Welcome to the CRVL forums Rico! Check the "Gatherings" section to see where everyone is located once you get to Arizona. People start gathering in Ehrenburg when the weather cools off enough to make it pleasant. Everyone spreads out so it's not as easy to meet people. There are usually some group meals and get togethers but you'll have to work a little at being social at other times.
The RTR gathering at Quartzsite is much more compact. It's really good way to meet people, learn a ton of stuff, and check out all of the rigs. It can be too intense for more solitary people but there's plenty of room to move away from the crowd if it's too overwhelming.
To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "
Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you.
Hi to everyone!! My name is Rick. Dropping by to say "Hello" to you all. I have been living in the Northwest for the last 50 years or so and due to the economy and health reasons have decided to head south for the winter and do some boondocking in the desert. I grew up in Mesa, Arizona so the desert is somewhat of a familiar place and I loved it then and as an adult I am looking forward to the experience once again. My only reservation is that I know absolutely no one in the Southwest and I am hoping to meet some fellow nomads when I arrive. Not sure yet if I am going to be landing in Quartzsite or Ehrenburg or ???. After watching many of Bobs' videos both sound good. Anyway, I am open for suggestions and recommendations, ideas, insight, direction, and the opportunity to meet and spend time around like minded folks. I am not a vandweller and right now I have a 96 4runner and may have a small utility trailer that I may be pulling behind.....................Would love to hear from you 
