I'd like to think most folks that live or RV Mexico are "preppers". So they can offer newbies advice. A majority of newbies I talk to are eager to learn. And the seven-year-cull still seems to be valid. Either folks who spend seven years or seven seasons learn to adapt with a smile or the giant YARD SALE! ads go up in gringo newsletters. The family and I have gained washing machines to just about every other gizmo preying upon clearance moving back north sales. Brenda scored hundreds of dollars in exotic perfumes that were just given to her.
Prepping means keeping fuel and water topped off. Even though a northerner may dislike them beans and rice and pasta keeps for a long time. Brenda laughs until tears fall down her cheeks when I blow a wad of my monthly pension on an extravagant refrigerator, or new tires. "Well, it looks like this month it's going to be "Tortillas Salt And Musica". Dismissing the wisdom of Mexicanos is perhaps the biggest error a newbie can make. Sure, like with any culture there are blowhards, but the Mexicans dismiss them with a laugh. During one storm and aftermath neighbor Andrea marveled at the bounty of generator powered refrigeration. "This makes it seem like it never happened" she remarked.
All in all, a well disciplined RV'er can withstand a storm or other natural disaster with absolute minimum impact. They may be stuck for a week, but having lights and water plus snacks and other comforts is almost magic.
Navegator gives an excellent perception of things as a resident Mexicano would have to endure them. Lean over and give your RV a kiss :)
