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We stayed in Quartzsite,AZ all last winter at the Long Term Visitors Area in La Posa South. You can stay there from Sept. 15 until April 15th ( 7 months ) for a total of $180. That price comes with free use of the dump station to dump your black and grey tanks , free water station to fill your RV's fresh water tanks , and dumpsters for your trash.
We drove to Parker, Arizona ( 35 mile easy flat ride ) every 2 weeks to WalMart for our groceries. We enjoyed our stay in Quartzsite and we met a lot of new friends who we still stay in contact with.
Quartzsite is what you make of it.
JT
I think the community is the main draw, so staying in the long term visitor area probably helps you meet more people.
Amazing place to make life long friendships
Very well said period.
@@kristymichael probably??? No, U will meet fellow travelers.
Thanks for that info. I'm headed there for the first time ever to boondock at the beginning of February. Planning to stay in LTVA for the reasons you stated. Nice to know there is a WalMart just 35 miles away in Parker.
never have been there, but soon as i retire this Tennessee boy is headed there for the winter. i got 4 more years to go full time RV, so im building my rig now. (its 98% done) yall be safe !!!
...live here...winter paradise on earth...
Look at Yuma, Arizona. Hot in the summer, but lovely winter's. Heavily agriculture, and people you would like.
Remember to pick up a SxS. (We have his & hers Can Ams) They are legal for road use in most western states. Fun way to explore and get around.
We have stayed at Mountain Quail RV Park several times. In fact, we are here now. Yes. Do not go out of your way to stay here. We like the RV Show and travel to Walmart in Parker, AZ. Or we go to Blythe, CA. to shop. The weather here is in the 75 -40 range now. It’s fine for us as “full timers”. This park is quiet and has many things to do. No road noise at all. $460-420 per month + electric. (That’s the minimum stay. 30 days. ) So we have not a lot of in and out neighbors. The markets are good for a few quick items, but we stock up in the other two towns previously mentioned....
I'm in Tumbleweed Rv Park. Cheapest rent in town. $200/mo plus electric. Full hook ups. They also have boondocking area for $75/mo. It has a dumping station and hot showers. Love it here!
I think it is great to do a RV shakedown trip. You can test your boondocking skills and not be far away from supplies.
Quartzsite rocks ... The wife and I have a 28' ATC toy hauler.. doesn't matter where we're heading out to our RZR rallies on the West coast from Jersey.. either going to coming back, Quartzsite is a no doubt stop for us.
Gotta love the border patrol with their heat sensors.. The detected me, the wife and the two pits a half a mile away from their roadside check point.
You guys are great ... keep those vids coming ...
Been there, done that and don’t care to do it again. I spend most of my winters out in the desert, but Quartzite is nothing but a drive by. It’s to each their own kinda thing.
We live about 4 hours from Quartzsite, and we have visited twice and will go back again. We boondock for 5 days, then check in to Quail Run with hookups. You need to visit the quirky museums and venture out to the homesteader ruins, and have a meal at the Yacht Club. I am a life-long suburbanite, so I kinda enjoy run-down, dirty, dusty, desolate towns, so Quartzsite checks all those boxes! We are going back in 2023!
Had the theme from “Green Acres” goin’ through my head at the end.
🤣 you might be slightly right! I like boondocking, but I really like having a good grocery/supply store within 30 minutes.
Perhaps tan acres....... 😁
Was that the one with the flies?
About Kristie's Quartzite affliction: in desert areas, there is a disease called Valley Fever, exhibiting symptoms much like the flu (NOT COVID-19!) It is caused by an inhaled fungus that exists and thrives in desert sand/dirt. It causes symptoms such as you described. Also, sadly, it lives on in your system once you "host" it, and can re-occur, or cause other related illnesses. It is similar to mononucleosis (ok, I'm old...that was something everybody had in the 50s-60s). My husband, who went to school in Ft. Worth for two years had it and suffers return bouts. I went to school and lived in Tucson for 10 years and never had it. I'm sorry it found a home with Kristie.
I’ve been going to Quartzsite for about 10 years or so and love it. Of course, we meet up with many friends there especially south on Hwy 95 at the BLM “Road Runner” with all the ham radio people. In fact, I should be there next week.....Russell D.
After many years of RV travel we finally made it to Quartzsite in January 2020. We stayed for only one week and had a great time. We look forward to returning. Like others have said it is an RV rite of passage. :)
Great point. RV rite of passage for sure! Glad you had a good time.
