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  • Tour of Quartzsite! During the winter months vans, cars and RV's outnumber permanent houses by about 500 to 1. The small town of Quartzsite has less than 4,000 year-round residents, but receives a winter migration of nearly 2 million people and their mobile dwellings each year.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 382

  • @standraiveyjones3670
    @standraiveyjones3670 Рік тому +2

    Thanks

  • @jimboyd7784
    @jimboyd7784 24 дні тому

    thank you for your vids i really like the way you do them

  • @user-no7lp5sv7k
    @user-no7lp5sv7k Місяць тому

    Great video! Very helpful Thank You for sharing 🙏

  • @kensantiago132
    @kensantiago132 9 місяців тому

    Wonderful show. Much insight ! Thank you.

  • @GAPS67
    @GAPS67 8 місяців тому

    So much good information! Thank you!

  • @aprildamski8365
    @aprildamski8365 Рік тому

    Love this video!

  • @kathrynb4683
    @kathrynb4683 9 місяців тому

    Extremely clear and very helpful for a 1st timer. See you this winter (2023-24).
    Thank you.😊

  • @williamhanna5224
    @williamhanna5224 Рік тому

    Awesome video Great work !!!

  • @juliojames5986
    @juliojames5986 Рік тому

    Useful information 👍🏻. Thanks

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 Рік тому +1

    THANKYOU

  • @mysurlytrucker7510
    @mysurlytrucker7510 3 місяці тому

    Thanks it was interesting bob.

  • @vangobabe
    @vangobabe 10 місяців тому

    Thanks again! Super-videos. Looking forward to meeting you!

  • @pepperwatson7784
    @pepperwatson7784 Рік тому

    Wow that makes life easy thank you

  • @ibrahimalnuaimi346
    @ibrahimalnuaimi346 10 місяців тому

    Nice video 👍👍👍

  • @vickifisher8933
    @vickifisher8933 9 місяців тому

    Dear Bob thank u for sharing it is nice to see area that everyone talks about! Take care!

  • @RiverWoods111
    @RiverWoods111 Рік тому +81

    Thank you for making these videos about Quartzsite. My parents spent many many winters there, and it is cool to see what it looks like. Although they haven't traveled for 10 years. Well, my mom passed on, and my dad ended up with dementia. I swear FT RVing kept them younger than just sitting around the house.

    • @kimberlyevans7853
      @kimberlyevans7853 Рік тому +9

      If you slow down old age catches up with ya. Lol

    • @RiverWoods111
      @RiverWoods111 Рік тому +3

      @@kimberlyevans7853 So true!

    • @bonniepage4835
      @bonniepage4835 Рік тому +1

      I’m a 100% disable veteran, due to have cervical & lumbar surgery soon, but hoping to be able to go to the Q soon,

  • @fireside007
    @fireside007 Рік тому +1

    Nice Thank You . . . YOU ~ SOOO ~ ROCK ! ! 👍🇺🇸🤛

  • @ottocarr3688
    @ottocarr3688 10 місяців тому +1

    Good tour of Quartzite. Next, how about a tour of the land outside of town with all the services available and where to avoid problems with thieves, etc, etc.

  • @hg2.
    @hg2. Рік тому

    Thank you Bob!

  • @philiphazelton6655
    @philiphazelton6655 9 місяців тому

    nice

  • @cynthiaparker6036
    @cynthiaparker6036 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much. Just starting out and making my plans. Quartzsite, Yuma and Lake Havasu are on my list

  • @nomadiavan6560
    @nomadiavan6560 Рік тому +40

    And there is quartz everywhere you look. Rockhound heaven.

    • @Jinjerbread317
      @Jinjerbread317 Рік тому +2

      Cool

    • @ostrobogulous1
      @ostrobogulous1 Рік тому +2

      Are you "allowed" to dig everywhere or are you not supposed to? Just wondering...

  • @lifegozon6127
    @lifegozon6127 Рік тому

    Thanks for the tour of Quartzsite; answered questions re: location's resources/conveniences. Helpful!

  • @suzy9342
    @suzy9342 Рік тому +2

    Ann.
    Quartzite AZ is fun🚐🇺🇸🙏🏼👁️🏡

  • @buzzhead817
    @buzzhead817 10 місяців тому

    Thanks greatly appreciated

  • @denisemilfort4581
    @denisemilfort4581 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video! I love your head wrap, so cool!🙏🏿

  • @mikeburrill779
    @mikeburrill779 Рік тому

    Someday I will be there and say Hi. Great video 👍👍👍

  • @brianjones7521
    @brianjones7521 Рік тому

    good video

  • @joanneivins4097
    @joanneivins4097 9 місяців тому

    Even though I live in AZ have never been in Quartzsite, but have heard about it. Thanks for the tour.

