Hola! I'm headed on my first trip down into Baja to hunt for surf and camp for 25 days in October. I unfortunately only have access to a 2wd toyota
pickup. How much will this limit surf prospects from TJ to Cabo?
hint
gibson - 9-23-2007 at 06:03 PM
the single most common fault for people (gringo stupido mostly) getting stuck in sand, is being unaware the value of low tire pressure. (in conjuction
with trying to accelerate when the hint of getting stuck begins! WRONG MOVE!!)
So, you should concentrate on being able to reflate your tires anywhere after deflation, and consequently getting unstuck.
You can go anywhere with 2WD. You simply need to be able to reflate the tires wherever necessary.
enjoybajalou - 9-23-2007 at 06:16 PM
And in some cases 6-8 lbs is not too low.jerry - 9-23-2007 at 06:37 PM
SOME CARPET STRIPS WILL ALLSO HELP YOU GET UNSTUCKMango - 9-23-2007 at 06:37 PM
Yep, the above posters are correct. Just get yourself a good portable air compressor that either plugs into your cigarette lighter or attaches to
your car battery. Keep it out of the sand, so it does not jam up.
(Do a search here for "Air compressor" I know there are a couple of good treads on makes/models/cost, etc..)
When in sand keep your speed up.. it's all about momentum. When you decide to stop.. pick your spot. Hard packed and be at the top of a "hill"
facing down.. and you will be able to get going again.
All sorts of tricks to get free; but, low tire pressure will keep you from getting stuck or help you get free.
Also bring a shovel, tow strap, and some carpet/wood,etc to put under your tires to get rolling again..
I'd do some research on how to get unstuck. But you can go more places in 2wd if you know what you are doing, than someone with 4wd that does not
know what they are doing.
Have a good trip and may you ride the perfect wave. Buen onda.bajalou - 9-23-2007 at 06:56 PM
Always start moving pointing straight ahead and continue straight till you have some momentum up. Trying to turn while starting will almost guarantee
you spinning and probably stuck.El Jefe - 9-24-2007 at 08:07 AM
Four wheel drive on a Baja surf trip is convenient if you want to park your truck "just over there" instead of "right here" 100 feet away. If you stay
on the dirt roads and hard spots you will be just fine. 99.9% of the distance you travel will be two wheel drive and only that last few feet needs
extra caution. You may not get to park your truck in the b-tchinest camp spot, but a little walk will get you there.
We tow guys in rental cars out all the time along la costa where we live. Their usual mistake is to pull off the "road" into a little sandy arroyo
right near the beach. All they have to do is park on the side of the road, but they want to get the car "just a little closer."Gadget - 9-24-2007 at 05:40 PM
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Originally posted by surfkatcher
Hola! I'm headed on my first trip down into Baja to hunt for surf and camp for 25 days in October. I unfortunately only have access to a 2wd toyota
pickup. How much will this limit surf prospects from TJ to Cabo?
When are you leaving?
We're heading south tomorrow AM. Want to hook up and carravan?woody with a view - 9-24-2007 at 06:11 PM
have fun gadget.....when you return we expect great fotos and incongruous labels for all the spots you guys surf.....get some for the rest of us!!!!!surfkatcher - 9-24-2007 at 07:03 PM
Wow!! 'Muchisimas gracias' for all of the advice and road wisdom.
I've never surfed Mexico so I really had no clue what to expect in terms of beach access. I have had my share of experiences getting stuck in sand so
driving in it won't be completely new. I will plan accordingly--which in my world means keep your Karma right, hope for the best, and plan for the
worst.
As for caravaning wow that would be WONDERFUL!! Thanks for the offer Gadget. I will likely get to the TJ border around 10/4 or 10/5. I'm flexible.
If I could connect with anyone heading south around that time in October, or meet up somewhere if you have a firm itinerary I would be completely
stoked. -- My point of departure is Philadelphia (not my hometown) on 9/29. I could bring some cheese steaks & soft pretzels!!SiReNiTa - 9-25-2007 at 04:38 PM
hey i cn recommend los choros...um...you might have walk like 2 or 3 minutes down the hill to the beach but my bf has a toyota pasea...small car and
he got there no problem for the surf contest...if you want to check out the pictures go to www.myspace.com/teamjurjos
it's the new and still being worked on myspace for the surf team in asuncion...more pics and profiles of all the team are coming soon...check it
out...i manage it so you can email m e if u have any doubts...haha it's also my 18th bday on october 25th so if ur there ur invited to my
party...super duper beach bash...awsome...anyway...check it out...and if not have a great trip and get some killer waves!surfkatcher - 9-26-2007 at 06:42 AM
thanks for the recommendation...i may check it out on my way south. thanks also for the invitation, by the 25th i will be furher north.
