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This was the trailer he was towing. Look how my rear is sagging down and I've got an add a leaf. I think his tongue was too heavy. He said he hit the
dips pretty hard too south of San Felipe cause he didn't know about them.
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David K
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I could only guess how he hit this, pulling that...
to crack a Toyota frame!
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NinoPerdido
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Drove MX Hwy 5 south from Mexicali to San Felipe and back last weekend. Just wanted to confirm what has already been reported above. Road is in
generally good condition, with construction actively ongoing in a half-dozen spots where bridges are being reinforced. Dirt desviaciones, one of
which is fairly long, go around the construction areas. Should be no trouble.
Certainly, nothing you'll remember after the trip south from Gonzaga to Chapala.
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bryanmckenzie
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These photos and videos are from April 2012, Bahia Gonzaga to Coco's Corner to Lagua Chapala junction.
Gonzaga to Cocos: April 2012 Photo and Video Reconaissance
Cocos to Chapala: April 2012 Photo and Video Reconaissance
I'm told by David K that the road from el Huerfanito to Bahia Gonzaga is now all pavement. I imagine that the road south of Gozaga has deteriorated
even more during that time --- not better. I'd bet that the final 30 miles of construction are still 3-5 years off, as I saw no survey markers, no
clearing, etc. in April 2012 heading southbound in a 2WD VW Jetta.
(high-resolution videos available upon request)
[Edited on 2013-10-26 by bryanmckenzie]
[Edited on 2013-10-26 by bryanmckenzie]
[Edited on 2013-10-26 by bryanmckenzie]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
-Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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rts551
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It will be worse after this years 1000, unless (ha) it gets graded.
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PaulW
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Those cracks on the Tacoma look like they have been there for quite a while. The truck took a lot of abuse with that big trailer.
If I drove one of those trucks I will be checking regularly. Especially after a trip south of SF.
After all a Taco is a pretty light duty rig. The big GMC is obviously more suited after it has stronger overloads added.
My tow rig is an F350. It gets terrible mileage, but does not have towing damage.
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bryanmckenzie
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Driving Das Vados in Das Volkswagen in April 2012
Driving Das Vados in Das Volkswagen in April 2012 Southbound WMV low-res format
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
-Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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Bajajorge
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I drove Hwy5, Mexicali to San Felipe last Sunday. Short detours that are much better than the detours of the past couple of years.
Why do Liberals insist and demand that achievers pay the way for nonachievers who are to lazy to succeed, or are just failures by their own choice?
Criminals prefer unarmed victims, dictators prefer unarmed subjects.
Why do ignorant people continue their blabbering when it only proves to others how stupid they are.
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Edguero
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Drove the road to puertecitos last week, lots of vados filled in, "oh siht" 1&2 included, still have the sneaker ones.
Left my driveway in Punta Final at 11:15 got home in Oceanside 6:15, 7 hours with the border at Tecate, yup roads that good.
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Ken Cooke
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"Oh what a feeling!"
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
"Oh what a feeling!" |
That's the right attitude Ken... you will also be in a Toyota someday! (Just like me and a bunch of other former Jeep owners) Neal Johns doesn't give
bad advice!
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freediverbrian
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Got back today from gonzaga today the road crews are starting to survey the next section of road and equipment is working starting to cut the new
road. They need to go back and fix the bridge at papas wash the heavy rains last summer tore the concrete skirt off the south side of bridge. the
bridge that took one year to build took a hit
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