  • @peterpowell6168
    @peterpowell6168 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for your videos 👍 I had a friend introduced me to quartzite, I saw some new places to go see from your video. I like the driving video idea 💡 happy trails to y'all

  • @LarryTouchet
    @LarryTouchet 28 днів тому

    Thank you for what you do love your videos I learned a lot from them we full time rv we do have a home base in Lafayette La plus I also built a camper out of a cargo trailer 7x 14 for us just to go camping and travel we never been to quartzsite but we really want to go there soon hope to see you we would love to meet you

  • @DennisWintjes2
    @DennisWintjes2 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Like 2K+

  • @gjradventures1835
    @gjradventures1835 Рік тому

    good video thanks

  • @donnasloane9031
    @donnasloane9031 Рік тому +1

    Near Chevron...across the sreet...there is .25 cents gal water to fill your jug...off exit 19

  • @clementinabrooks7562
    @clementinabrooks7562 9 місяців тому

    Thnxs 4 sharing. Bob, I'm thinking bout rolling that way soon , couple months... would be a pleasure to meet yu... been watching ur videos a long time now. Take care be safe!

  • @gr8fullfred
    @gr8fullfred Рік тому

    Thanks for the info looks cool I want to visit in 2024

  • @joepeach997
    @joepeach997 Рік тому

    Followed you on Google Streets, maybe one day I'll follow you in a RV! So happy with your subscribers and way of life.

  • @everettmusicdojo
    @everettmusicdojo Рік тому

    "A lot of traffic," he says. 😉 Looks like a beautiful place.

  • @ASHEVILLEMOVINGCOMPANY
    @ASHEVILLEMOVINGCOMPANY Рік тому

    #Grateful Love ❤️ you guys thank you so much ❤️

  • @mars4697
    @mars4697 Рік тому +12

    My grandparents spent winters there for as long as I can remember. They recently passed. I appreciated getting a glimpse
    of their days there.

  • @scooterfpv8864
    @scooterfpv8864 Рік тому

    👍👍 next time im here it will be smooth sailing

  • @scoop2591
    @scoop2591 Рік тому +12

    Bob I can't thank you enough for doing this video. I've wanted to attend RTR but this year it is absolutely necessary as the cute apt I've been living in is being sold and and I absolutely refuse to pay the exorbitant rent prices for a new place. Not to mention the increasing utility prices. This video has helped me so much to see Quartsite and I'm excited to meet new friends. I"ll be 74yrs old in a few weeks, I have a good, small car 2022 CRV so I'll just pack what is necessary to live and see you there. 😀

  • @NancyandMako
    @NancyandMako Рік тому

    Thanks again Bob we have a standard poodle and I loved that there is pet grooming in Quartzsite! Another very helpful video! I would love to meet you 😊

  • @fancysfolly554
    @fancysfolly554 Рік тому +20

    I had the idea that this was some sort of no man’s land. It’s a regular little town. That’s nice to know. Thanks! We aren’t in a position to travel but we enjoy doing it vicariously. It’s fun seeing how this community of people has helped so many. Especially seniors on very tight budgets. You just never know when you might need to live in your car. We flooded during Hurricane Harvey and I learned quickly how you can become homeless. It was surreal.

  • @debbiemetke5938
    @debbiemetke5938 Рік тому

    Thanks, Bob. Hitting the RTR in 2 weeks

  • @maggiesmith6013
    @maggiesmith6013 Рік тому +14

    Thanks for not glamorizing Quartzite. Great tour. It's a good place to visit if your a rock hound.

  • @stevegorkowski3246
    @stevegorkowski3246 Рік тому

    Looking at going to the rock and gem show in January. Thanks for review of the area!

  • @rs5570
    @rs5570 Рік тому

    This was so great as you have no idea what this place is like that I will have invested so much to come there. Driving alone w my dog from Ohio for the RTR & never going back to 10 ft of snow. No nice van for me my tiny Toyota Yaris. Leaving Dec 31 unless I can get everything done sooner. Very hard to leave EVERYTHING like nice clothes & family photos but won’t have room. But things are much less important than the simple life I want. My dog is going to love it out there & that’s what makes me the happiest.

