Quartzsite, AZ - RV Living

[@RiverWoods111]

My parents spent many years in Quartzsite AZ from the beginning of the 90s through the 2000s clear into their 80s. Almost 30 years. Not all their winters but many of them. They loved it there! Growing up I thought that they didn't like people, and were very anti-social, but once they started RVing and going to Quartzsite, they made so many friends. They often spent the summers visiting friends up North who had stick & brick homes and only part-time RVd. Therefore, I have decided to buy an RV and start traveling full-time.

[@davidmiller4425]

Omg I can't wait for 2022 , I will definitely be their next year in October

[@monicalifornia_]

For some reason every time an rv vid shows up on my feed, I'm reminded of the blessing of home, family and community. 🙏🙏🙏

[@EmbracingDetours]

It's troubling times right now and the sense of security a home base and community afford you are certainly comforting during times of uncertainty. That said, we are doing surprisingly well given the situation. We got a monthly rate at a full hookups campground where we are comfortable and safe with access to laundry, dog runs, even a pool and hot tub! Also, we ended up in a larger city with ample grocery stores and hospitals, so we have access to supplies and medical care if needed. We hope that everyone is doing well, please stay safe out there 💛

[@jebutah9705]

@@EmbracingDetours Glad to learn that you guys are in a safe spot. We ended our trip to Arizona early and returned home last week on Monday and put the trailer into storage a week ago. Now we are hunkered down in our place in Salt Lake City.

[@ricardojoven4177]

I spent nine winters at QTZ in the '90s.Wonderful place to winter over.Great experience.

[@wildwestunlimited]

Yup..... been there. It's exactly what you say it is! Well represented!

[@Smokeysmom1]

I will be camping alone. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@darisanshanger1616]

Oh wow! My Daughter would Love all the fun rock shopping!

[@irvingr.fatback886]

Your dog is in charge.

[@jimlundy2416]

When visiting Quartzsite I think the best thing is to go to shady lane RV park for the night drop your holdings tanks, take a shower, empty your trash and do your laundry. For about 25 dollars. That’s a good price and don’t forget the desert bar..

[@Over-for-now]

We have been coming to quartzite for 24 years. We stay in laposa north area In the summer we host campgrounds in different places

[@swfrances]

I usually explain Quartzsite by this analogy... Quartzsite is to RVERS as Sturgis is to bikers! I realize for the analogy to work there would have to be an understanding of Sturgis / bikers. Fortunately, the people I associate with do! I was in Quartzsite in January 2018. And, we left there and went to Yuma for a couple of weeks and then came back up and boondocked around the Quartzsite area for another couple of weeks. Really liked it. The big tent was fun. We attended Bob Wells‘ RTR and met some friends.

[@jebutah9705]

Enjoyed the video. Since I ran into Bri in Yuma we went our to California and back then visited many of the places you guys have been visiting. We stopped by Quartzite, spent 3 days in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and a week in Tucson. At that point I decided that with the virus if we had to hunker down I wanted something bigger that the RV so we headed home a month early. Be safe out that and please keep the videos coming. These videos are a huge relief from the bombardment of bad news!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Sounds like you made the most of your time and visited some great places before being chased home early!! It was a pleasure to meet you in Yuma, glad to hear you made it home safely and are doing well. If I remember correctly, St. George? We considered coming that way, we'll get back to Southern Utah one of these days! Thank you for the kind words and wishes, please stay safe out there 💛

[@jebutah9705]

@@EmbracingDetours Not St. George, we are in Salt Lake City next to the mountains which are calling me and my motorcycle!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Ah, I remembered wrong then... Darn!! At least I got Utah right 😉 We met someone else in Quartzsite that was from St. George and I got you mixed up, sorry! Hope you're able to get into those mountains soon 👍😊

[@cabbking]

I like that you guys choose activities which I would choose. Not always the cheapest and not only tourist traps but you do include a good mix.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you, we appreciate that!

[@CasitaAdventurer]

Nicely done Quartzsite overview. It is a rite of passage for many of us RVers. I’ve not attended for several years but your video is beckoning me back to the quirky event. Safe travels.

[@fireside007]

YOU ~ ROCK ! !

[@deanroddy3066]

Good video! Thanks for.sharimg it with us. We were there 23 years ago and loved it. Happy and safe travels.

[@hg2.]

Very good - you hit all the high points of Quartzite and "the experience" in 17 minutes. Good thumbnail sketch.

[@BobPruett]

There used to be an RV service shop in Bullhead City, AZ. that had a sign in it saying "If you can get it cheaper in Quartzite then buy it there".

[@EmbracingDetours]

Oh now that's funny 😆Thanks for sharing!

