I’m “Mexican American” and love going to Mexico. I’m fluent in Spanish and look like any other Mexican when I visit and no one has targeted or have come across any crime issues. Most of the crime is bad guys against bad guys, cartels against cartels. A lot of the things people say even by local people are blown outta proportion, it’s always my friend’s, friend’s cousin was this or that, it’s mostly always something that didn’t happen to them personally and most of the time it’s because there’s in someway involved with the bad guys. Not saying everything is perfect and things don’t happen but most people are safe, apart from the petty theft you mentioned but that can happen anywhere and can easily be avoided most of the time. Pretty much Everything else you said is true, I don’t usually drink tap water here in states without a filter either way so the water thing is not an issue, heck who likes to drink water that tastes like chlorine Lol. Mexico is a beautiful country with wonderful friendly people, the good definitely outweighs the bad. I’ve come across the corrupt cops a couple times over the years but I have faith in the current president and I know he’s fighting corruption in all levels, it’s no easy task but I have faith. Two of my biggest issues is the trash and stray dogs, I love nature and hate seeing trash especially out in nature or the country side. I love dogs and breaks my heart seeing some of the malnourished stray dogs but I’ve come across a lot of very happy dogs down there. Your videos on Mexico were very informative and you took us on some beautiful places not known by many and have inspired me to eventually get an RV and why not venture into Mexican RVing, definitely will take your advice on smaller us better though. Hope you eventually return to Mexico. Good luck on all your new adventures across the USA and everywhere else you plan on traveling.
@@freedomspeech9523 I'm pretty white and speak only basic to intermediate Spanish. My experience in many months of travelling in Mexico was pretty similar. The positives vastly outweighed the few negatives.
Muy atinado y franco tus comentario estimado Guillermo Saludos desde Torreon Coah. Mexico Honests and straight comments Guillermo Best Regards from Mexico I,m a RVier...
Great information. Thank you. Love your videos. Just bought you travel guide Looking forward to taking the my new Winnebago Ekko to Mexico. Thank you again.
Great job, and sorry to see your Mexico travels end. As Americans living in Mexico, your vids have added to our bucket list. Hope to see you again sometime, either here in the Riviera Maya or elsewhere. Oh, and our firsthand experience in driving from Houston to Playa Del Carmen, then within QRoo and the Yucatan has been problem free. Never stopped, never hassled, always welcomed. 👏👍
I appreciate your comments about not being judgemental when travelling abroad and take it as an opportunity to learn about a different way of life. But when you criticize the police, or the trash, etc. please realize that these same problems are found in virtually every city in the US.
Thanks Ralph. We shared what we noticed so it doesn't catch others off guard when they visit. And just because it happens in Mexico doesn't mean we don't realize it can't and doesn't happen elsewhere lol. Thank you both for watching!
Unfortunately you have to be alert n on guard no matter where you go- St. Louis- Chicago any big American city can be dangerous - maybe more so than Mexico !
So true, i use to work at a camp ground in Mexico and dealt with thousands of tourist from around the world, but what i found interesting is how many people from USA talk about how they feel safer in Mexico than they do in USA. So it really goes to show dont trust USA media on Mexico, most violence is between cartel vs cartel, but anywhere can be dangerous at any time.
You nailed it. I live in Huatulco and everything you said is true. I have drove between here and the U.S. without issues, other than topes, lol. I can’t imagine driving a class A down here. The mountain roads can be scary, and sometimes barely passable in a car, but I can see larger rigs going to some area’s especially the Baja. Your Mexico series is wonderful and really caught the vibe of Mexico. I encourage people to come to Mexico it’s a big country, and like the U.S. it has areas to avoid, but so many more areas to enjoy.
Some notes on this: Pemex is not going to supply that kind of Diesel until 2024. The actual way of asking for it in Mexico is "DUBA" or doo-bah Diesel. Note that regarding your engine, the only difference ULSD and regular disesel is that the first is cleaner with the environment. Your engine would not get any damage for using Pemex Diesel whatsoever. The water that comes from most public sources IS potable, the problem for tourists is that they don't have the proper symbiotic relations with the local bacteria, so they must stick to purified water. The main reason Mexicans don't drink tap water is because it tastes bad due to chlorine and dissolved salts. Regarding not being flashy, it all depends on wich part of the country you are visiting. You can totally leave your RV parked on a random spot and stay away from iot all day on Campeche, but doing it in places like Monterrey or Acapulco is just giving freebies to the local thiefs. Mexico is safe, but some states are clearly marked as no-go zones and people should really be concious about that.
Excellent video. I agree with all of your points. I have Rvd as a single older woman in Mexico and felt safe that was my experience. I did just drive from Nogales to San Miguel de Allende to rent a casa for a different experience. It is a beautiful and fascinating country with lovely people.
Thanks for sharing lots of good info. Enjoy coming along on your travels thanks for sharing. I've had opportunities to visit Mexico in the past,I did go once.
You said you weren’t experts; however, you have some awesome Mexico travel experience. So, you are at least “advanced” if not experts. Everyone needs to remember people are people no matter where you are in the world. There is good and bad all over the world. Kind of interested to hear your summer plans.
I paid off a ticket in Mexico for $30 when I ran a stop sign South of Cancun.. It was interesting.. He had no intention of wanting to write me a ticket lol
Hey hello. Can you please tell me how a similar experience would it be like for a mexican in the US? I mean I have some concerns...... do you think I could be facing racism? probably a random shooting episode at a concert, or at Walmart, or being beaten by a cop maybe? I don't really know!!!?? 🤔 I wonder what would it be for me like a mexican to travel on my Royal Enfield Himalayan across the US?