  • @jhemnes1
    @jhemnes1 Рік тому +20

    I met you a couple years ago at Scaddin Wash... it was my maiden voyage and I was in an Altima. I wanted to see if that's what I wanted. Well I came back and started saving for a bigger rig. This January I will have bought "something" bigger and am headed back out to Quartzsite. I loved it in my maiden voyage, it was no struggle for me but I was prepared before I started thanks to you Bob.
    See ya down the road

  • @donnasloane9031
    @donnasloane9031 Рік тому +1

    At laundromat....old restaurant had to close but they are doing a breakfast type take out....not sure of the menu...friend said homemade biscuits and gravy was yummy.

  • @bingo1232
    @bingo1232 Рік тому +7

    Bob Wells is all about being a guide to “easiness” on the road… not stress or otherwise… but taking life easy, enjoying the day, finding a smile and giving one. Bob (I do believe) knows inclusion, compassion, and sharing. ty sir

  • @SweetiePieTweety
    @SweetiePieTweety Рік тому

    Lol…. Bob says as you can see it’s really really busy here. I was imagining Disney type “busy”, no where near 🤣

  • @2009jaimee
    @2009jaimee Рік тому +24

    I was stationed in Blythe for many years as a Federal Officer and often patrolled the desert areas around Quartzite. I love the California deserts and this has always been one of my favorite towns. I plan to drive back out for RTR and get reacquainted with this great spot. Looks like there hasn’t been much change…nice to see that. Take care and safe travels.

  • @cheriemiller669
    @cheriemiller669 Рік тому +8

    Thanks for the tour! That was very helpful and anxiety reducing!

  • @RLeeVanCamps
    @RLeeVanCamps Рік тому +10

    Thanks for the information. Will make the visit much easier!

  • @JJ-gc8du
    @JJ-gc8du Рік тому +24

    Going CA to PHX a lot, I make Quartzite a regular stop, but I NEVER knew of most of these great spots until this video. I"m coming out for RTR 2023, and having this mental map of the go-to places removes a lot of apprehension. And it saves a whole lot of time searching to get something done!! Well done!

    • @_LVC
      @_LVC Рік тому +1

      Don't blink if you drive through town you might miss it

  • @fionaludbrook8193
    @fionaludbrook8193 Рік тому +37

    Fascinating to see Quartzsite from here in Australia. Thanks for the tour! 😀

    • @Jeffs9304
      @Jeffs9304 Рік тому +2

      youve got bionic eyesite!😃

    • @nr2457
      @nr2457 Рік тому +1

      Fiona, I love Australia but your government is putting freedom under the boot. Good luck to all you wonderful Aussies.

  • @williamhaywood1610
    @williamhaywood1610 Рік тому +40

    As I posted on your last video I was in Quartzsite about two weeks ago for four nights. Visited most of the places that you did in the video. One comment I have been in pilots all over the United States and the one in Quartzsite is the absolute worst in terms of parking in traffic. It’s really dangerous there’s no separate entrance for 18 wheelers and a park right beside the main building so beware when you go to the pilot in Quartzsite.

    • @scottcolegrove5308
      @scottcolegrove5308 Рік тому

      Where did you stay?

    • @brandonjames1183
      @brandonjames1183 Рік тому +3

      That pilot is small but it is a truck stop so it was built for truck drivers to sleep and take showers. They work 14 hour days and drive 11 hours. Quartzite has plenty of parking for people in rvs and campers.

    • @ellevanroamer487
      @ellevanroamer487 Рік тому +3

      I didn’t bother going to Pilot, went straight into the desert wilderness! Thank goodness!

    • @tbacon2784
      @tbacon2784 8 місяців тому

      How is your health? Well I hope... When are the vendors usually there? Do you know when the rock (gem & mineral) show is usually there? Will there still be places to stay if I can't get there until Jan. or Feb.? Not sure if I will make it this year or not, probably next year...

  • @yoshisquid3749
    @yoshisquid3749 Рік тому +22

    This is very interesting and entertaining. So much good people gathering there every year! I have never crossed an ocean, maybe one day I'll come to the USA to meet your friends. And other friendly nomads. For now I'm a little occupied still in western Europe, close to Amsterdam! 💚😎 Love all that you're doing, and I've learned a lot thanks to you and Su-Ann.

