Thank you for being honest. My husband and I were actually talking about this last night. We both decided that Mexico is not for us. Then I watched this video this morning. Your video cemented our decision. We will stick to the US, and hopefully Canada someday. I am glad I found your channel. Thanks!
We're pleased that our video was helpful to you and your husband. Thank you for watching and for telling us. We wish you safe and comfortable travels wherever you decide to visit, hoping that you will give Canada a try one day. Our roads are much better than roads in Mexico! All the best, thanks again.
I think the 90's was one of the best times for the production of well built, solid and dependable RV's. I can see why you've hung on to your Road Trek, one of the best! Glad you're still enjoying it. Continued happy and safe travels.
You nailed it! We've been traveling in central Mexico for over 18 months now and currently in Oaxaca and have seen all manner of crazy stuff. Those rough road days, maaaan, worrying what it's doing to our (sturdy but older) RV... Very stressful. But we would not be anywhere else for the world!
Wow, you've been there a while and quite far south! I bet you have stories to tell. Enjoy every moment, except those times when your RV is being shaken to bits on the rough roads. Slow and easy. Please stay safe and most of all, have fun. I suspect you've already mastered that. All the best on your travels.
@@ThisOldRV2023 Yes, many stories to tell.... How come the Instagrammers and UA-camrs who have the amazing footage from all the tropical beach locations NEVER talk about the BUGS? Wowza. Ever have a giant huntsman spider in your RV? The damn things are FAST and they JUMP HIGH and are bigger than the palm of your hand. Crazy! We also had a rat get into our RV...same tropical (Oaxaca beach) location. Was in there almost a week before we got sticky traps and got 'em. Ever have a rat jump down and climb over you during the night? Or wake up to see it on the other pillow staring at you? Me neither before this! And I thought I'd be worried about scorpions... Nope.
Oh dear, these sound like creepy moments. I've never heard of a huntsman spider. Just looked it up. Now, that would freak me out too. Largest spider in the world! Some of them up to 12 inches?! The rat, well, that's not as bad in my view but seeing it on the other pillow staring at you, now, that's not so good! And watch out for the tiny scorpions, they're worse than the larger ones. You really do have some stories, thanks for sharing them with me! Stay safe and bud free! Bye for now.
Thanks for your kind words and as for Mexico, I can understand this. I was almost with you on this recent trip out. Let's leave Mexico behind for now. I must admit, it felt good crossing the border this time. Well, apart from hitting something (next video). Really appreciate you being with us, thanks for watching. Cheers, bye for now.
Several years ago did an All-Inclusive vacation in Puero Vallarta. My wife did the beach.. I explored via the bus system. Riding the buses was a thrill, almost equivalent to a thrilling carnival ride. They appeared to not have a schedule and it was a race to pick up passengers. I would love to do it again. Don't think I'd recognize Bucerias and found the zoo in Mislamayo. Always felt safe. Once the "salesmen" recognized you they left you alone.
That's a really nice part of Mexico. I'm glad you rode the local bus, it's the best way to get a feel of the local culture, isn't it? Surrounding yourself with 'locals' who are usually kind and helpful. I think you're probably right about not having a schedule, they just come and go and you jump on and off when you want. It's good that you were safe, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! And for your story. Please keep well.
Love your attitude toward different Cultures! Life isn't perfect - it's like eating fish - you have to remember to spit out the bones, and swallow the good stuff! LOL (Thanks for sharing your lives with us!)
Oh, thanks! And I love your fish analogy. I'm glad you're enjoying our stories and reading your words makes it all worthwhile. Thanks for being with us, I hope we won't disappoint you. Gotta come up with some new stories!
You have to admire the Mexicans attitude to most everything .I've seen more stuff that is bewildering to us but to them it's life.Will keep an eye out for you people,I live close to the Chemainus river
We agree with you, their attitudes to everyday living is beautiful. We've learned a great deal from them that's improved our lives. It would be fun to cross paths with you. You're not very far away! Thanks for watching, and for the comment. Cheers!