wishing you and your peeps a wonderful 18th Bday beach bash.SiReNiTa - 9-26-2007 at 03:44 PM
actually i have been to alejandros and the directions are pretty good...i mean...the paved road only goes a little way but there is a little sign i
mean,,,that is part of the adventure!!! getting lost...done it tons of times lol...they have a pretty good break...the guy is really nice and the have
OK palapas...he charges a little but...it's not much...i dunno...but hey DK you mean well!!! no one can be right all the time??!!! luv ya!!David K - 9-26-2007 at 03:51 PM
The paved road goes ALL the way from Mex. 1 to the harbor at Santa Rosalillita (was there last July before going to your mom's place)... The road
north to Alejandro's and beyond is dirt.
sirenita
woody with a view - 9-26-2007 at 04:10 PM
happy birthday.
please let this discussion play out! you are in the middle, since development will be good for your town/people. we aren't talking about asuncion. we
are talking about a place where they QUIT selling property already.
hope your bash is a good one!SiReNiTa - 9-26-2007 at 04:15 PM
and can you tell me who is talking about land selling??? if this sounds like me promoting something that will benefit me or anyone close to me let me
clarify right now IT IS NOT...if that was not what you ment the i apologize for not uderstanding you message.woody with a view - 9-26-2007 at 04:18 PM
sorry, wasn't implying regarding your posts other than:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
BTW, my wife and i were trying going to come by last march (we were having too much fun and it got dark faster than we'd hoped) for suggestions for
dinner. we're gonna pass by mid-late feb, maybe then!
[Edited on 9-26-2007 by woody in ob]
[Edited on 9-27-2007 by woody in ob]SiReNiTa - 9-26-2007 at 04:29 PM
no offense taken...ok as that's over can we get back to giving advice???? and thankyou for the hirthday wishes!!!ME - 9-26-2007 at 05:41 PM
Woody, you da man... I missed the post but I can only imagine... our super hero at work again.
Here is some advise, Dont trust the old man at alejandros around your women!woody with a view - 9-26-2007 at 05:44 PM
you bet! someone's gotta play the "other" bad guy!
my woman ain't going nowhere...he can get all the visuals he wants
prayforsurf.........shari - 9-27-2007 at 02:42 PM
I can vouch for ME's post, that old smoothy had ME thinkin about marriage!!! way before I was the marying type...he can dance that Alejandro and is a
smoooooooooth talker...plays a mean guitar and sings like an angel (plus has alot of land...I mean HAD alot of great land on the beach..tee
hee)....those were the days....sighhhhhSiReNiTa - 9-27-2007 at 03:20 PM
heeeeeeeeeeeeey...i'm telling juan!!!!!!!!!
hmf yeah right...hehe smooth talk my nose...blah
were u seriously thinking about it??? ugh......khargis - 7-15-2009 at 05:33 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by surfkatcher
Hola! I'm headed on my first trip down into Baja to hunt for surf and camp for 25 days in October. I unfortunately only have access to a 2wd toyota
pickup. How much will this limit surf prospects from TJ to Cabo?
hola surfkatcher. just read your lines. good on ya! i am headin south from oregon in a few weeks and hope to leave from san diego round beginning of
october. if it works out a caravan would be dandy. i am drivin a 78' vw bus with my dog lefty. no definate agenda besides lookin for the surf and
chillin. so keep in touch and travel safe. cheers, krisCurt63 - 7-15-2009 at 06:10 PM
Remember, mango said a GOOD air compressor (not cheap) seriously, the cheap ones are crap and even if they continue to run, it can take 20 minutes
for one tire.
DO NOT pull onto pavement with aired down tires and start tearing into the curves. Very dangerous!
Be careful, you'll have a blast!norte - 7-15-2009 at 06:51 PM
Do you guys enjoy 2 year old posts???????????Curt63 - 7-15-2009 at 07:46 PM
Uuuuuuuhhhhhhhhh I should have a great come back, but...............
DuhBajaWarrior - 7-15-2009 at 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by norte
Do you guys enjoy 2 year old posts???????????
I wonder if he got stuck or not?khargis - 7-17-2009 at 10:29 AM
finally got the bus unstuck, 2o minutes to pump a single tire, try 2 years. frickin brutal! 2 years huh, where are the dates on these things? talk a
bout a newbie! anyway, its been real. k805gregg - 7-17-2009 at 05:34 PM
You've got to remember 2 things, as soon as you stop moving, stop tring to. Get out jack it up, (a good farm jack is useful) like Hilift. 2nd stop get
out and walk the road first.
