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Re: Quartzsite 2018 (split from Re: Quartzsite January 2017 Foretravel "Lemon" Gathering)

Reply #50
Chuck ... paint looks great, did you have that done in Mexico.
Jimmy

Margie and Jimmy
2003 U270 36' (one slide)
1998 U295 36' (Sold 2019)

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Reply #51
I got the red (same color as my Jeep) and took off the grill decals and had that painted too. Went down to "Twig's Hideout" down in Puerto Penasco. I headed on down a lot later than everyone else due to previous engagements, but stayed long enough to see Peter and Melissa and give them a tour of the right places. Also had my front seats, dash, and valences recovered.

6 Months later, I'm still happy I got it all done.

Below is Falcor and 'Ol Red on the road, the second picture shows off the painted on decals (I was in Sturgis and wanted to show off my "Hog")
AKA Chuck
1993 U280 40' WTB, Build 4345, CUM 8.3 "Falcor", 2010 Honda CRV TOAD (Spock), 970W solar on roof
Full-Time traveler between Quartzsite AZ, Longview WA, Ellendale ND, and Lake City SD
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Reply #52
"Current plans for us are to arrive on the 19th, stay about a week, hit lostbagofdonuts for some drugs, maybe Organ Pipe NP then over to Tuscon for Feb, Mar."

It's "Al's Donuts"......or did you miss Tony Pasquale?
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

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Reply #53
Diane and I plan to be there for the big tent week, perhaps longer. And I plan to bring Chinese wishing lanterns, I overbought two years ago and still have more than enough.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

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Reply #54
Here's the Quartzsite show calendar — so far  Copied from the RV travel.com web page.

October 20, 2016 Russ De Maris
 

By Russ and Tiña De Maris

With Labor Day behind us, the snowbirds are beginning to shiver in their skivvies and plan for their winter travels. While this is not a complete list, already many of the big Quartzsite happenings are posting up their dates. Here's a partial calendar of activities – and remember, if you're a boondocker, September 15 marked the opening of the winter season on Bureau of Land Management Long Term.
Why not make your own plans to get away from the cold country – before you get snowed in?

October 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017
Tyson Wells Market Center Swap Meet

October 31, 2016 – March 1, 2017
Quartzsite Market Place Street Fair

November 1, 2016 – April 1, 2017
Rice Ranch "Yawl Come" Show

November 2016 – April, 2017
Grease Wood Swap Meet

1st Sunday December thru March
Off-Road Swap Meet – QIA, 9 am – 1 pm

January 1 – February 28, 2017
Desert Gardens Int'l Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

January 2 – January 15, 2017
Prospectors Panorama

January 6 – January 15, 2017
Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show

January 18 – 22, 2017
51st Annual QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show

January 20 – 29, 2017
Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama

January 21 – 29, 2017
Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show (The Big Tent)

February 3 – 12, 2017
Tyson Wells Art
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #55
That is last years
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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Reply #56
We're planning on being there this year. How do you keep warm with an
Acua-Hot in the desert?? Just thinking ahead
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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Reply #57
Turn it on!🤗
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #58
Turn aquahot on and set thermostat at desired temperatures. Works the same in the desert as anywhere else.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

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Reply #59
We're planning on being there this year. How do you keep warm with an
Acua-Hot in the desert?? Just thinking ahead


Run it on diesel, keep an eye on battery level. If no solar, run generator in the morning to recharge batteries. Probably a 2nd run before bed time (or reasonable quiet hours for nearby campers).
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

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Reply #60
Ops. Sorry, thought I was doing a good thing. Why the heck would rv travel.com post the dates from last year.  Maybe the general time line is close.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #61
Shows in and around "Q" for January (2018 schedule)

Traders Market
January – February, 2018 Friday – Sunday Desert Gardens Show Grounds 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Annual International Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show
January 01 – February 28, 2018  DESERT GARDENS  I-10 (Exit 17), then east on Frontage Road

Annual Quilting at the Lake
January 3 – January 8, 2018 London Bridge Resort, Lake Havasu City 9am-4pm  Classes $85/ day

Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show
January 05 – January 14, 2018 Tyson Wells

Hi Jolly Daze Parade
January 6, 2018 Town Park 11am-1pm

Buses by the Bridge
January 12 – January 14, 2018 Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4, 171 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City

Outwest RV Show
January 13 – January 22, 2018 The Main Event Showplace

Outwest Art & Gem Show
January 13 – January 22, 2018 The Main Event Showplace

Annual QIA Pow Wow
January 17 – January 21, 2018 QIA

Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair
January 19 – January 21, 2018 1040 Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4, 171 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City 6am-9pm

Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama
January 19 – January 28, 2018 Tyson Wells

Blythe Annual Bluegrass Music Festival
January 19 – January 21, 2018 Colorado River Fairgrounds, Blythe, CA

BIG TENT....SPORTS, VACATION & R.V. SHOW
January 20 – January 28, 2018 1/2 mile south of I-10 on Hwy. 95 from 9 am to 5 pm

Paul Winer Show
January 21 & January 22, 2018 QIA- 2 pm & 7pm

Quartzfest Amateur Radio Operators Gathering
January 21 – January 27, 2018 Road Runner BLM near mile marker 99

Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Assn. & Little Delbert Days
January 27 – January 28, 2018 SARA Park Rodeo Grounds, 7206 Dub Campbell Parkway, Lake Havasu City 10am – 4pm

Annual Run to the Fun/Camaros on the Bridge
January 27, 2018 Lake Havasu City London Bridge 7:45-8:15am

Quartzsite Gold Show
February 9 – February 11, 2018 QIA building. Friday – Sunday 9am-4pm
AKA Chuck
1993 U280 40' WTB, Build 4345, CUM 8.3 "Falcor", 2010 Honda CRV TOAD (Spock), 970W solar on roof
Full-Time traveler between Quartzsite AZ, Longview WA, Ellendale ND, and Lake City SD
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Reply #62
Are there any Foretravlers or Forum members in Quartzite now. And is much going on now ?  We are currently in Phoenix but are headed back to the PNW for some business and the holidays.  And then headed south till March.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #63
I am in PHX at PIR for NASCAR and heading back to PNW Tuesday or late Monday
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #64
Maybe, just maybe!! Hoping to be there.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #65
Last year we where in Yuma in November and rode up to Quartsite. Not much going on only thing open was the grocery store and gas station at the corner. A few folks camping here and there. It doesn't get going the December.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #66
I am in PHX at PIR for NASCAR and heading back to PNW Tuesday or late Monday
I'll be watching it, wave as the drone goes over. If you're in the infield, I am SO ENVIOUS!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #67
We were in Q a couple of years ago and had a great time meeting everyone.  We're planning on being there mid-Jan.  Will throw some firewood in the bay to bring along. The campfires are the best!






Mike and Deb Durbin
1997 u320 36', Build# 5059
2007 Saturn Vue
Sophie and Rosie: pooches.
Buddy  01/01/2002 -  03/15/2017.  RIP sweet boy.