Why we aren't going to Mexico in our RV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- UPDATE: THIS problem continues - please be aware. Apply for your visa online if possible. SAFE TRAVELS EVERYONE. Safety comes down to using common sense for the most part. Our plans for Mexico got squashed because of the Temporary Import Permit! 3/4 ton and 1 ton vehicles denied entry into Mexico. Read more about it here roamingrv.com/rv-mexico/
This was resolved. I see and hear from hundreds of RVers and no one had a problem with this. We even had a huge transport type truck in the park hauling a 40 foot trailer.
This is very good news! Thanks so much for letting me know. I haven't heard back from anyone else. Appreciate it.
Thanks, this pretty much clarifies that I can go down with my Class B RV and not worry about the truck regulations!
I have a hard time believing you would get rude comments on this very informative post. You are a lovely lady and as I'm thinking of traveling to Mexico, I appreciate the research you did that pretty much keeps me from having to research all that info myself. Thank you!
Just stumbled across your channel with this video, thank you for sharing and helpful for us as we have been considering going to Mexico at some point in our truck camper. Our truck is a 1-ton, so because of your video I will be looking into it.
Thanks Bruce - from what I understand no one is having problems now - it's been fixed but it's better to be safe than sorry. Let me know how it works for you. Take care.
I've taken my RV twice from Alberta, twice. Bought the insurance, showed up at Nogales crossing at 6AM when opened, the guy asked where ya going, said have a good time. Stopped at visa place about 30 KM down the road, bought visas, sticker for RV, on the road in an hour. No problem. They want you to come and spend $ in Mexico and make it real easy. There may be all these rules, but nobody checks or even cares. I can't remember if anybody even asked to see our passports. Be prepared to drive slow as the roads are rough and narrow. 4 lane pretty much all the way, but no shoulder, I just straddle center line and pull over when someone comes up behind. Police everywhere to help if you have a flat or such.
You always give the best info:)
Thank you!!!
Thank you so much.
Great video. Thanks for shRing the video. I enjoyed all the details as it’s all new to me. I learned so much. Thank you.
Thanks Barbara - appreciate the support.
Anyone who DOESN'T have something helpful to say about Mexico has no business saying anything here. Your negative comments and announcements regarding why you wouldn't go to Mexico are PERSONAL opinions, not FACTS needed for people who do want to travel to Mexico. Thank you to the woman who posted this video. You have giving those who needed info a lot of important info to consider.
Hi Caroline! Good post. Thanks for the mention, glad I could help you, even though I was the bearer of bad news. The good news is that the ban on 3/4 trucks has been lifted and (so far) in 2017 many RV'ers are getting their TIPS. I did hear from one fellow with a 9 passenger van who had a problem in Baja at the ferry terminal at La Paz, but I think something else was going on. So please contact me if you are thinking of going to Mexico this year and I will give you the most up-to-date and accurate info I can. "Mexico" Mike.
Thanks Mike! At least I know when I contact you I get the facts - appreciate that. It's great to hear that the ban has been lifted on 3/4 trucks. I know a lot of people will be reassured. I will most definitely contact you before the winter season - thanks.
You are most welcome. And don't let the trolls bother you. We all get them. Just keep being honest and posting.
Hey Mike, We are interested in going to Mexico next year, winter time, and I was wondering if t 3/4 tons are still permitted to go across the border? I'll be looking at your site for more info. Thx.
I'm a detail oriented thinker, so I really like more information vice less...so for me, you are right on the money! :D
Sad to hear you haven’t made it to LoDM. Life is so great down here. Fabulous food, drink and people. We feel fortunate to be on the FUN side of the wall! Hope to see you down here soon!
Thank you - have a wonderful time.
