Greetings everyone,We plan to leave San Antonio TX for a quick 9 day trip through Mexico next week. We used to drive from Laredo to San Miguel and stay in Bnb's, however, we just bought a ERA 70C that we look forward to traveling in. We have friends from Utah in Quintana Roo, and also friends in Huatulco. Both long drives that may not be possible. We love Mexico, and want advice from the forum about RVing. Where to visit, eat, sleep and play. Can you help us?

Check first to see if you can get the correct type of diesel fuel for your ERA.

The distance is over 4,000 miles, Texas to Quintana Roo to Huatulco and back to Texas. Kind of far for 9 days!

This can all depend on your age and physical condition - stamina - endurance. Not sure what kind of RV you might have. Roads in Mexico can be slow going. We get tired and worn out at about 200 miles - but have done 300 miles more than a few times. We prefer taking the time to see things along the way. Yucatan can be a long haul and Huatulco a really long haul. The fuel comment above has to do with diesel - Mexican diesel isn't ULSD for the most part - though that is up for discussion as much of their fuel comes from the US. No guarantees. But that only matters to newer diesel vehicles. Many do travel in Mexico and many get away with it. We have on 06 and won't be getting a newer one until Mexico has ULSD. Maybe we will never get a newer one.It takes us 2 days from Laredo to San Miguel de Allende. RVs go slower than cars. We have done the Yucatan but spent over a month roaming around. We have been to Huatulco by plane - we have a big motorhome and don't want to drive the roads to Huatulco - nothing calling us to go there at this point. Lots to see and do in the Yucatan but it can take 4 days to get there and 4 days back. Possible to do it faster but not by us. Most posters here and veteran Mexico travelers will say never drive at night in Mexico - speed bumps (topes) - cows - horses - goats - all can cause problems and can't be seen at night. So driving time can be limited.

As stated above, they have an ERA 70C.

Talleyho69 wrote:The distance is over 4,000 miles, Texas to Quintana Roo to Huatulco and back to Texas. Kind of far for 9 days!You would have to drive 400 miles everyday to make that trip possible using the 4000 figure.

Brand new RVers headed to Mexico, requesting advice

briansue
Explorer
Jan 06, 2017
Briansue- there were no RVers in SAN Miguel; 4 rigs but were told they had gone back north for Christmas

Thanks - we can't get to Mexico this year - Sue is going through the getting a new hip process - stuck in AZ........
reed_cundiff
Explorer
Jan 06, 2017
We have done over 500 miles in a day twice (Orizaba to Escacega and Isla de Carmen to Córdoba) and we shall never do that again (we are 76). 200 to 300 is reasonable and takes 5 to 7 hours since speed limit is usually 80 mph and even the cuiotas can get rough.

Briansue- there were no RVers in SAN Miguel; 4 rigs but were told they had gone back north for Christmas
Reed and Elaine
Tequila
Explorer
Jan 03, 2017
Diesel does not seem to be an issue, once the attendant has time to get to you.
Sam_and_Derba
Explorer
Jan 02, 2017
Canadian Rainbirds wrote:
Good to hear from you. We have enough diesel to get us to Puerto Vallarta, but not to get us to the border! Hope things improve on the next couple of months!

Perhaps see you next year

Looking forward to it! We still had a great trip. RVing is all the fun we hoped for.
Canadian_Rainbi
Explorer
Jan 02, 2017
Good to hear from you. We have enough diesel to get us to Puerto Vallarta, but not to get us to the border! Hope things improve on the next couple of months!

Perhaps see you next year
Sam_and_Derba
Explorer
Jan 02, 2017
Canadian Rainbirds wrote:
Or they stayed at SMA and didn't bother to let anyone know.

We didn't have internet service most of the time, and I couldn't post to you, or open the forum to read your posts. Pemex rationed diesel fuel, and many stations didn't have any at all. So, you're right, we made our way to SMA, stayed outside the city limits, and took a cab into town. We boondocked in Mineral de Pozos for a couple days. We learned a lot in our first Mexico RV trip.
Canadian_Rainbi
Explorer
Jan 01, 2017
Or they stayed at SMA and didn't bother to let anyone know.
Talleyho69
Moderator
Dec 28, 2016
I'm beginning to think that this was all a game, and not real.....
Canadian_Rainbi
Explorer
Dec 27, 2016
How are your travels going? Still heading this way? I put detailed directions on our blog for the route through Zihuatanejo.

Sam and Derba wrote:

We're coming to Zihua! Leaving SA Friday late afternoon, and following your route. Staying overnight at the Texas Tourist Information Center, and driving to Matehulala the next day is a great idea. Before we leave, I have to ask, is there a vacancy at the rv park in Zihatenejo?
Talleyho69
Moderator
Dec 21, 2016
Ok, thanks. Thought it was in Zihuatanejo, and since I live here, couldn't figure it out.

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