Quartzsite is a right of passage that "ALL" RV'ers must do at least once in their lifetime. It is American as could be and ONLY in America 🇺🇸 will you see such an event. Where else could you find so much (whether needed or not) in such a small location.
I laughed so hard when you showed all of the liquor and you said, "you will need it". Living in Lake Havasu City for 14 years, I am done with the desert. I use to visit Quartzsite once a year. I do not miss it.
Quartzsite is the RV SWAP MEET EXTRAVAGANZA. If you want it, there will be someone selling it. For many of us it is a social time to meet and converse with people you have not seen for months. If you need something for your RV there will be someone here selling and or installing what you need at a discounted price. Plus, lets not forget SOLAR. QUARTZSITE is possibly a solar sales location for anyone searching for help, equipment, or just questions.
I love it. I decided to stay last winter (after snowbirding a couple previous seasons) when threat of states closing. I stayed thru the summer. It was God-awful hot to say the least. My home on wheels - van ended up needing major repairs. I bought a used pull behind camper, gutted it and remodeled inside. I am still in Quartzsite. It has been 16 mos now lol. Am saving money to change my residency to here. Am living in a dirt cheap rv park.
I was in Quartzite two winters ago. I parked about 10 miles north of town. The sunsets were beautiful. The RV show was okay, but nothing spectacular. One interesting thing I attended was a Canadian breakfast. I’m sure there isn’t one this year with the border being closed. Another interesting thing was Nellies Bar outside of Parker. FYI the nude librarian unfortunately passed away last winter. Just thought you might want to know.
You guys aren’t old enough to enjoy Quartzite. My parent went there every January with their RV until they hit 80 yrs old. They’d spend two weeks, doing nothing but drinking and socializing with friends, selling their home canned goods and homemade wind chimes. Then, they drove to Mexico for cheaper prescription drugs and dental work. You guys have a few years to go, before being that easily entertained.
This is our first time here and we've been here for over 2 weeks. We paid the LTVA fee of $180. I don't think I'll do that again with so many other options in the area, but the first time I felt like I had to. One other note I'd add to your list for "likes" is there's not just the main "RV/BIG TENT" event. There are multiple shows throughout the winter that may interest people to stay within a decent radius to come and check out. I'm glad we came, we've enjoyed it very much and we'll be back, but probably not every year.
That $180.00 fee allows you to stay at any of the California or Arizona LTVAs - travel around a bit and see which one(s) you prefer.
@@ScubaSteveCanada You can be sure of that. We've checked out Imperial Dam and think we'll go there next. Looks like a very nice area, if it doesn't get too crowed.
We are here in Quartzsite as well! Got here yesterday, we're off Plamosa Rd. again ; spent last January here at the RTR and the vibe is so different! Love the land but the pandemic has certainly put a damper on things. Hope you're enjoying it!
How is it different. Our whole 3county area has changed. It was always ignorant, but it seemed "Christian." But i discovered between politics and covid that we live in radicalville! It is so hateful now and only about 1/4 wear masks. They bully people who do. Many are vigilantes and would be happy to shoot you if they don't believe your way. We are leaving asap , but maybe it is that way everywhere? I just pray for real that it gets better.
I plan to start spending my winters in Quartzite starting next winter (2021 - 2022) at the BLM LTVA (Long Term Visitors Area). I have already installed an 800 amp hour Battleborn lithium battery bank and Victron 3000 watt inverter/charger in my new four seasons type 35ft 5th wheel. Hoping to install 1800 watts of solar panels later this year in preparation for full time boondocking year round. I already have a pair of 3400 watt Champion duel fuel (propane and gas) generators which can be linked together for a full 50 amps of power for the ACs if needed. There is a propane bottle rack mounted in the bed of my Ford F450 pickup that holds 4 bottles of propane to run the generators and as backup propane for the furnace if needed. I carry the generators in a receiver hitch cargo rack on the back of the 5th wheel. With a 60 gallon fresh water bladder and a 30 gallon blackwater tote tank I can strap into the bed of my truck I won't have to move my rig for months at a time. I love being as off grid as possible and having redundant sources of power. I also love being outdoors and , yes, I'm a bit introverted. Not a big crowd/city person here. Always lived in very rural areas and love to hunt and fish. Soooo looking forward to retiring in the next couple of years and spending my winters in a warmer climate. Wish I was in Quartzite right now !!
