I'm on mission to pay a few things off and would like to find an affordable place starting Jan 1 for three months. I'm a single female in a large 5th wheel and for the first time in 9 years on the road with my internet business have had one horrible experience after another so I'm at a low ebb at the moment. Here's a brief description of what I'm looking for:I have no generator and would need to be plugged in. I don't need anything in the way of amenities but a nice clean place run by pleasant people who care about what kind of people are in the park is important to me. As is safety.I like an open feeling, not a lot clutter around. Orderly. Palm trees in the desert appeal to me. Would like to avoid a lot of noise, partying ATV traffic etc... I like open Good Verizon internet and phone signal.Near a decent sized town/city as I need to be able to transfer money into my PayPal account for supply orders. Presently doing that via cards you can only get at CVS and a few other places. Thanks for your input.

A place to consider is Justins diamond J RV park in Tucson AZ. It is about 10 miles south of I-19 off Ajo way. Very quiet, very large spaces, reasonable cost. Owners are very nice and we just like the place. Close to anything you might need but you not "in it". I live in Alamogordo NM, population 35,000, and it has many RV options as well. When you say the South West you have more options than you can imagine. Goof luck in your endeavor.

cannesdo wrote:I'm on mission to pay a few things off and would like to find an affordable place starting Jan 1 for three months. I'm a single female in a large 5th wheel and for the first time in 9 years on the road with my internet business have had one horrible experience after another so I'm at a low ebb at the moment. Here's a brief description of what I'm looking for:I have no generator and would need to be plugged in. I don't need anything in the way of amenities but a nice clean place run by pleasant people who care about what kind of people are in the park is important to me. As is safety.I like an open feeling, not a lot clutter around. Orderly. Palm trees in the desert appeal to me. Would like to avoid a lot of noise, partying ATV traffic etc... I like open Good Verizon internet and phone signal.Go to "GS RV Parks" and then start listing the areas and towns that are of interest to you and thenNear a decent sized town/city as I need to be able to transfer money into my PayPal account for supply orders. Presently doing that via cards you can only get at CVS and a few other places. Go to GS RV Parks web site. Just type in the towns that you might be interested in staying. In general Rural area towns have smaller more family friendly rv parks and the prices are cheaper. Areas like Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma have higher rates. These areas tend to be filled with many "snow birders" for the warmer winter months. You need to make your reservations as early as possible. I make mine a year in advance but this generally won't be necessary in smaller rural towns. There are many RVer's wanting to do exactly what you are planning for.Thanks for your input.

Might try Canyon Vista at Apache Junction ( just East of Phoenix )

You don't say where you want to reside.I'm guessing that it's someplace warm and with internet? Or you already have internet? (Verizon, etc. which would mean that you need cell signal?)The easy solution would be to visit Yuma where it will remain fairly warm for the season you claim. Many RV resorts need renters that will sub-lease spaces from snowbird-owners that are not using the space. Do a Google search and make few phone calls.

Look up the http://www.escapees.com/ They have coops in several places in the SW that can be rented, sometimes for long periods. Prices to rent are VERY reasonable, people are nice, the ones we stayed at have been clean and quiet.

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imgoin4it
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
A place to consider is Justins diamond J RV park in Tucson AZ. It is about 10 miles south of I-19 off Ajo way. Very quiet, very large spaces, reasonable cost. Owners are very nice and we just like the place. Close to anything you might need but you not "in it". I live in Alamogordo NM, population 35,000, and it has many RV options as well. When you say the South West you have more options than you can imagine. Goof luck in your endeavor.
MarkTwain
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
cannesdo wrote:
I'm on mission to pay a few things off and would like to find an affordable place starting Jan 1 for three months. I'm a single female in a large 5th wheel and for the first time in 9 years on the road with my internet business have had one horrible experience after another so I'm at a low ebb at the moment. Here's a brief description of what I'm looking for:

I have no generator and would need to be plugged in.

I don't need anything in the way of amenities but a nice clean place run by pleasant people who care about what kind of people are in the park is important to me. As is safety.

I like an open feeling, not a lot clutter around. Orderly. Palm trees in the desert appeal to me. Would like to avoid a lot of noise, partying ATV traffic etc...

I like open Good Verizon internet and phone signal.

Go to "GS RV Parks" and then start listing the areas and towns that are of interest to you and then

Near a decent sized town/city as I need to be able to transfer money into my PayPal account for supply orders. Presently doing that via cards you can only get at CVS and a few other places.

