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RE: Uneven tire wear on 3rd axle, WW.
I guess I'll be rotating them. The axles look straight when I stand back and look at them.
Don't rotate them! The scrubbing is the primary cause of the excessive wear but the tread will also separate from the scrubbing eventually. I rotated my first set and they all failed from separation within 500 miles but the wear was perfectly even on all of the tires (and there was a LOT of tread left). I only got 30,000 miles on that set. The second, I decided to just let the third axle tires wear out and replace them when needed. I am now at 40,000 miles on the second set with little wear on the first two axles and new tires on the third. Also I have tried every brand and nothing wears like the Maxxis E rated in the 15" rim size, IMHO. 16" is a different ballgame as Michelin has a great tire. This is the single time I have found that rotating cause a bigger problem then just letting them wear. Good luck!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico (over 90,000 miles on a Raptor 3612)
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rocmoc
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11/28/09 02:59pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: 1st Nogales(Mariposa) crossing
The Mariposa crossing is easier going South than North. Depending on where you wish to go & where you are coming from and the size of your rig; it can be the best crossing but not necessarily the easiest. It all depends! I will say in general the crossings everywhere are not getting easier, IMHO.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/27/09 07:38pm |
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RE: Tires and RV's in Mexico
Because of the difficulty to find trailer tires and some pickup tires in Mexico, For our triple axle Trailer we carry two mounted spares and a single unmounted tire. For the Pickup, we carry one mounted spare and a single unmounted spare while in Mexico. One less for each when we travel in the States. Last year we blew an air bag and could not get a replacement, so now we have a spare air bag also.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/27/09 07:30pm |
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RE: Driving south, looking for best route, no Mts.
I5 South to Portland
I84 East to I95 or I93 South
I95 South to Yuma OR I93 South to Las Vegaa/I95 then I95 South to Yuma
Only small hills.
I5 thu OR & CA is horrible! BIGGG hills!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/22/09 08:00am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Desert camping w/ freezing temps
We have camped and stored our Raptor 3612 in 20 degree temps without problems with the trailer furnace and/or electric oil heater. The trick is to keep the slides in to make it easier for the heating source. The slides are horribly cold as the temp drops!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/22/09 07:47am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Cost of Travel in Mexico...
Thank you for responding crandle and John & Angela.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/22/09 07:42am |
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RE: Arizona....for the 1st time!
In all due respect to bobofthenorth, these are not outstanding places in AZ. And many are too high for the time you will be there - very cold and could be snow. Figure about an hour for Quartzsite. Unless you are into primitive and substandard boondocking in the desert and substandard flea markets. Too many good places in AZ to spend your time. Bullhead / Laughlin if casinos are a draw - but you can get them most anyplace. IMHO (and that of many others who live in AZ)
Disagree with Lauren! bobofthenorth has id'ed areas that are great if you are outdoorsy, hike, fish or have toys(atv,sidexside,jetski,bicycle). Should know the warmest temps are in the center of the state and towards California. The elevation increases to 4,000+ feet as you travel South,East and North.
I want to add Lauren has an Excellent Blog/website that is worth reviewing for your trip to the area.
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rocmoc
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11/21/09 11:03pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Cost of Travel in Mexico...
John & Angela and crandle,
How does your Mexico expenses compare to home expenses if you did not travel to Mexico? What is/would be the biggest difference?
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/21/09 03:40pm |
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RE: Air Dam
Use the money for the air dam to make mods to your Raptor. You will want to change/improve a few things. Savings in fuel will not match the enjoyment of the mods.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico (3612 with 90,000 miles in 4 years)
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rocmoc
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11/21/09 08:25am |
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RE: Cost of Travel in Mexico...
The savings for most winter RV travelers to Mexico is in their heating cost. We save on our Northern heating expense for our house as we can shut down the heater. Everything else adds up pretty close to our total Northern expenses but it is WARMER. Warmer weather is the primary reason we go South.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/20/09 10:29pm |
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RE: Survey of Safe and Unsafe States in Mexico
For the non-Spanish speaking Mexico traveler, can someone summarize/point out the safest areas and the worst areas or at least the reported worst areas.
Thank you,
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/20/09 06:08pm |
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RE: Check out our new blog...
Added you guys to our Blog folder. So where are you heading in Mexico?
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/19/09 03:23pm |
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RE: Olympian heaters in Mexico?
One solution is since we/you go to Mexico to escape the cold, go where it is warm. There is only a few areas inland that really require heat so avoid them. Works for us!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/19/09 03:20pm |
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RE: World Corruption (Crime?) Perceptions & where Mexico ranks!
The title reflects my prescription/belief that Corruption & Crime "for me" are one in the same. That being said, sometime there is much more corruption than there appears because of the complexity or non-transparency of the corruption. Thus something or somewhere can be worst than it appears!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/18/09 08:06pm |
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World Corruption (Crime?) Perceptions & where Mexico ranks!
Little article on wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_Perceptions_Index#CPI
Please hold the political comments!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/18/09 02:20pm |
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RE: Nogales crossing Nov. 19!!
When you start at the same reference point in AZ (Gila Bend or anything between the two crossings) when traveling from the West, it is much easier to cross at Nogales going South. The same isn't always true when traveling North. Anyone traveling from the East or North, Nogales is always the easier in both directions, excluding Naco from the East (paperwork issues unresolved). I have also crossed at every crossing between Yuma, AZ. & Eagle Pass, Tx.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/16/09 11:47am |
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RE: Toy hauler removeable ladder
Relocated my ladder to the rear on my Raptor 3612 within a month of purchase. Reused the mounts from the side, filled the holes with white cauck, and reinstalled the mounts on the rear. No problems three years later and works great.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/14/09 09:48pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Credit Card Info
Our cards have always had to be activated for use in Mexico. We call before we go and when we return. If not, the card is canceled immediately to prevent fraud or will not work in Mexico. Has always been this way for us!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/14/09 06:55pm |
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RE: Baja California Mexico
The Baja Forum maybe more help!
http://forums.bajanomad.com/index.php
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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rocmoc
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11/14/09 06:40pm |
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RE: Best route to Colonial Cities?
Generally, the tolls are less inland than down the West Coast.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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11/14/09 07:51am |
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