That's so true. The simplicity is refreshing. Love the part when he waves us forward with the machine, missing some of the road cleaning. I guess that's where the paint won't stick. Thanks for watching!
You are way too kind! Thanks for helping us out, it's always refreshing to see your comments. Glad you liked it. I'm working on the next one, hoping to get it out this Saturday. Please stay well, and thanks again for all your support.
The bottles we call trucker bombs in the USA it's disgusting 🤢 but if you look along roads and highways in the USA they still do it here. Even in truck stops you will see them around the property.
Oh dear, I did not know that. Funny that I haven't noticed it in the USA or Canada. I must look! I guess I have been unfair to Mexico. I can't help but think of the people who have to pick these things up. You're right, it's pretty disgusting. Glad you commented, and thanks for watching.
What about crime, cartels, and traveling by convoy for safety in numbers? Are there not cartelistas camouflaged as soldiers? RV jacking/kidnapping for ransome?
For sure, there are concerns travelling in Mexico with a RV. You need to be careful about the routes you choose. We lived in a Mexico location that was about 6 hours from the Arizona border and over 16 years of going back and forth, we never had a problem. It's a well travelled and safe zone. But further south, it can be a different story. Travelling by convoy is a good idea, especially if travelling the Baja or through central Mexico. As with any country, there are towns and sections that are safe and others that you need to stay away from. My advice - northern Sonora (south of Arizona) can be relatively safe as far south as San Carlos on the Sea of Cortez - if you travel on the main highway. Further south, I would want to be travelling by convoy and be with people who are fully aware of the surroundings. The Baja can be a challenge with an rv simply because the roads are narrow and there are zones where you could face upset. Again, travelling in a convoy would be a good idea. Hope this helps, thanks for watching and for your good comment.
@@ThisOldRV2023 Two shakedowns entering and exiting Sinoloah... Worked like a regular roadblock stop and the police were right down the road so aware this was going on. But these "blackshirts" were different. Looking for money and any contraband they could use to extort money from you. Later on, local business owners told us these were indeed "cartel" members...doing this with the blessing of the polilce. Only time we felt like we had any issues and not sure we'd take the RV through there again. But our advice is to: 1) Look poor 2) Only keep minimal cash on you 3) Stash other papers, valuables and cash deeply in the bowels of your RV in multiple places 4) DON'T carry any cannabis unless you are certain it and your paraphernalia are stashed DEEPLY enough not to be detected. Keep your cool but don't be dumb and keep your head screwed on straight. Things work differently here in central Mexico and once you get used to it you realize that in many ways it's actually more easily navigable than a lot of the stuff (civil asset forfeiture, for instance) in the U.S. If you are not up for the adventure and bad at playing poker (poker face necessary in some situations) then perhaps Mexico is not for you.
Sorry, I missed seeing your comment until now. I hope you're still around to see this. Really appreciate you posting this information because it's real, and should be respected. I've foolishly driven through parts of Sinaloa at night, passing by Culiacan which is cartel country - never again. I can picture the shakedown road blocks that you encountered. Your advice should be followed, really good points. Another defence that I've told myself I'd use, if found in a tense situation, is to act old, confused and no Spanish. Frustrate the hell out of your intruders so they just give up and wave you off. Hopefully! At my age, this is easy to do!
Well, I take that as a compliment! I would be proud to be of Mexican decent but sorry, that accent you're picking up is purely Canadian. Born and raised in British Columbia. It might be a bit of Spanish rubbing off on me from our time in Mexico, but I have been told before that we Canadians have accents that we're completely unaware of. Really appreciate you watching and I love your comment. Hope to see you again.
Thank you for being honest. My husband and I were actually talking about this last night. We both decided that Mexico is not for us. Then I watched this video this morning. Your video cemented our decision. We will stick to the US, and hopefully Canada someday. I am glad I found your channel. Thanks!
