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CAtoBZ Active member

Member since 07 August 2014

CAtoBZActive member09 September 2016 23:42:55

Hello All,

We're packing everything up for the big drive down in the next week or two. My wife has been reading on one of the expat Facebook sites about using plastic containers for clothes, bedding, etc. to prevent them from molding. I was just thinking of using our suitcases since we're bringing them anyway.

Packing suggestions, please?

Thanks!

Brigitte B Serial expat

Member since 04 February 2013

Brigitte BSerial expat10 September 2016 14:22:01

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If you store your clothes and linens in plastic containers/bags, make absolutely sure everything is VERY, VERY dry. We have regular closets and dressers. Our place is surrounded by jungle with pretty high humidity, but we have doors and windows on all sides of the house to create lots of airflow. We have no mould issues with our clothes and linens. Stuff can get a bit musty smelling if not used for a while. I line dry our laundry, but in rainy season, I love my dryer. Safe drive down! We just drove a couple of weeks ago.

CAtoBZ Active member

Member since 07 August 2014

CAtoBZActive member10 September 2016 17:27:35

Thanks Brigitte!

I'd love to hear more about your drive since this is our maiden voyage. We'll be driving our old RV with 4 dogs from California. Planning to cross in Nogales, AZ. We'll RV park hop down the west coast to about Guadalajara then cut across to Veracruz and take the east coast the rest of the way.

Brigitte B Serial expat

Member since 04 February 2013

Brigitte BSerial expat10 September 2016 18:45:51

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CAtoBZ - I've sent you a private message.

BunnieMarie Active member

Member since 10 June 2016

BunnieMarieActive member10 September 2016 21:58:44

I'd also love to hear of your voyage as we also plan a trip down there but wasn't sure what would be best route. Keep intouch, thanks

Brigitte B Serial expat

Member since 04 February 2013

Brigitte BSerial expat11 September 2016 12:54:55

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BunnieMarie - I've sent you a message.

doglady Contributor

Member since 02 May 2013

dogladyContributor11 September 2016 13:07:48

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Everyone knows that there are websites that tells the most dangerous and the less dangerous driving routes thorough Mexico right? Please be aware !

FotoMikeT New member

Member since 14 September 2016

FotoMikeTNew member14 September 2016 01:51:27

Hello Brigitte B,

Can you please send me a message about your trip also.

I'm planning a drive down in October.

TIA!!

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