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Mulege Canuck
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We just got back from a 10/10 trip. We drove a bush road from Las Pocitas to San Evaristo and then headed south towards La Paz. We left Mex 1 at
1:00 and we drove through an amazing canyon. There was lots of water there with large palm trees and very rich farmland. The ranchos looked very
well kept. Large portions of the road were made of poured concrete.
When we reached the summit and started our descent to the Sea of Cortez, the road got pretty steep. We had to build rock ramps to get over some of
the drop offs without wrecking our truck. One corner was really tight on a Cliff edge but we made it around. My wife got out of the truck as she did
not appreciate the view from the passenger seat. We camped at a beautiful campsite made by the government in the middle of nowhere. Great views of
the ocean and surrounding mountains.
After a three day stay we started on our way south towards La Paz. Met a Merican dude who thought we would never make it up the road. No problems.
A Mexican family was cheering us on as we crawled up the steep road.
There is something in the rock there that gives it a green colour, maybe copper? It was a fantastic drive. We are back at our home in Mulege now. My
wife needs a break from booney bashing😎
This was a tight spot Harold mentioned.
Concrete road near In the mountains.
Green rock in amazing.
This is what greeted us after we got down from the mountain road.
Great trip. I planned to do the trip with two other buddies but the 2WD truck bailed out and my other friend blew an air bag before we left.
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JZ
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Pretty impressive the places you are able to take your rig!
Sounds like you had a great trip.
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Quote: Originally posted by Mulege Canuck  | We just got back from a 10/10 trip. We drove a bush road from Las Pocitas to San Evaristo and then headed south towards La Paz. We left Mex 1 at
1:00 and we drove through an amazing canyon. There was lots of water there with large palm trees and very rich farmland. The ranchos looked very
well kept. Large portions of the road were made of poured concrete.
Great trip. I planned to do the trip with two other buddies but the 2WD truck bailed out and my other friend blew an air bag before we left.
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Dang, that's a heavy camper for a single rear wheel truck. I have the same truck with the 9.4 2500 Bigfoot,
and I'm still over my gross weight limit by a bit. Have you done any suspension mods on that thing? I have airbags, but I'm thinking about going to a
heavier duty rear spring pack.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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AKgringo
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Did you find a place to set up your camper in La Paz as you intended?
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Mulege Canuck
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| Quote: Originally posted by monoloco | | Quote: Originally posted by Mulege Canuck | We just got back from a 10/10 trip. We drove a bush road from Las Pocitas to San Evaristo and then headed south towards La Paz. We left Mex 1 at
1:00 and we drove through an amazing canyon. There was lots of water there with large palm trees and very rich farmland. The ranchos looked very
well kept. Large portions of the road were made of poured concrete.
Great trip. I planned to do the trip with two other buddies but the 2WD truck bailed out and my other friend blew an air bag before we left.
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Dang, that's a heavy camper for a single rear wheel truck. I have the same truck with the 9.4 2500 Bigfoot,
and I'm still over my gross weight limit by a bit. Have you done any suspension mods on that thing? I have airbags, but I'm thinking about going to a
heavier duty rear spring pack.
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I put on Timbrens. They are basically a large bump stop that replaces the stock ones from Ford. You have to shim them so the overload springs are
just touching when the camper is on. It gives you three points of contact on both sides. It was an amazing difference. It reduced the rocking when
off road and improved highway driving in cross winds.
I have a 3800 lb load capacity in my 201 F350 6.2 l gaser. My camper weighs 2850 dry, so loaded I am just about at the max. I am not a fan of air
bags because if you pop a boob your screwed. Especially in Mexico. Timbrens are simple and guaranteed for the life of the truck.
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Mulege Canuck
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We found a beautiful spot to camp out there near San Evaristo so I was able to get out of going into La Paz. Cities are not my thing but my wife was
disappointed 😎
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| Quote: Originally posted by Mulege Canuck | We just got back from a 10/10 trip. We drove a bush road from Las Pocitas to San Evaristo and then headed south towards La Paz. We left Mex 1 at
1:00 and we drove through an amazing canyon. There was lots of water there with large palm trees and very rich farmland. The ranchos looked very
well kept. Large portions of the road were made of poured concrete.
When we reached the summit and started our descent to the Sea of Cortez, the road got pretty steep. We had to build rock ramps to get over some of
the drop offs without wrecking our truck. One corner was really tight on a Cliff edge but we made it around. My wife got out of the truck as she did
not appreciate the view from the passenger seat. We camped at a beautiful campsite made by the government in the middle of nowhere. Great views of
the ocean and surrounding mountains.
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how brave of you to go down to San Evaristo
finally someone is doing what others only talk about
Harald Pietschmann
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