Quartzsite 2024 Agenda

Agenda Quartzsite 2024
As of August 9, 2023

This Schedule WILL change.

Please check the Facebook Group  View/Navion Quartzsite 2023 at https://www.facebook.com/groups/quartzsitevnrally and the Agenda  page at https://www.viewnavionmotorhomes.com/quartzsite/quartzsite-agenda/ for the latest Agenda.

9:00 AMTue, Jan 16, 2024Bike Ride

E bike ride. Information to follow

10:00 AM – Tue, Jan 16, 2024 – Hike to Q Mountain

A 4 or 5 mile walk/hike, round trip to the top of Q Mountain. Hiking poles and sturdy shoes advised. The hike will start at the Rally Site, and cross Hwy 95 from La Posa North to LA Posa West, pass through La Posa West, cross the wash and follow an ATV trail to the Q-Mountain trailhead, then a steep, but short, hike up to the top of Q-Mountain and enjoy the wonderful panoramic views. Estimated time, 2 to three hours, depending upon attendees.

Maximum 15 Participants

5:00 PM – Tue, Jan 16, 2023 – Rally Registration

Pick up your name tags and Rally sticker at Rally Central. Bring a beverage of your choice and a chair, and regale all who gather with tales of your adventure traveling to Q.

A camp fire is anticipated. Comraderie is guaranteed.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMWed, Jan 17, 2024 – RV Electricity 101

The seminar will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the two primary electrical systems in the RV, and how the systems interact. An overview of the electrical system of our RV. Understanding terms. Volts, Amps and Watts, 120VAC, 12VDC, Storage and conversion from 12VDC to 120VAC.

What’s powered by each system. Where the energy comes from, different types of storage. Protection Devices.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM  – Wed , Jan 17, 2024 – Replacing Flat Solar Panels 200 level

The seminar will provide participants with the mechanics of removing, and replacing the flat panels found on 18.5+ RV’s. Requirements for participants: A general knowledge of how a multimeter operates. Basic Mechanical ability. If you can hang wallpaper, you can replace the panels.

An overview of the steps required to remove the solar panels, clean the roof, fill screw holes in the roof and repair the roof, if necessary, and mount the new panels.

An explanation of the items required, and the testing involved to determine if the installation was done correctly.

11:00 AM to 12:00 NoonWed , Jan 18, 2023Solar Panel Initial Install

The seminar will provide participants with an understanding of the process of installing solar panels on a RV that was not initially equipped

Requirements for participants: Medium mechanical skills. Use of wrenches, hex wrenches, and drills. The ability to caulk. Mechanical skills to remove panels and re-install. The ability to route wiring and tighten electrical connections and mechanical devices.
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The talk will explain the terms, functions and names of the components compromising a solar panel system. An explanation of how the components interact. Providing a general overview of how components have to be matched for the various methods of installing a solar panel system.

The talk will provide an overview of the steps required to initially install solar panels on a View/Navion. The overview will describe the process of completing a solar panel assembly. The process of locating and drilling holes in the in the roof at the appropriate location. The suggested routing of output wires to the controller, and routing of controller output wires to the batteries.

5:00 PM – Wed , Jan 17, 2024Hospitality

Gather together and share the day’s events with your fellow campers. Beverages, snacks, and a fire are all encouraged. There will be a fire at Rally Central, but it gets pretty cold when everyone at the Rally stands around one fire. Enjoy your group, but wander around to neighboring groups and Rally Central, and introduce yourself. We’re all family, and you’ll be surprised at whom you meet.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Thur, Jan 18, 2024 – Pancake Breakfast

The Pancake Breakfast will be held between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, or whenever all 200 people have been served. We will be serving fresh cooked, light, fluffy pancakes, and delectable sausages and coffee.

Diners are requested to bring their own silverware, napkins, a chair and cup for coffee.

Get on line, turn in your ticket, get a plate, and have it filled with a hot, delicious fresh pancakes and sausage. We do not anticipate selling tickets the morning of the event.