Flew down to PV twice and stayed with Our friends who drove their truck and trailer down to Lo De Marcos and stayed in the rv park you spoke of. LOVED it! They towed their 28 foot travel trailer behind a F150 ecoboost. They did mess up their insurance one year when they did not hand in their permit on the way out(back to the US and Canada) and when they went back the next time, it was a hassle. Their mistake though, and they have had no other issues... just a long, long drive.
I have been receiving some very rude comments on here and in the future I will be deleting them. Please be respectful to others. :)
cause youtube is full of 12 yr old trolls that need their electronic devices taken away by their mammas!😊
Roaming RV Thanks for being the speech Police. Thousands fought and died so that people can speak their mind. Disagreeable as it might be. That's FREEDOM. Good and bad. Not deciding to hush the type of speech that YOU deem offensive. It's your video. Your right. But, our right to ignore you.
This is why husbands ignore their wives
Sorry Roger but this is not a public square and this woman along with TH-cam can control and delete your speech because this site is an owned site...
.........as it should be........💜
Sonoyta is the border town to Puerto Penasco on the Sea of Cortez. This is a "Hassle Free Zone" which means you permits are not required. 1 hour from Lukeville, AZ to the beach. Approx 3.5 - 4 hours from Phoenix to beach.
Great information! Thank you!
Thanks Cindy - glad you find it informative. :)
No permits necessary for all of Baja and the state of Sonora.
excellent information I didnt even know those laws
Thanks - hopefully this gets fixed or a lot of people are going to have problems which I wouldn't like to see.
Very informative thank you for sharing.
Thank you.
👍Good info to know. Thanks. 💞
I'm surprised about the 'commercial' thing because... NAFTA. You did a great job of explaining, and I hope you do more videos.
Thanks so much and yes I will be doing more videos in the very near future.
There are ways around this, get it on line and use Nogales. No issue there this year. If ther is you simply go to the aduana office, they will look at your truck and check that it is not a commercial vehicle and you are good to go.
Is this still the policy with 3/4 ton and up trucks?
I've seen insurance stores in Mexico. Once you cross the border you can buy insurance. Also online you can buy and they email you the policy. I don't know if online it requires purchase before you cross the border but you can check.
once again - a great resource is www.mexicomike.com - I'm NOT an affiliate - I just trust him.
I don't think they will let you cross without insurance.
Just can across your channel love it....
Thanks Ramona - appreciate the support.
thanks for the tip..
I live in AZ. Been through there a lot. Currently looking at RV's. A coworker goes very often with his 1500 and 5th wheel/slideouts. Nogales will not give you a hard time, if you drive safe. They want tourists in Rocky Point. The security going in is light to none, getting back into the US is much more stringent.
Sonoyta (not Nogales) is the border town to Puerto Penasco which is a "Hassle Free Zone" which means permits are not required.
You are absolutely right, I confused the two. Have not been through Nogales. Did you ever make a trip down to Mexico after making this vid?
You sparked an interest in a RV trip to Mexico. I have a 1 Ton truck and would like to know if that's still the case with being denied or where to go to get info on this situation. Thanks
From what I have been told they didn't have any problems at all. If you are familiar with Mexico Mike - he is a good resource. www.mexicomike.com I am NOT an affiliate of his - I just trust him. I used his books quite a few years ago to lead a group of 5 RVs into Mexico for 3 months. They were great. You can also check back with me - I'll have up to date information for next winter. roamingrv.com
Sorry about the idiots making rude comments. We just found your channel and my wife and I are looking to drive California to the coast of Oaxaca. Do you have a channel or info on best places to stay along the way?
Hi Caroline, can you update your UPDATE description statement? I've been reading your comments below and that still seems out of date.
From what I understand there are still issues at the border. It's been suggested that people buy their permit online. There's a Facebook group RV Mexico that they talk about this. Some people have had no problems while others do - it depends on the border crossing they choose. I would look up Mexico Mike as well to get up to date information. I trust what he says. If I learn more I'll update again. Thanks.
