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Hull #390 here. Relatively new owner and newer to forum postings, but here it goes. We had a dream to travel the Baja peninsula and set a plan in motion to make it happen. Today is our 37th day in Baja and we're currently at Playa Santispac making our way north to cross the "wall" once again. We traveled south as far as Los Barriles and Todos Santos. I can't speak to mainland Mexico, but I can assure you that RVing is alive and well in Baja. Is it for everyone? Probably not. But if you have a sense of adventure, the people, culture, scenery, winter weather and food are spectacular. We'd be happy to share more details if this is of interest to you. Bill & Leslie Schick 2018 LE II Hull #390

Alamos, Sonora was a primo RV destination in the 80's--Copper canyon railway--colonial architecture--amazing food. all sitting in red-rock/Grand Canyon tropical splendor. Groups from AZ would caravan down. No idea how it is nowdays--there are still RV parks on TripAdvisor, perhaps one can car-ferry over from La Paz to avoid the dreaded Hermosillo/Los Mochis gauntlet. Nothing in AZ or Cali touches Alamos in scenic beauty or culture.

Before I decided to purchase a new Elite II, I was very interested in a used 2016 Elite II. What I learned was interesting, I hadn’t heard of this. There is no value pricing for used Ott. Nada Rv only shows base price for new and no value for used or priceing for options. I learned that the only way to buy a used Ott would be a cash deal. I checked with several banks, and credit unions. No one would finance a used Ott. I also posed as a buyer at a Rv dealer, and said I had a used Ott Elite II for trade. After the salesman scratched his head and went to the manager they came back and said they can’t take it on trade. They couldn’t get financing for new buyer and there is no present value for used. At this point used Ott are selling like hot cakes and you can get close to original asking price. Which is great. The above hasn’t swayed my decision to buy New. Ott is the best I’ve ever seen. And it will out last me. Just thought the values were interesting. Something I’ve never seen before.

One sure could buy a bunch of pipe cleaners for that $50!

We are on Day 28 of a shake down inaugural trip in Oliver 412. We love our Eva-Dry dehumidifier and our Honeywell Space Heater. Also, we purchased a Fiksu Pets Elevated Dog bed for our Cairn Terrier. These have all been worthwhile purchases.

We were camping in Organ Pipe National Park on the border and there was a club of about 30 or so camper that meet there and then went as a caravan group into Mexico for a beach area as well and most stayed for a month or two. Can't remember the club but some searches and you might find them. Good luck but not for me got plenty to do from Alaska and the Candian Maritimes I enjoy too greatly. Thanks Gary

Well, Baja is a different beast, I wouldn’t hesitate to go there directly from California. I don’t think I could get the nerve to go over to the mainland with a travel trailer. But travelling anywhere in Latin America with a gorgeous high dollar camper will attract unwanted attention. How about a vinyl wrap that makes the hull look old, and spray the wheels with flat grey Plasti Dip. Apply a few bullet hole stickers. Replace a window with plywood. And keep everything really dirty. That part is easy enough. Here is what you want it to look like.... Hmmmm, it’s time to watch Dust to Glory one more time. John Davies Spokane WA

On the fiberglass forum it was said that there were some 42 people who have given deposits for new trailers, sorry to hear that. Signs have been out there for sometime, when Lit Snoozy says there finish time is right at two years, I would think that would ring a bell. trainman

I think it will look good on the front of your Ram pickup. trainman

I also installed the Hutch Mt kit. Mounted the large regulator on their Extended Distance Bracket and I clamp that to the front storage basket using a large wood clamp. Propane hose plugs into the optional front propane outlet with Honda 2200 in basket. Will run a/c with Micro Air Easy Start at 650 Ft elevation, at less than max rpm. The regulator bracket can also set under the generator if you want to set the generator on the ground or use the generator with a portable bottle away from OTT, or hook up to natural gas at home as a backup generator. If purchasing be sure to get their RV-1/4-to-3/8-Quick-Connect-Adapter. Their hoses use 3/8 inch quick connects and the OTT propane port is 1/4 inch.

We drive a Ram 1500, 5.7L, big gas tank, brake controller, 3.92 rear end. No problems towing our Elite II. We use the Andersen and it really isn’t an issue or a hassle to use, you just need to know how to use it. The Andersen part of hitching or unhitching is only a minute or less. We’ve got 70K miles in about two and a half years, over half towing. We like it. Next summer (2020) I will look to trade it in and will probably look hard at the new Ram 2500 with the 6.4L V8. One option on both the 1500 ad 2500 I will require is the Ram Box. I dislike always having a couple of tool boxes in the bed, especially when I’ve got all our camping stuff back there too. All that tool box stuff can go in the Ram Boxes and can be accessible without digging under camping stuff in the bed. The big gas tank is also a must. F150 owners (I used to be one) are a happy bunch and the 3.5L is a good tow engine. I just question longevity of the turbo V6 versus a big V8 as the miles roll up. Mike

If you check the airstream forums, there is usually discussion every year of caravans going down, Baja area I think.

You didn't indicate year or engine, so I can't really comment on your set-up. However, I had similar situation with a 2004 GMC 1/2 - 5.7 liter. I towed my EII home with that truck - 90 miles later I knew I was going to need a 3/4 ton and more torque. The difference between my new 2500 Duramax and my old truck is huge, not in same universe. Despite the additional cost, I am very happy I made the switch. I added a Leer top, and can now load up anything I want, and never worry about payloads. Driving is a pleasure, fuel mileage is great (and improving). Hope this helps.

<p style="text-align: left;">I just went through the same thing with a Toyota Tundra. My rear axle weight was over the maximum weight rating by about 200 lbs. Tightening the weight distribution hitch did not help much and the truck drove like it was on ice. I felt like it struggled too much on long steep hills and just felt uneasy with the setup in general. I decided to buy a 3/4 ton truck and I’m extremely happy and impressed with everything about this new truck. We carry what we need (within reason) without worrying about weather we should leave a pair of shoes or coffee maker at home or not so as to not be over weight. I don’t have to worry about the tongue weight so much as well. I stopped using the weight distribution hitch and the trailer pulls smoother than ever before. I mostly don’t feel big trucks passing me or cross winds and it just feels so much safer and in control as well. I can maintain speed on hills and even easily accelerate up hills as needed. Truck and trailer set level without all of the “crutches” and gadgets needed to force it to do so. These are my feelings about my experience but everyone feels differently on this, so your experience will definitely be different.</p>