Go to GS RV Parks web site. Just type in the towns that you might be interested in staying. In general Rural area towns have smaller more family friendly rv parks and the prices are cheaper. Areas like Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma have higher rates. These areas tend to be filled with many
"snow birders" for the warmer winter months. You need to make your reservations as early as possible. I make mine a year in advance but this generally won't be necessary in smaller rural towns. There are many RVer's wanting to do exactly what you are planning for.
Thanks for your input.
USAFBILL
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
Might try Canyon Vista at Apache Junction ( just East of Phoenix )
bighatnohorse
Explorer II
Oct 13, 2016
You don't say where you want to reside.
I'm guessing that it's someplace warm and with internet?
Or you already have internet? (Verizon, etc. which would mean that you need cell signal?)
The easy solution would be to visit Yuma where it will remain fairly warm for the season you claim.
Many RV resorts need renters that will sub-lease spaces from snowbird-owners that are not using the space. Do a Google search and make few phone calls.
DanNJanice
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
Look up the http://www.escapees.com/ They have coops in several places in the SW that can be rented, sometimes for long periods. Prices to rent are VERY reasonable, people are nice, the ones we stayed at have been clean and quiet.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Oct 13, 2016
The Escapees parks require an Escapee membership. Their parks for winter use are in Aguanga, CA, Yuma, Congress (Wickenburg area), Casa Grande and Benson - all in Arizona.
bighatnohorse
Explorer II
Oct 13, 2016
2gypsies wrote:
The Escapees parks require an Escapee membership. Their parks for winter use are in Aguanga, CA, Yuma, Congress (Wickenburg area), Casa Grande and Benson - all in Arizona.

I'm not entirely sure about that. I've stayed at the Congress/Wickenburg place and it was cheap - just overnight though.
Membership is around $39.95 - it's affordable if you choose that route.
DanNJanice
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
bighatnohorse wrote:
2gypsies wrote:
The Escapees parks require an Escapee membership. Their parks for winter use are in Aguanga, CA, Yuma, Congress (Wickenburg area), Casa Grande and Benson - all in Arizona.

I'm not entirely sure about that. I've stayed at the Congress/Wickenburg place and it was cheap - just overnight though.
Membership is around $39.95 - it's affordable if you choose that route.

Yes, it requires a membership to get the best rates and well worth the 39.95 fee. Here are a couple of examples, compared to the usual 40+ per night at most parks I consider it a bargain.

Yuma, AZ.
Lot Rental Rates
01 Oct. 2015 - 30 Apr. 2017
Daily: $20.00 + Tax & Electric
Weekly: $100.00 + Tax & Electric
Long Stay: $100.00 per Week
4th Week 1/2 price
+ Tax & Electric
Dry Camp: $7.50/Day + Tax
7 Day Max/30 Day Out

Jojoba Hills, CA
Full Hookup Sites
Sites may be rented for up to 28 days in a calendar year at a cost of $20 per day plus a daily surcharge for electricity ($3 for 30 AMP and $4 for 50 AMP).

Boondock Sites
Sites may be rented for up to 7 days at a cost of $5 per day.

Casa Grande, AZ
Rates
Daily Rate is $16 includes electric & tax
Weekly Rate is $90 + electric & tax
Monthly Rate is $265 + electric
Dump Fee $5
Dry Camping $5/night + tax , with the second night free, 7 night limit.
Earl_E
Explorer
Oct 14, 2016
imgoin4it wrote:
A place to consider is Justins diamond J RV park in Tucson AZ. It is about 10 miles south of I-19 off Ajo way. Very quiet, very large spaces, reasonable cost. Owners are very nice and we just like the place. Close to anything you might need but you not "in it". I live in Alamogordo NM, population 35,000, and it has many RV options as well. When you say the South West you have more options than you can imagine. Goof luck in your endeavor.

Justin's is great. Right next door is Desert Trails which I believe is cheaper. While you don't need a lot, Desert Trails has tons of activities, wonderful people, and is just a great place to stay. There are a lot of single people who winter there.
pennysmom09
Explorer
Oct 14, 2016
X2 on Justins. It is economical and a very attractive park. However, they have no activities or amenities, and a small laundry. Desert Trails is right next door and not nearly as attractive and spacious, but they have lots of activities and amenities. Both are outside of Tucson so you truly live in the desert, They are close enough for necessary shopping, with a place for propane quite close.