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Brian L
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
Generators bother me when I'm camping. We take two fully charged deep cycle 12V batteries with us and they last us 2 weeks with plenty to spare. A few
times they have run down on longer trips and I've always found someplace to plug in the trickle charger I have and recharge them. I recently bought a
solar panel to keep them topped off.
We use candles at night for general lighting. Candles and palapas seem to go together.
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I would have thought we could have gotten along without a generator, but the wife really does not want to be without electricity when we really need
it.
Anyways, we are WAY off topic.
Someone mentioned Frambes? Where is that?
Also, how long should it take to get to Bahia Concepcion from San Diego? Remember, this is with the wife and kids, so we're not into 14 hour days, or
pulling off in a remote area. Safety is number one concern, Pacifico's in Bahia is #2!
Brian
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noproblemo2
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Brian, Frambes is Bob and Susans place
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Brian L
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So where is Bob and Susan's place?
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noproblemo2
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| Quote: | Originally posted by blane
So where is Bob and Susan's place? |
http://mulege.vacau.com/index123.htm
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68 is NOT "way too loud".
yes it is....
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by blane
| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
Generators bother me when I'm camping. We take two fully charged deep cycle 12V batteries with us and they last us 2 weeks with plenty to spare. A few
times they have run down on longer trips and I've always found someplace to plug in the trickle charger I have and recharge them. I recently bought a
solar panel to keep them topped off.
We use candles at night for general lighting. Candles and palapas seem to go together.
Why generators? |
I would have thought we could have gotten along without a generator, but the wife really does not want to be without electricity when we really need
it.
Anyways, we are WAY off topic.
Someone mentioned Frambes? Where is that?
Also, how long should it take to get to Bahia Concepcion from San Diego? Remember, this is with the wife and kids, so we're not into 14 hour days, or
pulling off in a remote area. Safety is number one concern, Pacifico's in Bahia is #2! |
Yes, but why a generator to provide the electricity? Batteries, an inverter, and a solar panel system works for most needs, especially along the sunny
Sea of Cortez.
Tijuana to Santispac is 15 hours of speed limit driving and short stops. Best to break it into two days stopping someplace between San Quintin and El
Rosario. I always stop at Cielto Lindo south of San Quintin - 5 hours from the border. Most people don't like the place and go elsewhere. It's not
pretty and the food at the restaurant is, well, safe to eat. Just a habit with me, we pull in at sunset and leave at sunrise.
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Brian L
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
Yes, but why a generator to provide the electricity? Batteries, an inverter, and a solar panel system works for most needs, especially along the sunny
Sea of Cortez.
Tijuana to Santispac is 15 hours of speed limit driving and short stops. Best to break it into two days stopping someplace between San Quintin and El
Rosario. I always stop at Cielto Lindo south of San Quintin - 5 hours from the border. Most people don't like the place and go elsewhere. It's not
pretty and the food at the restaurant is, well, safe to eat. Just a habit with me, we pull in at sunset and leave at sunrise. |
I will check out the solar, but how do I run my AC, microwave, and coffee maker? We can't live without these must have amenities! Well, maybe...
Has anyone tried Catavina as a halfway spot? It looks about halfway, but smack in the middle of the inland...
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Bob and Susan
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you wont need ac in november
too cold
your coffepot and microwave will work off the batteries with a smaller inverter...less that $100
look at harbor freight
dont buy solar panels right now for a vacation trailer
too much money
you'll be fine
i'd stay in el rosario the first night or if its getting late San Quintin
then leave early for mulege or if it gets late guerrero negro
or san ignacio
just be flexible
68 is a loud generator but take it anyway
you'll probably be happy you did
2 batteries will not last 2 weeks
dont use candles they are dangerous in a trailer
you could use a firepit for "the marshmellow guys"
[Edited on 6-22-2010 by Bob and Susan]
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capt. mike
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your coffepot and microwave will work off the batteries with a smaller inverter...less that $100
look at harbor freight
Bob- i had 1000 W inverter and it wouldn't run my coffee pot or micro as each was rated over 1000 W.
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Bob and Susan
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my mr coffee uses 700 watts
my micro 800 watts
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noproblemo2
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well those little things don't run stuff in our RV or boat....and we do have a solar panel on our RV
[Edited on 6-23-2010 by noproblemo2]
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Bob and Susan
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well you can't run everything at one time...
but i ran a blender on our boat at "the river"
with a 700 watt inverter...party
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guess I should not get into this,,, but really, your camping on the beach with out all the amenities that a fully equipped RV park would afford your
daily needs.
I find this a little silly.
1. you dont need a micro wave
2 you dont need a electric coffe pot
3 if you cant get along with out that , dont go
stay some place else
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Bob and Susan
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no coffee??? holy cow batman
i used to put the inverter on the truck batteries
with the hood open to have hot coffee
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noproblemo2
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Brian, check your U2U
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
no coffee??? holy cow batman
i used to put the inverter on the truck batteries
with the hood open to have hot coffee |
how about a standard coffe pot, on the stove (propane)
my goodness, we are camping folks
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
no coffee??? holy cow batman
i used to put the inverter on the truck batteries
with the hood open to have hot coffee |
how about a standard coffe pot, on the stove (propane)
my goodness, we are camping folks |
they are not camping. they got AC and generator, which is more than most locals have in their humble abodes
anything related to an RV is not camping, despite what ads tell you
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We are talking about camping for gawd's sake! An A/C in November?
Generators? Electric coffee makers? Try a Melita over an open flame!
Seriously, Brian.
My 89 Westfalia (VW) does still has an inverter (2500W) for the microwave (it fits in the cupboard under the sink) which made life easier in Baja, as
well as an AGM house battery. No generator. The 20' RV made for some comfortable basic Baja living that got us into some tight hideaway beaches. The
kayaking and fishing could not have gotten any better, plus the surfing was out of this world! Baja sunsets on the west coast are
one-of-a-kind...every day.
Still have the boards, sold the windsurfer, the single seat kayak is now a fishing boat, and we now have a two seat yak. The Westfalia now has a solar
panel, a new tent for the pop-up, and a new motor and transmission.
And it now just sits in my driveway...waiting for a new owner. Only 130K miles.
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Brian L
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
no coffee??? holy cow batman
i used to put the inverter on the truck batteries
with the hood open to have hot coffee |
how about a standard coffe pot, on the stove (propane)
my goodness, we are camping folks |
they are not camping. they got AC and generator, which is more than most locals have in their humble abodes
anything related to an RV is not camping, despite what ads tell you
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you are wrong, camping is not just primative. Here is a definition:
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants (known as campers) leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy
nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite, which may have cabins. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, a
primitive structure, or no shelter at all.
Brian
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Brian L
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
no coffee??? holy cow batman
i used to put the inverter on the truck batteries
with the hood open to have hot coffee |
how about a standard coffe pot, on the stove (propane)
my goodness, we are camping folks |
we use a French press. Makes a pretty good coffee!
I'm not saying I'll be firing up the AC in November either! I've done all sorts of camping, from no tent, with a tent, 38 foot diesel pusher with
slide outs and friggin clothes washer/dryer. Now we just bought a 26' travel trailer to pull behind our 4x4 suv. I'm trying to find out what I'll
need, what some of tge campgrounds have, etc.
Next question: Coyote beach looks awesome, but I don't see a road off the 1. Do you really have to get there along tge beach in low tide?
Brian
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