Daylight is always a safer choice.
We agree-driving a beautiful, new tricked out desirable vehicle can be an issue.
We drove a Dodge Durango, nice looking, from the border to Zihuatanejo in June, with absolutely no issue. However, we drove on the toll roads, during daylight hours and at night this time we used the very secure "no tell motels." It was lovely.
Considering the costs of the 'No tell Motels" vs many of the RV parks, they are a very good options for RV's, if you choose one that doesn't have a low entrance.
We definitely appreciate your posting the Canadian travel warnings, and in particular, the information about medical insurance. Here in Zihuatanejo, there have been many questions about it because unless you fly directly into ZIH and don't leave the immediate area, you are in violation of the Canadian warnings and many/most travel insurances become void.