  • @Sarasdad91
    @Sarasdad91 10 місяців тому

    Oh that's where I want to retire, and will soon. Thank you, Bob, another great video. Getting me an SUV and a 25 ft camp trailer fully self contained, heading to Quartszite AZ to campout for 7 months, then don't know what to do after winter is over. But ill figure it out.

  • @MimzyFOTOS
    @MimzyFOTOS Рік тому +73

    This is SO cool, Bob! Thank you so much for doing this. I've always tried to picture what it would look like. You've made it more real. Takes away some of the apprehension I feel when planning to come out there from Louisiana, in January.

    • @Jinjerbread317
      @Jinjerbread317 Рік тому +3

      I agree.

    • @avelinomiseray6349
      @avelinomiseray6349 Рік тому +2

      Hello there.. I just want to tell you.. I went to the Q last year in Nov and joined a Caravan and it was so nice to find a place that I could just fit in and be left alone and also have community when I wanted to..
      I grew up in SF and still live here for now as I complete my rig. I am excited to go back this winter… Just remember to either stock up on groceries and you’ll be good!

    • @longhairmullet
      @longhairmullet Рік тому +1

      How did you know where to find the BLM camping area? Didn’t see that shown in the video? Guess one follows signs or looks for all the RV’s

    • @proudfreetexan36
      @proudfreetexan36 Рік тому +2

      Hey Kel, we're heading out for our first trip to the Q this year too. Leaving out of Amarillo TX probably right after Christmas.

  • @MrRourk
    @MrRourk Рік тому

    Tis the Season

  • @spankyinboise8237
    @spankyinboise8237 Рік тому +11

    Bob I love these videos the most….. it’s very helpful to see what life will be like and info on the town shopping and living etc……. Please make more of these videos for those of us who are trying to hit the road

  • @terrymoses7548
    @terrymoses7548 Рік тому +6

    All the times I've heard you and others talk about "Quartzsite", I had no idea the event was actually IN the town of Quartzsite! In fact...I wasn't sure Quartzsite WAS a town!! This answers a lot of my questions.

  • @62WILDCAT
    @62WILDCAT Рік тому +8

    Great information ! Thanks Bob & Team !

  • @nmr6988
    @nmr6988 Рік тому +7

    Bob, thank you so much for going to so much trouble to give us a wonderful tour of Quartzite. It looks like an amazing place that many of us would adore to live in or near.

  • @candacebryson6276
    @candacebryson6276 Рік тому +23

    Thank you Bob, I didn't realize the transfer station has recycling. See you at the RTR in January! I'm starting to get really excited now, to hit the road. Will be leaving Bath, NY by December first, which will give me some time to wander, and explore. Take care.

    • @binxthekitty54
      @binxthekitty54 Рік тому +2

      Be careful on your travels. I'm in Irwin PA and about to hit the road too.

    • @qnslanman
      @qnslanman Рік тому +3

      Going to miss ice fishing on the finger lakes.

    • @rs5570
      @rs5570 Рік тому

      I’m in Cleveland, OH. I’d like to leave earlier than Dec 31 for the RTR if I have my little car ready and am saying goodbye to my apt. (More like Good Riddance). I hope I could find someone to travel buddy with but who knows if I can.

  • @edselbobpacer
    @edselbobpacer Рік тому

    I am actually thinking of doing the mobile thing in quartzite

  • @balthazarquinn
    @balthazarquinn Рік тому +8

    Great video Bob! That was a really good tour too. I loved that you stopped and talked about places. It’ll be a huge help for anyone visiting the town. ✌️🙂

  • @justskoolinaround11
    @justskoolinaround11 Рік тому +7

    Thank you very much. For someone with anxiety this is absolutely wonderful. Bless you Bob. 🌼

    • @rs5570
      @rs5570 Рік тому +1

      I have awful anxiety. Maybe we anxiety people could camp together. Lol

  • @karlawithakranaway6125
    @karlawithakranaway6125 Рік тому +1

    I just got here today. Beautiful

  • @rickywright9561
    @rickywright9561 Рік тому +1

    🤙

  • @PhoenixGC89
    @PhoenixGC89 11 місяців тому

    We've decided to make at least one trip to Quartzite.

  • @pamgoldberg1182
    @pamgoldberg1182 Рік тому +2

    You are the most delightful person. I so enjoy watching you. Thank you for all you do!

  • @martindrascovich573
    @martindrascovich573 Рік тому +5

    This desert is wonderful. Greetings from Argentina.

