When one is no longer living in the motor home full time, the expense of using it for short periods of time is much greater. Not only does all the normal expense of upkeep, insurance etc. etc. continue, but the expense of having the house also continues while we are gone (I am sure the spiders appreciate it). We were shocked when we took a long look at what we have been spending these past few years; we had to question the affordability of keeping both.
June in the Valley being too hot for comfort we escape and head north for better weather and new adventures. We would normally head for Washington and its cool climbs, but trying to be a little more frugal, we thought we would try closer to home. Show Low is a long uphill climb (6,000 feet) from the valley floor, we can really feel the weight of the Buick wanting to go downhill but the Cummins is up to the task.
On the Mogollon (Mo-ge-yon) rim a 30 degree temperature difference from Phoenix is perfect. Pine trees are a welcome change from all the cactus and sage brush, this is like night and day between Buckeye and here.
Several RV parks dot the area and after checking out most of them, our choice would be the Elks. Centrally located but like camping used to be, in the woods, lots of shade, but some open sky for satellite. Just $14 a day with no time limit, full 50 amp hookups, quiet, Elks for neighbors, food and activities at the Lodge a short distance away; what's not to like?
Coming in second would be the Indian Hon-Dah RV Resort for $380 a month if you stay the season; with 50 amps, cable tv, shade and the Casino across the street with buffet's etc..
2 comments:
Glad you are enjoying yourselves and even more glad that you are being "frugal" with my inheritance. I love you!
Hello from rainy, humid and very green Minnesota. Glad you found a great spot to enjoy cool weather. Love reading the blog.
Save some money for Brian's inheritance and for some fun back in Buckeye.
You've inspired me to set up a blog. Thanks! Be safe. Charlotte Stout
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