As we embarked on our adventure, the relentless Baja landscape tested our preparedness and the Can-Am X3 Max’s robustness. Just before we started filming this video, one of our group’s vehicles ran out of gas. Thankfully, I had provided a 2-gallon emergency fuel container at the previous stop. However, it proved insufficient, prompting our tour guide, JR, to supply an additional 4 gallons. Given the distance between fuel stops, each vehicle was required to carry an additional 11 gallons of gas. I opted to carry 13 gallons each day to ensure we were well-prepared. This experience highlighted the need for better fuel capacity, leading me to install an 8-gallon tank under the front seats of my vehicle upon returning from the trip.

The journey highlighted the ruggedness of the terrain, especially after filming this video when another driver severely damaged his rim against a boulder, rendering it unable to hold air. I faced similar issues when the bolt heads of my factory rims’ bead locks broke off after hitting rocks, leading to two rim failures. With only one spare, the situation required us to get creative and reach out to others in the off-road community. In a remarkable display of support and community spirit, a UTV dealer from Cabo San Lucas drove to La Paz to deliver two replacement rims, enabling me to complete the journey. This incident not only tested the robustness of our equipment but also highlighted the indispensable support of the local off-roading community. In addition to adding a second gas tank, I also switched to Method Race Wheels when I returned from the trip.