Got a question offline that I thought I'd answer here.
Hi Doug,
Taking a chalet to Baja would be the way to go. capable enough off road, but still able to get out of the wind. The cold wind was tough to deal with and we talked alot how we wished we had a camper. I think I'll get a custom set up built for a K5, from Phoenix camper in Colorado.
I think an older truck is perfect for these kind of trips because when something goes haywire you can deal with it, fix it, and move on. Of course I've been over every inch of mine and know it really well. Also carry a lot of spare parts and tools.
See if you can get a copy of the Baja Almanac map. It's literally priceless, out of print and expensive when you do find it, but worth it. We bought several books, but only used the map.
https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Californ.../dp/0965866327