Date:         Fri, 1 Sep 2000 19:36:23 -0700
Reply-To:     Rennie Wible <volksdragon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rennie Wible <volksdragon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Driving & camping in Mexico
Comments: To: Ron Mighton <rmighton@PASSPORT.CA>
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I second the necessity for noting NOT to drive at night.  I regularly go
down about 200 miles south of the border on surf trips.  My roof rack
holds 2 splitty 10 gallon gas tanks (I recommend at least 5 gallons to
carrly with you, full at all times).  We usually do a bit of off-roading
while there and the beach is about 10 miles from the paved road.

A nice spot light (400,000 cp or better) is a must.  You want to see
what's making that noise before it shows up next to you!

I always carry at least 5 fix-a-flat cans.  If you don't use them you
will make a friend for life if someone else does.


Rennie
VolksDragon@earthlink.net
Los Angeles

61 crew cab
65 convertible
84 vanagon
93 fox
Iwannasynchro!!!!

Ron Mighton wrote:
>
> We will be heading down to Mexico soon and would appreciate any tips on
> good Mexican vehicle insurance to buy and any other recommendations. It has
> been suggested that Mexico is the place to get good bodywork done
> inexpensively and I would like to get some seam rust fixed while there. All
> comments appreciated and actual experience thereis highly values. Thanks in
> Advance. I will be travelling from Toronto in Canada without air
> conditioning.
>
> Ron Mighton  Toronto, Canada