Baja Norte Trip Report
#1
Posted 30 December 2007 - 07:51 PM
I took off for a quick strike trip to Baja the day after Christmas with the dog and a couple of buddies. More importantly, it was my first shake down trip in the new Hawk (about darn time), my buddy joined with his Grandby/2007 Tundra combo.
We spent three nights at a right point in Baja Norte not too far down from Ensenada, surfed some OK waves, ate like kings, and drank like...well...uh, we won't go there right now. All in all a great trip, nice weather except for some light rain on departure day.
Observations on my Hawk/Tundra set up....not that I didn't know this already, but loaded down with boards, gear and a half tank of water, airbags are in my VERY NEAR future!!
The water tank leaked a little as I've read in previous discussions too, but no biggie. Also, a handful of the screws holding the couch/bed structure together seemed to rattle out, I've since re-inserted with silicone, we'll see if that holds on the next trip. Since I have no furnace I opted to go with a Coleman Black Cat heater which worked nicely. In summation, completely stoked on the set up.
Well, gotta go clean up the rig and prep as I'm heading out again tomorrow with the GF for a quick New Years Eve overnighter in the local Los Padres mountains. Attached are a few pics from the trip...
Sunman2003 Four Wheel Camper -Hawk
2023 All Terrain Camper - Panther 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
2017 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
#2
Posted 30 December 2007 - 11:52 PM
#3
Posted 31 December 2007 - 01:57 AM
Marc
2016 Sprinter Silver Gray 144 Std. Roof 4x4. 3.0 diesle, Cooper "Dicoverer" ST Maxx 255/85/16
#4
Posted 31 December 2007 - 06:09 PM
There was one other rig camped way down from us and a couple of other rigs came in and camped for a single night and left, but essentially the place was ours. Driving down from TJ I noticed most of the typically gringo populated areas were gringo-less for the most part, there were 2 cruise ships in Ensenada on the way out on Saturday though (Craig333 ??). Wouldn't normally camp in Norte but was short on time and off the beaten path somewhat (25 miles off of Mex 1), I certainly wouldn't camp anywhere near Ensenada or San Quintin. The bug was from the the fish camp. Definitely chilly in the afternoons/evenings with the wind, especially after spending hours in the water, nothing ole Don Julio didn't cure though!
Gracias Marcos, the langosta was outstanding!
One final note...my rear door window rattled loose on the washboard and was flopping around, looks like I'll be doing the window mods in previous threads later this week! Have a safe and Happy New Year everyone...
Sunman2003 Four Wheel Camper -Hawk
2023 All Terrain Camper - Panther 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
2017 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
#5
Posted 31 December 2007 - 07:14 PM
Erod 2002 Tacoma, TRD supercharger, exhaust, headers, URD 3.4L 5VZ-FE Toyota Truck Supercharger Fuel Upgrade Kit, ARB front bumper, OME shocks and coils, OME 7 leaf packs, Ride-rite airbags. 2002 FWC Eagle
#6
Posted 31 December 2007 - 07:25 PM
Craig K6JGV_________________________ 2004 2500 CTD 4X4 FWC HAWK 1960 CJ5
#7
Posted 01 January 2008 - 11:36 AM
The new Hawk looks great on the d-cab. That big, cheesy grin must come standard with the FWC/lobster/Baja/Don Julio/beachside campsite.
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#8
Posted 01 January 2008 - 10:48 PM
OBTW, never heard how your run up the Pacific coast a while back was? I think you were talking about doing Big Sur among other places...or did I miss a report?
Sunman2003 Four Wheel Camper -Hawk
2023 All Terrain Camper - Panther 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
2017 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
#9
Posted 02 January 2008 - 06:15 PM
I did make the trip, including Big Sur. I'll try to put something together and post it up soon -
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