We Are Back In Quartzsite Arizona For The Winter

We had so much fun last year in Quartzsite that we set up shop again for the winter.  Nomad Glass will be in the Quartzsite area until early March.  So if you need your auto, truck, RV or motorhome worked on this winter, we have a full service shop that can do glass repairs and replacement. 

 

Motorhome Windshield Tips

We get a lot of questions about what to do to avoid costly complications from replacing your motorhome’s windshield.  Attached is an article that we wrote for Woodall’s over the summer that explains some of the things to watch out for.

http://www.woodalls.com/articledetails.aspx?ArticleID=2781577&utm_source=cheetah&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WDN10811_07152011_WPD_Navigator_96s

 

 

Keeping Ray LaMontagne & Band On The Road.

Earlier this summer we got a frantic phone call from a tour bus company that supplies buses to bands that are out on tour.  While at Red Rocks outside of Colorado Springs, CO this new Prevost coach had it’s side window shatter in a thunderstorm.  So we were waiting for them to arrive in Boise two days later, new window in hand.  Our crew headed backstage and fixed the window and got the Ray LaMontagne band on the road to their next show.

 

On The Road To Redmond Oregon For The Rally

Nomad Glass is on the road this summer to beautiful Redmond Oregon and we have parked our rig at The Rally, put on by the Good Sam Club.  So far we have had beautiful weather, met some great people and look forward to getting our booth set up.   I will be updating all week and look forward to more pictures from The Rally.

 

Northwest Road Trips

Summertime is the perfect time to head up to the Northwest. From the coasts of Oregon & Washington to the mountains of Idaho, this is the place to spend those summer months.

In addition to the usual great spots to set up camp for the summer, The Rally put on by the Good Sam Club will be coming to Redmond Oregon in July. So join some of your fellow RV’s and come on up to Nomad Glass’ backyard for the summer.

 

Idaho Side Trips

We spent the weekend camping along the Snake River about 30 miles south of Boise at a BLM campground called Swan Falls (http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/birds_of_prey_nca/recreation/swan_falls.html).  Just a great place to spend the day or two camping, hiking, fishing or bird watching.  Swan Falls sits along the southern edge of the Snake River Birds of Prey Conservation Area (http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/birds_of_prey_nca.htm), so if you enjoy bird watching this is the place to go.   Like the name implies, the Birds of Prey area is full of hawks, eagles, owls and other raptors.  Had a hard time falling asleep due to the owls hooting and then hearing the hoots echo through the canyon.  Woke up early to the sounds of geese, chukars and other assorted bird calls.

For camping there are several places to boondock along the river and there are 2-3 outdoor pit toilets available for use.  The road down to Swan Falls is a little steep, so check your brakes before you head down to the canyon.   Campgrounds are off a well traveled dirt road.

Another site to see is the Swan Falls power plant, built in 1915 to supply power to the silver mines further south in the Owyhee Montains.  If you like to fish there are some boat launches in the area as well.

Overall a great place to make a great day or two side trip if you are in the Boise Idaho area.

 

Heading Home?

We are starting to see the caravans of motorhomes traveling down the freeway and heading home. So let us know where you were over the winter and what are some good side trips on your way home?

 

New Memberships To Help You

We’ve been busy this month, Nomad Glass has joined the Family Motor Coach Association, Escapee’s RV Club and the Independent Glass Association.

For those members of the FMCA and Escapee’s, Nomad Glass will extend a 10% discount off of any new windshield replacement.  In most cases we can offer free mobile service and offer our nationwide warranty on air or water leaks.  Nomad Glass looks forward to working with members of these RV clubs and helping to promote the RV lifestyle.

Nomad Glass also joined the Independent Glass Association to help us promote the benefits of using an independent glass shop and to promote high safety standards when working on windshields.   The installation of your motorhome windshield requires trained, professional installers and our new membership in the IGA will help use adhere to high safety standards.

 

Nevada’s Lonely Highway

On our way to Quartzsite we had the opportunity to travel down one of the lonliest stretches of highway in the United States.  Nevada’s US Highway 93 is the quickest way to Arizona from Idaho.  Often overlooked by Google maps and Mapquest as a way to go south or north in favor of I-15 through Utah, driving on Highway 93 can shave off 4 hours or more from your drive.   Set up as a designated trucking route, the road is nice and smooth with wide shoulders for most of Nevada.

Couple of tips for you, there is the possibility of snow and ice from October to April along the route so always check the weather.  Towns are few and far between, so if you see a gas station and a restroom you better stop.   There are also 3 RV parks in and around Ely Nevada so if you need to stop for the night, this is the best town to layover in.  Be on the watch for wild animals on this road, especially around twilight hours in the morning and evening.  The last time I drove on this road I had close calls with roaming cows, wild horses, elk, deer and antelope.  If you need to feel connected with your cell phone, I had coverage for 90% of the drive through Nevada. 

So if you are looking for a little adventure and want to travel along one of the lonliest stretches of road in the lower 48, Highway 93 is the road for you.

 

On The Road Doing Installs

Busy week in Quartzsite Arizona, making new friends and doing quite a few motorhome windshield replacements.  If you happen to be in the area, swing on by and say hello.  Have a cracked or damaged windshield, call us at 800-808-9762 or go to www.nomadglass.com to set up an appointment.  Looks like we will be in Quartzsite until at least February 10th.

Starting A New Windshield Replacement

Our installers in Arizona have the experience to take care of your coach and we offer a lifetime, nationwide warranty on air & water leaks.

Putting The Final Touches On A Quality Replacement

Don’t forget that Nomad Glass participates in the Good Sam Club’s “Smile & Save” program.  We are the only motorhome windshield company in Quartzsite endorsed by the Good Sam Club.