CH-CH-CH changes ( with apologies to David Bowie)
For those heading South this November be prepared for many changes.
USAUSA since many have not been to the USA for 18 months some things are different. There are a lot more trucks on the road so the truck stops are busier. Parking there overnight is never one of my recommendations. You will find many of the truck stops fill up by 4 pm. The truckers do not appreciate you taking the spaces. Some do have room on the car side. Even rest areas fill up quickly. Some of your favorite Wal Marts no longer allow RV's or semis. Some have even built entrances with an overhead barrier. Shopping can be a hit or miss. Many common items are in short supply. Especially meat and paper products. I notice many shelves with product spread out so that the shelf appears full. Stores have stopped carrying a large variety of one category. Some products are just not available.If your vehicle has questionable tires buy new ones before you leave. Many sizes are not available. Truckers are reporting that some oil filters are not available. If you trip involves a stay in an RV park phone ahead. RV sales are at an all time high and many parks are full of semi- permanents.If you normally leave around Canadian thanksgiving be aware that most dump stations will not have water due to freezing.
MexicoMexico
Playaboy, Tallyho, Navegator and QTLA can provide more info on shortages. Many roads are in bad shape after the storms. The economy is not great and that always invites more petty thefts. If there are some families in Mexico that you help please be generous. They need your help. Inflation is no different than anywhere else so be prepared for some price shock. So far it appears that fuel is less than in Canada. I have not heard of shortages but that could change quickly. AMLO is not allowing the importation of US fuel. I don't know if that includes Diesel and Premium. Mexico does not produce Premium or ULSD.
USAUSA since many have not been to the USA for 18 months some things are different. There are a lot more trucks on the road so the truck stops are busier. Parking there overnight is never one of my recommendations. You will find many of the truck stops fill up by 4 pm. The truckers do not appreciate you taking the spaces. Some do have room on the car side. Even rest areas fill up quickly. Some of your favorite Wal Marts no longer allow RV's or semis. Some have even built entrances with an overhead barrier. Shopping can be a hit or miss. Many common items are in short supply. Especially meat and paper products. I notice many shelves with product spread out so that the shelf appears full. Stores have stopped carrying a large variety of one category. Some products are just not available.If your vehicle has questionable tires buy new ones before you leave. Many sizes are not available. Truckers are reporting that some oil filters are not available. If you trip involves a stay in an RV park phone ahead. RV sales are at an all time high and many parks are full of semi- permanents.If you normally leave around Canadian thanksgiving be aware that most dump stations will not have water due to freezing.
MexicoMexico
Playaboy, Tallyho, Navegator and QTLA can provide more info on shortages. Many roads are in bad shape after the storms. The economy is not great and that always invites more petty thefts. If there are some families in Mexico that you help please be generous. They need your help. Inflation is no different than anywhere else so be prepared for some price shock. So far it appears that fuel is less than in Canada. I have not heard of shortages but that could change quickly. AMLO is not allowing the importation of US fuel. I don't know if that includes Diesel and Premium. Mexico does not produce Premium or ULSD.
