Size max and budget for Mexico and Guatemala
Hi All, This is my first post. I hope I follow all the rules (well kinda ;). Three part question for ya, please. 1) Is there a big jump in costs, such as maintainence, parts, rv fees and abil...
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The winding and steep road from Solola, to Panajachel Guatemala (Lake Atitlan) did not like my superior 31' bus, nor my 36' converted Crown bus. If toading I would suggest disconnecting and follow the toad up or down. Having a set of walkie-talkies or CB radio would help.
I managed OK with narrow roads, but some of the exiting-off-the-highway dips would play heck with a low slung vehicle. I avoided boondocking near Belize City, Guat City, Tegucigalpa, Managua and near the Panama Canal. My favorite night haunts were hotels with adequate parking. I also carried a sewer hose extension and a 30 gallon tote tank. I treated 100 gallons of domestic water with a cup of liquid bleach and had on hand four 29 liter garrafones for purified water. The last time I went I purchased 20 Kg of green coffee beans from a finca east of Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. US Customs gave me a hard time over it. The young agent said "Nobody I've seen enters with green coffee beans, only roasted beans". El Pazo, Texas. If I go again, it will be with a couple hundred alkaline AA and AAA batteries. Everyone loves them as gifts or tips.
I managed OK with narrow roads, but some of the exiting-off-the-highway dips would play heck with a low slung vehicle. I avoided boondocking near Belize City, Guat City, Tegucigalpa, Managua and near the Panama Canal. My favorite night haunts were hotels with adequate parking. I also carried a sewer hose extension and a 30 gallon tote tank. I treated 100 gallons of domestic water with a cup of liquid bleach and had on hand four 29 liter garrafones for purified water. The last time I went I purchased 20 Kg of green coffee beans from a finca east of Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. US Customs gave me a hard time over it. The young agent said "Nobody I've seen enters with green coffee beans, only roasted beans". El Pazo, Texas. If I go again, it will be with a couple hundred alkaline AA and AAA batteries. Everyone loves them as gifts or tips.
