Quratzite, AZ
I understand that a ralley is being held i Quartzite in Jan/2014, Has anyone attended one these and what goes on and any suggestions on what to look for as to camping,
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SCVJeff wrote:
NinerBikes wrote:
Depends on where you camp as to what you will see off air. Heading north out of Q, all TV drops off pretty quickly, and there is ALLOT of BLM camping up that way. In Q and south is where you see all the antennas up.
Best way to meet fellow campers at the Q? Also, best BLM area for OTA TV siagnals from Yuma, or ? Haven't used my flat screen yet in a camping area, I'd like to change that, for once.
Thats not set in stone as LPTV transmitters come, go, and move all the time. But none will likely be HD nor in english.
Not even the Yuma OTA stations?NinerBikes wrote:
Depends on where you camp as to what you will see off air. Heading north out of Q, all TV drops off pretty quickly, and there is ALLOT of BLM camping up that way. In Q and south is where you see all the antennas up.
Best way to meet fellow campers at the Q? Also, best BLM area for OTA TV siagnals from Yuma, or ? Haven't used my flat screen yet in a camping area, I'd like to change that, for once.
Thats not set in stone as LPTV transmitters come, go, and move all the time. But none will likely be HD nor in english.NinerBikes wrote:
Best way to meet fellow campers at the Q? Also, best BLM area for OTA TV siagnals from Yuma, or ? Haven't used my flat screen yet in a camping area, I'd like to change that, for once.
We've met a lot of people at the Quartzsite Metal Detector's club (go to LINK. There is also a rock and gem club, & craft store with classes. If you stay in an RV park, you won't be able to NOT meet people. They have lots of activities. Oh....and the best "meeting" place is Silly Al's pizza. :) :)
DishNetwork gives us Phoenix news- Best way to meet fellow campers at the Q? Also, best BLM area for OTA TV siagnals from Yuma, or ? Haven't used my flat screen yet in a camping area, I'd like to change that, for once.
- Will go there in January to see people if nothing else
Kidoo wrote:
SuzzeeeQ2012 wrote:
Kidoo wrote:
I'm our experience, there's only been one time that's happened with the generators. We were in Hi Jolly and someone pulled right next to us and used their construction generator till midnight. Other than that, we've heard a gentle purring in the distance some times. They are spread out pretty far. People don't usually jam together if there's room. Hi Jolly is pretty jammed in though. We don't camp there any more.
I went through in October, pretty quiet, temperature was OK, free desert camping or near free in the area where there is water an sewer. I also went near Yuma, BLM near the Colorado, I prefer that place since it is near the water, does not feel has dry as Quartz and Yuma is pretty close.
I would imagine there is a lot of Generator noise when the desert fills up, there must be a humming noise floating around all day long, people making coffee at 7 in the morning or watching TV late at night, or running all day long for AC or just running their anoying contractor genset.
I think it could be an experience to live this, but do not think I could stand this crowd for very long, I would prefer going in the desert, far from the noise.
kind of funny, seeing that we're in Glamis right now for New Year's and all I can here are quads, RZr's, Sand Rails. I love the different engine sounds. I can even be lulled to sleep with this. A generator starts up, and I go nuts lol
I thought it would be all jammed up and people close to one another, If you can set camp at a distance, then it's ok with the gen set. I have been to places where they would run contractor genset all night long up until late at night and it is very anoying, I do not mind a car or quad going by once in a while, but the rararara of a noisy genset runs me craizy.
Out on Plomosa, people space themselves out, generally. Last year, there was a generator running ALL DAY LONG but it was a ways out, and I could barely hear it. I like quiet where I camp in Quartzsite, and generally get it, but occasionally can hear a slight hum lol we were at the Imperial Sand Dunes in January of this year, and the dunes were TOTALLY EMPTY as it was a week day. someone pulled up next to us, and went to bed with a huge generator pointed right at us. He even had the wood behind it so THEY couldn't hear it, and it pointed our direction as I said. I was livid. They have 1000's of acres and they parked right next to me???- The Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama starts Jan 17 to 26 (the big tent will go up just before that)
The Tyson Wells Rock and Gem Show starts on Jan 3 to Jan 12
and there are many many other events going on all the time.....too many to list. GlennLever wrote:
It doesn't start until January....although we expected to see the tent up, too, by now. Haven't been there in 2 days. Will check today.
I passed through there when I picked up my RV, vast parking lots.
what happens at the event?- I passed through there when I picked up my RV, vast parking lots.
what happens at the event? 2gypsies wrote:
And that as far as I'm concerned is the essence of Quartzsite and "show week". People whine and complain that there is nothing to do, complain about the tent, complain about the vendors, complain about the crowds, or just complain... The best explanation of this 'happening' is that it's just that. We go there to hang with friends, catch up, fly airplanes and helicopters, and break things to go into town for parts to fix them. The GROUPS of campers assembling across the desert for literally miles in all directions are there for the same thing, that's why they're not part of the whiners and complainers. The goings on in town is a side show to why we're there in the 1st place. Those that go just to shop or looking for deals and expecting to be entertained will likely be disappointed.
Not everyone goes to Quartzsite for the shows and to buy stuff. Many go to meet up with their friends or to camp with specific groups such 4-wheelers, geocachers, ham radio enthusists, specific brands of RVs, etc.
Those that haven't been or those who take the word of a friend of a friend of a friend really can't appriciate the fun of parking among those with like interests. There are pot lucks, seminars, learning new things, various outings, hiking and sitting around the campfires. It truly is fun if you go with a group. There is no other place to compare being at Quartzsite during the height of the activities!
(Edit: fixed iPad spelling)
