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Title: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM on December 01, 2025, 05:42:04 AM
Who here heads south in their bus during the winter months?  I tend to stay in Southern California, Arizona, then head to a beach in Mexico in the winter, since it's cheaper to keep the bus at a comfortable temperature.  I gave up shoveling and plowing snow many moons ago.

I am always in Quartzite in January and then usually head to Mexico for a month or two when Quartzsite winds down. This year I plan to go to Puerto Penasco with several friends and eat a lot of Mexican Food and drink Margaritas daily.

Who else leaves the cold and snow and heads south for the winter months?
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Dave5Cs on December 01, 2025, 10:44:40 AM
Funny Gary we got the first snow this morning in Kansas about 4 inches. Life is good. :^
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: dtcerrato on December 01, 2025, 11:47:05 AM
We head north in the summertime, does that count?
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: freds on December 02, 2025, 06:26:02 PM
Still kicking around pulling the trigger on migrating south after XMAS. Missed last year.

Would really like to go to Mexico and hang out a while.
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: luvrbus on December 03, 2025, 07:39:44 AM
Mexico is a good trip and your dollar buys more in Mexico ,don't expect cheaper fuel, the Mexicans cross over to buy fuel in US now,Pemex bought the Shell refinery in Deer Park Texas to easy fuel prices in Mexico
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on December 03, 2025, 02:46:28 PM
Gary,, look up the RV forum.net,, our meet will be in the la posa south LTVA in area 561 from Jan. 16th for 7 days... We welcome all comers regardless what they drive..<<<Dan
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Dreadnought on December 06, 2025, 06:47:15 AM
I go to Quartzsite. This will be my third time. I'm making my way there now to connect with other nomads. Q itself is pretty unremarkable, except for the whether, you do it to connect with other nomads. Some of the skoolie crowd in particular have a lot of creative energy!
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on December 06, 2025, 10:38:36 AM
I have been going to Quartzsite for 27 consecutive times,, this will be no exception.. I will be meeting my brother there, he just bought a 2025 Newmar Dutch Star 450 horse Cummins with 4K Allison trans all electric coach..  I am looking forward to it...>>>Dan
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Brian R. on January 08, 2026, 10:54:25 AM
Been going to Quartzite since the late 1970's when the Southwestern Bus Nuts chapter of the FMCA started having rallies there. Missed a few years. A group of us Firefighters gathered there every January for two decades until 2 years ago. I plan on going this year to the BCRT gathering.
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: silversport on January 08, 2026, 12:35:25 PM
Will miss this year, (last years medical issues) have always enjoyed BCRT group and visiting friends. It also looks like many Canadians are not going this year.
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Dave5Cs on January 08, 2026, 01:32:13 PM
Can't blame them there eh? :^
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: luvrbus on January 08, 2026, 02:39:25 PM
I don't think the Canadians are paying any attention to the politics between the 2 countries, here in Mohave Valley it's business as usual, Gary Hatt and I ate breakfast with 2 friends the Bonanza was packed with Canadians all the RV parks are full here   
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Dave5Cs on January 09, 2026, 08:30:34 AM
It s Arizona. Quartzsite is not the real world.
We know many that will no longer pass the line for now.
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: Coach_and_Crown_Guy on January 10, 2026, 07:11:38 PM
Quote from: Brian R. on January 08, 2026, 10:54:25 AM
Been going to Quartzite since the late 1970's when the Southwestern Bus Nuts chapter of the FMCA started having rallies there. Missed a few years. A group of us Firefighters gathered there every January for two decades until 2 years ago. I plan on going this year to the BCRT gathering.

Brian, I sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: windtrader on January 11, 2026, 08:18:58 PM
I'm heading down this month and staying at concha Del Mar campground. it is dry camping but fresh water and honey wagon and propane services are available. There is an unofficial Xcapers meetup there the latter part of February and discounts are offered, something like $13 a day. Plenty of activities as well most days.
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: lvmci on January 16, 2026, 02:03:01 PM
We'll be over to see You and Clifford in our little Winnebago...
Title: Re: Heading South? Quartzsite Maybe?
Post by: lvmci on January 19, 2026, 07:24:18 PM
Nice visit with Gary today, and his beautiful new bus conversion. Congratulations Gary!...