We're pleased that our video was helpful to you and your husband. Thank you for watching and for telling us. We wish you safe and comfortable travels wherever you decide to visit, hoping that you will give Canada a try one day. Our roads are much better than roads in Mexico! All the best, thanks again.
Nice job again, Bill and Micheila
Thanks, Bruce, glad you watched it. You know that road and about everything we talked about. Back again next year?!
I love 0ur 1992 R0adtrek; in the family since 1992.
I think the 90's was one of the best times for the production of well built, solid and dependable RV's. I can see why you've hung on to your Road Trek, one of the best! Glad you're still enjoying it. Continued happy and safe travels.
You nailed it! We've been traveling in central Mexico for over 18 months now and currently in Oaxaca and have seen all manner of crazy stuff. Those rough road days, maaaan, worrying what it's doing to our (sturdy but older) RV... Very stressful. But we would not be anywhere else for the world!
Wow, you've been there a while and quite far south! I bet you have stories to tell. Enjoy every moment, except those times when your RV is being shaken to bits on the rough roads. Slow and easy. Please stay safe and most of all, have fun. I suspect you've already mastered that. All the best on your travels.
@@ThisOldRV2023 Yes, many stories to tell.... How come the Instagrammers and UA-camrs who have the amazing footage from all the tropical beach locations NEVER talk about the BUGS? Wowza.
Ever have a giant huntsman spider in your RV? The damn things are FAST and they JUMP HIGH and are bigger than the palm of your hand. Crazy!
We also had a rat get into our RV...same tropical (Oaxaca beach) location. Was in there almost a week before we got sticky traps and got 'em.
Ever have a rat jump down and climb over you during the night? Or wake up to see it on the other pillow staring at you?
Me neither before this!
And I thought I'd be worried about scorpions... Nope.
Oh dear, these sound like creepy moments. I've never heard of a huntsman spider. Just looked it up. Now, that would freak me out too. Largest spider in the world! Some of them up to 12 inches?! The rat, well, that's not as bad in my view but seeing it on the other pillow staring at you, now, that's not so good! And watch out for the tiny scorpions, they're worse than the larger ones. You really do have some stories, thanks for sharing them with me! Stay safe and bud free! Bye for now.
@@ThisOldRV2023 I'll tell you about the army ants in the RV park at the Oaxaca coast later!
Oh dear, that doesn't sound good!
We love watching you guys but as far as Mexico is, concerned, you can have it
Thanks for your kind words and as for Mexico, I can understand this. I was almost with you on this recent trip out. Let's leave Mexico behind for now. I must admit, it felt good crossing the border this time. Well, apart from hitting something (next video). Really appreciate you being with us, thanks for watching. Cheers, bye for now.
Several years ago did an All-Inclusive vacation in Puero Vallarta. My wife did the beach.. I explored via the bus system. Riding the buses was a thrill, almost equivalent to a thrilling carnival ride. They appeared to not have a schedule and it was a race to pick up passengers. I would love to do it again. Don't think I'd recognize Bucerias and found the zoo in Mislamayo. Always felt safe. Once the "salesmen" recognized you they left you alone.
That's a really nice part of Mexico. I'm glad you rode the local bus, it's the best way to get a feel of the local culture, isn't it? Surrounding yourself with 'locals' who are usually kind and helpful. I think you're probably right about not having a schedule, they just come and go and you jump on and off when you want. It's good that you were safe, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! And for your story. Please keep well.
Love your attitude toward different Cultures! Life isn't perfect - it's like eating fish - you have to remember to spit out the bones, and swallow the good stuff! LOL (Thanks for sharing your lives with us!)
Oh, thanks! And I love your fish analogy. I'm glad you're enjoying our stories and reading your words makes it all worthwhile. Thanks for being with us, I hope we won't disappoint you. Gotta come up with some new stories!
You have to admire the Mexicans attitude to most everything .I've seen more stuff that is bewildering to us but to them it's life.Will keep an eye out for you people,I live close to the Chemainus river
We agree with you, their attitudes to everyday living is beautiful. We've learned a great deal from them that's improved our lives. It would be fun to cross paths with you. You're not very far away! Thanks for watching, and for the comment. Cheers!
