Roadtrip through Central America
We're hopefully getting close to our departure date: we'll be (attempting) taking a trip through Central America for the next 3-4 months. :) Our previous trip has taken us from Texas up to Alaska ...
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Get a good GPS, I recommend the new 7" Garmin's. Plan your route before hand and don't follow its suggested route without reviewing maps.
Don't listen to advise from all the persons who have never been to Mexico and Central America. Everyone has an opinion based on what they read and heard and not many have first hand knowledge.
Good maps, campground guides, read forums & blogs dedicated to travel in Mexico & Central America. Do searches on those forums and read FAQ's.
I always avoid caravanning, since we do our own thing. Been traveling in Mexico for the last 15 years. Talk to campers while in Mexico for real answers rather than opinions. Read about the places you want to visit and follow a few simple rules.
Travel during day, watch out for the tope's (speed bumps). It's easy to follow local traffic or trucks, they know where they are. A high speed encounter with one will cause serious rig damage.
Get a EMS(energy management system), the wiring and voltage varies all over from 80 to 150v and no ground wire. Bring a 1' piece of copper ground rod with a #12 wire fixed so that you can have a proper ground. Long extension cords are also useful. Make up an adapter where you can switch the polarity of a outlet. Many are wired backwards. Be sure to note that a left hand directional signal means its safe to pass. Don't turn on your left signal and turn left with anyone behind you. They will pass you.
Don't listen to advise from all the persons who have never been to Mexico and Central America. Everyone has an opinion based on what they read and heard and not many have first hand knowledge.
Good maps, campground guides, read forums & blogs dedicated to travel in Mexico & Central America. Do searches on those forums and read FAQ's.
I always avoid caravanning, since we do our own thing. Been traveling in Mexico for the last 15 years. Talk to campers while in Mexico for real answers rather than opinions. Read about the places you want to visit and follow a few simple rules.
Travel during day, watch out for the tope's (speed bumps). It's easy to follow local traffic or trucks, they know where they are. A high speed encounter with one will cause serious rig damage.
Get a EMS(energy management system), the wiring and voltage varies all over from 80 to 150v and no ground wire. Bring a 1' piece of copper ground rod with a #12 wire fixed so that you can have a proper ground. Long extension cords are also useful. Make up an adapter where you can switch the polarity of a outlet. Many are wired backwards. Be sure to note that a left hand directional signal means its safe to pass. Don't turn on your left signal and turn left with anyone behind you. They will pass you.