10:00 AM to 7:00 PM – Thur, Jan 18, 2024  – Open Slot

10:00 AM – Thur, Jan 19, 2023 – Hike to Q Mountain

A 4 or 5 mile walk/hike, round trip to the top of Q Mountain. Hiking poles and sturdy shoes advised. The hike will start at the Rally Site, and cross Hwy 95 from La Posa North to LA Posa West, pass through La Posa West, cross the wash and follow an ATV trail to the Q-Mountain trailhead, then a steep, but short, hike up to the top of Q-Mountain and enjoy the wonderful panoramic views. Estimated time, 2 to three hours, depending upon attendees.

Maximum 15 Participants

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM  – Thur, Jan 18, 2024Winnebago Presentation

Stefanie Wittington, from Winnebago and two team members will be present . This is a don’t miss event. Please indicate your interest, so we can let Stefanie prepare.

5:00 PM  – Thur, Jan 18, 2024Hospitality

Gather together and share the day’s events with your fellow campers. Beverages, snacks, and a fire are all encouraged. There will be a fire at Rally Central. Enjoy your group, but please wander around to neighboring groups and Rally Central, and introduce yourself.

Friday, January 19, 2024

 9:00 AM – Friday, Jan 19, 2024 – Open Slot

 10:00 AMFriday, Jan 20, 2023Bike Ride

A bike ride.

10:00 AM to 11:30 AMFriday, Jan 19, 2024 Open Slot

 

10:00 AM – Friday, Jan 19, 2024 – Open Slot

 

 11:00 PM to 12:00 NoonFriday, Jan 19, 2023 – Meet the Administrators/Moderator

Here’s the opportunity to meet in person some  the Administrators and Moderator of the View Navon Motorhomes Facebook Group. An overview of how the group works, and we’ll answer questions regarding moderating the group. Which of the administrators will attend Q will be a case of weather and whether the weather has crimped anyone’s travel plans.

.5:00 PM – Friday, Jan 19, 2024Hospitality

Gather together and share the day’s events with your fellow campers. Beverages, snacks, and a fire are all encouraged. There will be a fire at Rally Central, but it gets pretty cold when everyone at the Rally stands around one fire. Enjoy your group, but wander around to neighboring groups and Rally Central, and introduce yourself. We’re all family, and you’ll be surprised at whom you meet.

Saturday, January 20, 2024

 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMSat, Jan 20, 2024 – Quartzsite Sports, Vacation, & RV Show

The Quartzsite Sports, Vacation, & RV Show will take place from January 20–28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5 PM daily. The show closes at 3:00 PM on the 28th , and is located at 700 S. Central Blvd, Quartzsite, AZ, 85346. it is just to the northwest of our area, and the Big Tent is visible from our location.

The Quartzsite RV Show promises to have informative seminars and workshops, all types of RVs on display, vendors with state-of-the-art camping gear, as well as industry experts who will answer any questions you might have. The Quartzsite RV Show is completely free to attend.

Complete information can be viewed at https://www.quartzsitervshow.com/

3:00 PM – Sat, Jan 20, 2023 – Hike to Q Mountain

A 4 or 5 mile walk/hike, round trip to the top of Q Mountain. Hiking poles and sturdy shoes advised. The hike will start at the Rally Site, and cross Hwy 95 from La Posa North to LA Posa West, pass through La Posa West, cross the wash and follow an ATV trail to the Q-Mountain trailhead, then a steep, but short, hike up to the top of Q-Mountain and enjoy the wonderful panoramic views. Estimated time, 2 to three hours, depending upon attendees.

Maximum 15 Participants

5:00 PM – Sat, Jan 20, 2024  – Hospitality

The final day of the Rally. Beverages, snacks, and a fire are all encouraged. There will be a fire at Rally Central. Meet and greet, and say your goodbyes until you meet on the road or next year.