JAN 15 to FEB15, 2024
As a full-time motorhome dweller, who is always on the move as a snowbird the first week of October prior to the arrival of winter in South Dakota, I usually head to and homestead at desert areas in Arizona. However, if temperatures in these areas get too chilly causing me to constantly refill potable propane tanks or my tow-vehicle need repairs, I tend to move inland to Quartzsite AZ to found available full-service hook-up at Quail Run RV Park, my emergency go-to hang-out place, until I can hit the road again.
After leaving Georgia on January 8th, I found myself dodging tornado warnings, dealing with rainstorms, sleet, dropping temperatures, frozen tanks, including frozen water in my toilet bowl during my return drive to Quartzsite. Because I had run out of propane and could not find a refill place on or near my travel route; I knew I had potential frozen tank problems. Upon arrival in Quartzsite on January 15, 2024. I drove straight to Quail Run my emergency go-to hang-out place and found it filled with travelers. Upon stopping at Quail Run Propane Station to refill my outside tank and three potable tanks I was greeted by Jim, who usually do propane refills.
Now where are you headed he asked? I just returned from Georgia; I have a frozen tank problem. So, I called your check-in office to see if there was a place I could hookup until I thaw out and can get repair service but was told the park was full. So, I will homestead at Hi Jolly until I can found a park with full-hookup, I replied. Hang on let me call the other Jim next door. After a brief conversation with Jim next door at The Scenic Road RV Park; my Jim at Quail Run said, “Go next door, Jim has a place for you, he said.”
Upon my arrival at The Scenic Road RV Park, I was greeted by Jim; a friendly, smiling, professional park manager, who knew how to solve problems. I told Jim about my travel experience, as well as my potential frozen tank problems. No worries, I’ve got a few places I can put you for a while. Also, we have our own RV Service Repairman here; his name is Jefferey. This is his card. Just call him, he will come, Jim said.
Once I was settled into a full-hook up space where I planned to stay for a month. The next morning while rearranging my sewage pipe, I noticed water leaking from my Always Hot Water System door. When I opened the door, I was hit by a flood of water. I rushed inside and called Jefferey, who immediately arrived at my motorhome and discovered my Always Hot Water System had split in half causing the flood of water. Like Jim, I found Jefferey to be friendly, professional, ready to tackle and repair any problem. Immediately after taking pictures of my system, Jefferey ordered the new replacement which was installed three days after his visit.
Desert Wash Behind Motorhome
The only thing that made me a little nervous during my stay at this park was the deep desert wash that ran from the east to the west behind my motorhome. Because my dog is a 75-pound rambunctious one-year old who recently discovered chasing rabbits is fun. I kept picturing him in the wash which was too deep for me to get him out since I can’t lift him above my waist; Therefore, I never attached him to his cable line or setout chairs for either of us to enjoy our patio space. Instead, we stayed inside only going outside when I walked him on his leash to potty.
If you are not familiar with the term Desert Wash like me, a former city dweller who still considers a desert wash to be a ditch. Anyway, Desert Washes are naturally formed at the tallest areas (called a watershed) in deserts by rain following a pathway of least resistance; eroding rocks and moving soil to create channels for water to easily flow to lower desert areas which are known as Desert Washes and provides drinking water for all animals, safe travel routes, hideouts from predators and homes for a variety of animals. Also, washes function as nature’s incubation chamber enabling the growth of new plants, and watering systems for other plants.
Amenities includes Full-hookups, Club House, Female/Male bathrooms and showers, laundry room, personal patio, and two large trash dumpsters that are regularly emptied. I found permanent residences at the park not to be as friendly as travelers. I find the monthly rate to be in line with other RV Parks.
I will stay at this RV Park again in the future.