Prince George
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I am really hoping to spend next winter in Mexico, not sure which coast however my husband is pretty nervous. Have been reading all the posts but am wondering if our 40 foot class A is too big to consider taking to Mexico. I would like the Playa Del Carmen area and he is considering the Mazatlan area. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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robatthelake
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There are Lots of 40-42 Foot Motor Coaches tooling around Mexico These days. Some RV Parks are equipped to handle them , and Some aren't! I haven't done PDC but have been to Maz many times and there shouldn't be a problem there as long as You can find an RV Park still in business!
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we_rv
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Prince George wrote:I am really hoping to spend next winter in Mexico, not sure which coast however my husband is pretty nervous. Have been reading all the posts but am wondering if our 40 foot class A is too big to consider taking to Mexico. I would like the Playa Del Carmen area and he is considering the Mazatlan area. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Large works, but it makes having reservations more important. Small rigs can usually find a space wherever they are. Big rigs needs to plan ahead a bit. Don't go to Mazatlan in peak season without a reservation.
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cross country
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New parks are planned for Maz. One over on Stone Island now referred to as Adventure Island. More planned for the Cerritos area. Many 40's around however more choice for smaller units. If stuck in Maz, or waiting for a spot Los Arcos, adjacent to a Pemex on the main drag just East of the Golden Zone charges 5 dollars a day to dry camp and 3 for a car. Plenty of room, graded dust and gravel. (Good hard surface) Very good restaurant. So, I don't think your unit is too big, but many available sites around Maz and other West Coast spots are booked a year in advance for long term stays.
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tgt
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I too am curious about this issue. But with a new diesel engine (post 2007) it seems Mexican travel isn't an option because I understand ultra-low sulphur diesel is not yet available in Mexico. 
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mackey
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Pemex diesel is high sulphur. Higher than regular US diesel, but $2.20 / gallon last we bought some.
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crandle
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You will want to stay on the wider, smoother Toll (Quota) Roads rather than go on their free (Libre) counterparts, at least until you know what you are doing. Most RV Parks will be able to handle you. Park outside and walk in to check before you commit yourself. Some have winding driveways and small spaces that you might have trouble with.
There are no 50 Amp services and very few 30 Amp so be prepared to do without two AC's running! As you go along talk to fellow travelers. They are a wealth of localized information and someone in your park will have just left where you are heading so start networking. Don't be afraid to offer help as well as receive it.
Don't be afraid to stay overnight in Soriana or Wal Mart parking lots. You will be welcome.
IMHO the West Coast would be a better place to start your adventures. The roads are generally better.
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qtla9111
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crandle wrote:You will want to stay on the wider, smoother Toll (Quota) Roads rather than go on their free (Libre) counterparts, at least until you know what you are doing. Most RV Parks will be able to handle you. Park outside and walk in to check before you commit yourself. Some have winding driveways and small spaces that you might have trouble with.
There are no 50 Amp services and very few 30 Amp so be prepared to do without two AC's running! As you go along talk to fellow travelers. They are a wealth of localized information and someone in your park will have just left where you are heading so start networking. Don't be afraid to offer help as well as receive it.
Don't be afraid to stay overnight in Soriana or Wal Mart parking lots. You will be welcome.
IMHO the West Coast would be a better place to start your adventures. The roads are generally better.
Good point, Soriana, Walmart and other big box stores in larger cities are now staying open 24/7. Although we boondock we just haven't been in a place where we needed to stay in Walmart. It is on the list though.
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Cynabar
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If you look at my signature below you will see my 42 foot Foretravel in a RV park on the Bay of Chetumal. That is about as far South and East as you can get in Mexico.
Length is not a big problem. You will be more aware of your width on the mostly narrow roads.
With our Jeep we were about 60 feet.
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crandle
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qtla9111 wrote:
Good point, Soriana, Walmart and other big box stores in larger cities are now staying open 24/7. Although we boondock we just haven't been in a place where we needed to stay in Walmart. It is on the list though.
We did this about five time over the winter. We always asked permission. Once they figured out what we were asking to do, they never had a problem with it. I don't think they had ever been asked! Once they said "No" because they thought we wanted to actually sleep inside the store but it was not open all night. I am sure if it was open they would have provided cots for us! What wonderful people, we are suffering severe "Mexico Withdrawal" already.
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