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BajaRat
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Location: SW Four Corners / Bahia Asuncion BCS
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Mood: Ready for some salt water with my Tecate
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Hey Mark,
Take more time for everyone's safety. Many banks require notification of foreign travel or they put a freeze on your account to protect your assets.
Have fun 
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YARDSAIL
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Registered: 10-30-2007
Location: LOS BARRILES,BCS
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Be advised. There is no ultra low sulfur diesel in baja. This could be a BIG problem for you. since 2007 it is required in all diesel pickups. Many
people have had serious problems with the engines not running well, they will not accelerate, sometimes there are on road fixes that can be done, I'm
not a diesel repair person. I have seen them have to put the truck on a flatbed to get them back accross the boarder, to a dealer that charged them
$600 to $1000 to repair....you said yours is a 2010 truck, Check with a GOOD diesel mecanic (not a dealer) before you plan the trip.... Good luck
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bajabuddha
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Quote: Originally posted by YARDSAIL  | | Be advised. There is no ultra low sulfur diesel in baja. This could be a BIG problem for you. since 2007 it is required in all diesel pickups. Many
people have had serious problems with the engines not running well, they will not accelerate, sometimes there are on road fixes that can be done, I'm
not a diesel repair person. I have seen them have to put the truck on a flatbed to get them back accross the boarder, to a dealer that charged them
$600 to $1000 to repair....you said yours is a 2010 truck, Check with a GOOD diesel mecanic (not a dealer) before you plan the trip.... Good luck
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GREAT advice; you'll be planning on 2 tank-fulls going south, 3 going back. Maybe 1+ more each way. Talk to YOUR mechanic, additives may help with
each fill-up; ain't like you're down there for 'the season', but better safe than sorry. Even though you'll be Californicated, start off topped to
the max before you cross. Also, the Mexicano border inspectors may not let you bring extra full fuel bottles with you in the back of your truck.
Again, if you can, "call in stupid" to work or whatever.... take an extra day, be safe, and let us all know how your NEW A-VENTURE went. All the work
in the world ain't worth it; Baja is. Buena Suerte (that's Messican for "good luck" btw).
And, since you said you were a little short on the linguistics, here:
"Lo Siento" .... I'm sorry
"Donde esta el baņo? .... where's the peeer?
"cerveza, por favor" ...Gimme a beer (please)
........... whu-ut??  
[Edited on 6-21-2015 by bajabuddha]
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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wetto
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Registered: 10-28-2013
Location: Grass Valley, CA / Mulege
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Mark,
When are you crossing over? You may post a request under the forum "shared rides and convoys" and find someone to hook up with you for this drive.
Share your ideas of travel speeds, breaks etc to get a good match.
PS I am crossing in the next few days (tues?) going to Mulege. Starting at 3am / 4am at San Diego Border. u2u me if your ready or interested in
convoy.
Lee S
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VegasNick
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I have a Mexican friend at work and he tells me to just tell everyone you meet: "Mi cajones enfuego". So far it has worked wonders! I always get a
smile and even got a few hugs from the ladies.
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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| Quote: Originally posted by YARDSAIL | | Be advised. There is no ultra low sulfur diesel in baja. This could be a BIG problem for you. since 2007 it is required in all diesel pickups. Many
people have had serious problems with the engines not running well, they will not accelerate, sometimes there are on road fixes that can be done, I'm
not a diesel repair person. I have seen them have to put the truck on a flatbed to get them back accross the boarder, to a dealer that charged them
$600 to $1000 to repair....you said yours is a 2010 truck, Check with a GOOD diesel mecanic (not a dealer) before you plan the trip.... Good luck
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You forgot the word SUR. Only Baja California Sur may not have UBA (Ultra Bajo Azufre), but the entire state of Baja California does.
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mark49brown
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All this advice is fantastic- apart from the cajones enfuego?! Lol
Not sure when I'll pull the trigger, given the advice I may wait till winter when I'm slow and just go down for a few weeks. I can't really call it in
right now. I have a feeling I'll be missing too much if I rush it, although I wanted to pick the trailer up on my own. I may look into meeting someone
at the border if the deal with the trailer goes through.
I'll put up a post on the caravan page to see about someone towing it for me, maybe.
Thanks again everyone, all the advice is appreciated. I'm gonna plan on towing a trailer (this one or whichever) down there this winter and take my
sweet time. The diesel issue could be an interesting hurdle. Anyone have specific experience with it?
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captkw
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Registered: 10-19-2010
Location: el charro b.c.s.
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Mark
Be Avised !! Never say "cheenga tu madra" to anyone..Baja Budda is a jerk,loser....and not a Baja guy by any means...
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BajaBean
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Registered: 3-17-2015
Location: Hemet CA
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Second that!!!!!!
Chinga to madre means F*** your mother
The opposite of love is not hate. It is indifference.
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bajabuddha
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Location: Baja New Mexico
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No kidding, SPARKY'S.
It was humor, and I think he probably got it. And Cappy, go cheenga yourself. ".... jerk, loser" from you is actually a compliment.
Edit and post script :
I went back and erased my last offensive line, and to those who were upset, I apologize.
[Edited on 6-21-2015 by bajabuddha]
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Teflonman
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Registered: 4-20-2015
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I just returned from a 16 day road trip to Cabo from San Diego. It took me three days to arrive in Loreto because I wanted to take my time getting
there. I drove a 2000 Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner with a taneau cover. The bed of my truck was filled with all my stuff along with the space behind my
seats. I passed through about 6 military checkpoints and a few police checkpoints on the way to Cabo and the same ones on the way north. All but a few
stops asked me to lift the cover so they could see what was in the bed of the truck. My possession in the bed were searched only once and that was on
the way north. My possession behind my seat were searched as well. I was treated with respect and professionally at every checkpoint and there was
never the thought of greasing anyones palms. I did not drive at night and wouldn't recommend it due to the goats and cattle that roam free.
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