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01-27-2022, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
Posts: 2,854
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Baja 2022
It is 2022 and I am heading back to Baja and it is time to sort my long term camping gear to see what I have and what I need in preparation for loading out the van for the trip. I will posting updates when I can.
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Larrie
Read detailed trip reports, see photos and videos on my travel blog, luinil.com.
Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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01-27-2022, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Durango, Colduhrado
Posts: 687
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Headed to Baja on the 6th for a month or so. Can't wait, first timers. Beaches bit**es.
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All things being equal - fat people use more soap.
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01-27-2022, 11:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Austin
Posts: 167
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Wish I could bring my van back down, but such a massive PITA finding a reliable Mexican insurance company that will insure mine for what it's worth AND actually pay out if it gets wrecked or stolen.
Here's one from Bahia de Los Angeles, cool spot
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01-27-2022, 04:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 360
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I'm insured through Safeco Insurance and I believe they are affiliated with Liberty Mutual. I am insured for $100,000 to replace the van if totaled or stolen. They list it as a 2011 motorhome/4x4 expedition vehicle & I can take it into Baja. I know there are a few of us that use Safeco. I'm still required by Mexico law to have an additional Baja specific liability policy which I get through Discover Baja.
Getting an insurance company to actually pay out seems to be a concern across the board. I do not know of anyone who's actually had to file a claim for a replacement of a van.
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01-27-2022, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Boulder, CO.
Posts: 2,554
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So many unknowns with getting reimbursed for total loss. I had to file a claim to get reimbursed for a tow out of Baja the last trip down through the Mex insurance co, they only covered a portion of it up to $200, but at least it was something.
I will most likely be getting coverage through Baja Bound or Discover Baja? next time, both are legit and are used to insuring large expensive rigs, don’t think it would be an issue, just state the value you’re insuring and make sure you have the rig documents and records showing improvements.
Don’t cheap out on getting full Mexican coverage through a reputable co, I paid around $700 for a stated replacement value of $75K for a month policy.
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'03 Ford E350 7.3L Diesel
(de)SMB'd Custom RB-50
Quigley 4X4 w/Deavers & Agile Offroad's R.I.P. package
CCV High Profile Pop Top
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01-27-2022, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Austin
Posts: 167
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REF
So many unknowns with getting reimbursed for total loss. I had to file a claim to get reimbursed for a tow out of Baja the last trip down through the Mex insurance co, they only covered a portion of it up to $200, but at least it was something.
I will most likely be getting coverage through Baja Bound or Discover Baja? next time, both are legit and are used to insuring large expensive rigs, don’t think it would be an issue, just state the value you’re insuring and make sure you have the rig documents and records showing improvements.
Don’t cheap out on getting full Mexican coverage through a reputable co, I paid around $700 for a stated replacement value of $75K for a month policy.
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I've been following the On The Road In Mexico FB group for a few years and many of those guys have nightmare stories about fighting various Mexican insurance companies for years to get fully compensated for a legitimate loss. I use State Farm for US coverage and they won't cover a loss in Mexico.
Right now for me, it's just safer and easier to drive my 4Runner around and use a tent if we want to park/camp on a beach down here.
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01-27-2022, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
Posts: 2,854
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I have gone through both Baja Bound and Discover Baja to get full coverage insurance. Have not had use the insurance and hope I never need to.
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Larrie
Read detailed trip reports, see photos and videos on my travel blog, luinil.com.
Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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02-06-2022, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
Posts: 2,854
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We are currently in La Ventana. We did the long drive down in three 7 to 9 hour days. It will be a much slower trip home. Currently it is 72 and sunny with a stiff breeze. Will be posting short one minute videos of the trip when I can. Here are the first three.
The Drive South
Calexico to Gonzaga Bay
Conception Bay
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Larrie
Read detailed trip reports, see photos and videos on my travel blog, luinil.com.
Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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02-06-2022, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Stevenson WA
Posts: 363
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Looks great! I am heading down for the Norra 1000 and then staying for a month afterwards. It has been a long four year Baja hiatus.
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Justin
2001 Van Haus E350 EB 7.3L Quadvan 4X4
1999 Sportsmobile E150 - SOLD
2002 Sportsmobile RB50 7.3L 4X4 - SOLD
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02-06-2022, 07:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
Posts: 2,854
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When is the race? Hope you have a good trip.
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Larrie
Read detailed trip reports, see photos and videos on my travel blog, luinil.com.
Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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