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motoged
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Few of the rancheros drive 4X4's....and they don't get stuck so much.
4 wheel drive is nice, for sure, but sometimes gives folks a false sense of courage/ability...
Don't believe everything you think....
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willardguy
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2WD.....save a bucket load of weight and money
4WD.....single lady alone, priceless 
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JZ
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Quote: Originally posted by motoged  | Few of the rancheros drive 4X4's....and they don't get stuck so much.
4 wheel drive is nice, for sure, but sometimes gives folks a false sense of courage/ability... |
The fishermen on pangas don't use life jackets either.
Ranchers know where they are going. There are a many alternative roads, especially on the Pacific coast. Some in the 30 mile stretch South of Punta
Canaos were so steep I was freakin' out.
[Edited on 7-15-2018 by JZ]
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rts551
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Who cares? OP says "We'll stay in hotels/ rentals, not looking to camp."
off-topic as usual.
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thebajarunner
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4 wheeling is a sort of disease
Fortunately, I have never caught it and happily 2 wheel all over Baja
Raced pickup class for 12 years (pre-TrophyTruck days when it was fun)
Preran probably 30,000 miles or more
All in 2 wheel drive.
Got stuck a couple times, but got right out (carry a good shovel and some expanded metal mats under your spare and you are good to go)
My sister was living in the Dominican Republic and wanted a 4 wheel drive.
I told her "If you are where you need it, you are somewhere you should not be"
End of argument and her 2x never got stuck
Read the road, avoid sand and you are happily down the road.
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willardguy
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and pray it doesn't rain?
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JZ
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There is a hotel at Santa Rosalillita.
Anyway, just pipe down, no one cares if you are feeling grouchy today and you want to be the board police. We are talking general to Baja now, so
kindly stfo.
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TMW
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First off the locals know where to go and avoid silt beds if driving two wheel drive.
Second if you were racing a two wheel drive it had a locked rear end or it was a rear engine vehicle. Weight on drive wheels better traction. 4 wheel
drive race vehicle only use 4 wheel drive when necessary otherwise they are in 2 wheel drive.
Some of us have 4 wheel drive because we like to go where it is needed. You are not going to spend much time in the sand in a two wheel drive truck.
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ |
There is a hotel at Santa Rosalillita.
Anyway, just pipe down, no one cares if you are feeling grouchy today and you want to be the board police. We are talking general to Baja now anyway,
so kindly stfo.
[Edited on 7-15-2018 by JZ] |
Hotel...Kind of...when not full of workers...shows how much you know...take
your own advice and STFU.
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rts551
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Sorry Baja99. Just the way this forum is. There are other forums that will answer your question.
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BajaBlanca
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So suspect since I live here and love it here and could brag about it all day loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong.
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tiotomasbcs
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Todos Santos area will be beautiful and mellow in August. Heating up but should still be nice. Check Casa Rancho in TS or google BnBs for beach
rental. Smiles. All the Usual Suspects..Blanca and Les, ja, ja, ja!
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JZ
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Start by apologizing for having a flea up your butt today and b-tchin' about ppl talking about the need for 4x4. You started this mess, so don't be
trying to lay the blame off on anyone else. Take your meds and/or get help.
[Edited on 7-15-2018 by JZ]
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rts551
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JiZ. Only complained about people taking this off topic when the person had a legit question. You were among the first to take it to 4x4. You
want to talk off-road then start your own thread. No need for meds...Just need to ignore idiots.
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baja99
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Thebajarunner, I should have clarified. When we travel south, we usually head east when we get off the highway. Gonzaga, BOLA, Punta Chivato, Mulege
and Loreto. We did drive San Ignacio to Scorpian Bay a few months ago. We just haven't explored many of the towns/ beaches on the Pacific side.
Figured August was a good time to do it!
We do have 4 wheel drive truck, but are traveling with just 1 vehicle. Thanks for the advice/ ideas.
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shari
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Just keep an eye on the weather down below as it is hurricane season and you can get stranded for a few days if it rains alot....have a blast...you
will love the Pacside in the summer.
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tiotomasbcs
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If we let the dust settle, more important info may be tendered. Use the Search function also..a little difficult but it does work. Lots of great
info/mileage has already been talked about over the last few years! Stay on the Pacific in August! Enjoy.  Tio
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bobrehfuss
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Jennifer, I think you’ll have a great trip on the Pacific side. I’ve done several trips like you are talking about from the border to the southern
end of Mag Bay amd many places in between. I may have some info that’s useful. Before I start rambling about places that you’ve already been to
or are not interested in let me ask a few questions...if you’d prefer not to answer any of the questions by all means don’t. I’m not writing a
book just trying to get some idea before I start babbling Baja BS 
Are you starting in the US and going all the way to Todos Santos?
How much time are you taking for the trip?
How far do you like to travel from one place to the next before you stop?
Do you like to stay multiple days in one spot or move locations frequently?
Have you been to Erindira, Camalu, Bahia Santa Maria, Guerrero Negro, Bahia Asunción, La Bocana, Abreojos, San Ignacio or Mag Bay?
Are interested or not interested in info on any of these locations?
Do you like meeting and hanging out with local people or do you prefer to keep to yourself?
Would you like recommendations based on my experience or just general info?
Reply here or send me a U2U message and I’ll respond with what I hope is helpful info.
Bob
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David K
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Please post ideas so others can learn of places to go! There are so many options in Baja!
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shari
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great questions Bob and knowing the answers sure makes suggesting places much easier and more succinct.
Perhaps others who ask for recommendations should keep this in mind so they can get more useful answers.
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