boowho
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HI:
This will be my first year to head South for the winter. Initially, we've picked what looks like a great RV resort in Sierra Vista, south and east of Tucson. However, this is not "chieseled(sp?) in stone"; I may consider many other locations.
I'm looking for opinions as to whether this is an OK location, given what we hear on the news every day regarding illegals crossing into this area (what's known as the Tucson sector).
Let me know if you thing I'm just being paranoid or (on the other hand) I've got a death wish.
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Rick & Cheryl
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If you like what the park has to offer,,I wouldnt worry about immigration issues. I wouldnt go wandering around alone in the desert at night though.
Weather should be great, so just enjoy your winter.
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The Texan
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A very good choice for a snowbird destination. You have a major Military base very close by and the illegals give it a wide berth. I would have no problem with Sierra Vista. Also, there is a lot to do and see in the area.
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Sierra Vista, AZ has an Elevation, 4633 ft. It can get down right cold there. I have spend time in the area and have seen it down to 17 degrees in Dec/Jan. The mountains are pretty with the snow caps. For warmer weather chose an lower elevation like Yuma, Casa Grande. Tuscan is even warmer.
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Itchey Feet
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We were worried about the same thing, only we were just passing thru. We were @ a state park and asked the host about this and his answer was -- well this is our third year down here and so far there has only been "one" occasion where they came into the campground park and the reason was they were out of water.
Get this --- they went up to a camper and asked if they could get some water instead of just going to a water faucet and filling their jug. They were told to go to the entrance which they did and were transported back to across the line. The last thing they want is to be seen or heard this is why night travel is used, they don't hitch hike or try and thumb a ride they are trying to hide. JMHO
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You will probably wonder if it isnt warmer in Colorado. Very few snowbirds winter in Sierra Vista because of the elevation. I know one "snowbird" who leaves Sierra Vista in January and Feb. Tucson to tell you the truth isnt all that popular in the winte either. Yuma is gnerally pretty popular for budget minded RVers its also the warmest place in the SW.
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rv2go wrote:Sierra Vista, AZ has an Elevation, 4633 ft. It can get down right cold there. I have spend time in the area and have seen it down to 17 degrees in Dec/Jan. The mountains are pretty with the snow caps. For warmer weather chose an lower elevation like Yuma, Casa Grande. Tuscan is even warmer. X 2. We winter in Coolidge.
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I would not recommend Sierra Vist for the winter. It does get cold up there and they have snow at times.
We have wintered in Tucson the past 4 years and love it there. Lots of things to do and sightseeing is great. Lots of golf courses, shopping, etc. It does get chilly at night in January ( low 30's ), but days are almost always in the 60's and sunny. Can be windy also.
Phoenix area is too crowded for us and Yuma is too isolated. We do like to take day trips a couple times a week and Tucson is pretty well situated for that.
Casa Grande has some nice campgrounds and would be our second choice for Arizona in the winter.
We have seen illegals in the area south of Tucson, but they don't bother you and would like to remain unseen. The Border Patrol is very active in the sector and do a great job under difficult conditions. Thank God they are there and maybe more help is on the way.
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Never been to Sierra Vista, can't help on that score. Border Patrol are out and about as Leaddog mentioned, if you are in campgrounds, shouldn't be a problem with illegals. Here are some info I had on file. ** Tucson Xtra **
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For seven years, we've been wintering in Yuma. The weather is pleasant and prices are reasonable. There are lots of Hispanics but no problems with illegals or criminal activity that effects our safety.
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