RVing in the summer in Arizona

[philthy99]

I have a summer job in Arizona and was thinking of bringing my RV out for the summer in Phoenix.
Any thoughts on this? Any ideas on how you can RV in the extreme heat... AC issues? Heat baking your roof, shrouds, etc?
Any recommendations on shady RV Resorts that are close to downtown Phoenix?
It would be from May until end of September of next year. I would be using the RV for about 15 days a month and will be storing it for 15 days each month.
Thanks.

[41ford]

My parents and in laws would stay in Apache Junction, one with a Park Model, the other with a motorhome.

During the summer months, when they were back home here, they would leave 5 gallon buckets of water in the trailer and motorhome, so it wouldn't dry out. Then once a month, they had someone that stayed year round to refill the water buckets.

I haven't been down there for 4 years and the area around Phoenix changes so much all the time, I have no idea what the best place is to stay. But quite possibly in two years, may become snowbirds like our parents.

[5er_tom]

You would need 2 A/C units running almost all the time. It can be brutally hot. We were there 2 weeks ago. 115 daytime, 85 at night. Just no relief from the heat.
I will not go back in summertime, ever!


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[gspot01]

Originally Posted by 5er_tom

You would need 2 A/C units running almost all the time. It can be brutally hot. We were there 2 weeks ago. 115 daytime, 85 at night. Just no relief from the heat.
I will not go back in summertime, ever!


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x2. We were there end of June with same temps. Never again in the summer. Little air conditioner couldn't keep up. We came from elevation (Flagstaff and Grand Canyon) and returned to altitude in Silver City after staying at the KOAs in Phoenix, Tucson and Wilcox. The difference in comfort level was palpable.

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[elind]

How close do want to be to Phoenix? If you head north to higher country it will be cooler.

[waiter21]

We were there in June for a couple weeks. We stay at the Phoenix Metro RV park. They have monthly rates but you pay for electric.

They are locate in the northern side near the 101 loop and I-17

[Broncorick]

Live in Tucson+ worked for the Forest Service. Stayed in TT in Summer+ don't recommend it unless you go to high country. Temps have been 112-120 under my awning in Tucson+ 86-105 inside with A/C on. Don't even want to know how hot in Phoenix!!!!
Wish you luck with the job, but get a cheep hotel with good A/C.

[CaptnJohn]

Ok AZ experts, how about snowbird suggestions? Booked for Fl again this winter but 17/18 are looking to change.

[Broncorick]

Hey CaptnJOHN
Far from a Xsprt on AZ. born in CT. Don't know what a snow bird is yet as just retired a month ago. Winter in Az can be good+ see-- A-- snow flake once a month. Have been to FL in past for winter+ was very nice.
Guess if you have a spot in FL. u like, go for it. I miss the snow of New England, but not the taxes!!! Can see snow on mountains from Tucson+ fill my needs.
Where ever you end up for the winter, enjoy+keep smiling!!!

[reddiver]

It's 117 in the shade and there ain't no shade!!!

[waiter21]

^^ Exactly. :-)

January, Phoenix, 70 daytime, 30 night

[cawffeeguy]

Philthy99 if you have a choice do not bring your RV to Phoenix during those months. We have temperatures pretty steady over 110 during the day and at night it is common to stay over 100. If you had 5 a/c units it wouldn't cool down. The only way is to google covered/inside parking if your planning on staying in the unit but I don't know of any place that would let you stay in the unit overnight.

[akula1]

I'm a reverse Snowbird and love Arizona. I have a 1000sq ft home in a RV Golf resort in East Mesa. I've been living in Arizona for 15 years, and love the weather for 8 months a year, and travel the other 4 months a year. I wouldn't trade it for anything else. I'm doing a 12k mile road trip this summer up North & East.

[CaptnJohn]

Originally Posted by Broncorick

Hey CaptnJOHN
Far from a Xsprt on AZ. born in CT. Don't know what a snow bird is yet as just retired a month ago. Winter in Az can be good+ see-- A-- snow flake once a month. Have been to FL in past for winter+ was very nice.
Guess if you have a spot in FL. u like, go for it. I miss the snow of New England, but not the taxes!!! Can see snow on mountains from Tucson+ fill my needs.
Where ever you end up for the winter, enjoy+keep smiling!!!

Lived in Pa and Oh until I retired in early 2003. Could not wait to get away from the cold/snow.. Now living in se coastal NC. Low taxes and not cold in winter but 'Yankee cool' . Like it a bit warmer. Low taxes here and like it best 9 months a year - just a little warmer the other 3 would be great but not willing to cook for 9 either.

[Cyndi]

Originally Posted by CaptnJohn

Ok AZ experts, how about snowbird suggestions? Booked for Fl again this winter but 17/18 are looking to change.

Hi CaptnJohn! My husband and I are going to Mesa AZ this winter. Staying at Mesa Regal 55+ rv resort. It's one of the Cal-Am group of RV resorts. Never been there before but it looks like fun! Check it out!
Cyndi
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[akula1]

Cyndi,

You will love Mesa, lots to do, and laughs too.

[CaptnJohn]

Originally Posted by Cyndi

Hi CaptnJohn! My husband and I are going to Mesa AZ this winter. Staying at Mesa Regal 55+ rv resort. It's one of the Cal-Am group of RV resorts. Never been there before but it looks like fun! Check it out!
Cyndi
Vibe268RKS F150

I'll check it out. FL is a 13 hr drive and AZ will definitely be a lot farther from NC but after this winter (we are committed) we will be ready for a change.

[dahagen]

Hey Cap...there are thousands of RV sites in the Phoenix metro area. Most of us stay in Mesa or Apache Junction. If you want lots of activities stay in the larger RV resorts with between 1 K and 2 K sites. If you want something quieter (and cheaper) try the little parks scattered everywhere. I have been going there for 15 years in winter.

[Las Cruces]

Get a small studio apartment with all the amenities. There are are a lot of corporate apartments there. you won't regret it.

[elind]

We found Casa Grande 45 miles south of Phoenix. A few nice resorts with lots to do and not a lot of traffic like Phoenix.