Preparing For Van Life Baja - $1,000+ in Repairs & Dead Batteries ... This Isn’t A Good Start

In episode 198 we prepare the van for Baja Mexico, but things do not go as planned. If you saw our cross-country road trip then you know we lost over $1,000 worth of equipment that needs to be replaced and we try to get things resolved as quickly as possible to head south towards the border. Thank you Holafly for sponsoring today's video! Get 5% OFF your purchase with promo code: MATHERSONTHEMAP at: https://holafly.sjv.io/xLnEe1 ****Make sure you unlocked your phone and paid it off in full before purchasing an eSIM!!! Check out @Vancaskeys who were the best hosts and really saved our butts getting ready for our trip! Gear/Equipment Preparing For Baja Mexico In This Video: Get GoTreads Recovery Boards use coupon code MATHERSONT10 for 10% off your order! : https://gotreads.com/ref/1226/ Starlink Dish Gen 3 Flatmount by ‪@TimKatie‬ https://www.trioflatmount.com/shop/p/... Our Merch: https://www.mathersonthemap.com/shop 🗺📍 Get Access to EVERY Location we Slept in Our Van! (2023+ Patreon Only):   / mathersonthemap   For 2020-2022 head to our blog, https://www.Mathersonthemap.com and scroll to the bottom to sign up. ✅ Subscribe!    / @mathersonthemap   📸INSTAGRAM! Instagram:   / mathersonthemap   Facebook:   / mathersonthemap   🎥 START FROM THE BEGINNING - Every Travel Episode:    • Every Travel Episode In Chronological Order   🛠 Van Build Series 2.0:    • We Sold Our Van and Bought A New One In 4 ...   Below are Amazon affiliate links to the products! We earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of the links at no additional cost to you! Thank you for your support! 📷 Our Gear: Camera: https://amzn.to/346tWkX Lens: https://amzn.to/3Grapyf GoPro: https://amzn.to/36b9MsN Drone: https://amzn.to/3i7Xl3r 360 Camera: https://amzn.to/3wLPfHr 🏕 Our Harvest Host Affiliate Link! Harvest Host: https://gr3f.co/c/53807/ChKR3 Main Components of Van: Electrical: Battle Born Batteries use coupon: mathers for $50 off each battery https://tinyurl.com/3uej5x8f Orion DC Charger Battery charger: http://tinyurl.com/oriondc2dc Victron 3000W Inverter: http://tinyurl.com/inverter3000w Electrical Bundle: http://tinyurl.com/ElectricalBundleMOTM Walkable Solar Panels: https://www.custommarineproducts.com/... Solar Breaker: https://amzn.to/40yIrK1 Paneltronics AC Distribution Panel: https://amzn.to/3jWO70V Progressive Dynamics Fuse Block: https://amzn.to/42RxAgv Master Switch: https://amzn.to/3LM8KZ1 Window Covers & Bug Screens Window Covers: https://shop.thewanderful.co/?ref=ogz... Bug Screens: https://shop.thewanderful.co/?ref=ogz... Door Panels: VANNCAMP Bamboo Door Panels: https://vanncamp.com/partner/7/ Appliances: OGO Composting Toilet - Use code motm_50 for $50 Off - https://ogotoilet.com/?sca_ref=424947... Velit 12 Volt Air Conditioner - Use code MOTM50 for $50 Off Your Order at https://velitcamping.com/ Suspension: SumoSprings and SuperSprings: https://www.superspringsinternational... Exterior: Orion Roof Rack: https://orionvangear.com/?ref=a2DIATBU Orion Surf Pole: https://orionvangear.com/collections/... Running Boards (Not The Same Ones): https://amzn.to/3UWWl5X Windows: https://www.vanwindowsdirect.com 50 Inch Light Bar: https://amzn.to/3lpPmGN Light Bar Wiring Harness: https://amzn.to/3JXwIPO Roof Rails: https://amzn.to/33G0kJo Plumbing and Heating Rixens Hydronic Heating System: https://rixens.com/products/mcs7-hydr... Guzzle H2O Water Filter - Wheel Well Water Tank: https://www.nwconversions.com/product... Seating and Interior: Swivel Seat: https://alpinemechanisms.com/ Convertible Bench Seat: https://www.wildernessvans.com/produc... Lagun Swivel Table: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...