The Islander RV Resort, Lake Havasu City

25 01 2022

Greetings from the home of London Bridge and beautiful beaches of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

London Bridge, Lake Havasu City, AZ

We’re parked in site #160 alongside friends in site #161.  These are basic pull-through gravel sites with water, 30/50A power and a sewer port. These 50’x36’ sites offer plenty of room for the patio slab and picnic table on the door side.  Coaches have a bit of an advantage in these sites, with great views across Lake Havasu to the Chemehuevi Mountain Range in southeastern California.  These pull-through sites start at $63/night.  Premium lake view sites start from $74/night and the ultimate, Lake View Motor Home sites start at $118/night.

Islander Resort, Lake Havasu City, Lake View Motor Home Sites

The Islander claims “unsurpassed amenities”, and they do offer a lot, especially if you are a boater including landing beaches for small boats and pontoons, a private boat ramp, private dock and a fish cleaning station.  They also have a beautiful pool/hot tub, pickleball courts, cornhole boards, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a small putting green, an extensive library, and two laundry facilities.

Islander Resort, Lake Havasu City, Boat Ramp

Islander Resort, Lake Havasu City, Pool

Much to our disappointment, the resort offers no WiFi service.  While they claim to have a 2-hour “free” Public WiFi, I could find no where in the park that provided access to this network.  However, both T-Mobile and Version hot spots worked well from our site.  And, the nearby Boathouse Grill is a winner for snacks, cocktails or beers and full dinner selections.

There are two other RV parks “on the island”, Sam’s Beachcomber, and Crazy Horse Campground.  Both of these parks are older, less modern, and most sites are on sand versus the Islanders gravel with cement pads.  We weren’t convinced either of these other parks are a better value, and have already reserved time at The Islander for 2023!

Crazy Horse Campground, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Crazy Horse Campground, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Sam’s Beachcomber, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Sam’s Beachcomber, Lake Havasu City, AZ

On Friday afternoon, we explored the Bunker Bar, an off-road, solar powered bar, grill, game & music venue just north of Lake Havasu City.  With a chilly breeze, the crowd was light, but the food and entertainment was enjoyable.

The Bunker Bar, Lake Havasu City, AZ

The Bunker Bar, Lake Havasu City, AZ


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Grand Canyon Railway RV Park, Williams, AZ

18 01 2022

After some very chilly nights on the road, we’ve finally arrived in Arizona.  However, just 40 miles west of Flagstaff at nearly 7000′, the temps are still almost as cold as Durango and Monument Valley.

We’re parked at the Grand Canyon Railway Company, a railroad, hotel and RV park in central Williams.  The park, of about 125 sites is very well laid out, roomy, with all asphalt driveways and pads.  Utilities are convenient and include “DirecTV cable TV” outlets.  The 480p, stretched image broadcasts out of Phoenix are interesting to say the least.

Grand Canyon Railway RV Park

Grand Canyon Railway RV Park, BBQ Gazebo

Situated between I-40 and the Grand Canyon train rail line, we expected this park to be very noisy.  However, with minimal tourist trains running, and our electric heater providing background noise, we found the park to be fairly quiet.  We’d stay here again.

Conveniently located across the street from the RV Park is Grand Canyon Brewing & Distillery.  The brewery offers about a dozen brews, about 8 specialty spirts and 4 “ready to drink” canned cocktails.  In addition, they offer tasty food items such as brewery wings, soups, salads and burgers and sandwiches.  MENU

After 3 nights in Williams, we’ll head to Lake Havasu City, and hopefully warmer temps.  More from Havasu!


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Start of the Spring Road Trip, Durango & Monument Valley

14 01 2022

Just as last year, we’re parked at the Oasis RV Park in Durango.  However, unlike last year, it’s much colder and there’s more snow and ice through the park.  There are surprisingly quite a few RVs in the park this year. We’re parked in a pull-through, premium view site, #12 on the NW corner of the park. The site is mostly snow covered, except around the headed water faucet.  It gets sloppy and muddy during the days which are around 45 degrees, and then freezes solid in the overnight teens. We’d prefer one of the southern sites, back-in #19 – #22 or #25 or #26.

After visiting with friends on Saturday, we returned to a coolish trailer.  The problem became readily apparent, the furnace was failing to light.  Cranking up the fireplace and a small space heater, we managed to maintain an inside temperature of about 60 degrees overnight (after a low of 18!).  Spending a few hours looking at YouTube videos, we determined that the problem was most likely the sail switch.  With the exterior furnace cover removed, a quick continuity test concluded that the switch was indeed not closing. Removing the switch revealed little in the way of built-up dirt and dust.  However, after cleaning and reinstalling, the furnace fired the first time.  Problem solved, or at least averted for now.

Goulding’s RV, Monument Valley, UT

From Durango we’re headed to one of our favorite parks at Goulding’s Lodge in Monument Valley, UT. From Monument Valley we’re headed to Williams, AZ.  More from the home of the Grand Canyon Railroad Company.


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