chnlisle
Post Master
I've never had a problem finding diesel. Once in Gonzaga I had to wait an extra day for the delivery. I would have been ok if I filled up in San Felipe but I violated the cardinal rule "get it when you can". It was a holiday weekend when we went through SF and it took 2 hours to get through (3 miles) town. The lines at the Pemex station were crazy. But Mex 1 has a lot of semis and thus plenty of diesel. Its best not to wait 'til you need it.
Driving lights would help I guess but as for me I plan my trips for daylight driving. I'm certainly not the last word on this even though I've been doing it for many years. I think if you search other Baja forums you will get the same advice. There are way too many things that go bump in the night down there.
Let me add that Pam although is a hueta (spelling?) her first language is spanish. This as you might imagine is a huge advantage. We have tons of family and friend that live all over Mexico including several in Mexicali and they dont drive out in the hinterlands at night.....unless they've been drinking. 'Nuff said.
Driving lights would help I guess but as for me I plan my trips for daylight driving. I'm certainly not the last word on this even though I've been doing it for many years. I think if you search other Baja forums you will get the same advice. There are way too many things that go bump in the night down there.
Let me add that Pam although is a hueta (spelling?) her first language is spanish. This as you might imagine is a huge advantage. We have tons of family and friend that live all over Mexico including several in Mexicali and they dont drive out in the hinterlands at night.....unless they've been drinking. 'Nuff said.