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Ateo
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Quote: Originally posted by rts551  | | Quote: Originally posted by RenoJoe | just came north on the 8th 2 hours 10 minutes. Chapala to Gonzaga no problem Southwind towing
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Was the road from hwy 1 to the other side of the lake bed open? (see post above). When you and I went through on the 3rd we still had the old road
to go on.
No pounding and ruining your tires and parts? my truck is still new.
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The road from Hwy 1 to the other side of the lake bed was being worked on when I went thru. Just east of the lake bed the old road and new road
appeared to connect for a sweet graded section. 50MPH was easy, but short lived.
I'm headed back thru in 2 weeks with someone in a sedan. I'm wondering if I should miss this crossover to the Cortez side for fear of bottoming out
and getting flat tires. The Mexicans do it in small cars so I say "go for it", but not sure if my brother will feel the same.
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Came north yesterday(2/18/16)
Came through yesterday with no trouble driving a small Jeep 2014 Cherokee, 4x4 latitude. Had no problems with height. Took an hr. and 10 minuets to
make it 22+ miles. Lots of construction in the canyon /mountain areas. starting to set trusses for bridge # V. Lot of work yet to be done especially
when you see where the culverts are placed and the mountains to be moved to get there. the road is doable just have good tires and watch where your
going.
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David K
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Thank you and welcome slspfm!
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KurtG
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I motorcycled it on the 17th and I think the dirt portion is as good or better than I have ever seen it. Coco was at home and at age 79 looks in very
good condition.
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Air down would be best. I ran 85 pounds on my motorhome. I think I will try 50 next time.
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They are back to work in all areas. The road is still rough, air down..
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Carol1952
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First post! Took the road yesterday in a 2010 Ford Taurus coming north from Guerrero Negro. Lots of work on the first 5-6 miles on the Chapala side.
New road will parallel the old road just to the south on the Chapala side. Road work camp about 6-7 miles in, lots of earth moving & grading
equipment on this side hard at work.
Did NOT air down as we had not planned to take this route and had no tire inflator with us. But after talking to a number of people in Guerrero Negro
who had taken this route, decided to take the dirt. Husband hates Hwy 1 north of Guerrero Negro.
Not one problem. Go slow & take your time enjoying the ride. First 13 miles are a little rough, but last 10 are a piece of cake. Even with a 20
minute stop at Coco's for a visit & a cold beer, took us about 1 hr, 45 mins total. Front bumper which hangs down did clip a rock or two, but
survived intact and we never bottomed out. Plan to do it again in May.... this time in a truck.... with a tire inflator.
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David K
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Thank you Carol, and welcome to Nomad!
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rts551
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Also did it yesterday pulling a flatbed trailer. new roadbed is within a mile of HWY 1.
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you think they'll ever do something to close off that mile deep well at chapala? man that thing intrigues and terrifies me! always trying to get ONE
OF MY BUDDY"S to go down on a rope!
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tell us where it is. coords?
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by willardguy |
you think they'll ever do something to close off that mile deep well at chapala? man that thing intrigues and terrifies me! always trying to get ONE
OF MY BUDDY"S to go down on a rope! |
pictures and maps pls.
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Went through on Sunday, We all had 4 wheel drives, was a little bumpy at some times! averaged around 40 mph, pulling trailer take
your time! have good tires, and a spare! will be good. Stop and say
happy B-day to Coco 79 anos!
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Noticed that the new gas station to be built is owned by Los Pinos. Am hoping for a hotel either there or in Gonzaga/Rancho Grande.
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redhilltown
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Welcome Carol but in with all due respect, air down! Just have a way to air back up! There are some good discussions on threads here as to what to
buy...just get a good one. Like coolers, tires, and cigars, some things for Baja are worth getting the best!
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| Quote: Originally posted by redhilltown | | Welcome Carol but in with all due respect, air down! Just have a way to air back up! There are some good discussions on threads here as to what to
buy...just get a good one. Like coolers, tires, and cigars, some things for Baja are worth getting the best! |
with all due respect, many of us (including out esteemed DK) have not aired down any more now that it is only 23 miles of grades road. If you have
the time and means, go ahead...but it is not really necessary any more. I travel this road every couple of months. Its no longer an adventure.
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Drove it on 3/22 from Gonzaga. They are working hard in the mountains and it looked like they are getting ready to pave from Chapala north.
No need to air down in my mind....
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| Quote: Originally posted by rts551 | | Quote: Originally posted by redhilltown | | Welcome Carol but in with all due respect, air down! Just have a way to air back up! There are some good discussions on threads here as to what to
buy...just get a good one. Like coolers, tires, and cigars, some things for Baja are worth getting the best! |
with all due respect, many of us (including out esteemed DK) have not aired down any more now that it is only 23 miles of grades road. If you have
the time and means, go ahead...but it is not really necessary any more. I travel this road every couple of months. Its no longer an adventure.
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I did air down, but that was last July. It was in my trip report.
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Phil C
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Even for the 23 miles I think it's well worthwhile to air down. Makes a world of difference. If you don't carry air, there's a tire shop at either
end, well the one to the north is at Gonzaga which leaves a few miles of pavement if you're northbound.
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/arb-e-z-deflator-kit/?gclid=CK...
One of these works well and fast
[Edited on 3-25-2016 by Phil C]
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redhilltown
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Sounds like it is truly graded...but we all know that can change relatively fast. But with a Ford Taurus on 23 miles of Mexican road (as to cell
service/breakdowns) I would still air down to save stress on the vehicle. If you have the right rig, the right experience, and the right tires it is
an easier call.
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