BrianBenson
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Renting an RV to drive into Baja
Looking to rent an RV to take down Highway 1 all the way to Cabo. Anybody know which companies rent RV's that can be driven into Mexico?
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David A.
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El Monte RV will do it.
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Debra
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Check with the KOA in Chula Vista, easy to get in and out of and 10 mins. from the border.
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bajabound2005
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r u nuts??
stay in hotels!!!
[Edited on 11-9-2005 by bajabound2005]
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Swatez
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bajabound ..why stay in hotels when you can stay where you want in an RV
Meet lots more folks..............
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Phil S
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I have to say that driving an rv into Baja is going to be one of the greatest adventures you'll have ever experienced. Starting with "getting
through" Tijuana without ending up downtown. Then the narrow highway will turn your hair gray before the trip is over. The truckers that cross over
the yellow line (when there is one) as you go into the turns. Having to swerve to miss a small washout, and you can't because oncoming truckers keep
you from doing so. Your so big, you can't enjoy the scenery, because your spending all your time staying on the road & between the lines.
If you have experience with operating an r.v. then that's great. But if you are doing this for the first time, than consider going down with a
touring group for your first time. It's an incredible journey, and one you'll remember the rest of your life. In fact, most likely you'll be wanting
to do it every year until you can't travel anymore. Good luck, and keep up posted of your trip, and where you rented your r.v. & how you rated
the dealer.
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David K
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Yup, pretty hard for two wide rigs to pass each other on a 19 foot wide, elevated highway, without shoulders!
Photo from jrbaja...
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comitan
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David
Thats a nice stretch of Highway,center line, shoulder line what more could you want.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Cincodemayo
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Well there isn't much room at all for error...great way to create instant air conditioning on the left side of the motorhome!
Don\'t get mad...
Get EVEN.
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backninedan
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I drove my 35 footer to Loreto with no problems at all. I hogged the center line when I could and gave way to trucks on the curves. It was actually
much easier than I thought it would be.
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Phil S
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Yeah Dan. But how many years experience did you have before, driving 18 wheelers????
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bajalou
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I drove my Class A 30 ft'r to Loreto and didn't think it was too bad a trip. Of course, my daughter once told me in Mazatlan that "You drive just
like the Mexicans" so maybe thats the reason.
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?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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MrBillM
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Highway Driving
During my Honeymoon in Baja 1981, we drove down to a friend's casa at Alfonsina's, Gonzaga Bay via Highway 5 across the Three Sisters. Our vehicle
was a Toyota FJ55 Wagon. Some areas of the Three Sisters were in such bad shape that one side of the vehicle seemed about to go off the edge while
the other side appeared to scrape the canyon wall. It so upset my wife that she asked (strongly) that we go home via Highway 1. The drive up that
highway terrified her even more, mostly because of the trucks, busses and general craziness of the Mexican driver. She said afterwards that she
would take the Three Sisters anytime over that highway. A first time drive in a motorhome would be more than I would recommend, but Hey, it'll be an
adventure.
I'd agree with the guy that said stay in hotels and drive a smaller vehicle.
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comitan
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Just to add one note everyones fear threshold is different therefore what bothers you may not bother the next person or vis. Also there are thousands
of Rv's driven up and down the Baja every year, some with little old men that have difficulty walking and are driving a 40X9 wide motorhome, sometimes
even women, most times the women are driving because their husband can't see.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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BrianBenson
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how about one of those travel vans?
Does anybody know of places that rent those travel vans (vans that are made like an rv with kitchen, sofa, etc)?
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Swatez
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we've driven our RV a number of times and we are still alive to tell about it. Almost died once..verrry scarey. Actually hydroplaned it after
hitting a ledge on the right side and overcorrecting. Then at the border leaving Baja we sideswipped the guard booth. brook out our right side
rbedroom window, peeled the paint off the guard booth and ripped the facing of the some of the side. But ya know what...no one said a word. He
grimmaced, we cringed and we left. Now we havnt been back since...maybe they have our license plate number and you'll never see us down there again.
But after all that...It's a great way to go...
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neilm
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You might try these guys....
http://goodtimesrv.com/1.html
Neil
| Quote: | Originally posted by BrianBenson
Does anybody know of places that rent those travel vans (vans that are made like an rv with kitchen, sofa, etc)? |
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Baja&Back
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Phil S
I have to say that driving an rv into Baja is going to be one of the greatest adventures you'll have ever experienced. Starting with "getting
through" Tijuana without ending up downtown. Then the narrow highway will turn your hair gray before the trip is over. The truckers that cross over
the yellow line (when there is one) as you go into the turns. Having to swerve to miss a small washout, and you can't because oncoming truckers keep
you from doing so. Your so big, you can't enjoy the scenery, because your spending all your time staying on the road & between the lines.
If you have experience with operating an r.v. then that's great. But if you are doing this for the first time, than consider going down with a
touring group for your first time. It's an incredible journey, and one you'll remember the rest of your life. In fact, most likely you'll be wanting
to do it every year until you can't travel anymore. Good luck, and keep up posted of your trip, and where you rented your r.v. & how you rated
the dealer. |
At this point, is it ok to throw in a commercial plug here, saying that Baja and Back Caravans has 2 spaces left on our30 day tour leaving the Chula
Vista KOA on the 15th?
http://bajaandback.com
Hmmmmm?  
BTW: We've never lost a guest & only lost 2 mirrors total!
[Edited on 11-12-2005 by Baja&Back]
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Bob and Susan
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You're 28 Brian...
throw your clothes in the back seat and bring a tent!!!
Have FUN!!!
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comitan
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Stove and Ice chest. going Bob & Susans way you'll enjoy more because you'll have more money to spend, probably 1/3 coming to the Baja do it this
way.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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