[@EveningShadeLori]

Looked great both ways! But clean shaved was like wow different guy!! 👍👍 y’all are such a sweet couple 😎

[@cliffstraw3556]

Hope you are safe and well and have found someplace to hunker down for a few weeks.

[@EmbracingDetours]

We are doing surprising well, given the circumstances. We found a private campground and will stay here however long is necessary. Doing our part to flatten the curve 👍 Thanks for the well wishes, please stay safe out there!

[@jeffcampbell884]

I think Quartzsite would be a blast in a group, but on your own not so much. Spent tine south of there in Welton with a group and had a blast. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Couldn't agree more! Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching and commenting, Jeff!!

[@56fordthunderbird]

thanks for taking us along

[@EmbracingDetours]

Our pleasure! We're happy to have you along for the adventure 👍

[@dawntgslave]

Take a quick ride down to Blythe and stick your toes in the beautiful Colorado River

[@stevenbrowningsr1144]

So special watching some videos from pre-pandemic. Wow! People having a good time without masks and touching!

[@joecavallario9010]

Passed you guys yesterday on i90 in New York ! Enjoy your journey !!!!!!

[@sugarcricket1]

Looking forward to our first trip to Quartzite in 2021 and after looking at your vid we are even more excited. Thanks for sharing!

[@hardtruth2039]

We bought our 5th wheel right before the virus attack and weren’t even able to do a shake down run. We have spent this time stocking our rig and doing some upgrades on it as well as our truck. We really want to explore the north and south west.

[@davidemm829]

Very cool, I'm going there this winter from NH..ty

[@JodysJourney]

I retire in August and one of the first places I plan to go is Quartzite next January. Thanks for taking us along. :D

[@EmbracingDetours]

Huge congrats on your upcoming retirement, Jody!!! Glad we could give you a little preview of Quartzsite 👍😊

[@gayladenison5925]

Hello, greetings from Sacramento CA! My husband and I really enjoy watching your videos. They have a relaxing effect. Everyone should be watching them, especially now. Also, your "fur people" are so cute! We are looking forward to your next video. Be safe out there and HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU! ❤️🙏

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you so much, Gayla - We are grateful to have you along for the adventure!! You don't know how happy it makes us to hear that 1) you enjoy our videos and 2) that they might be helping you get through these strange days. We really appreciate your kind words and wishes, please stay safe out there and we'll see you next week 💛

[@melissamathis2350]

Minute 4:20... wham bam thank you ma’am isn’t 25 minutes 😂 Totally kidding. That was hysterical! Y’all are the best.

[@rogerbrekas8239]

We have never been to the Quartzsite RV Show and I think I'm going to plan it in the future. I love those type of shows and enjoy looking at the products.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Every RVer should go to Quartzsite at least once! Outside of the big tent in a little different area there were rows and rows of vendors set up selling any and everything you could imagine. You'd be in heaven 👍

[@vincehollingsworth8214]

Went to Quartzsite for the first time, meet up with the Attic Fox trailer group and had a wonderful time

[@EmbracingDetours]

I think we saw that group, was it on the North side of Plomosa Road? If so, we were within walking distance of you!! Glad you had a great time 👍😊

[@randlayman2668]

Again an entertaining video, Thanks! Stay healthy and happy!

[@EmbracingDetours]

We really appreciate that, Rand! Healthy and happy wishes back to you 💛

[@randy1203]

Happy new year!!! I haven't seen any videos from you guys, I hope all is well. I miss the beautiful pair of pups!! I know thier both older, I just refer dogs as pups... I'll be waiting on the sidelines. Thanks. Toledo. 💙

[@rorycalhoun8011]

We love all your info and humor keep up the excellent vidjas..... so glad we found your channel trying to catch up on all of your old vidjas as well!!

[@hamiltoneast]

Best video presenting the Desert Bar we've seen yet. You make great vids. And it's appreciated.

[@EmbracingDetours]

That is so kind of you to say - thank you, Christopher 🥰

[@dalejohnson9342]

The Brindle looks wonderful. They are great dogs and are wonderful hunters. There are two places that do full service for R Vs. The Pit Stop is very well known and I have used it many times when I was there. Dusty Rose is also full serve and the dump station is much nicer put together. I have used both and for the propane and water I like the Pit Stop better than Dusty Rose. The Quartzfest Amateur Radio gathering was also there while you were there and you should have checked it out. You would have been very surprised at how much goes on there and you would also have been able to advance your communication abilities there so that the C B would not let you get stranded as it does in the mountains many times. You also get more information on Han Radio than you do on C B.

