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Baja Sprinter map needed

4x4abc - 4-3-2023 at 01:16 AM

for a while I thought people were kidding when they asked about the road conditions to and from San Juanico.
Then I saw pictures of WiFi expedition vehicles on the Mulege - San Juanico highway.
Serious damages!
Looks like those Sprinters have their belly a bit close to the ground = just like a fat pig.

So, should we ask David to create Sprinter (belly) maps?
Or should we let them scrape their fat bellies (how unkind of us) and have them spread the word on youtube that Baja roads are impassable?

Sprinter belly.jpg - 299kB

David K - 4-3-2023 at 07:22 AM

Seems that when some people use maps online, they see a line and assume it is a country road for all vehicles.

The beauty of Baja on the Internet is that one can read trip reports, see road photos, and ask questions.

If one doesn't do research and drive a vehicle that is not capable of driving bad dirt roads, that is the result, or worse.

Some maps lie!

AKgringo - 4-3-2023 at 08:11 AM

I have an Elimaps Baja California, 2019 edition that I bought at an Oxxo when it first came out. It shows the road from Mulege through the Arroyo San Raymundo to La Ballena as a "not divided highway"

[Edited on 4-3-2023 by AKgringo]

David K - 4-3-2023 at 08:57 AM

The worst road maps are those, made by people who don't even try to learn about the roads. The best, most accurate and current paper map is the 2021 Benchmark Baja Road Atlas. On sale at www.bajabound.com/baja-atlas

AKgringo - 4-3-2023 at 09:18 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
The worst road maps are those, made by people who don't even try to learn about the roads. The best, most accurate and current paper map is the 2021 Benchmark Baja Road Atlas. On sale at www.bajabound.com/baja-atlas


I agree! I have two....one travels with me, and the other stays at my desk for planning and reference!

Cardon - 4-3-2023 at 09:55 AM

The van in the photo is not of a Sprinter but a Dodge Ram

JZ - 4-3-2023 at 10:00 AM

What is the object on the ground?

David K - 4-3-2023 at 10:02 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
The worst road maps are those, made by people who don't even try to learn about the roads. The best, most accurate and current paper map is the 2021 Benchmark Baja Road Atlas. On sale at www.bajabound.com/baja-atlas


I agree! I have two....one travels with me, and the other stays at my desk for planning and reference!


Same here, only wish I could head south more and connect with the land that has stolen my soul since I was a child!

If you get the digital Benchmark map, for your cell phone or tablet ($19.99 with the free Avenza App), you will have a live tracking map as you travel in Baja, showing your location and GPS, no Internet or cell service needed (uses only the gps satellites).

Zoom in close, see if you are on or crossing the El Camino Real, nearing a junction or rancho. You can also add a track of your trip to save for sharing on Baja Nomad, later! I first discovered that when I went to Mission Santa María, with TMW, last year.

https://store.avenza.com/products/baja-california-atlas-land...

David K - 4-3-2023 at 10:04 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
What is the object on the ground?


Maybe the blinker fluid pump??? :lol:

BooJumMan - 4-3-2023 at 10:25 AM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
fSo, should we ask David to create Sprinter (belly) maps?
Or should we let them scrape their fat bellies (how unkind of us) and have them spread the word on youtube that Baja roads are impassable?


...too easy! :light:

baja_sprinter_map.JPG - 48kB

David K - 4-3-2023 at 11:16 AM

I like that map!!! LOL

Sunman - 4-3-2023 at 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally posted by BooJumMan  
Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
fSo, should we ask David to create Sprinter (belly) maps?
Or should we let them scrape their fat bellies (how unkind of us) and have them spread the word on youtube that Baja roads are impassable?


...too easy! :light:



LMAO!

geoffff - 4-3-2023 at 12:00 PM

BooJumMan -- hah!

Yeah, as Cardon says -- that's a Ram not a Sprinter. The Ram is front-wheel-drive, and thus has a nice low floor (no driveshaft) that makes it an especially good camper. But a terrible offroader.

The dropped object looks like a generator...(?)

Don Jorge - 4-3-2023 at 12:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
What is the object on the ground?

Looks to be an Onan Generator.

Vans are great, for work.

4x4abc - 4-3-2023 at 12:19 PM

Best Baja map ever!

Baja Sprinter Map .jpeg - 48kB

4x4abc - 4-3-2023 at 12:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Don Jorge  
Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
What is the object on the ground?

Looks to be an Onan Generator.



brave to name your product Onan

the name in some cultures for masturbator

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onan

baja-chris - 4-4-2023 at 02:02 PM

Locals will be along shortly in a stock worn out Toyota Corolla to pick up that nice generator.

baja-chris - 4-4-2023 at 02:05 PM

BTW, for any Sprinter peeps wanting to explore Baja backroads, I recommend a visit to Agile Offroad first. Bring your wallet and they will set you up with legit gear.
https://agileoffroad.com/

mtgoat666 - 4-4-2023 at 04:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
for a while I thought people were kidding when they asked about the road conditions to and from San Juanico.
Then I saw pictures of WiFi expedition vehicles on the Mulege - San Juanico highway.
Serious damages!
Looks like those Sprinters have their belly a bit close to the ground = just like a fat pig.

So, should we ask David to create Sprinter (belly) maps?
Or should we let them scrape their fat bellies (how unkind of us) and have them spread the word on youtube that Baja roads are impassable?



Herr 44:
You should sell that broken down g-wagon and buy a sprinter. If you outfit your sprinter right, it is 10x better than sleeping in the dirt under your g-wagon.

chippy - 4-4-2023 at 05:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
for a while I thought people were kidding when they asked about the road conditions to and from San Juanico.
Then I saw pictures of WiFi expedition vehicles on the Mulege - San Juanico highway.
Serious damages!
Looks like those Sprinters have their belly a bit close to the ground = just like a fat pig.

So, should we ask David to create Sprinter (belly) maps?
Or should we let them scrape their fat bellies (how unkind of us) and have them spread the word on youtube that Baja roads are impassable?



Herr 44:
You should sell that broken down g-wagon and buy a sprinter. If you outfit your sprinter right, it is 10x better than sleeping in the dirt under your g-wagon.



Jeez goat,you really are an a$$ hat.:lol:

4x4abc - 4-4-2023 at 06:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  


Herr 44:
You should sell that broken down g-wagon and buy a sprinter. If you outfit your sprinter right, it is 10x better than sleeping in the dirt under your g-wagon.


it's the Indian - not the Arrow.

using an Assisi quote in your footer could fool some into thinking you are a kind man.
You are plenty smart - but not kind.