The actual entry is about 10 miles after the border at Nogalesr, you can obtain insurance and import at the same location as well as a visa . No problems , everyone is very helpful , they want the tourist dollars !
be there early or in off days, not long weekend before Christmas, super busy, wait for hours.
I drove my 11,000 lb Class C Chevy 1 ton motorhome across the San Luis De Rios border last week to go to the veterinarian. No papers needed at all. They just waved me in basically even seeing my little dogs. I drove al the way to the Gulf that day too. Getting back in was a different story. I took the express lane by mistake and they 'punished' me by doing a full inspection.
Yes, not sure what is happening right now but Class C's and motorhomes were no problem. It was just 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. Waiting to hear from people who went this year.
Hi Eric,
I don't think they were attempting to stop motorhomes - only 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. Glad you didn't have any problems though.
When traveling to Mexico on vacation don't worry about cartels bothering you or any tourist, they mind their own business they don't have time for you. Bad people are everywhere in America, Mexico, England, etc. just stay away from them. I've lived in Mexico and have always been safe! Don't be out past 10pm that's all. Be safe, have fun!!!
Thanks Jose. I believe it's about being smart - every location has its own dangers. Using common sense helps. :)
What you say is true about the spread of bad people, but why 10 ? South Americans, in my experience, get active with nightlife about 10PM.
I'm reading this more than a year later. Did things work out as you had hoped?
It has been fixed and RVers aren't having any problems this year. Unfortunately we were unable to go this year.
See you in Green Valley! I'm sure it will all work out. Come on down and go to the Mexican Embassy in Tucson. All will be fine. Safe Travels.
You may already be aware of this, but no import permit is required for Baja, Mexico. At least that was the case in 2014, our last visit to Mexico. My thought being, if you were denied a permit, you could spend the winter on the Baja.
Thanks Nancy - you are correct and I appreciate you bringing that to our attention. People do need to know that.
Nancy Clarke really?
Baja is not duty free and what happened in the 80's should stay in the 80's where it belongs.
Hi; thanks for the information. I am building a very large RV and towing it with a Volvo highway tractor... we have Mexico on our plans, but this issue makes me nervous. Registered in Alberta, so as you say, no GVW, but it looks like a semi, because it was a semi... now registered in AB as a motorhome, and the former 53' commercial trailer is now a "travel trailer"... because of the potential of having the Mexican government confiscate my rig because someone below the boarder decided that it was commercial because it once was... very uneasy about this. Other comments I have seen indicate that if the truck is never un-hooked from the trailer it is one unit, if you go to town with just the truck, then you have an unregistered commercial vehicle and it will be seized.
I think i need a letter from the Mexican Consulate making it official one way or the other. Know before you go!
Thanks, stay safe.
I don't think you would have a problem but... it pays to be sure. I would follow www.mexicomike.com and if you have questions ask him. He would be the person who could guide you in the right direction. I'm not affiliated with him but trust his stuff. I have even paid him for information when we were making our plans. It was worth it. Good luck - send photos!
good video....but volume low and hard to hear. Please record at a higher volume.
Thanks Sue - I may just redo it later.
I agree, content good, volume too low.
Maybe this is just an old video but thousands of people take their RV and 5th wheels to Mexico every year. I’m confused about your statement of weight limits and such. Maybe it’s a good idea to get multiple resources before giving up on travel to other countries?
Hi John,
Yes this video is 2 years old but the information is current. Yes, thousands do take their RVs into Mexico and many have no problems at all. However, there is a law that the Mexican authorities use when they want that concerns the weights of trucks pulling the RVs. What I am trying to do is to bring an awareness of this to anyone who is considering traveling to Mexico in their RV. I agree that giving up the potential travel should not be done because of just one thing. Unfortunately it came down to a multitude of things that caused us not to travel. However, I do not tell people to not travel to Mexico because I would travel there in a heart beat if I could. Personal reasons at the moment do not allow it - my husbands health. If you are considering taking your RV to Mexico then do it but just be aware of potential problems and know how to avoid them. Safe travels.
its NOT 3/4 or 1tons. its 3 !!! tons and over. 1 tons and smaller are NO PROBS. Not sure how you got wrong info from so many.
