spots.

 

[highdesertranger]

you can go allot of places with a class c and you can get stuck in allot of places with a class c.&nbsp; be smart go slow and learn, &nbsp;what you can or can't do.&nbsp; better yet go with an experienced person.&nbsp; I have pulled out a couple class c's and a class a.&nbsp; I have notice that sand is the biggest obstacle, &nbsp;but it is for any 2wd,&nbsp; then mud, and you must take into account low hanging plumbing etc.&nbsp; my advice go slow at first and have a great time.&nbsp; highdesertranger

 

[mockturtle]

I boondock in my smallish Class C.&nbsp; Height has not been an issue but ground clearance has.&nbsp; If a road looks questionable, I'll hike it first to assess its viability.&nbsp; Also--and this is important!--I avoid dirt roads if rain is likely.&nbsp; Four-wheel drive would be a big plus but I'm not willing to spend the money converting an older motorhome.&nbsp;