[@campingseekers418]

What are you guys doing now that most camp grounds are closing?

[@EmbracingDetours]

We are staying in a private campground for the foreseeable future, just waiting this thing out and hoping to be able to get moving again soon. We are safe and comfortable with full hookups, access to laundry, dog runs, even a pool and hot tub! We ended up in a larger city where there are ample grocery stores and hospitals, so access to supplies and medical care if needed. In the meantime, we're using this opportunity to get some much neglected projects done (new website coming soon!)... Embracing Detours 😉

[@applicator40usa69]

You should check out Shady Acres park. Rick and Brenda are the nicest people

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you for the suggestion 👍

[@starlitelodge7410]

Thank you for the video, we plan to go out next year.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Our pleasure, hope you enjoy Quartzsite next year!!

[@sledawgpilot]

You guys are in a unique situation to stay isolated. Take care, keep up the vids & we’ll keep up the likes👍

[@EmbracingDetours]

We were in Quartzite a couple of months ago, well before the world imploded with the Coronavirus. That said, we agree that living an an RV and being self sufficient does give us some unique advantages during these times of uncertainty. Thank you for your kind words and support, please stay safe out there!!

[@terrimccain9697]

Yes good looking TJ

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thanks ☺️

[@IQuiltForYou]

Love your videos! Following your channel from Ocala, FL. Stay safe!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you, Becky! Did you realize we're from Ocala? Small world 😊

[@sarahgill1248]

Oh TJ I thought your beard was fine! Hope you’re all well. I’m in lockdown in England and can’t leave home unless I’m exercising, or shopping for emergencies. I’m working from home and as I work for the emergency services it’s very strange to cover meetings over a Skype system. Food deliveries are ok at the moment but, as I live alone, I’m relying on tech to keep in touch with people. Hoping you’re ok in America, I don’t know what your circumstances are. Best wishes. Sarah and Daisy x

[@EmbracingDetours]

Hi, Sarah and Daisy!! It's pretty unbelievable what the world is going through right now, feels like we're living in an episode of the Twilight Zone. Glad you have the ability to continue working remotely, I feel so bad for those that are out of work indefinitely. We're seeing similar measures in America with non-essential businesses closed, kids out of school for the foreseeable future, closed borders, and of course, people hoarding supplies causing shortages 🤦‍♀️ On a personal level, many many/most State and National Campgrounds have been shut down, and even private campgrounds in certain states. We count ourselves fortunate to have a spot in a campground with full hookups where we're comfortable and safe and can spend the foreseeable future 🤞 And worst case scenario, if people start turning into zombies or the like, we can go live off the grid for a couple weeks at a time and the van would make a great zombie apocalypse vehicle 🧟‍♂️ Said in jest, of course- I recognize these are serious times but what is life without a sense of humor ☺️ Please stay safe and sane out there 💛

[@BreatherBoy]

Smokin Pops Carolina BBQ on west main st. near K & B is the best, by far, BBQ in Quartzite. They are still open!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Good to know, thank you for the recommendation!

[@safffff1000]

Much better instead is to find a multi month place with full hookups to stay. If things get worse do you want to summer there dry docked?

[@EmbracingDetours]

We're not in Quartzsite now, we were there back in January! We put the month and year we were at a place at the beginning of the video since our videos tend to be a month or two behind. We have found a full hookups campground and will stay here as long as necessary to wait out the Coronavirus situation 👍

[@thescbaron]

Where to next? Martinez Lake near Yuma?

[@EmbracingDetours]

Great guess and you're close... very close!

[@thescbaron]

@@EmbracingDetours I love it out there, be glad when I can travel again for work. If ya get a chance, Adair Shooting range has some great trails across the street from the shooting area, and I've had a few wild donkeys I've hiked up on.

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

Is Ted,s truckstop still there? Ptobably not, i used to stop at Quartsite a lot in the '90's as a longhaul trucker going back and forth between OK, and L A,

[@barbaramoore8344]

Great video. This is so interesting to see quartsite. I have seen many videos on this place but yours was the best. Love your Pets. Nice looking airstream.

[@egreenw0]

I came through Quartzsite driving to California from NC. Looks like a fun place way past nowhere, I mean nowhere. Glad you guys did a video and will RV there next time.

[@kellyblackmon2805]

How do you explain Quartzsite? It's a flea market with a highway running through it.

[@russi8810]

"We are headed to hook-ups". I am a snowbirder who goes to an RV park outside of Quartzsite each year. I have found being in an RV park community is best for me. I have a community of friends and activities, but also have the great weather and can drive into town whenever I want. I have full hook-ups, which make my camper very comfortable to stay in for six months. Of course, I pay for that; but the cost is low and well worth it in my opinion. Something to think about if you want to be a snowbird -- enjoy the RV-living journey or you won't be doing it for long.

