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mickeyr1999
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What type of RV camper do you need for Baja Roads
I am looking for a Rig that I can take down to Baja and go from the main
road to the road dirt fishing villages.
Would a C class be too big at 25ft and they have good elevation.
Let me know
Timothy
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woody with a view
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there was a Porsche at San Juanico one year maybe 1998ish. WAAAAY before any paved roads, so just about anything that rolls will make it. it more
depends on the driver!
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mojo_norte
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If you're looking to purchase I'd get a 4x4 pickup with an overhead camper. Loads of options and price ranges. While you may be able to get into some
places with a class C you will find many spots inaccessible or will have problems .
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mickeyr1999
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are most of the roads that go from the main road to the fishing villages dirt?
So a c class rig under 25ft with clearance can mostly make it if the roads are not washed out or been banged by a hurricance?
What rig do you use?
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chuckie
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Dodge 4wd Diesel w Lance camper
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mickeyr1999
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what would you recommend for a used 4by4 and camper for two and not too cramped
with kitchen
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mojo_norte
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mickeyr1999
what would you recommend for a used 4by4 and camper for two and not too cramped
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They come in all sizes. Lance , Artic Fox make big ones with all amenities. They're even making overheads w/ side slideouts. You'll need a big truck
3/4- 1 ton.
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mickeyr1999
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where is a good website to look other than craigslist
I am in San Diego
What rig do you have
How often do you go south?
What is your favorite camping spot that is safe at night.?
I would be with my girl
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woody with a view
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cooking inside is a drag as your oil splatter attracts dirt. once it gets gross it'll be too late. try to set up an outside kitchen. you really only
need a folding table and a propane stove.
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chuckie
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We take our housekeeper, Martina with us to do that stuff....
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bajalearner
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What about a good tent trailer with a pick up or suv.
Might be a fun, versatile and relatively inexpensive way to start with.
If you can't take Martina, take martini and the cleaning won't seem so important. 
[Edited on 9-30-2014 by bajalearner]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mickeyr1999
What type of RV camper do you need for Baja Roads |
"need?"
you NEED this: https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/range/camper-vans/
unfortunately, it aint sold in USA 
but you can find good used eurovans if you look
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Goat has the best solution for all around Baja roads.
Many os my early Baja travels were done in a Westfalia minivan, with full camping equipment. I modified mine by adding a lift kit, 16" wheels and
tires, fender flares, a larger motor and a high flow water pump kit for the engine.
You can still find some available (also the Synchro version 4X4), especially in Baja.
You also may visit the website http://www.gowesty.com
Udo
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mojo_norte
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by mickeyr1999
What type of RV camper do you need for Baja Roads |
"need?"
you NEED this: https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/range/camper-vans/
unfortunately, it aint sold in USA
but you can find good used eurovans if you look |
Nice but big bucks for what you get. and no 4 wheel drive. I'm surprised to see the Goat recommending such a weekend poser-mobile
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bajaboy1
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I run a 3/4 ton Dodge 4x4 with 11ft. Lance camper. Then pull my tin boat. It works good for me. It's comfortable for 2 people and I can get almost
everywhere.
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If you want the ability to pick a point on a map and go there you'll definetly want what others have suggested... Full sized 4x4 with overhead camper.
For me, I personally prefer lightweight. If I had the money, I'd get a pop-up style camper (like the http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/). You have a lower center of gravity for off-camber sections in the roads, as well as less aerodynamic drag on
the highway.
With a large RV, you'll probably be able to get to a lot of places in Baja, but its more fun going to the less traveled areas. Not to mention the
trans peninsular hi-way is about 3inches wide through some sections and when you have a semi-truck coming at you going 80mph on a hairpin turn,
sometimes its nicer to have something a little narrower ; )
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When you say fishing villages do you mean the major places on the map or are you talking about fish camps? I do not us a camper at all, I am a tent
and tarp guy, so this may not count much.
Over the last 10 years we see more of the pop-top campers at surf spots and most have a awing outside and do most of the cooking there, many have a
outside shower too. They have a lower center of gravity and are easier to get down 2 tracks and rough roads. You will give up some comforts however; I
never saw one with a nice bathroom. They tend to be on full sized truck with or with out 4X4. For what I do these would be they way I would lean, but
I tend to get pretty remote. This one of many companies that make them
http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/
We used to see the flip top tents on smaller trucks but the seam to have fallen out of fashion. They are light and offer a bunch of room to sleep.
Here is a company that makes flip tops
http://www.flippac.com/
If you are going to a place that has paved or graded roads anything will get you there. If you are going to fish camps something smaller and lighter
is what you want. Remember that the reason Somebody loves something is the reason another hates it. You’ll have to look around and experiment as to
what works for you.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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Back in the 80s I had an F250 4x4 with an overhead camper which worked great. In 91 I bought a 27' Bounder RV and have actually been able to travel a
surprisingly amount of offroad destinations.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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On the road to Mission Santa María...
| Quote: | Originally posted by mickeyr1999
I am looking for a Rig that I can take down to Baja and go from the main
road to the road dirt fishing villages.
Would a C class be too big at 25ft and they have good elevation.
Let me know
Timothy |
A motorhome built for 'the Baja'... contact edm1 'Art' for the ultimate 4WD motorhome with front and rear locking differentials.
edm1 wanted more comfort for his wife, so he built a bigger 4WD motorhome...
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chuckie
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Retail price about 2000 Bucks? get real....
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