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paulv
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Anybody into this topic at all might enjoy a book I just picked up on a whim - "Mobile Mansions," by Douglas Keister. Can't put it down. All about the
history of and great photos of car and truck campers. Some amazing stuff there.
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surfer jim
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Welcome to NOMADS Paulv......I am guessing you have camper yourself.....and where has it been in BAJA?
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Sharksbaja
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Dodge rules!
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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paulv
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Hi Jim.
I do not have a real camper, only a Tacoma with a camper shell not long enough to sleep in, but I dream about making my own camper one day and hope to
do it sooner, rather than later.
I am on a cross country now and had been thinking of driving into Baja, but am wondering now whether to do it or not. I'd almost rather wait till I
have a friend with me. Not sure I want to deal with the roadblocks, the language thing and being in an unfamiliar place the first time one my own.
Still, I may end up doing it. I'll be in SoCal in a couple of days and will figure it out then.
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Diver
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Gotta love ya fer try'in, Sharks !! 
Made any tidal pools lately ?
Hey, we'll be in Netarts mid-June.
Any chance you'll be at your restaurant ?
Maybe we'll come south for dinner.
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Diver
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paulv
If you post your desired Baja dates you may be able to connect with another Nomad who is going down.
Don't be skeered, ask what questions you may have to increase your comfort level and then JUST DO IT ! You won't be sorry !
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elgatoloco
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I took my F-250 4x to Frame & Axle in El Cajon. I take my camper off when not camping. They set up my springs so that the truck rides level with
or without the camper. I have a heavy duty aftermarket anti-sway bar up front. Upgraded the front steering stabilizer to a Fox. Bilsteins dual up
front singles in back. I am happy with performance.
MAGA
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pacificobob
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heres a camper
1981 unimog by mercedes benz
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pacificobob
1981 unimog by mercedes benz |
stealthy
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surfer jim
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GATO...looks like you are headed to a "secret" surf spot.....where is it?
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by surfer jim
GATO...looks like you are headed to a "secret" surf spot.....where is it? |
Sad story. After two solid weeks of overhead tube rides I passed out from shear exhaustion fell hit my head and still have not been able to remember
which road I went down to get there. If I remeber you WILL be the first to know!
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rob
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F350
I have airbags on my F350 diesel - they work OK but the ^%$@^#^@#@^ who installed them in Seattle cunningly bolted them on in such a way that the
chassis cracked on both sides (fortunately not at the same moment).
This led to an interesting Sunday afternoon . While passing through Mulege I noticed a slight understeer, stopped and discovered two ends of the
chassis that had parted company and were waving gently in a breeze that had been about 65 mph.
Mulege had rolled up its sidewalks, so I crept at 25mph all the way to Guerrero Negro, slept and had the chassis welded the next day.
I currently use Bilstein shocks, but have nothing but good to say about Rancho 9000s - I even had the remote control where you can adjust the firmness
of the shocks from the cab.
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by surfer jim
GATO...looks like you are headed to a "secret" surf spot.....where is it? |
Sad story. After two solid weeks of overhead tube rides I passed out from shear exhaustion fell hit my head and still have not been able to remember
which road I went down to get there. If I remeber you WILL be the first to know! |
Somebody hit him again !!
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marek
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Surfer Jim,
I have a 2002 Dodge Ram (Diesel 4x4) and used to have a Four Wheel Grandby Camper that went to Baja many times. I run the Kore Race system on my
truck and it handled the weight of the camper just fine. The rear portion of the Race system consists of a mini leaf pack that gives you four
additional leafs that mount under the factory leaf springs. It still provides for very progressive travel of the rear axle, but also gives you pretty
substantial weight carrying capacity. No air bags to deal with and you still retain the off road capability that you enjoy.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Marek
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surfer jim
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Kore makes good stuff.....The new power wagon has great suspension and I didn't want to make too many changes to it...however adding some additional
leafs may be just what I am looking for....will take another look at what they offer.....
Just looked at the mini leaf pack...that may be just what I need...wonder if it requires longer shocks?
[Edited on 5-18-2006 by surfer jim]
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surfer jim
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whistler...do you have both the mini pack and the overloads?
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marek
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With your camper, I don't think you will need the overloads and the mini packs. You are not heavy enough (unless your camper is completely full) to
effectively use the overload springs. As a result, they will actually work to your disadvantage. They will rebound against your bump stops and will
negatively impact your ride. I've run the camper in Baja both ways, and prefer the mini pack to the overloads. If you were hauling a 3000-4000
camper, I would use the overloads, but with the four wheel camper mini packs will work better.
[Edited on 5-20-2006 by marek]
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CADZOOM
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I was wondering if a diesel or gas powered vehicle is preferred for travel to Baja? Is the better mileage worth the cost of a diesel truck and how is
available is diesel in Baja?
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bajalou
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Diesel is available almost everywhere that gasoline is in Baja and is a bunch cheaper. Now about 1.80 a g. vs regular 2.35 (more or less depending
on rate of exchange)
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
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