Bryan,
I am currently based in Carlsbad in hangar B1. I am here doing my part to help get America energy independent, or, maybe just get the bills paid. I am working the oil fields of the Permian Basin. When I first came to town I stayed in the Best Western Stevens Inn and was quite happy with the room I had. Lot's of space with separate bedroom, large bathroom etc. Food in the restaurant was so so.
There is alot of tanker truck and other oil field truck traffic to watch out for in the area. Especially first thing in the mornings as the crews head out. The road down to the caverns is not so bad as some of the others.
I have an RV6A in the hangar. If you really want to get your bird inside, I might be able to help out. My hangar is not a Tee hangar so another RV might fit, have not really tried it... Also, the FBO has a nice newer facility and some large hangars that you could probably get overnight parking in, air conditioned too! Do not know the cost but they seem to be nice folks to deal with.
Drop me a PM if you want to follow up...