From what I read, I think the caravan is not for me. I am the kind of do it myself too, I do not like to be told where and when to go. Me and my wife are NOT early bird, this is it. I do not like to go to ALL the gathering and meetings, many times I like to be me with the sweet one alone for supper. I like to boondock too, I never tought of boondocking in Mexico.
When I travel, I very rarely make reservations except in Florida when I stay for long periods, and long term for me is a week!
What would be the best route to go from Reynosa to Puerto Valarta, or to the closest Gulf of California beaches / camping?