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windgrrl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
what would you think of this.
we will be coming from yuma going south to Mulege,
come in thru tecate then take MX 2 to Rosarito,, I have never been this way before, but looks very doable from looking at the map
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Thanks for asking this question. I have read through this thread and related threads with maps at hand and was wondering the same thing.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
what would you think of this.
we will be coming from yuma going south to Mulege,
come in thru tecate then take MX 2 to Rosarito,, I have never been this way before, but looks very doable from looking at the map
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While I did see Mex. 2 signs on Blvd. 2000, not sure if that is accurate... Just like I see Hwy. 3 signs south of San Felipe when it is Hwy. 5!
Cross at Tecate, come down the hill (a couple of blocks) to the major east/ west street across from the park/ town plaza. This is Hwy. 2, and a right
turn is the free road west... it is 4 lanes all the way now... Take it to El Florido where you meet the Blvd. 2000... take it to Popotla which is just
south of Rosarito on Hwy. 1, the free road.
If you take the toll highway to Tijuana, it is 7 miles longer, and the toll is pretty high for a 10 mile drive. The toll hwy. Mex. 2-D ends at the
north end of Blvd. 2000. There is a big horn sheep monument there... just beyond the toll booth.
I recommend the free road west from Tecate having taken both recently.
Hwy. 1 is a nice drive to Ensenada... If you are in a hurry, you can hop onto the toll road at Cantamar, about 9 miles south of Popotla.
[Edited on 9-15-2010 by David K]
[Edited on 9-15-2010 by David K]
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windgrrl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
what would you think of this.
we will be coming from yuma going south to Mulege,
come in thru tecate then take MX 2 to Rosarito,, I have never been this way before, but looks very doable from looking at the map
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While I did see Mex. 2 signs on Blvd. 2000, not sure if that is accurate... Just like I see Hwy. 3 signs south of San Felipe when it is Hwy. 5!
Cross at Tecate, come down the hill (a couple of blocks) to the major east/ west street across from the park/ town plaza. This is Hwy. 2, and a right
turn is the free road west... it is 4 lanes all the way now... Take it to El Florido where you meet the Blvd. 2000... take it to Popotla which is just
south of Rosarito on Hwy. 1, the free road.
If you take the toll highway to Tijuana, it is 7 miles longer, and the toll is pretty high for a 10 mile drive. The toll hwy. Mex. 2-D ends at the
north end of Blvd. 2000. There is a big horn sheep monument there... just beyond the toll booth.
I recommend the free road west from Tecate having taken both recently.
Hwy. 1 is a nice drive to Ensenada... If you are in a hurry, you can hop onto the toll road at Cantamar, about 9 miles south of Popotla.
[Edited on 9-15-2010 by David K]
[Edited on 9-15-2010 by David K] |
Perfect - thanks! I am looking at Google map of Tecate in conjunction with my handy dandy BC Almanac and your instructions are clear.
Thanks to all for your discussions and tips about gas, stops, pace and routes.
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Pompano
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Sounds like the Tecate route is a no-go for us this trip.
We will be coming down Interstate I-5 or 15 to San Diego.
What's anyone's recommended route from San Diego to Ensenada for a large motorhome and pickup with boat trailer?
I'm assuming Otay Mesa will be the best entry point?..rather than TJ, but have never taken that route...so I need to know what dangers lie ahead.
Many thanks.
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DENNIS
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Let DK answer that one for you, Roger. I've seen his reply to the same question in the past and it was clear as a bell.
He's probably out on a job or down at some topless bar about now.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Let DK answer that one for you, Roger. I've seen his reply to the same question in the past and it was clear as a bell.
He's probably out on a job or down at some topless bar about now. |
Dennis, I would never drag a guy away from a topless bar. I will do a 'search' on Nomads and find DK's anwers. Muchas gracias.
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Bob and Susan
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no otay is bad with a trailer
go to the regular tj crossing
at otay you need to make a left at a very busy intersection
then drive down that busy road
then blvd 2000 is really bumpy
something WILL fall out
even crossing into mexico at tecate
the border guys from the usa were
"interviewing" de-parters
the line was back to the mailbox place
about 15 deep
the toll road is in very good condition right now
it will cost YOU $$$
since they charge by the axel
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David K
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Bob, what is bumpy on Blvd. 2000 now? It is a concrete freeway and we drove it about 70 mph last July...
[Edited on 9-16-2010 by David K]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Bob, what is bumpy on Blvd. 2000 now? It is a concrete freeway and we drove it about 70 mph last July... |
Yeah.....I don't get that either.
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As long as there are no bodies strewn about, it should be a smooth ride.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Bob, what is bumpy on Blvd. 2000 now? It is a concrete freeway and we drove it about 70 mph last July... |
Yeah.....I don't get that either. |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Bob, what is bumpy on Blvd. 2000 now? It is a concrete freeway and we drove it about 70 mph last July...
[Edited on 9-16-2010 by David K] |
Gotta agree with Bob. It is bumpy "with a trailer". I have a 26ft trailer and an extended cab pickup. On Blvd 2000, the truck and trailer start
"porpoising" and the ride is just plain uncomfortable. I'm sure it's specific to the individual truck/trailer combo, but mine is really bad. The
southern 5 miles or so have been planed to smooth out the joints and that part is great. I prefer mex 1-D toll road.
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I think the problem is that about every 20 feet on most Mexican poured concrete roads, they use a diferent engineer and contractor.....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
I think the problem is that about every 20 feet on most Mexican poured concrete roads, they use a diferent engineer and contractor..... |
I agree,, here comes a new one to fix things up
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| Quote: | Originally posted by RnR
On Blvd 2000, the truck and trailer start "porpoising" and the ride is just plain uncomfortable. |
Slow down and have a Pacifico....or two. You'll get there, eventually.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
I agree,, here comes a new one to fix things up |
That must be Nam, judgeing from the rice-paddy hat on the lady in the background.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
I think the problem is that about every 20 feet on most Mexican poured concrete roads, they use a diferent engineer and contractor..... |
I agree,, here comes a new one to fix things up |
Don't laugh........that is the new B-DOT (Baja Department of Transportation) rig that puts stripes on the road!!!!
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desertcpl
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and one taken this in the last few days, any updates
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How are they treating dogs heading south? does any one ever get asked for doggie paperwork and if so what is included?
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Tecate crossing 8 days ago, just said Hi to the dogs. I haven't shown , or been asked, for any paperwork.
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