We stayed in quartzite 5 miles outside of town! Woke up to at horrible noise outside the 5th wheel. There was a Donkey baying under the 5th wheel hangover! When I opened the door to go out to investigate the donkey came around and tried to come inside the 5th wheel. The way we got rid of the donkey was with a paper plate with salad on it! I put the plate on the ground ran to the truck and headed out quickly! The Donkey must have been someone’s pet! When You have a donkey between the truck and the 5th wheel it’s hard to move ! That was memorable!!
We have stayed at Quartzite it is okay for the RV show and the amateur radio meet. Per the Chamber of Commerce the RV show is going to happen this January. However we prefer to stay at Imperial Dam LTVA. Your 20 minutes from Yuma which has just about anything you need. You can also get a day pass for the Army base. (Even if you never served) Limited supplies unless you are active duty or retired from duty. The LTVA permit let's you camp at any of the LTVA's in Arizona and California. $180.00 for 7 months and you don't have to keep changing location every 2 weeks. As you stated there are a number of free areas. However you not allowed to use the dump stations, water and trash dumpster without a permit. Thanks for all the great videos 👍. Yep we are currently wintering at Imperial Dam LTVA.
We spent a good part of our winters there for the past 12 years. Our stays varied as to our tolerance for the crowds and dust. We found it a novelty more than anything. Yet we seemed drawn there. We met a lot of great people and think of it in fond terms and enjoy telling stories about it which many are fascinated by the novelty and find it a little hard to believe. We sold our fifth wheel last year, sadly 😥, because of health reasons, so we got a room at the Stagecoach Motel which had been remodeled and it was ok. Not the same as the camper. I miss it so much. The experience was very different not being in a rv area. Still had a good time but are not planning to be there in 2021. A break won’t hurt. We found QTZ to be a pretty good hub for us. We explored the surrounding areas pretty throughly. Oatman, Kingman, wickenburg, Blythe, Parker, Prescott, Yuma and Lake Havasu City and all that surrounds. Lot of things to explore. This is too long already but we have family in Phoenix and Tucson so QTZ IS NOT our prime target. Love AZ totally.
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I was on the fence until I heard about the nudist colony... Now it's a big thumbs up!!! Lol
We did Quartsite last year for a couple of weeks with a the Newmar group. Met lots of great folks, 4-wheeled around a lot. Went to the RV show for a half day. We would go back for the people we met.
I see both sides. However, Christy gets the nod. Worthwhile if u passing through in the winter for a few days. Definitely some characters there. Not very scenic for a desert. Great if u have an offroad rig.
La Posa North, LTVA, way in the back us a sign, the let's you know you are coming up on Clothing Optional area. It is a great place to camp. It is like the south of France in Nice. Nobody cares. It is really a great feeling to feel free and nobody judges. Always carry a beach towel for when you sit. Don't stare or act inappropriately and have fun. That is pretty much it. You should try it.
I went to Quartzsite in 2019 went to RV show an the big tent stayed in an RV park right across the street from the little grocery store didn’t ride my ATV but I’m planning on going back and taking it with me and seeing the trails.I injury watching your trips & Tips on RUclips.😀👍🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸
This is our 2nd year in quartzsite! We are enjoying the lack of frozen weather!
Were not much into the social butterfly thing!
We do like the very low cost of full hookups here!
And the available rv parts as I do all repairs myself!
We are retired and have tried to retire several times before , however this time it's working!
We like the lack of rat race!
We put on 20,000 miles this last year so , to winter in one spot is nice for us!
Kristy - I appreciate your position on this one :)
Looking forward to the ceramic coating episode (and hoping for a long-term review of that upgrade)
Thanks for the heads up on the dust! Didn't think I would like it there anyway but now I know I wouldn't! Love your videos!
I have been enjoying your Utubes for a dozen years and your audience has been growing as seen here. Keep up the good work. Thanks.
I'm with Christie Q is not my jam.....spent 14 days a LaPosa South and enjoyed it but we departed before the crowds arrived. We enjoyed our off road riding and the peace and quiet but not a place I would want to spend 180 days for sure! We prefer the Foothills in Yuma AZ which is about a 30 minute ride from Q. Nice video!
Quartzsite was a good destination when I first started overlanding. Testing gear, acclimating to the remoteness and quiet were two early benefits. The mobile cell service was good where I camped - about two miles north of Quartzsite on Rt 95. I plan to return to Quartzsite this year.
We went there a few years ago to play music. We met people from all over the states. Had a great time and stayed about a week.
We visited the show in Quartzsite, was worth the effort so that we could say we did it. NO need to return unless there is something specific you need. We were wintering over in Mesa, AZ in our Airstream (needed a nearby airport for deployment on medical assignments). Would stay there perhaps, need to upgrade the power and water situations.
