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The heart of a solar system is the storage batteries. However, the type of battery needs to fit the needs of the particular RV’ing style. Some one who always stays in an RV park with a shore power connection can use any type of battery and need not worry about sizing other than whether it […]
This is the first of a series of articles about adding solar to an RV. Update 2022 10 09 There is no one simple answer to this question. Since most of us are using lead acid batteries, I’ll start with some information about them. There are at least two ways to approach batteries for RV’s. […]
Hi all, Here is a simple flow chart. Budget–>Energy Audit–>Battery bank size–>number of watts–>PWM or MPPT. What ever type of controller is chosen, make sure it has adjustable voltage set points and a temperature probe that is on the battery. If you use solar as a battery charger, one rule of thumb […]
Do you want to submit more than one campsite at a time? Do you have a list of camping areas that you’d like to upload to freecampsites.net, but feel that it’s just too much work to do each of them individually? Use our bulk upload template and send us the data. Gather If the data […]
We’re very happy to announce that we’ve launched the Free Campsites Trip Planner! Here are some great routes to get you started: Highway 395 Natchez Trace Route 66 Features Driving directions including time and distance. Multiple route suggestions. You may save or share routes simply by bookmarking them or copying the URL. Routes are cached […]
Welcome to Free Campsites. We are glad to have you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. After you log in and set up your profile, there are three main things that you can do on the website. Find a campsite, leave a review, and submit a campsite. This article will […]
The fun isn’t over yet. We’re doing another giveaway. This time three lucky people are going to score an ultralight hammock! The Winners Top submitter – Sojodave Random draw – julioates Random draw – JohnnyBlood2 We absolutely love our Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammocks. So much so, that we have ditched our bed […]
Getting ready for the summer travel season? A National Parks Pass should be on your checklist. Thanks to a donation from one of our awesome users (thank you Michael!), we’re giving one away. The Winner is RavenPeggy! How Do I Participate? Each campsite or review that you submit to freecampsites.net on March […]
This summer, I had the misfortune of trying to use my own software to find a campsite on my phone while riding shotgun on a rough mountain road with almost no internet. Between accidental map clicks and lack of internet, it was a pretty frustrating experience. To anyone else who did the same this summer… […]
Most people do not know that camping is available, many times for free, outside of designated campgrounds on most public land. In general, you can camp anywhere in a national forest unless posted otherwise. Individual forests might have their own restrictions, so it is always best to check with them before setting up camp. The […]
The Overland Expo is held twice a year. The west coast version is held in May near Flagstaff, AZ. The east coast version is held in October near Asheville, NC. We attended the Western one. The Expo is where the makers and shakers of choice overland equipment interact with customers. A place where you can see, […]
You may have noticed a few changes lately. Just in case you haven’t, here’s a rundown on some new features we’ve added. Access to RV Dump Station information You can now see nearby dump stations as well as campsites on the same map. We think this will help many of you save time while planning […]
The following is a repost of an email alert sent by the Western Slope No-Fee Coalition. I have placed it here, because I believe it is important to get the word out: HR 5204 is written as an amendment to the current law, in the form of line-by-line additions, deletions, and substitutions, which makes it […]
State Parks are great places to camp. There’s usually one close by no matter where you live. They often have more facilities than National Park and National Forest campgrounds. While they are generally more expensive than the later, often times you can purchase a yearly pass that provides free entry and discounted camping. California […]
Corps of Engineers The COE manages 90 campgrounds along their 22 lakes. Few are free. Prices range from $6 to $18 for a single campsite. Group accommodating campsites are also available on some of the lakes. National Forests Angelina National Forest Cibola National Forest Davy Crockett Forest Sabine National Forest Sam Houston National Forest […]
It was the Saturday night of Independence Day Weekend (4th of July). We were camped on the beach at this sweet little free spot just outside of High Island, Texas. At around 9pm, e heard people setting up camp on the inland side of us. A couple of hours later, they started shooting fireworks near […]
Free Campsites gets a new look and then some! There have been some major improvements in the world of free camping this summer. Searching for a campsite has never been easier. Now, you can search from your smart phone, tablet or desktop computer effortlessly. Free Campsites Goes Mobile We know it’s rough doing research from […]
Do you geocache? If you think that’s cool, you should try historic marker snarfing! It’s free. It’s a lot of fun, and you can learn a thing or two about the area you’re in. It gets you outside. It’s an engaging activity to enjoy with the kids. Snarfing is a great way break up long […]
We’ve been working on another small web site to help out our fellow RVers. Tired of trying to find a dump station as we move around the country, we decided to apply the same mapping technology that we use here to the problem of locating a dump station. And so, RV Dump Sites was born. […]
Did you know that our registered users have profile pages? That way, if they have filled them in, you can see what kind of camping they prefer and what type of rig they drive. This should help you decide if their submission or review is relevant to you. To see the profile, click on the […]