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Ken Cooke
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What's your favorite addition for trips into Baja?
Here's something we haven't touched on yet - what modification or addition has been made to make those trips into Baja a more complete experience?
I'll start by saying, my Garvin Wilderness Rack. It has come in handy by carrying 2 Gas Jerry cans, a shovel, a full-sized spare tire, a Hi-Lift
Jack, *and* an ice chest filled with food and plenty of Sol Cerveza!!
Plus, the bumper has a Class II hitch and can be used as a tow point. Pretty complete if you asked me...
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Mexitron
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My racks I bought for the truck for use in my contracting business have come in handy in Baja over the years--I use them for the surfboards, extra
storage, clothes drying rack, and at various times as a pelican perch.
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beachbum1A
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Complete except for the SOL!
REAL Nomads would only carry Pacifico cerveza unless it was trully an emergency situation- then any brand would do.
Just do it!
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woody with a view
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gotta be my cargo net. until i get a bigger truck this beauty allows me to bring the kitchen sink....
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stimbo
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I'm asking Santa for new tires this Christmas....
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Neal Johns
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Bigger tires is the most important thing. You can air down more (for the same carrying capacity) and get better flotation in sand and also a softer
ride.
My current wife made the mistake of saying " Let's really fix this Tacoma up". So....we now have a Marlin Crawler 4.7:1 reduction box in the drive
train, King Coil-Overs in the front for a 2.5 inch lift, a few extra leaves in the rear to hold the new Northstar camper up, LightSpeed hydraulic bump
stops, and 33 x 12:50 x 15 fat BFG All Terrain KO's.
Neal
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TMW
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Nice setup Neal.
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joel
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
So....we now have a Marlin Crawler 4.7:1 reduction box in the drive train, King Coil-Overs in the front for a 2.5 inch lift, a few extra leaves in the
rear to hold the new Northstar camper up, LightSpeed hydraulic bump stops, and 33 x 12:50 x 15 fat BFG All Terrain KO's.
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Neal, can you tell me what the reduction box and hydraulic bump stops do for you? Look for upgrades and maybe I need those.
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stimbo
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Ditto Neal, nice setup. Is your photo taken in the Whites or Inyos by chance?
Jim
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bajalou
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Good job Marian.
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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woody with a view
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My current wife made the mistake of saying " Let's really fix this Tacoma up".
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make sure she stays "current".
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David K
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Good tires... major important factor in having a good trip. I have had plenty of flats with BFG Rugged Trail and All Terrain T/A tires in Baja... I
have had no flats with Cooper Discoverer STT tires (but they are noisey) or with Toyo Open Country A/T (now on my truck).
Fast air pump to refill them if doing any sand driving. Doug sells one here on Tienda Baja Nomad, and Harbor Freight has a similar one often on
sale... both under $100. An onboard air system would be nice if you have the room and money for one.
GPS... one with preloaded Baja topo maps like LB Maps has is a great feature when back country driving.
The Baja California Almanac map book (2003) or the new one as soon as it is printed this year, we hope!
Extra lights for lighting up the trails at night are nice to have. HIDs use only 35 watts and light up the night like daylight, but are usually
expensive ($400+). Kragen has one for $120. Otherwise, 100-150 watt halogen lights are available.
Shade is very important when camping in Baja, and trees are not always an option! A tarp, 1" pvc sch. 40 pipe (5 pieces), 4 bungee cords and buckets
or sand bags is an easy set up, or the fancy pop up shades... but the bungees and buckets/ bags full of sand are needed for the breezes in Baja.
That's my short list... 
[Edited on 9-4-2008 by David K]
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Neal Johns
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Pic location was Gabbs Valley Range, NV
Marlin Crawler excellent for large rocks, otherwise not needed, cheaper ratio (4.2?) is just as good.
King coilover lift A+.
Bumpstops only for guys that marry well (four figures cost). Good for unseen big bumps. 
Camper is glued and screwed together. Nicer but wider than 4WheelCamper.
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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Diver
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We picked up one of these Coleman hot water heaters; http://www.comfortforless.com/cohotwaondep.html
Great for dishes, kid clean-ups and long showers !
Hooks up to a larger propane tank with an adapter hose.
Can be connected to a camper or boat water hose.
Also a great hot water source when the power goes out for those that have elevtric hot water.
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Paulina
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Oh Woody, if you only knew.....
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Here's something we haven't touched on yet - what modification or addition has been made to make those trips into Baja a more complete experience?
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Here's my modification/addition that has made my baja experience more complete. (Hint: It's not the luggable-loo).
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Iflyfish
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Suspension, suspension, suspension, tires, wasabi and peanut butter.
Iflyfish
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Iflyfish
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I forgot my bag of Ni Modo
Iflyfish
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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My stock suspension was okay... if I drove slow... But, that's just not me!
Switched the stock rear Bilsteins yellows with their 5100s and added Ride Rite/ Firestone adjustable air springs (air bags)... Now, I never bottom
out!!!
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Tomas Tierra
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without a doubt!!
My favorite addition for trips into Baja is my Four Wheel Camper..After a decade of tent camping, or sleeping in the bed of the truck, it is supreme
Baja luxury..
My second Four Wheel Camper:
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