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You are welcome Snailmailtrucker and I know Toyota’s are a great fuel efficient vehicle. I have just drove my rig to Austin, TX to spend Christmas with my son and am now headed back west, presently in Deming, NM.
As regards Quartzsite, it is a most interesting warm inexpensive place to winter. Not only is it the largest collection of RVer’s on the planet, it is also the world’s largest swap meet with the most interesting items. Living off the grid there will expose you to many cool ideas such as LED lighting, solar power, brick propane heaters, water management, etc.
Finally, while it concerns me as to the reason why and it’s affect on our planet, gas prices now make RVing easier right now. I filled up in Texas for $1.75 a gallon and being one of a RVer’s biggest expenses, this is a welcome relief! So, hit the road, hope to see you out there! PaulHello Frank,
There are different answers depending on your rig, number of people, etc. Some areas have honey trucks, water trucks, and propane trucks that will come to you out in the desert. Some folks use small plastic wheeled totes to transport their waste to a dump station. For me personally, if I am alone and take a military shower every day, I can go 10 days until I need to get my tanks right ( I have big tanks). Then there are many places you can drive to and for a small fee, dump and get fresh water. Safe travels!
PaulI have found an average of $350-400 a month across the country – More near the water and much more in California! There are cheaper options, such as being a park host in a state park where in exchange for a little work, you stay free! Also you can stay on BLM lands in the west for free – no hookups though, you need to be self- sufficient. If you are traveling, paying by the night can really add up, I strongly recommend getting a Passport America card – for $40 a year, many parks give a 50 percent discount on the nightly rate for the first few nights. Safe travels! Paul
Absolutely Pippi! The economy has been tough on so many people, but there is always a way. Here in Quartzsite, Arizona, many folks are camped on BLM lands which are totally free of charge. There are no hookups, but using solar panels, and living a “Keep It
Simple” approach, many people are spending the winter here quite cheaply. Think about that if you are stuck in the cold snow at this moment!