Enigmatic Nomatic just took his school bus RV into Baja.
Why no link to Mexico mike?
www.mexicomike.com - absolutely an excellent resource.
Understand its sad
We lived down there for many years. No more safe. Don't go...
Why not call the Mexican consulate and get the info straight from them ???? ... I called them and spoke to a Woman who was really friendly spoke English and answered all questions for I .... and you can get insurance after you get into Mexico at boarder
OMG that is too easy! Yes I am aware that you can get insurance at the border - but you can also arrange it ahead of time. Your suggestion of phoning is perfect.
Well, that way you are not betting on losing your premium money on whether you can cross the border.
JiM Beamer your usa insurance covers about 34 miles into mexico
Put a hundred dollar bill in your documents that you hand them and they'll tell you "You don't need no stinkin' badges- or insurance- "...
RonRay I do this every time I take my 1 ton truck down to Chihuahua. It’s the only way I can get the permit.
I crossed the border last January and I paid about $400 it is a rv class A diesel with a 12 foot inclose trailer, the permit its for 10 years and inside the trailer I have my golf gti vw that got a permit just for 6 months. but as I know all trailers attached to rv's get a permit for 10 years, like the rv's, any other vehicle can get a permit for 6 months, now importing will be paying the tax of the vehicle and importing fee so the it can stay in Mexico forever, it will become Mexican and no longer can use American plates, they will take your title and issue you a new Mexican one.
Thanks for sharing. Great information.
Mexico has too many irregularities to include safety. The problems with lawlessness and a government that permits it.
Hair looks good this short look younger!
Thanks Janet - appreciate it. Younger is always better - lol
I go to Mexico all the time I come from middle class Mexican family.
I am glad Kevin - thanks for sharing.
So from what you said, you have a 1% chance of not getting through so you are not going? hmm
To add to that, I've seen videos of Mexican Rv parks with large, heavy fifth wheels that could be moved by nothing less than a 3/4 or 1 ton. So just wondering how they got down there? Sounds like campground gossip of he said, she said.
No, we had no plans to go to Mexico this year. However, I am keeping this post current so people like yourself can make their own decision. We are going somewhere else this winter - flying to Guatemala.
You are wrong - it's not gossip. But if you actually are going down to Mexico or are interested I suggest you check with the Mexican Government office or check out Mexico Mike. He is always up to date.www.mexicomike.com
All bad information ignore go enjoy
Mexico more trouble than it's worth going . There are plenty of places to go in America without the trouble of a 3rd rate foreign country , avoid this potential trouble spot like the plague , you could lose everything down there , why take the chance ?
I wouldn’t be caught dead in Mexico,literally.
Your loss ndeed. Try a smaller trailer. REnt a house.Leave the dang trailer in the states.
You aren't totally wrong! It's not just up to me though. Happy New Year. :)
Great video, an good reason to Not go to Mexio!!
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It's plenty loud 4 me but sounds tinny.
You did the right thing. The last thing we need is more RV's in Mexico
WHY? I happen to be a big fan of Mexico and have RV'd throughout the country.
I love Mexico, food, people, everything. the last thing we need is another gringo and her RV clogging up the road so I am glad they decided to stay home
Yeah, funny to have a "NIMBY" from Mexico, given what a huge amount of American tourist dollars Mexico receives, and Mexican promotion of tourism. John Cooper is clearly not a beneficiary.
You are so happy there Cooper, stay there.
Speech police Nazi's on patrol. Dont like it, move on. Its not complicated! Delete these rude punks replies and enjoy your day.
In regards to Mexico or any countries below the Rio Grande, there is no such thing as no: You just have to bribe your way to get what you want.
Excessive rambling.