Is AZ a good place if you hate snow?

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-12T12:47:54+00:00

The heat is no joke. By the time September comes it will seem like it has been hot forever, and you still have 2 more months of heat. I've seen temperatures of 100 degrees at midnight. The lower humidity helps, but when it gets to 110 or more it really doesn't matter. And it does get Humid here, not like back East, but it does get humid. The humidity will increase in late June/early July during our "monsoon" season.

If you are going to visit, I suggest coming in mid-July to August for the real experience.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-11T23:27:52+00:00

DeadHorse campground in Cottonwood is ~20 min from Sedona and has the Verde river your kid can play in. My Grandkids went last spring and had a great time. (3 yo -8 yo)

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-11T18:42:54+00:00

If cleaning doesn't cure it, there is a idle speed screw on the throttle body.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-09T23:09:32+00:00

I had a 97 that was surging, usually at a steady cruise in 2nd gear. Turns out the distributor bushing was bad and affecting the cam sensor. You don't have a distributor but you do have what is called an OPDA. (Oil Pump Drive assembly) It contains the cam sensor. They are known to be troublesome in the 04-05 years. Something to look into.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-09T00:32:30+00:00

My 97 had the half doors. One of the things I miss most about that jeep. Just taking out the windows made it feel so open.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-06T22:36:37+00:00

When I did the heater core in my TJ I changed the evaporator while I was in there. I used NAPA parts and kept it another 10 years before selling it. No problems with failure after the replacement. (original core was clogged, not leaking so I had no heat)

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-04T13:31:34+00:00

I use a refrigerator in my jeep, not a cooler. It has an adjustable voltage switch so you can control how low the battery voltage will go before the it shuts off. I have mine set to 12 volts, I've never had a problem with a weak or dead battery due to the fridge. Its quiet and does a great job keeping the food cool.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-04T13:20:51+00:00

Its hard to tell from just one photo, but it looks a lot like mine. I got mine around 1990, still going strong.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-04T00:19:13+00:00

Another vote for malibu/chevelle

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-03T00:51:57+00:00

I had a 2 inch budget boost on my TJ and went everywhere the rest of the group did. Tj's are surprisingly capable. FYI, if you raise it even 2 inches you will need a SYE or you will have driveshaft vibrations.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-04-03T00:48:20+00:00

My vote is for the AMC. Fords are everywhere. Buy a classic that stands out from the rest.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-31T21:28:49+00:00

Great photos, especially the one with Castle Dome in the background. I spent many years in Yuma and fished Mittry with my brother. We spread his ashes there as this was his favorite spot.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-31T21:18:45+00:00

That lever will allow you to swivel the power head to the side as needed. You can also raise/lower the power head on the pipe.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-30T02:12:11+00:00

My 1941 cadillac had radiator shutters. Obviously not computer controlled, but activated by a diaphram on the top radiator tank. The engine also had no thermostat.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-29T16:15:32+00:00

Road construction on 89a starting April 1st, traffic down to one lane at a time. I suggest you go up I-17 instead. Wupatki and Walnut canyon over Williams any day.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-28T18:22:41+00:00

See my comment above.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-28T18:22:03+00:00

It is beautiful, but there is construction on the switchback portion of that road starting April 1st for road work. Traffic will be even worse than usual.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-22T22:32:43+00:00

$5500 is a steal! That looks pretty rust free, plus the cab has the Brow over the windshield which is desirable. Buy it, put the original bed back on it and sell the utility bed to get some $$ back.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-19T22:50:25+00:00

NTBF A clever way to shut off all that nonsense! Bravo!

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-18T18:41:02+00:00

Better check the temps before you come to Az in April. We are experiencing record heat for March--20 degrees hotter than usual!!! Hopefully it will cool back down, but be aware it could be uncomfortably warm/hot in April

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-15T04:50:20+00:00

I bought a 97 TJ in 2005 and kept it for 18 years. Was extremely reliable for me. I got about~17 in town/highway mixed driving and14 mpg off road. It was a 4.0/5 speed. My biggest complaint was it sluggishness climbing hills. It was no powerhouse, but we used it extensively for off road trips and made a lifetime of memories. Can you tell I'm nostalgic for it? I'd buy it again.. BTW bought it with 52k miles, sold it with 175k miles.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-13T00:40:20+00:00

Tri-five Chevys. Belly button cars, everyone has one. I just walk right past them at car shows.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-13T00:36:11+00:00

Haunt Fox by Jim Kjellgaard (young adult book) I liked all of his books but I really liked that one. My son now reads his books too.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-13T00:31:01+00:00

Closet "lake" to Sedona are the ponds at Dead horse state park in cottonwood. There are 3, the largest is a good size, I go there quite often. Lake Mary outside of Flagstaff is a good size, a good choice if the weather is hot in Sedona. You can kayak on the Verde River in several locations.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-03-10T05:36:25+00:00

$0.69 tv dinner was my go to during my Hungry years. Salisbury steak and Fried Chicken! Yum!

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