What is the Travel Management Rule (TMR)? The TMR is a series of rules that were put in place primarily to curb the damage caused to national forests by reckless Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) owners. Unfortunately, [read more]
One of the great things about owning a truck camper is the ability to tow things like boats, trailers, and Jeeps. With several trips planned for the winter and spring, getting our 2004 Jeep Wrangler [read more]
The stories coming from the Northeast are heartbreaking. The enormous storm damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in New York City and New Jersey provide a stark reminder that being prepared for emergencies isn’t just a [read more]
The title may seem like a silly question, but I’ve rarely seen a topic generate so much interest and acrimony as guns. Love them or hate them, everyone has an opinion of them. Eight days [read more]
The one emergency nearly all of us will face at one time or another is a roadside vehicle breakdown or mishap. Most drivers, however, are woefully unprepared for such emergencies and have only a vehicle [read more]
Without a doubt, the Bug Out Bag is one of the most important items on your emergency preparedness checklist. Indeed, a well-stocked Bug Out Bag can mean the difference between life and death during a [read more]
When it comes to survival, it’s important to know the Rule of Threes—you can live three weeks without food, but you can only live three days without water. We keep an emergency supply of food, [read more]
The heart and soul of a good bug out bag is the backpack. Being able to carry all the items in your bag efficiently in a bug out scenario is vitally important. Some preppers go [read more]
When it comes right down to it, the pickup truck is built to really do one thing—haul cargo. Yes, some people use them to tow, but hauling cargo is what pickup trucks were built primarily [read more]
One of our favorite summertime locations in the great state of Arizona is the Rim Lakes Recreation Area in the Sitgreaves National Forest. Perched atop the Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 7,700 ft and [read more]
Payload, payload, payload! You’ll hear this term used quite a bit on the truck camper forums. It’s important because the payload of a truck basically tells you how much camper you can buy in order [read more]
The results are in. This poll asked if true boondocking involved overnighting at a Walmart, casino, or campground. A total of 156 readers took the time to weigh in on this sometimes contentious topic. A [read more]
Storage space is always difficult to come by when it comes to owning a small RV like a truck camper. We’ve made several improvements and modifications to our Wolf Creek camper to increase that storage [read more]
I considered myself pretty fortunate to be in the market for a new Ford F-250 in September 2011 to haul around my new camper. Not only were the 2012 models coming out soon, which motivated [read more]
Most of us who enjoy boondocking have been there at one time or another. You’re out relaxing and enjoying your favorite, secluded spot with your family and then it happens…Two trucks pulling toy haulers stop [read more]
Dubbed the “Greatest Earth on Show,” and labeled one of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Grand Canyon is a must-see stop on your tour of the American west. Located in northern Arizona, [read more]
Yesterday I upgraded the 12 volt electrical system in my Wolf Creek truck camper from two Interstate Group-24 RV/Marine wet cell batteries to two 6 volt Golf Cart Lifeline AGM batteries. I’m really thrilled with [read more]
We admit it. We are a huge converts. Since we began using solar power and a pure sine wave inverter, we hardly use our Honda EU2000i generator anymore when we boondock. We camp mostly at [read more]
Arizona sunsets are special. No doubt about that. But Saguaro Sunsets are even better. Light clouds to the west provided an excellent opportunity to snap some terrific pics of the Saguaro Cactus at dusk yesterday. [read more]
Disposing of gray water is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face when boondocking in the wild. If you’re like most RV’ers, you’ll generate far more gray water than black water. Fortunately, there are several [read more]
I received an email this morning from a Canadian Wolf Creek 850 owner who asked where the winterizing system’s antifreeze intake is located. Even though it’s now April, I thought that was a great question [read more]
When it comes to survival, it’s important to know the Rule of Three’s–you can live three weeks without food, but you can only live three days without water. My solar-powered Wolf Creek truck camper plays [read more]
One of my fondest memories of growing up in Tucson, Arizona was a field-trip I took in the second grade to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. What? A museum as one of your favorite childhood memories, [read more]
Known as the “Sentinel of the Desert,” the magnificent Saguaro (pronounced Sah-wah-roh) is perhaps the most prominent icon of the American West and the great state of Arizona. If you’ve ever visited southern Arizona before, [read more]
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. Note: for the purposes of [read more]
Whether you’re a rabid camping enthusiast or avid prepper, the solar oven is a great, low-cost addition for meal preparation and water sanitation. The appliance is lightweight, compact, can be safely used year round–including in [read more]
An enduring symbol of the American southwest, the Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx Californianus) is a fascinating and unique bird of prey. It’s known to millions as a purple and light-blue feathered Warner Brothers cartoon character who [read more]
February 14, 2012, marks the centennial of the great state of Arizona. Did you know that Arizona was the 48th state admitted and was the last land-locked state to be added to the Union? And [read more]
To the RV owner who cherishes independence from RV Parks and campgrounds and who hates the noise and smell of running a generator, solar power is, without a doubt, one the greatest technological advancements to [read more]
Nestled near the California border, Quartzsite, AZ is known as the boondocking capital of the world for Recreational Vehicle (RV) owners, but the small desert town is also renowned for its winter shopping, gemstones, and [read more]
An article about hooks? Yep! Hooks may not seem like a big deal, but they can really improve the functionality and livability of your RV. Extremely versatile, the RV hook can save space, reduce clutter, [read more]
It’s pretty evident from watching the news that far too many Americans rely on the government when a crisis or a natural disaster occurs. If the Hurricane Katrina disaster of 2005 taught us anything, is [read more]
Designated an “All-American Road” and placed on the National Scenic Byway register by the Department of Transportation in 1973, Utah’s Route-12 is a drive that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Offering some of the [read more]
I spent the last couple days installing the two 60 watt solar panels on the roof of my Wolf Creek 850 truck camper. After giving it some serious thought, I decided to place the two [read more]
If you’re reading this article you’re probably either a new truck camper owner or a person who is seriously thinking about buying one. Whatever your situation, the truck camper is a great choice with loads [read more]
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