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djsnowflake
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[*] posted on 12-16-2015 at 01:25 AM


Im 31 years old, (same age as the sunrader lol). I plan on going for 2-3 weeks, doing some history, sports and maybe some nightlife. I just got BFG's Ko2s on the sunrader today plus getting a add a leaf installed friday to give me some more clearance in the rear, she just had a tuneup too so she should be ready to roll… Also I won't get as anxious or homesick in the RV, which oddly enough happens when i travel sometimes
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[*] posted on 12-16-2015 at 02:40 AM


Your upside is you'll feel more comfortable, but downside is you will have a much harder time finding parking places in towns.... the extra few feet of length will be a burden. For 2-3 weeks a camper would be a snap. And at 31, even a paco pad is not an issue. Solar shower, or most RV parks have showers/toilets. My first soirees of a few weeks at a time was in an '84 GMC Vandura w/ a 305 engine. Coleman stove, lawn chair w/toilet seat and shovel.

A few words to the wise: use your debit/credit card and get pesos from ATMs, don't use dollars. If you do 'nightlife' be aware Mexico is a ZERO-tolerant nation; you can be arrested if you ADMIT to having one beer and driving, so be cautious. Tequila gives delusions of adequacy, and although some consensus is 'anything goes in Baja' if you're a first timer you can look like a 'mark'.

Interface with fellow campers, leave your itinerary flexible. Travel where the ethereal winds blow you; the best advice of where to go next is from someone who just came from there. Watch out for the 'vibradores and topes', the most effective ''slow down, dummy!" bumps in the world. Above all, if you love it, LOCK IT. Coyotes abound, and amazing how simple things grow legs. Especially military checkpoints; watch 'em closely, don't leave pocket-able items laying loose (camera, cell phone, flashlight etc).

Lastly, next trip try to budget in just a little more time; you'll probably regret you didn't this trip. WARNING: Baja can be extremely habit-forming. You've been warned.

Have a great trip, keep the black side down. DON'T drive at night, EVER. And hold the rubber-necking to a minimum while underway; the TP 1 is an unforgiving highway as you will see. Let us know how it went.

Happy trails,
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