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Baja_Girl
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Drivin' to Fishin' for the Mission!
Hola amigos...I purchased my 4WD 4Runner after getting really great advice from the baja nomads - and I'm ready to take off for a slow, happy trek
from Los Angeles to Loreto this Saturday, July 7th and hope to arrive July 10th.
Welcome all advice about driving through Mexicali to Coco's Corner. I have hotel reservations in San Felipe, Guerrero Negro and Mulege.
I have "the list" - again, thanks to you! So, if there is something I can pick up for my friends in Loreto - would be happy to help.
I am bringing fishing and baseball equipment, clothes and toys to donate to the Mission.
I am planning to store my 4runner in Loreto for future trips and baja exploration. What is the proper way to store a car? Someone said something
about "disconnect the battery." Any other suggestions?
Hasta luego, amigos!
lisa marie
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DENNIS
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Take off all wheels and tires---radio, CD player and speakers, Battery, mirrors, bumpers, doors, windows, seats, headliner, drive shaft,
ashtrays and peel all the paint off your car and keep it in a plastic bag.
If I think of anything else, I'll let you know.
Oh yeah.... steering wheel. Secure that, for sure.
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Paulina
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lisa marie,
Nice vehicle you've got there. Have a fun, safe drive!
P. (trapped in Texas) <*)))><
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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bajamigo
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Gee, Dennis, that's helpful. You forgot to tell her what to do with the Baja talcum powder she'll pick up along the way. And how about the seat
belts????
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amir
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FELIZ VIAJE !!! 
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Baja_Girl
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i wuv you grover, but how do I get the paint back on the car?
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Bob and Susan
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forget the battery...just take the key out and walk away
when you return you will have MUCH less problems
Loreto Airport has long term parking for a $1 a day
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LaTijereta
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Baja-Girl,
Have a safe trip down to Loreto..We will be there for the Fish'in for the Mission also
Nice Toyota, have a white one simular that has been in Loreto now for 10 years > They continue to run and store very easly by just removing the
"+" terminal when you leave.
I am sure it will get a good "Baja" welcome after you drive through the 3-Sisters below San Felipe
What boat (team) are you fishing with in the tournament?
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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bajalou
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Ships passing in the day
I'm heading north from San Felipe on the 7th to meet my wife in Yuma and head east for the rest of the summer. Would have enjoyed meeting another
Nomad on a Baja Trekk.
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?\"
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djh
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car storage in LTO
Check your U2U !
djh
Its all just stuff and some numbers.
A day spent sailing isn\'t deducted from one\'s life.
Peace, Love, and Music
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Hook
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Driving the route south of Puertecitos, I sure hope your tires are at 50% of tread or above. Same for your spare. Bring Spare Air or an equivalent.
Damn, that's a hot time of year to be driving that stretch alone..........bring temporary shade if you need to replace a tire.
I believe you will need to do a temporary importation dance to legally leave your US registered vehicle in Baja while you return to the States. Others
are more familiar with this baila than me.
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Bob and jane
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Lisa Marie,
From your home, you're taking the long, slow road. From experiece, and all the reports of the road from just north of Puertocitos, to the
junction with mex 1, the road has been just trashed. Washboards like no other road, ever. I know, I've been on many a washboard in baja, I still say,
this is the worst. Granted, the 1st 180 miles from Tecate or T.J. isn't much fun. We usually cross at Tecate. San Quintin is a easy mellow 1st day-and
go from there.
Buena Suerte, Bob
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and jane
Lisa Marie,
From your home, you're taking the long, slow road. From experiece, and all the reports of the road from just north of Puertocitos, to the
junction with mex 1, the road has been just trashed. Washboards like no other road, ever. I know, I've been on many a washboard in baja, I still say,
this is the worst. Granted, the 1st 180 miles from Tecate or T.J. isn't much fun. We usually cross at Tecate. San Quintin is a easy mellow 1st day-and
go from there.
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Amen, regulars say that road is in the worst condition in years and years.
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Baja_Girl
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Need Your Most Honestest Opinion...
I have heard scary things about the road from Puertocitos to Mex 1.
I've seen the photos...it looks difficult, but it also looks spectacular.
I have all day Sunday to do this part - a 4wd vehicle in great condition, a satillite phone, lots of cold drinks, and "my list" of things to bring to
be safe. The whole point of the 4wd was to explore the less traveled roads, take a slow ride and smell the cactus - but certainly I do not want to
endanger myself or my friend, Roseann, who will be going with me.
So, what would you do?
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bajalou
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I would go for it - the scenery is amazing and with reasonable driving you won't have a problem. If I had to stay on Mex 1-2-3 or the paved part of
Mex 5, I'd get the hell out of Baja. (Some probably think I should anyway).
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?\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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osoflojo
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I took a brand new Bronco over that road years ago when it was likely better than it is now and I can still hear the ratteling of "things" I loosened
up on that trip. That said it is a pretty drive, if you are turning your toyo to a Baja-mobile then what the heck........go for it. Just a thought
remember that once you get to Laguna Chapala you will still need enough daylight to get to GN.
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Hook
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I understand the need for a less-traveled road fix, but JULY AND SOUTH OF PUERTECITIOS???
How about taking the route out of Loreto into the Comondus instead, and out to the Pacific? Save the Puertecitos route for a cooler time of year when
it will be a little more traveled in case of trouble.
Honestly, the Puertecitos route is beautiful but between La Costilla and Papa Fernandez's place, the road does not have all that much access to the
water. You are seeing the views from a distance away. I'd consider doing the route in from Chapala and going north as far as Papa's on some other
trip.
You gals should practice changing a tire at least once before you go, if you havent already. Remember that you need a firm, level surface to do it
safely. Bring a 2x6x8 piece of wood to use as a base for the bottle jack that the vehicle came with.
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Baja_Girl
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Great suggestion, Hook, yes, we will change a tire at least once...I'm beginning to get a sense that the smarter thing to do is as you suggest - save
the Loreto via San Felipe journey for another day...
So, now its down to San Quinten via Tecate (ain't no way I'm going to Tijuana) - to NG to Mulege to Loreto.
Are we in agreement, everyone?
xoxoxoox
mucho mas besos y abrazos - you have been so kind and helpful!
xoxo
lisa marie
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Pops
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| Quote: | Originally posted by LaTijereta
They continue to run and store very easly by just removing the "+" terminal when you leave.
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Please remove the negative (-) terminal instead.....much safer.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja_Girl
Great suggestion, Hook, yes, we will change a tire at least once...I'm beginning to get a sense that the smarter thing to do is as you suggest - save
the Loreto via San Felipe journey for another day...
So, now its down to San Quinten via Tecate (ain't no way I'm going to Tijuana) - to NG to Mulege to Loreto.
Are we in agreement, everyone?
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I think 2 people in a sound car, with extra food and water can do fine taking your trip as originally planned via San Felipe. Heck, you have a sat
phone, which 99.9999999% of people traveling in remote lands do not have.
The drive southbound thru TJ is fine (it's the return northbounds that is a PITA). If you can drive in traffic in the US, you can drive in TJ -- and
going southbound the high-traffic road is less than 1-mile long before you get on a clearly marked easy road that will take you to toll road. The
drive southbound via TJ and the coast south of TJ is more pretty/interesting, compared to inland route. ... and driving inland to Tecate is like a
50-mile detour compared to the easy shot down the 5 to TJ.
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