Maintenance & Restoration

Steve Hammel · 10-24-2018, 06:47 PM

When was the drone video taken. I came on Friday in my Bigfoot 17 and it seemed far more dense with campers. LOL, In fact I ripped my brake lines off going cross country to try and find a spot.

**Jim Bennett** · 10-24-2018, 07:52 PM

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I knew you shouldn't've told her Bennett was going to be there.

I only scare some. Those that know better aren't afraid. [emoji41]

John in Santa Cruz · 10-24-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hammel

When was the drone video taken. I came on Friday in my Bigfoot 17 and it seemed far more dense with campers. LOL, In fact I ripped my brake lines off going cross country to try and find a spot.

the one I saw was from 2017

Steve Hammel · 10-25-2018, 04:04 AM

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the one I saw was from 2017

I know it was 2017, I was wondering what day. I'm thinking early in the week before most had arrived or after Sunday when most had left.

k corbin · 10-27-2018, 10:53 PM

I will be around that area during Feb but if I do show up at that rally I realize after seeing the drone footage that I won't be blending into the crowd, the lone scarlet tanager in a flock of white birds.

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Jon Vermilye · 10-28-2018, 09:34 AM

Can't wait to see some color among all the little white trailers!

WaltP · 11-20-2018, 03:18 PM

I plan to make it for the first time this year. Any suggestions for major places to visit along the way would be much appreciated.

Walt

MyronL · 11-21-2018, 09:03 AM

Last years' rally had, I think, over 200 eggs of all sizes. If you like rocks there's plenty there for sure. Tried driving across one of the sharp gullies in a foolish attempt to take the road up the mountain and nearly knocked off the front skirt of my truck. The ladder jack competition looked like fun but the evening sit-down and sing-along concerts was more my speed. I bought a nice outdoor carpet mat for $15 and, a nice bottle jack, at the big flea market in town.

**Jim Bennett** · 11-21-2018, 09:09 AM

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If you like rocks there's plenty there for sure.

Lots of rocks, for sure. I road my mountain bike with no suspension a fair bit and there were times it was pretty rough. This year I may bring the full suspension bike.

MyronL · 11-21-2018, 09:12 AM

I'm always on the look-out for a fold-em-up motorized tricycle myself.

MyronL · 11-21-2018, 09:17 AM

...maybe a two-wheeler.

EscapeBoulder · 11-21-2018, 10:21 PM

We hope to attend for our 1st time with our new Escape 19'er. Do we need to register or do anything else in advance?

**Jim Bennett** · 11-21-2018, 10:29 PM

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We hope to attend for our 1st time with our new Escape 19'er. Do we need to register or do anything else in advance?

Just show up. You can register there.

Steve Hammel · 11-28-2018, 08:44 AM

Major Bummer concerning Havasu! We procrastinated way too long! I just went to the registration site and "The Rodeo grounds" are officially sold out! There is a notice stating that they will start accepting reservations shortly for 2020. Looks like we will be hobo camping and scrambling for showers and water.

Jon Vermilye · 11-28-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hammel

Major Bummer concerning Havasu! We procrastinated way too long! I just went to the registration site and "The Rodeo grounds" are officially sold out! There is a notice stating that they will start accepting reservations shortly for 2020. Looks like we will be hobo camping and scrambling for showers and water.

Just a reminder - there is a BLM dispersed area across AZ 95 that is actually closer to the fireworks than the Rodeo Grounds. It fills up fast, but is also a great place to watch the shows.

Steve Hammel · 11-28-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Vermilye

Just a reminder - there is a BLM dispersed area across AZ 95 that is actually closer to the fireworks than the Rodeo Grounds. It fills up fast, but is also a great place to watch the shows.

Thanks Jon, however after staying a week or 10 days at Dome Rock without handy water or showers we'll be needing a little bit of civilization. It's my fault 100% for not taking care of business. We'll make due somehow.

Gypz · 12-01-2018, 03:03 PM

We have never done Quartzite and have wondered about it so please post insight after your visit. If during your travels you need a great spot to stay look into Jojoba Hills SKP park in Aguanga CA. near Temecula. Need to be an Escapee member but can sign up at the office.

Jon Vermilye · 12-01-2018, 03:32 PM

For those that are interested in photos of the Quartzsite Gatherings, I have a link to the last one, and more links from there to older ones. I spend much of the winter in Quartzsite at the Long Term Visitor Area, and have journals that cover Quartzsite that can be found in the indexes.