Thanks briansue for the info. on crime rates, it put things in perspective, US versus Mexico is one example. I only traveled on the main land with a caravan so far to Mexico, Ixtapa and PV. I did north from Mexicali to Ensenada a few years back.
I never felt any danger, but did hear some stories from other groups. It would be nice to have a list or a map of places not to go through. Not in general because we already have warnings for the northen states, but things like do not use a specific road or do not go through a specific town.
For example I was told not to go through Guadalajara, your RV will be towed, you have to use the periferico, or like Mexico for the license plate control.
Thanks