[@bigtedf07]

How do u have a keep with a van and trailer? Do you pull it behind the trailer?

[@EmbracingDetours]

Jeep belonged to a friend we camped with 🙂

[@davidhaddock8907]

Nice setup. You tow with a converted E-ton but you went to the bar in a jeep. Your Airstream isn't a toy hauler so did you rent the Jeep?

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you. We road in a friends jeep, just worked out that way. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@tonydeleo3642]

Is the Quartzsite Yacht Club, a tavern, still in operation?

[@donc47]

We love watching your videos and love to watch the dogs. They are very well behaved. Thanks for entertaining us while we are stuck in captivity!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you, Don! We have the best dogs... I'm sure everyone thinks that about their dogs but we really do 😄 We are happy to be a source of distraction and entertainment, thank you for watching! Please stay safe out there 💛

[@randy1203]

Wow what a great video, greatly appreciate the tank dump, propane, and water info. And the 5 mile drive for a burger/beer!!!!! Any info for a camp site and laundry ideas? That's for your great videos, looks like you both had a fun time there. Hopefully I'll get down there this upcoming winter, my first time, I can't wait. Stay safe and healthy.

[@Jake-yx7ct]

A great tour of a place Im gonna visit.

[@ThisAdventureFamily]

Stay healthy and stay safe

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you so much, same to you!

[@SuzyQ2022]

Thanks for the tour. Was really curious about the possibilities at Quartzsite, and you gave us a good look into what life is like in there. What a pleasant couple! You two rock!

[@camperbum]

Cool place, I've spent many years going by here in a big truck and trailer, next year (January 2021) we are planning to be there, like you said, everyone needs to go here once. Thanks for sharing, if you go north from here to Williams, their's some places to boondock around Dogtown lake you might like. 😉

[@EmbracingDetours]

We hope you all enjoy Quartzite next year, Dave. And thanks for the tips about boondocking around Dogtown Lake!

[@camperbum]

@@EmbracingDetours if you ever find yourself in south Central Missouri, we have room, for you 2 safe travels.

[@ramontoro]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico , this is the first time that I see your videos and really I liked, continue too doing a good job , it’s interesting and educational, I don’t have RV because we live in Puerto Rico , the island is too small, but I have been in Arizona, Utah and Nevada and when this pandemia finish we are going to visit much of the places in the same zone , thanks to Traveling Robert and people like yours for the motivation and compromising

[@camperab]

Can't believe it! At 2:35 I can see a "CORONA Mobile Wash" in a video of January 2020! Quartzsite, AZ was ahead? Greetings from Bavaria, Germany.

[@EmbracingDetours]

I wondered if anyone was going to notice that?!?!?!?!?! Good eye! I couldn't believe it when I saw it either, what are the chances? Welcome to the channel Camp mal from Bavaria, Germany - Thanks for watching and commenting 😊

[@sandrahedges8843]

Well done, nice job of depicting the area. I am an AZ native transplanted to the Pacific NW and I like watching your videos to get my AZ fix. Did not know about the desert bar. Looks like it would be fun. We have been there for the shows but not to RV. We winter in Cave Cree, never thought I would be a "snowbird". Love your Britney, he is so calm, ours is in constant motion and talks way too much. lol. Oh, I kinda of liked your scruffy beard and I am not a beard lover.

[@greglarry11]

Great couple.

[@paulbunyun-xi9by]

I love the 125K airstream

[@agm6095]

Do you know if there will be a gathering there in January 2021? If so what are the dates.

[@johndoyle6697]

Have enjoyed all your videos. Missing out on your new posts Hope You guys are doing well.

[@jeankowel3774]

It's the snowbirds Destination.away from blizzards and adverse driving conditions

[@2tmacisback]

Unfortunately I have to agree with you both eating a bath. I have the new smell phone and I can smell you before I turned it on. Use a little fragrances time haha

[@lareneandpipsqueeksully]

I love coming to Quartzsite! Ou made it even greater! I haven’t seen everything obviously! Thank you! Having fun!

[@tdeford]

You actually look a lot like Kevin Costner. That's a compliment I think. And the pretty lady has beautiful eyes when she finally took her sun glasses off. First time watching your vids; I'll subscribe. Thanks

[@tombeilman5579]

The big tent and the pow wow had record attendence this year, the desert bar rocks,pit stop is awesome, you need to go swansea mine

[@sarahpurington5486]

Cool video! I didn’t know about the Desert Bar, I’ll have to check it out this year :)

[@billcummins9579]

It looks great ! stay safe and Healthy !

