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willyAirstream
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Slime has a small kit containing patches, plugs and the tools to insert the plugs, as well as an air hose all in a small bag..
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Hook
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Wow, I've never seen that. I bought a gallon about two years ago (for tubeless tires, which is what she wants) and nothing like that came with it.
I did just ad some Slime to an ATV tire that had developed a medium fast leak around an earlier tire plug. It stopped it.
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Alm
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Does Slime have any expiration date? I had a bottle, after 3 years in storage (though opened once) at normal temperature the slime thickened into a
big lump in the middle of the bottle. Had to throw it out.
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Cliffy
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Just to add to the wheel lug nuts comment- try to loosen all the wheel nuts before you leave and retighten them to the right spec. I have had shops
tighten them so tight that I bent a 2 foot breaker bar trying to get them off. You don't want to find this out down there in the middle of no where.
On the other hand, there are many llanteras even in remote areas that can fix flats and MAY have some kind of old tire that will work to get you down
the road. I've used them and while they seem iffy way out in the boonies, many times they are quiet good. Had one change a tire on the rim with hand
tools only and he was done in less that 4 mins. Heck of a good tire monkey.
Trailer tires (and car tires) need to be as good as they can be. New or near new preferably. Have seen many problems with old tires even if they has
lots of tread.
Watch out for pot holes on the inside of right hand turns because of the trailer. It will track closer to the edge than the car and possibly drop into
a big one. There is one big one on the last down hill into Muleje on the right hand turn that will eat a trailer axle :-(.
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boagey
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travel
Is your time frame the same? We are crossing Sunday.
Boagey
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junevjohnson
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If you're driving, make sure you have auto insurance as soon as you cross the border. Typically, your U.S. coverage won't cover you in Mexico. Welcome
home!
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Hurricane Rick
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All really good advice. I would also consider carrying- 1 leaf spring, 1 shackle , 1 equalizer 1 wheel bearing.
A lock for the trailer doors and a lock for the trailer tongue.
A good set of tools, test light and an extra bulb for the trailer.
Tire plug kit and small air compressor is valuable item to have.
Drive safe, watch for cows, horses and goats when you least expect it and stop for tacos whenever you can.
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CaliChica
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We are here in Cabo! Thanks to all the Nomads who gave advice, guidance and support. We crossed the border in TJ and were the only ones getting visas
at 7:30 Monday morning. Stayed in El Rosario, San Ignacio, and Cd Constitution. Only a minor hassle at one of the military checkpoints in La Paz.
The policia wanted to ticket us for not having our two dogs in crates. He let us go after a lot of 'no comprendes' and showing him our pet
certificates and trip plans.
I will do a proper trip report with pictures when we move into our permanent place. We are staying at Los Patios in the meantime. Got an amazing rate
on booking.com. Thanks again to all.
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kathyday1851
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Moving to Puerto San Carlos
single retired female moving to Puerto San Carlos by end of Aug. Anyone heading down that direction who wants to caravan?
Any suggestions on what do before I get there?
Anyone been there and can tell me how it was?
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willyAirstream
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August 2016?
here is some pics
https://www.google.com.mx/maps/place/23740+Puerto+San+Carlos...
You will get more replies if you start your own thread. This thread is about Cabo and won't attract people that may know about San Carlos
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