AZ | 2019, Feb 4-10: Quartzsite Gathering 2019

[Steve Hammel]

Originally Posted by Jon Vermilye

Until the government shutdown ends, the dump station at La Posa south is "free", although they could close it anytime. Normally, you have to have a permit to dump, get fresh water or use the dumpsters ($40.00/2 weeks or $180.00/7 months). None of the offices are open, so you can't buy a permit, and no one is checking for them at the stations.

Thanks Jon, you are a wealth of good information. Additionally, I must say I really enjoy reading your blogs as you travel as well as your past adventures. Very informative.

[Steve Hammel]

We decided to come down early and check out the RV show. Staying out at Dome Rock and there are 6 fiberglass campers in our area and a few more farther down the road.2 21' Escapes, 2 Casitas, a 24'Oliver and my 19' Oxygen.

[WaltP]

I'm looking forward to a tour of that Oxygen.

Walt

[Steve Hammel]

Originally Posted by WaltP

I'm looking forward to a tour of that Oxygen.

Walt

You certainly are welcome Walt. When are you coming down? You may be a bit underwhelmed though. I liken it to a sports car. It sure is pretty and it pulls really well but I'd rank it pretty low for usability. Almost no black water capacity, the hot water is 110v, the fridge is tiny (still havent put in the new 12v compressor fridge). The bed is awkward, and the bathroom has no door lol.

[Steve Hammel]

By the way we are now at 12 fiberglass campers at Dome rock.

[WaltP]

Sounds like you're in love all right.
I plan to be there On the 4th.

[Jim Bennett]

Depending on how our Mexican dental work goes, we will be there on the 4th at the latest.

Still have other things to do. Camping on The Strip in Las Vegas for the next few nights. Totally roughing it!

[Steve Outlaw]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Are you sure it is not $0.25 per gallon? I was paying $1 for 5 gallons. Most places I saw throughout Arizona were about that. Regardless, what I paid seemed reasonable for good filtered water. I was buying at what I believe was a Mobil service station by the west overpass closer to Dome Rock.

Good to know about the Waste Transfer Station. By the time my second year is done there, I will just about know the whole area.

Hey Jim, the RV Pit Stop has a “vending” machine for filtered water. You drop a quarter in it and it starts delivering water thru a hose for a timed interval. It delivers 5 gallons (or so, usually a bit more.). It’s been the same deal for the past 3 years. We’ll have to turn you on to the “dollar cheeseburgers” after four o’clock at this little roadside joint somebody showed a couple of years ago. And I’m sure you know about Silly Al’s.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Steve Outlaw

Hey Jim, the RV Pit Stop has a “vending” machine for filtered water. You drop a quarter in it and it starts delivering water thru a hose for a timed interval. It delivers 5 gallons (or so, usually a bit more.). It’s been the same deal for the past 3 years. We’ll have to turn you on to the “dollar cheeseburgers” after four o’clock at this little roadside joint somebody showed a couple of years ago. And I’m sure you know about Silly Al’s.

I'm game to be clued in to all those things. I have no idea about Silly Al's.

[Steve Hammel]

I went and got water at the pit stop today. No more 25 cent 5 gallon fill ups. It is now 25 cents per gallon and $1 for 5 gallons. Still a pretty good deal. Plus those hoses reach clear to your truck bed so that you don't have to load and unload at the water filling station.

[CalCop]

Originally Posted by Bruce H

Who is going to do the talking when the police arrive?

I can handle that

[Steve Hammel]

They have the poor camp host issuing permits. So far I've been by there place 4 times and there is a sign saying camp host off duty. I'm not sure what we are supposed to do in this situation.

[Jon Vermilye]

As usual during the "Big Tent" week, the water fill station at La Posa South is closed from 6:00PM to 6:00AM to allow the well to recover. Dumpsters are being dumped & the dump station is still open.

Unless things change, the host for Dome Rock is not issuing permits during the government shutdown. I talked with the rangers (there are still a few roaming the Long Term Visitor Area) and they said watch for the flags to go up at the Dome Rock (or other 14 day areas) host & LTVA entry stations. At that point, they expect you to get a permit for either area.

As to Silly Al's, an excellent pizza/bar on Main Street. They have the best vegetarian pizza I've ever had. Believe it or not, they put cashews on it!

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Jon Vermilye

As to Silly Al's, an excellent pizza/bar on Main Street. They have the best vegetarian pizza I've ever had. Believe it or not, they put cashews on it!

While being very much in meat eater, I love a good veggie pizza, and the idea of cashews sounds great. Might have to check that place out this year.

[Steve Hammel]

We now have a 24' bigfoot, 2 big Olivers, 4 or5 escapes, and several Casitas. People are coming and going. Im right behind Pat the Roaming Gnome.

[julmar]

Hope you have clear sky tomorrow & someone will post the blood moon. Not looking promising here in boise.

[Steve Hammel]

Is it on the 20th or 21st? I was thinking 21st.

[Glenn Baglo]

Radio said Sunday, which would be 20.

[Steve Hammel]

Good to know, I would have missed it. The last two nights the moon has been huge and close to full so I imagine we should have a great view.

[Steve Hammel]

Wow, just totally wasted 2 hours of my life. If you were planing on coming to Quartzsite early to attend the big tent RV show don't waste your time. There is very little having to do with RV's. We saw no less than 8 orthopedic shoe insert booths, several spine correction pillows, insurance, time shares, etc etc. I will know better next year.