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Lukeaa · 05-11-2013, 11:07 PM

Time to start a new thread for 2014. We will be there for all of January. See you in South La Posa. We will be in Morro Bay for July, August and September, at the Cypress RV Park, if anyone is in the neighborhood.

Luke and Kathy and Charlie

danes-on-tour · 05-12-2013, 08:45 AM

We have made early plans. Plan so fare : Arrive on the 17th of January and leave on the 22nd.

Luke, are you staying at Quail Run next year? We may join you for a few days after the 22nd so I can "pick your brain" with regards to metal detecting

I assume that early booking is advices.

danes-on-tour · 05-12-2013, 10:05 AM

Every year there are fellow RV'ers who are uncertain about what to expect if they decide to join us at "Camp Monaco" in Quartzsite.

I made a small video clip in January 2013 that show our camp -

I put in on YouTube just for you

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Here is a few things to remember (my personal opinion):

This is not a "Club" as such. Joining is free except for a nominal camp fee for staying at BLM land (paid at the "gate"). You don't have to "enlist" or "rapport" that you are coming - just turn up and enjoy the company.
If you own an RV other than a Monaco, you are just as welcome.
If you do own a Monaco, you will find "a world of knowledge" right there. Nowhere else will there be so many friendly people who will share their knowledge and lend a helping hand.
Camp Monaco is "boondocking". I.e. no hook-ups at all. A few hundred yards down the gravel road, you will be able to empty your black/grey tanks and fill up your fresh water tank with drinkable water, but be prepared to cue up (depending on what time of day you go). Come prepared - that means a full fridge, a full tank of fuel, a full tank of water and empty black/grey water tanks.
For us, the show is not so much about the RV show, although we do always by a few necessary spares there. For us it's more about the fact that we get to spend "quality time" with people who enjoy the same things we do. Most stuff at the RV show you will be able to buy as cheap or cheaper on-line, so if this is the only reason for going, you may be disappointed.

I am hoping that Drifter will " take the lead" again this year, and we are already looking very much forward to see everyone at "Camp Monaco"

Dutch Star Don · 05-12-2013, 03:15 PM

Lukeaa, I'm still washing the dirt off of mine from the 2013 show!

CrazyKnight · 05-12-2013, 03:19 PM

Nice video and "things to remember" just about perfect.
If all goes as planned Angie and Craig will be at Camp Monaco for about three weeks this year. Angie just retired and I have one week left......YAHOOOOO !!! That will make free time, ha ha , a little easier to come by.
Looking forward to having a glass of vino with some great people again.

Lukeaa · 05-17-2013, 11:19 PM

We will be staying at Quail Run for the month of January and then move to Tucson for the gem/mineral/fossil show in February.

Henrik, early booking is a good idea. We will move out to La Posa South for 4-5 days like last year. I see metal detecting is big in your area: Viking coins unearthed in Denmark - San Francisco Chronicle

fired up · 05-29-2013, 09:20 PM

My wife and I are long time RV'ers, but new to the Monaco Family. Sounds like a fun group of people. We've always wanted to come to Quartzite and plan on attending next year. How close to the "show" will you be located? Close enough to walk or a golf cart recommended?
The V's

e8seabee · 05-29-2013, 10:27 PM

The area where we gather is about 2 miles from the big top. Use of a car or ATV would be highly recommended over a golf cart. We are a friendly group, however, so just ask. There will certainly be others traveling into the area that are willing to share a ride.

Welcome to the group. :-)

Lukeaa · 05-29-2013, 11:53 PM

On the map, it looks to be about 2.7 miles between where we camp and the Big Tent. We would love to have you. The more rigs, the merrier. Over about a 14 day period, we will have about 20-30 rigs pulling in and out for various stays. Some shorter, some longer. We sit around and talk rig maintenance and drink wine and tell tall tales. Some of the guys even drink beer. It is an experience you will remember all your life.

Luke

fired up · 05-31-2013, 11:14 AM

We will just have to keep our fingers on the pulse as the time grows closer and make plans accordingly, thanks. We would like to get some fitted sofa/seat covers for our Monaco, we were told everything under the sun for RV's is at Quartzite so we thought "That" would be the place to find them.