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[*] posted on 4-25-2013 at 01:10 PM


JP. I also lost a mirror on that same stretch of road. The problem is there is no shoulder and a one to two foot drop which can cause a rollover. I put the passenger rear dual on the edge of the road and hope for the best. With the rear wheel on the edge the driver's side mirror is still very close to the center line. Many times there are only a couple of inches between the 18 wheeler mirror and my mirror. At times they miss hitting only because the two vehicles have different heights so the mirrors don't match. My mirror only sticks out 4 1/2 inches which means the barreling 18 wheeler was probably only 2 inches from hitting our vehicle.( I slow down but I have yet to see an approaching 18 wheeler do the same.) Losing a mirror on a wide motorhome is not uncommon on that stretch of road.
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[*] posted on 4-25-2013 at 02:12 PM


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JP. I also lost a mirror on that same stretch of road. The problem is there is no shoulder and a one to two foot drop which can cause a rollover. I put the passenger rear dual on the edge of the road and hope for the best. With the rear wheel on the edge the driver's side mirror is still very close to the center line. Many times there are only a couple of inches between the 18 wheeler mirror and my mirror. At times they miss hitting only because the two vehicles have different heights so the mirrors don't match. My mirror only sticks out 4 1/2 inches which means the barreling 18 wheeler was probably only 2 inches from hitting our vehicle.( I slow down but I have yet to see an approaching 18 wheeler do the same.) Losing a mirror on a wide motorhome is not uncommon on that stretch of road.







The first time it happened another truck driver stopped and helped me jerry rig a mirrow he had .He told me it happend to him quite a lot so he carried a extra or two. Really nice guy. He would not accept a dime for his mirrow said he was glad to help.
The second time the oncomeing truck did it on purpose he whiped over the line just before we met and then whiped back so his trailer was in my lane when we passed I found out later its a deadly game that some of them play.
Now I slow down to a near stop if the hit me hopefuly I wout loose control and roll over.
I am not a novice driver I hauled Produce coast to coast and am a member of the Million Mile Club
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[*] posted on 4-25-2013 at 05:15 PM


Recently here in Oregon a log truck driver who enjoyed intimidating anyone not driving a vehicle bigger than his was arrested due to cell phone calls that had the State Cops waiting for him. He was arrested, fined, and did some time in the crowbar hotel as well as loosing his CDL. This of course would never happen in Mexico, you would be lucky if you didn't have to pay the trucker to have all the dings taken out of his rig and a new paint job.
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[*] posted on 4-25-2013 at 06:12 PM


I once drove the length of MX1 down to Los Cabos in a Ford F350 an Towing a small trailer - not a particularly large rig, especially compared to a MoHo. Nevertheless I learned that you MUST make an attempt to get as far right as possible, at least on straight, flat sections (there are MANY!) when a big rig passes you in the opposite direction. At first I thought I was imagining things but after a few hundred desert miles it became clear: some traileros aggressively crowd the center line or even cross over if they feel you're not showing respect by crowding the edge of the pavement. This is really unnerving while towing since there is almost never a shoulder. I did the whole distance in two days - NOT RECOMMENDED! I think I cracked all my molars and I'm still trying to unpucker the old grommet. Best advice has already been given: slow down. Much better to stop and look at the flower decorated crosses and memorials than to be under one! I try to stop to photograph something every hour, at least. Your nomad buddies will appreciate it! Buena suerte!



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[*] posted on 4-25-2013 at 07:15 PM
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Some of the things I talked about are Exterme and may never happen to you.
Baja is Truly a Magical Place . and there is enough variety of things to satisfy the Adventerous spirit in most anyone. I almost Garuntee if you come down you will be back.
Take your time you will see more. and use the same cautions you would use any where else.
VIVA BAJA
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