December 5, 2023

47 RV Boondocking Tips You Need To Know

If you’re curious about boondocking in your RV, these RV boondocking tips will help you enjoy a truly independent and natural camping experience. Boondocking is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from the usual comforts of RV parks or campgrounds. However, since you’re away from regular hookups, it is essential to be well-prepared. Here, we dive into 47 tips to help you make the most out of your boondocking adventures.

Tips for RV Camping in Cold Weather: Wintering in Your RV

Winter RVing isn’t just reserved for snowbirds or people who live in the south. Those of us in colder climates don’t have to resign our RVs to winter hibernation because cold-weather RV camping is not only possible, but also quite doable. It does require a little more planning and preparation than warm-weather camping and it certainly has its share of challenges. But, along with those challenges come wonderful opportunities that aren’t available during the warmer seasons. If you want to experience the RV lifestyle a full 12 months out of the year, you can. In this article we talk about how it can be done.

Xscapers New Years Eve Meetup
December 29, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at the Xscapers Meetup in Quartzite, AZ! This FREE event is designed to unite Xscapers new and old, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie as we welcome the new year together. Whether you’re a seasoned Xscaper or a curious newcomer, this gathering is open to all.

Enjoy live music, indulge in delicious group potlucks, and gather around a roaring bonfire as we share stories and laughter. When the clock strikes midnight, we’ll be on the dance floor for an epic DJ-led dance party to kick off the year with a bang! This meetup is our way of giving back to our members and welcoming those interested in discovering what Xscapers is all about. Don’t miss this opportunity to make new friends, create lasting memories, and embark on exciting adventures. Come join the Xscapers New Year’s Eve Meetup – an event to remember!

Tickets on sale now!

Xscapers Annual Bash 2024
January 13-21, 2024

Xscapers Annual Bash is an enthusiastic celebration of the RVing lifestyle with lively music, delectable food competitions, mouth-watering potlucks, and engaging socials. Get ready to be part of a memorable experience that blends nomadic living and the friendliest festival environment ever!

Tickets available NOW!

Party On Plomosa
January 24, 2024

1 - 5 PM Mountain Time

The Escapees Quartzsite Happy Hour is a long-standing tradition, and we look forward to continuing to bring a lively atmosphere and activities to Party on Plomosa. The Escapees event trailer, known as Freedom One, will be center stage hosting one of Escapees’ favorite community bands, The Status Crowes. So come dance, sing along, and enjoy some food on us while you reunite with old friends and foster new connections with your RVing community. Don’t worry, we’ll have porta-potties onsite, too. Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter!

Don’t miss out on the national Escapees gathering in Quartzsite, Arizona. Bring a chair, grab a beverage, and invite a friend to the Party on Plomosa from 1PM-5PM on January 24th!

Xscapers Pyro Party 2024
February 12-19, 2024

Join your host and fellow Xscaper, Rebecca Jane for a unique gathering in Lake Havasu City, AZ, where we have snagged a designated parking area for the 2024 Western Winter Blast & Pyro Party at the SARA Park Rodeo Grounds. The week will be filled with live music, social gatherings, and epic fireworks displays. This is a dry camping event with limited availability.

Registration is open NOW!

North to Alaska Adventure HOP

Two events to choose from!
#1 February 25 - March 2, 2024 and

#2 March 3-9, 2024
Experience all the magic of winter in Alaska on this HOP. Check the Northern Lights off your bucket list while also experiencing dogsledding, learning about raising reindeer, playing and learning about the sport of Curling, soaking in hot springs, learning about Native American art, dance, and music, trying your skills at snowshoeing, plus much more!
Register now! We only have a few tickets left!

Solar Eclipse Event
April 6-14, 2024
The Xscapers Convergence team, along with assistance from the Hangouts team, have put together an amazing event centered around the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse. We'll be staying in Paris, Texas where you'll get to experience more than four minutes of totality! In addition to this celestial wonder, there will be live music performances, themed activities, group gatherings and plenty of community led fun. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! This event will be open to all Escapees members and group parking will be offered for Xscapers. Early Bird Ticket Registration is open NOW!

RVers Boot Camp
April 12-14, 2024
Coming up in Brunswick, Georgia, RVers Boot Camp walks you through everything you need to know to maintain and operate your RV safely. Spend three days with our industry experts and you’ll learn about tire and weight safety, basic RV systems, fire and life safety, proper towing techniques, and much more. Sign up for the SKP Acre Rally while you're at it! It takes place right before Boot Camp at the same RV Park.

Black Hills & Badlands Hangout
May 6-13, 2024

Like the pioneers before us, get ready to explore the wild west for 7-nights! From bison herds, U.S. monuments, and shootouts to brothels. Interact with how life was and how nature endures in South Dakota. Join us as we 're-settle' in the wild west with glimpses of scenic Custer State Park, the rustic Badlands, and its wildlife. We'll get a little rowdy with gunfights in Deadwood and a brothel museum experience. We'll chow down on local fare like bison burgers and beer. Together we are the new RV pioneers.

Registration is open now!

The Best of Nashville HOP
April 28 - May 4, 2024
Best known as the Capital of Country Music, Nashville has so much to offer. You'll get to tour buildings such as the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Some of the biggest names in Country Music started singing in the famous honky-tonks on Broadway Street.

You'll have a great time visiting places and sites like Antique Archaeology of the famous TV show The American Pickers, Jack Daniel's Distillery, Arrington Vineyards– owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn, the famous Music Row district, Lower Broadway, Legislative Plaza, Bicentennial Park, the Gulch, Centennial Park and the Parthenon.
Register today!

Alaska Cruise & Land Adventure HOP
May 17-29, 2024
From the sea to the interior, experience the magic only Alaska can offer on this spectacular 7-days-by-sea and 5-days-by-land HOP, as it delivers all the must-see sights by ship, train and multi-night land motorcoach tours.

Mother Nature is in its natural state in Alaska, and wildlife remains abundant. You can even see whales breaching the water, spectacular glaciers calving, lush rainforests, towering mountains, and salmon making their way upstream, with bears and moose roaming freely in their natural habitat. You won't want to miss this one! Grab your spot TODAY!

A change in roles, but not in Hangout passion.

Theresé Julo will be transitioning from her role as Hangouts Director due to pressing family commitments effective 12/15/23. She will continue to actively participate in Hangouts, maintaining her cherished role as a Hangout Host.

Taking the reins of the Hangouts program is Kirsty Halliday. Having collaborated with Theresé since early 2023, Kirsty brings valuable experience to her new role. We eagerly anticipate Kirsty's continued dedication and contributions in this capacity. 

Be sure to check out our upcoming Hangouts!