Christy, there are some fungal pulmonary infections specific to the desert southwest.
I live in Arizona. I would rather stick a fork in my heart than have to be in Quartzsite. Although, there is a naked Bookshop owner. The town you can't remember in California is Blyth. Quartzsite is a very popular gem locator.
Naked bookshop guy died and someone with clothes on bought it.
@@wildheartwanders Oh that's too bad, he was the only interesting person there.
We have been several times with our RV group. Easy for us coming from LA. Love exploring and rockhounding and the desert 🌵
It’s odd that the wife and I did Quartzite 2 winters ago. I loved it and the wife didn’t. She also got sick. So you two hit the nail on the head. Thanks.
We stayed one night in Quartzsite in May 2019 on our way to Joshua Tree National Park. We stopped to see the "Hi Jolly Monument" and one night was sufficient for the "Quartzsite Experience." Thank you for your videos!
Pre 2000, I flew into Quartzite,, in a small plane with a group (5 planes, 8 people) of my flying buddies, IMHO, the best way to visit. We doubled the number of planes during our stay that day and when everyone saw 5 planes landing, they came to see what it was all about. Three planes left from Mohave valley (A09) and stopped by our hanger in Havasu heights, then we went on past Lake Havasu and stopped again in Parker, then on to Quartzite. Made for a nice day trip. Stopped by the gem and mineral show while I was there. This was the only time Quartzite was the destination, as I have lived in LHC since 1975, and was the longest I have ever spent in Quartzite, every other time, I am passing through on my way to Phoenix or Tucson by car.
...Neat vid, Thanks..ive climbed to the top of dome rock B4 so pretty impressed you were able to snap drone footage in those high winds up there. Stay well..Love Kelly..!
We enjoyed Quartzite. Close to Yuma, Arizona and Blythe, California. There are a lot of things to see within a reasonable driving distance.
I stayed at LaPosa South for 5 months last winter. As a full timer it was on my bucket list. Boondocking is a lot of work, your not sitting around eating Bon Bons all day lol. I would visit again but not stay as long. I met a lot of great people and had fun. 👍🏻❤️
Been there, it's really cool, and that's when I lived in California and when living in Chandler. The gem show is amazing.
Kristie.....you kept reminding of someone but, I couldn't quite place it. Hours later, it came to me. You remind me of the actress Cathy Lee Crosby. I have a memory like a steel trap, its just sometimes that it takes me hours to figure out how to open it. Lol.
Spent last winter in Quartzite and loved it ,went to Parker to shop and Blyth California for lunch , Yuma and Alamogordo Mexico to shop yea I would be back this winter if not for Covid maybe next winter , I’m with you Shawn lol 💕🙏💕
Great info to know before going. Understand Christy and her concerns.
Just discovered your Channel and love it. Just got my first class A but not a newbie to RVing always wanted to stop off in Quartzsite for at least a week with the razor to go exploring the definitely during winter.
So nostalgic for me. I lived there for a few winters in 93’ and 94’ as a kid. Loved it.
Agree with you 100%. A couple weeks of doing nothing and being away from civilization is a great thing. More than that, is not so great. Going up on the river towards Havasu is more scenic and better in my opinion.
Also AZ is one of a few states that will allow Off Road vehicles on the paved roads as long as they are street legal. Most states won't allow them on the road.
This video pretty much sums up Quartzsite, we went there for one season,it was okay, meet some nice folks, did a little gold mining, and a lot of off-roading but after a while it got boring, we enjoy Parker & Lake Havasu area more. This is a really good channel, I could listen to Christy talk all day long, love her ascent and she is insanely attractive....
You're making me blush! 😊
I’ve stopped there a few times but never stayed (camping) until this year. Heading there next week for 7 days. Can’t wait.
Our first year being snow birds and while I wasn't expecting to like Quartzsite, I found it does have it's charms. Arrived at the beginning of November and are still here at Laposa South I in January. The big tent is about to begin.
Got to Yuma back in 1964. One word: HOT. Wait - A nudist camp, a McDonalds - Hey, I'm in.
I think it all sounds super fun!!
My husband just heard about Quartzite and it didn’t sound like a place I’d be interested in.. BUT! After watching your video, I have to say I’d definitely have to experience it before making full judgement! Sounds like the people are what make it great, and for that, I’m IN for trying it out! Thanks for sharing, LoLoHo!