Only in Mexico. A guy with a leafblower is far cheaper than the monster machine we would create to clean the road.
That's so true. The simplicity is refreshing. Love the part when he waves us forward with the machine, missing some of the road cleaning. I guess that's where the paint won't stick. Thanks for watching!
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You are way too kind! Thanks for helping us out, it's always refreshing to see your comments. Glad you liked it. I'm working on the next one, hoping to get it out this Saturday. Please stay well, and thanks again for all your support.
The bottles we call trucker bombs in the USA it's disgusting 🤢 but if you look along roads and highways in the USA they still do it here. Even in truck stops you will see them around the property.
Oh dear, I did not know that. Funny that I haven't noticed it in the USA or Canada. I must look! I guess I have been unfair to Mexico. I can't help but think of the people who have to pick these things up. You're right, it's pretty disgusting. Glad you commented, and thanks for watching.
What about crime, cartels, and traveling by convoy for safety in numbers? Are there not cartelistas camouflaged as soldiers? RV jacking/kidnapping for ransome?
For sure, there are concerns travelling in Mexico with a RV. You need to be careful about the routes you choose. We lived in a Mexico location that was about 6 hours from the Arizona border and over 16 years of going back and forth, we never had a problem. It's a well travelled and safe zone. But further south, it can be a different story. Travelling by convoy is a good idea, especially if travelling the Baja or through central Mexico. As with any country, there are towns and sections that are safe and others that you need to stay away from. My advice - northern Sonora (south of Arizona) can be relatively safe as far south as San Carlos on the Sea of Cortez - if you travel on the main highway. Further south, I would want to be travelling by convoy and be with people who are fully aware of the surroundings. The Baja can be a challenge with an rv simply because the roads are narrow and there are zones where you could face upset. Again, travelling in a convoy would be a good idea. Hope this helps, thanks for watching and for your good comment.
@@ThisOldRV2023 Two shakedowns entering and exiting Sinoloah... Worked like a regular roadblock stop and the police were right down the road so aware this was going on. But these "blackshirts" were different. Looking for money and any contraband they could use to extort money from you. Later on, local business owners told us these were indeed "cartel" members...doing this with the blessing of the polilce.
Only time we felt like we had any issues and not sure we'd take the RV through there again.
But our advice is to:
1) Look poor
2) Only keep minimal cash on you
3) Stash other papers, valuables and cash deeply in the bowels of your RV in multiple places
4) DON'T carry any cannabis unless you are certain it and your paraphernalia are stashed DEEPLY enough not to be detected.
Keep your cool but don't be dumb and keep your head screwed on straight.
Things work differently here in central Mexico and once you get used to it you realize that in many ways it's actually more easily navigable than a lot of the stuff (civil asset forfeiture, for instance) in the U.S.
If you are not up for the adventure and bad at playing poker (poker face necessary in some situations) then perhaps Mexico is not for you.
Sorry, I missed seeing your comment until now. I hope you're still around to see this. Really appreciate you posting this information because it's real, and should be respected. I've foolishly driven through parts of Sinaloa at night, passing by Culiacan which is cartel country - never again. I can picture the shakedown road blocks that you encountered. Your advice should be followed, really good points. Another defence that I've told myself I'd use, if found in a tense situation, is to act old, confused and no Spanish. Frustrate the hell out of your intruders so they just give up and wave you off. Hopefully! At my age, this is easy to do!
are you of mexican descent? i hear a bit of an accent...no offence please.
Well, I take that as a compliment! I would be proud to be of Mexican decent but sorry, that accent you're picking up is purely Canadian. Born and raised in British Columbia. It might be a bit of Spanish rubbing off on me from our time in Mexico, but I have been told before that we Canadians have accents that we're completely unaware of. Really appreciate you watching and I love your comment. Hope to see you again.