Quartzsite or Just where are we

Well, yes we did arrived at the Alfa Roadrunner spot.
Our Alfa Logo sign, made with quartz rock is still here and can be seen with Google Satellite, you can make out the image a little.

Since we arrived, worked on 1 generator - loose belt, 1 propane furnace bad board - cold solder joint. And I expect a few more before the week is out.

We took a drive to Tyson Wells, to check out some of the tents, grabbed a coffee at a new shop we found, and we filled our 2, 5 gallon water jugs. 

1 propane fire and tonight 1 real fire. 

When we arrived, there was 3 Rvs. By the end of the day, we had tripled in size to 9. Today, an additional 6 units came in. 5 Alfas and 1 5th wheel of some other brand. And this is not even the week of the rally. 

We started out with a beautiful sunrise this morning, then we capture some unique finds on our walk-a-bout in Tyson Wells:

Our next photo took place in the evening:

This was all in 1 day and a half since we arrived.

Oops, forgot to mention the walks in the desert.


Safe Travels and Journeys
DaGirls Rv
Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me

Quartzsite - Here we Come

Monday, it is off to "Q" for a Alfa Roadrunner rally, with other Non-Roadrunner Alfa's and friends with other brand units.

However, in the meantime, what have we been doing. Good question, as we have been busy, time has been flying by, just can't seem to remember with what.

So, what has been happening? Well I have completed 2 additional solar/Magnum installation. Place an additional order for some Lithium batteries for 2 friends. Order a few spare items. Took the truck back to the shop. Picked it up, took it back even before we left the lot. Talk about Quality control - NOT.

Anyway, thanks to Jerry and Janis for the use of the Mouse/Clown Car.

Always a big thanks to Rüdiger and Beate Gefeke for all the hard work they have done here on the lot.

Next inline is prepping for "Q" and our fun time in the desert.

And I still have 2 small jobs lined up.

Oh, Deb and Curt came down from Whitman, Az., to check out Yuma and see what it is all about.

Plus, I have a chance to talk to Mike, at Gene's Rv, in Mesa, Az. Always good to talk to him and see how everything is going. He never ceases to amaze me, in his help-fullness, and good nature attitude. If you Ever need Rv work, I will always recommend Gene's Rv.

Photos:

Roof Solar 1

Roof Solar 2

Roof Solar 3 Jerry

Working Battery Box with Lithium

Working Battery Box 

New Magnum MSH & PT100

New Magnum MSH & PT100

Relocation of Big Bot

Before Removal and teaddown

Clint Wald Scroll Saw Wood

Susan's New Front Pin and Badge Quilt.

Sunset on Truck

Dakota

 What we start with in Battery Box

What the Inverter/Charger Compartment Looks like

The Sunrises

The Sunrises  

The morning skies

Ok, we will see you in Quartzsite on Monday.

DaGirls Rv

Susan, Tilly, Dakota & Me.

Safe Travels and Journeys

Good Mornin Quartzsite

We Have arrived, time for the Alfa Roadrunner Rally in Quartzsite.

Alfa's have been coming to dry-camp to this same spot since early 1990's.

And we continue to do so, especially to have fun see old friends and make new friends.

And Once very tired puppy

Safe Travels and Journeys

Dakota & Tilly

DaGirls Rv

Quartzsite - 2018

So, we returned to "Q" on Monday, after a stop at Bob's Diesel for some service. Bob's is a favorite place of the Diesel world. We left Yuma, loaded down with party and food items for the Alfa Roadrunner chapter rally. 

We currently stand at 42 Rv's coming in for the week events. Signs showing direction, letters sent out indicating where we are located. Firewood coming in and so far 3 generators worked on AND FIXED. Yes, you too can get your generator fixed while here.

Our drive up here was uneventful, which is the type we like, so, Susan kept watched as I drove the many 80 miles. Once here, located a spot, unloaded and setup out many items. Photos to follow:

Leigh has a new Chocolate lab. Just because she is a dark chocolate and goes by the name Dakota, does not mean Dakota has opted for Leigh, she just found another home for a while: It is an Alfa you know.

While we were in Yuma, Susan order a new Roof Top Air Conditioner, yep, we are replacing our current old until (works) with a new Air Command A/C Heat pump from Australia.

I manage to locate a home brew video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkKen7iMCRo

I also located a comparison brochure of the Air Command Vs. Brisk Air unit;
http://www.tvformyrv.com/content/AtwoodACPresentation2014.pdf

We opted for the 15k BTU - which equals to a 18K BTU. With only 13.5 amp draw. The claim is you can run this unit off of a 2000 watt generator. Note, everything in the coach must be on Propane, and the batteries fully charged. 

Susan ordered our unit from PPL. She opted for the 2 separate items, Non-ducted ceiling and the main unit itself. This along with the shipping provided the lowest cost. The ceiling unit came in within a few days,, however the roof top unit arrived in Phoenix, then went to the beach in San Diego bypassing Yuma. Well you know everyone likes to head to the beach for vacation. 

If all goes well, it should arrive in Yuma address between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm. All depends on the tan it received and whether or not it needs additional tanning location or if it received a sunburn. 

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Dale, Susan, Dakota and Tilly the wonder dog (when she grows up)

DaGirls Rv Travels - Aka Dakota & Tilly

Safe Travels and Journeys