I haven't been to Quartzsite, I'm fairly new to RVing, but I do plan to check it out. Its nice to know that water, dump and propane are close by.
I like southern Alabama best. Very moderate winter. So I travel in the summer and then come home for the winter. Someday we may try Quartzsite for the experience. Maybe next year when we are returning form Washington and Oregon. Thanks for you vids. Been watching for years. Also saw you passing thru Dothan a few years ago.
Thumbs up. We've been twice to the Bluebird Wanderlodge gathering. Usually around 100 coaches show up so it is nice to see friends and make new ones. Plus the smoked meat dinner is excellent. We really miss that we won't be there this year, darn Covid.
Hello NEWEST FRIENDS!😁 Hubby & I trekked there in Jan- our MAIDEN voyage. Coming from Oregon...I am not a dessert girl! HOWEVER, I truly came to appreciate the 'community' of new friends...and will go back someday. LUCRETIA
I left Quartzite a couple of weeks ago. It’s ok too far from Parker. I’d rather stay in Earp California just over the Colorado river. Now Yuma is beautiful and close to town.
Happy camping, keep safe.
I agree with both of you, what you’ve said. Quartzsite is all of those things. I don’t think you could find a place in America that’s cheaper to live in the winter. It is starting to attract a homeless population. I think part of the charm of being in this part of Arizona is the remoteness. You forgot to mention that people pan for gold in the quartzsite area. Oh, I didn’t know there were nudists in Quartzsite!
Hooray for bringing back "Campfire Questions". I see Sean's guitar riffs are as great as always!
In our 7 years of living in Los Angeles, we made 4 round trips to and from New Orleans and I do not recall getting off the interstate to go to Quartzsite. With that being said, if I had been in an RV, we may have stopped there for 1 night. However, I do not think this would be a destination for us other than a 1 night stay on our way to somewhere with a little more to see.
We've been going to Quartzsite for several years, an Amateur Radio event called Quartzfest is held about 5 miles south of town in the same time frame as the Big Tent RV show. We usually continue further east to camp and explore other parts of AZ and NM. We plan to skip it this year but maybe drive to the east coast in the spring instead.
During the winter, there is a discount food tent. They have a lot of great things cheap. It is in with the other vendor tents.
Thank you for the in depth information that you provide. Although we were'nt really able to travel in 2020 hopefully we can in 2021! You guys make me laugh. Continue the journey!
I've never been there however I'd like to see and stay for awhile just for fun. But I think you are right there are planty of other places that are much more beautiful.
Had to watch this and see if your drone has been flying over my camp
Have to agree with Christie. Been to Quatsite a couple of times. We prefer Imperial Dam LTVA beautiful lake and resourvour. 5 dump and 5 water stations no waiting. Cheap CA mph ping for 6 months. Yuma also has great grocery stores and restaraunts.
We have done Quartzsite, I think a must for all RV'ers(at least once) so you know what people are talking about. I enjoyed it much more than my wife, she has the same thoughts of Quartzsite as Kristy. Just finished editing pictures and videos of last years trip west that included Yellowstone and Jackson, every time we saw an Airstream, wondered if it was Sean and Kristy. Maybe some year our paths will cross, stay safe and well, thanks for sharing.
I take my Kayak and go fishing in the Colorado River in Ehrenburg. Great striped bass, smallies, and panfish. Nothing like smoked or pan fried fresh fish for dinner. If I have a killer day I usually have a fish fry. Though it stresses me out with the activity. Few hits of bourbon though, boda bing. I am good.
We joined the Quartzsite Roadrunner Gem and Mineral Club and now we HAVE to spend our winters there, We mostly stay in a Park but the sxs rides are incredible. The rides are scenic, Parker is only 30 minutes away and Phoenix shopping 2 hours.
Visiting Quartzsite is like visiting Luchenbach, TX.... gotta do it at least once for the experience! Been there a couple times! Safe travels! ~Lynette
I'm headed there in about three weeks. Will spend all of February and part of March there. Some in RV park, but mostly out in the desert. I've been going there with my dogs for the past 3 years.
Thanks for good information. Have seen other videos on Quartzsite, but not this honest review. Travel safe.
I am a full timer. Senior citizen disabled just living day to day... and find Q a good place to spend half Nov- half March every year. Then head back to east coast.
I do not have friends and don’t do much activity ( same as when I owned a house.) the Coyote Fresh grocery has new owners and I find plenty to eat there ( including a deli- hot or cold meals) and they have their own bakery.