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you, Bill! We are well, wishing you the same 💛

[@pam2719]

Hi, i use to watch your videos all the time, are you still RVing?

[@kentperry5742]

I can't help but notice you have perfect teeth. Nice smile. 😁 Keep smiling !

[@brianluvs2rv]

One of the better Q videos I've seen. Enjoyed it!

[@EmbracingDetours]

We appreciate that, Brian! Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching and commenting 👍😊

[@livingabestlife8]

How long must the water hose be to fill up your tank? Thanks

[@CampandCamera]

Good episode! It’s nice to see you guys having fun!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you so much!! Isn't it amazing what a difference a couple months can make?! Social distancing was NOT being practiced in Quartzsite! Please stay safe out there 💛

[@sherrifleming55]

We go every year and love it. Beer Belly's is so fun. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you next year!

[@herb7877]

3 years ago we made our first trip to QTZ but 2 weeks after the "show". Did it again last year. Had pretty much the 'experience' with out the huge crowds. The pit stop was like going to Daytona 500 and getting tires changed and a fill up and out the door. I was too intimidated by the 800k - million people that show up during the show to go then. Maybe another year? but enjoy the fewer people and not that into all the stuff in the tents.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Enjoyed the tour. I have been to Arizona but never experienced Quartzsite. I love seeing the flea market and interesting foods.

[@yougear100]

I disagree with Will Shaw "talking heads" comment. I find her absolutely charming and entertaining. It's her sweetness that comes through. I rate RV lifestyle vids on how real the girl is. Forget the dudes.

[@ZephyrTravels]

We enjoyed the beard, but it is nice to have TJ back to normal. Enjoyed the video. Stay safe guys.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you, Randy & Diane. We agree, it's nice to have TJ clean-shaven and looking like himself 😊 Thanks for the kind words and wishes, you guys stay safe too and we hope to see you down the road sometime later this year!

[@robertchamberlain452]

YOU NEED TO SHAVE AGAIN, GREAT VIDEO KEEP HAVING FUN.

[@WallaceDunn]

New subscriber. Saying HI!! We are planning to go to Quartzsite this next January. Thanks!

[@janellevans878]

I am told that the Big Tent by people who go to there this year was almost half size for a normal year. The footprint was definitely smaller.

[@mrdean7206]

Where did you get your van, was it custom made 4 wheel drive.

[@SuiteTravels]

Well done guys! You gave a really good explanation of what the Q is all about. Thanks for taking everyone along!

[@EmbracingDetours]

Thank you so much 😊 It's hard to explain Quartzsite, and I'm sure it's different for everyone, but we did our best. Everyone just needs to experience it for themselves!

[@mountaingrownnomad4212]

I'm heading back to Quartzsite and surrounding areas again this winter. Gonna check out the desert bar. Looks like a hoot! The mustache and goatee look good on you, dude.

[@JRShattlesJr]

Thanks! Good experience.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Word of the day: Experience. I must have used that word a thousand times while we were there. It got to the point where we were editing it out of the footage every chance possible because the overuse was distracting! That said, it was a good experience 😉

[@keithschwaiger9951]

Are you guys headed to, can you still get into campgrounds.

[@EmbracingDetours]

We found a nice full hookups campground where we're comfortable and safe, paying monthly and planning to stay until this thing blows over.

[@snookrookie]

Plenty of room right now

[@MaryOKC]

LOL! 😆 I was thinking Keanu Reeves beard too! Don’t tell KR I made fun of his handsome face. 😂 I have no room for all the cool things you’ve shown me…my space is limited and I might be tempted … I’ll check it out anyway…. enjoyed the video!!!

[@chrisvaldez3483]

HI I see that you are towing on at tires What tires do you have?

[@EmbracingDetours]

BF Goodrich KO2. We got about 50k miles out if the first set and just replaced with the same. We’ve been very happy with them 👍

[@snookrookie]

We are at hi holly now. It is much nicer. Self quarantine at its best.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Looks like you two had fun though that's all that matters and anybody else going there I'm glad they had fun. Unfortunately I don't do crowds. Give me a nice mountain top in lake Tahoe (or any lake) secluded and I'll be happy.

[@LordFalconsword]

Next to Burning Man, Quartzsite is the largest temporary population in the US.

[@EmbracingDetours]

Great fact! Wish we'd known that for the video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jeffarthur322]

This is weird, yesterday I gave up attempts at a beard . 2 reasons 1) wife disapproved 2) didn’t like the amount of gray I was seeing. We need your videos more than ever in these trying times. Be safe & best of luck to all