  • @denisscott3073
    @denisscott3073 Рік тому +3

    Hi Bob 👋 thanks you for sharing this video. Where from uk like this channel very much. 👋 we know we will never get there 👋 but it great to see and follow yous.👋 den and sue from across the pond uk 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

  • @davechristian7543
    @davechristian7543 Рік тому +7

    I wish we had more places in Australia like wat u guys have for RV's n so on not to mention someone like u to tell us all about everything Bob..

  • @ElMarco48
    @ElMarco48 Рік тому

    Great video. Can't wait till January. I noticed in the video you said it was late February. Is this a republished video from another year?

  • @terrapintravels3829
    @terrapintravels3829 Рік тому +5

    Very well made, informative, and helpful video Bob, thank you so very much!🌷

  • @mhastrich6134
    @mhastrich6134 Рік тому +2

    Excellent, Bob. Thanks!

  • @jbaby007
    @jbaby007 Рік тому +8

    May not be the prettiest but it's nice to have winter options available. Great info as always. I'm more of a visual learner and this helped a lot.

  • @adamhaynes2825
    @adamhaynes2825 11 місяців тому

    You can do showers at the loves in the pilot, and they don’t knock at your door

  • @99bx99
    @99bx99 8 місяців тому

    Have you ever done a video on Slab City, CA?

  • @OmOnWheels
    @OmOnWheels Рік тому +5

    Big help for when I visit Q. Hopefully, soon. Thx, Bob!

  • @ernestrodgers789
    @ernestrodgers789 Рік тому

    Bob, you still have some PTSD from your bear (pepper) spray videos 😅

  • @AlejandroSanchez-rx6gv
    @AlejandroSanchez-rx6gv Рік тому +2

    Aloha Always, you Mr.Bob makes me want to go RIGHT NOW. PLEASE KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING. YOU ARE MY FAVORITE MOTIVATION! CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU TO SAY THANKS VERY, VERY, VERY MUCH. SEE YOU ASAP!

  • @SPW812
    @SPW812 Рік тому +7

    Super helpful Bob, hope to see you this winter.

  • @jeffreydalesipes5234
    @jeffreydalesipes5234 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Bob for your videos it has helped so many of us 🙂

  • @dawn8542
    @dawn8542 Рік тому +4

    These videos help take the fear out of rv living.

    • @rs5570
      @rs5570 Рік тому

      Or car living! I will have a super tiny Toyota and a tent. God help me. I dread the drive - just scared, but once Im there (from Ohio) I’ll be fine. Take care. Nice & easy. Don’t rush.

  • @lauramooney5181
    @lauramooney5181 Рік тому +1

    I'll be arriving in Quartzite tomorrow around noon and I have no idea what to do! I drove from PA in my Skoolie. I'd like to join a caravan but I could use a break after driving for 9 days.

  • @Michael-ud5og
    @Michael-ud5og Рік тому

    Need more info about finding good water and dump stations, especially free places. Thx

  • @traveltimewithtim3512
    @traveltimewithtim3512 Рік тому +9

    I’m hoping to make it there again in January/February. Thanks for the tour!

  • @SlowPCGaming1
    @SlowPCGaming1 Рік тому

    Mr. Wells the new layout on UA-cam is hiding everyone's channel name below their videos. Thanks for the tour by the way.

  • @carolynmesser7199
    @carolynmesser7199 Рік тому +7

    We are heading to Quartzite in January through March looking forward to it .

  • @justmona9647
    @justmona9647 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Bob! This makes the area a lot more clear regarding directions and places to go

  • @BuckJones1909
    @BuckJones1909 Рік тому +2

    Reality rarely lives up to expectations! However, very grateful for the tour, and thank you Bob!

  • @Ferndale42
    @Ferndale42 Рік тому

    Quartzite is great for the winter. Where to travel in the summer. Any similar places.

  • @rebelgirl7289
    @rebelgirl7289 Рік тому +7

    Thank you, Bob, so much for the tour. This year may be a reality for me to go to my first RTR. I've been watching your videos for years and finally moved cross country almost a year ago, so it's a possibility. I would love to meet you and make new friends, hopefully see a few more nomads I've been subbing to. Take care.

  • @jamesbailey4374
    @jamesbailey4374 Рік тому

    Could you talk more on towing car behind please.

  • @davidnewhouse9403
    @davidnewhouse9403 Рік тому +1

    I remember making trips there with my dad every year. Good memories.