We hope to get there someone day!! thanks for the info
I'm with Sean, I liked Quartzite well enough. The Roadrunner Market was decent enough and some of the restaurants were pretty decent. I enjoy walking the tents and looking at the goodies for sale. Discount Solar is always a fun toy store for guys to check out. I see you were camped out very close to the same spot, Dome Rock, I was in with friends last time I was there. As for the RTR, it could be good or bad having two poor years in a row. It will probably lessen the popularity and party atmosphere. I don't care what others do so long as it doesn't blast into my campsite. Take care.
This was great. I relate to Sean and Christy. The ladies like scenic and amenities. Guys are great getting off grid. 7 months full time I missed the visiting with other campers due to Covid. Don’t think this is on my radar. 50,000 miles so far but will skip this.
I do love boondocking so I'm a fan of the Q. It's quite unique in the desert and I love the low humidity, milder winter temps, gorgeous sunsets and the stars, omg, and tons of camping. What's not to love? A Walmart would do well I think, and maybe a Sax 5th Avenue for you Kristy (lol, jk). The nudists need their places as well, not my thing either. Love the Colorado River though. Happy camping friends!
Like the biggest ball of yarn! 🤣 I’m going to try and use that line sometime!!!
thanks. love your comments and values
Got two more years then I retire and I'm going to watch you guys and travel wherever wintertime stay like you say down south summertime go up North
We live 200 miles south of Quartzite and enjoy stopping in for a week or so during January. We do take our side by side with us and run the trails. Steve and Hiromi
Quartzsite is a great jumping off point for a year of traveling.
My parents would go and spend the winters there and they love it. I'm not big on deserts though.
Living on the Olympic Peninsula, Quartzite has always had a certain unexplainable allure. Thanks for making me realize it might be worth stopping on our way somewhere more scenic. Now I have visions of spending most of the time there trying to get dry, crusty boogers out of my nose.
Seriously, love your channel. We're in a Class B, so totally different setup, but I just really enjoy watching your videos. Like hanging with friends.
We run up from Yuma to go Geocaching around Quartzite. We also attend the Quartsfest ham radio meet in the desert. Sean, there is a nudist colony off of Interstate 8 going to San Diego near Jacumba.
Have place in Quartzsite. Love it!
I actually bought my 05 Fleetwood in August from a guy that lives in Quartzsite. I had never heard of the place till then. Flew out and it was 115* out there. Hottest temps I've been in. He showed us all around and it was dead of course at that time. Now I see all this stuff and I know what people are talking about.
I heard that lots of people go there, but why, i could not figure out. I love trees and ferns...but that means wet weather. I suppose, except for dust, the desert is the safest place if not too hot. Cannot imagine going for a walk in a dead ole desert with atvs zooming around. The dust has a lot of silica...not good for the lungs. though. We are in NE Washington and the dust is terrible almost year around because they sand the roads when it snows. My lungs are bad after 20 years of it! Once the ice is gone, the sandy dirty dust isn't! We want to full time on the West side with lest dust, but more cars and planes! There are not too many places to boon dock...or RV, except private trailer/rv parkss, which are expensive and full. If we go full time, we want a comfortable 5th wheel to live in, and it is extra hard to find something that can accommodate a 40' trailer, No clue how to resolve it, but i am working on it. Thanks for this. I really wondered what the draw is. Might be worth it to find a fifth wheel.
Thanks for the feedback. We will probably visit Quartzsite when we retire in four years just to see what it is all about.
Have not been to Quartzsite., but enjoy your trips.... everywhere.
Best Quartzite review we have seen.
Hi Roberts here. Just saw your video and I thought this was a very interesting episode. I think it's on my bucket list😉. Keep doing what you're doing. Love it.
I enjoy your videos. And thanks for the review of Quartzsite. My husband and I are considering staying there when we start RVing. Just a note about staying in the desert that most people aren't aware. When you mentioned being miserably sick during your stay it reminded me of a fungal infection called Valley Fever that is carried in the dust of southwestern states. Interestingly, most of the cases occur in Arizona and it can be very serious, even deadly. And your pets can get infected, too. My parents' dog had to be treated for almost a year.
Bucket list. Gotta experience it for myself.
My parents snowbird down there and I kinda like it there. I am someone that likes to be away from everyone, so it's nice for me. They started back at Rainbow Acres where a family friend owned a lot, so there was electricity available and it was far enough away from I-10 that there was silence and serenity. For food, I agree with Silly Al's and Taco Mio, but I also enjoyed Grubstake. For me, its a definite thumbs up and a good place to escape to for a week or so in late February or early March.