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Re: Shower Pan and Floor Measurements
Reply #25 –
Quote from: Joan  - 
"I would like to boondock, so I'd like 7-10" ground clearance for off-road campsites in BLM/Natl Forest, etc.  I'm willing to give up mileage for the ability to go into BLM."
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I've boondocked on plenty of BLM and national forest lands all over the west, as have many others on the board; many BLM and/or national forest or other public lands areas are easily accessible. Some aren't without an appropriate vehicle, of course, but one just has to research and plan ahead to determine if an area can be reached without tearing up the rig.

You mentioned that you like "wild places" - and many of us do - but have you camped on a variety of BLM and national forest lands? If you have limited experience, maybe these web sites (a very few among dozens) might offer some starting points for further research and help you to determine which "RV" would best suit what you feel you want to do:

Visit | Bureau of Land Management

Campground Directory and National Forest Campgrounds

Boondocking - Dispersed Camping In Remote Locations | RV Camping

USDA Forest Service - Caring for the land and serving people.

Benchmark Maps — Recreation Atlases & Maps of The American West

Websites for individual national forests offer specific information on the ranger districts, facilities, services, and restrictions within that NF; if you haven't done so, you might want to check out a few in areas of interest to you.

In the 118,000 miles that I've traveled in my 2003 TK, the biggest "access constraint" by far has not been issues with clearances, but rather the width of the rig; a more narrow rig  definitely has fewer road choice and campsite access limitations.

YMMV.
Thank you, Joan, for the links! I will definitely send time there reviewing.  🙂
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Re: Shower Pan and Floor Measurements
Reply #26 –
Quote from: kat  - 
Linda,

I did see a video where people replaced their ?springs/stabilizers/shocks? with larger ones to raise up the rig.  I'm concerned because I don't want the center of gravity to be too high.  Yet, when I'm looking at photos of these rigs (Covid-19 keeps me home) a pipe or two on certain models APPEARS to be 4-5" off the ground.  That's the equivalent of a Prius.  That's too low (IMO) for anything other than a regular washboard service road.  I would like to boondock, so I'd like 7-10" ground clearance for off-road campsites in BLM/Natl Forest, etc.  I'm willing to give up mileage for the ability to go into BLM.

I'm reading other people's experiences what's comfortable for them.  It's all so subjective.  When someone says "I've taken it down this or that road" doesn't give me any way to judge what that means.  So I'm looking for something I can use to understand what's a fit for me. 

I really appreciate this group's openness and willingness to help a newbie!  I also understand it may just be I'm not getting it because I haven't yet experienced it.  I'm unwilling to take a rental to a risky place, either.  Seems inconsiderate of others' property.  I'll figure it out over time, I guess.

Thanks again, to all !

Kat

Kat,

People tend to offer advice based on their view of the world which is heavily influenced by the level of fear and anxiety they experience. You've done a lot of homework and know what you want. Boondocking is high on your list! Woot! Don't sweat the little stuff, the rig you buy won't be perfect but you'll make it *your* version of perfect.

Some of my best choices in life were mistakes. Don't let anyone chase away your dream with their fear.

You've got this!
Pull the trigger.  ;)
Linda
Linda Nichols
2003 Mid-Bath
Re: Shower Pan and Floor Measurements
Reply #27 –
Kat, try taking a 4WD course and you would be amazed at what roads you can traverse.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
 
Re: Shower Pan and Floor Measurements
Reply #28 –
Quote from: HiLola  - 
Kat, try taking a 4WD course and you would be amazed at what roads you can traverse.

Great idea! I didn't know there was such a thing. I've left messages also with bus/ RV and Truck driving schools. 
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