It will take a few years to cleanse the country of corruption and improve the entire infrastructure in MEXICO. But we already started and we are not going to stop. I really like your videos, I will continue to subscribe and forward BLESSINGS.
Exactly, we have now an inteligent an honest president, but the economical power are doing the worst things to stop him. The want to continue stealing.
@@ApriliaRacer14 Its not the culture, the corruption is with in the government and the fact USA is a big player in this by being cartels #1 buyer. Between the people of Mexico and cartels there is a understanding of dont mess with us we wont mess with you. Most crime is between cartel vs cartel not so much outside of that. Also Mexico is very very slowly winning this war against drugs may not look like it but they are slowly winning to beat the cartel. Just need USA to stop helping the cartels lol
@@ApriliaRacer14 I born and live in Mexico, and have Mexican friends all over Mexico, and sorry you are wrong, its not the culture. Please don't speak on things you know nothing about.
I have to say, super impressive the journey you've gone on. While I'm not sure I'd be comfortable doing mexico, lots of inspiration. I've just been given a green light to go WFH permanently and the idea of taking a small nomad trip sounds very exciting. Just need good internet. Wish you the best and thanks for putting this all out there.
Wow, such an informed and thorough video. Well done, guys! Your videos definitely inspire us to learn Spanish and explore Mexico more, whether we take an RV or not. Thanks for a great series! Can't wait to see what you do next.
I am Mexican, living in USA. I drive every 3 months into Mex. I 've been stopped in Cancun twice, I was 2 miles above the limit, and they wanted money from me. I have always done what they mentioned in this video. Ask for the ticket, and tell them that you are going to pay it at the police station. I used to that, it is easy for me, but, for many Americans it would be very difficult to deal with it, because corrupt police use many tactics, like "you are going to pay 5 times at the station", or they take you in circles to nowhere, and many other. However, if you are patient, not in a hurry, and not to show signs that you are scare, and politely ask them for the ticket, eventually, they will let you go, without paying anything, because for the corrupt, time is money, and if they are not getting it from you, the time that they spend, is not good for them. Obviously is not good for you either, but that is the only way to fight corruption. If you have any questions, or need any info, I would be happy to share, from my own experience. Be safe!
México tiene su propia cultura, tiene sus problemas, tiene sus pros y contras. Pero da la mano al que necesita ayuda, jamas la gente humilde defraudara al projimo al extraño, es que así somos. Ustedes amigos, que ya experimentaros en México todas estas cosas antes mensionadas, les puedo asegurar que regresaran otra vez, porque ahora ya comprenden nuestra cultura.
Tienes razon estimado Juan Carlos México es un País Amigo Saludos desde México You,re right Juan Carlos México is a very friendly Country Best Regards from México
I loved the way that you embrace my culture. My mom is from Matehuala, My father from Oaxaca, I was born and educated in Saltillo and Houston. I worked around 12 of the Mexican States as an Engineer. I live in the States, I go every 3 months on short vacations to Mex.. I drive, so I know a lot of info. If you need anything of information, do not hesitate to ask. I am happy to tell you first hand and personal experience about what I know. If you are ever in my hometown Saltillo, I 'll be happy to show you around the "Little Switzerland" and other things. My house is your house, if I am at that time in Saltillo, you can stay at my home. Look at the video "Saltillo es otra cosa" here in TH-cam. Thanks for the Great videos and info.
@@EatSeeRV Anytime. By the way, In the outskirts of Saltillo, going to Matehuala, you can find "THE LITTLE SWITZERLAND" Bosques de Montereal, Here are the 2 videos . th-cam.com/video/Sj8HMehgzno/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/X1uIoDumt7g/w-d-xo.html Kind regards.
I said this my friends , you guys went to places that not all of us will venture and you made it , I been in places that other people say , are you crazy things like that , but one thing I learn from experience the greatest thing Mexico has , is the people most are real nice and friendly willing to help you whit anything you ask , saludos mis amigos Liz and Denis
Thanks guys! That pretty much matches our experiences traveling through Mexico. Well done! One thing though regarding Truckcampers. There is a wheight limit of 7716 pounds or 3,5t. We had been turned back on our first attempt getting a TIP. We have a 1ton truck. The second time round and on another crossing they mad an exception and we had to get permission from customs for an overweight vehicle in order to get our TIP. Happy trails!
I enjoyed your video a lot! I rented a car in Cancun to travel there for 8 days, they ripped me off for the rental in the end. The journey itself was so memorable. Would like to go back again maybe. Will you plan to go there again? or that's enough??? Thanks!!
Again...thank-you for these videos. They are informative and entertaining but most importantly, honest. They provide excellent insight into the great beauty of the country, it's many cultures and it's people. We can confirm all that you say about about rving in Mexico. We've criss-crossed your route and several others in a large diesel pusher, a diesel truck and large camper during the past 15 years but more recently in a new diesel rig simlar to yours. 0 fuel problems in Mexico ...0 road rage, one or two encounters with corrupt police but several more with honest and helpful officers, including being escorted to our "lost" destination. Many in large rigs opt for the rv equivalent of "fly and flop" and so miss most of what the country has to offer. These two young folks have harnessed their spirit of adventure and as can be seen in their first few videos have chosen to not let fear of the unknown that travelling in a foreign place and culture so naturally raises deprive them of the great adventure and education that rving in a foreign land brings. Bless you guys in your future travels and we will continue to follow along hoping we will meet along the way in Mexico. Muchos Gracias!
so true with the infrastructure on the trash removal on any developing countries. Shame, during my travels in East Asia, this is prevalent on the trash removal, even in the rural areas in China (major cities are excellent and clean). Developed countries in East Asia are South Korean, Japan and Taiwan where I do not see trash.
I driving been every year to Mexico 🇲🇽 in My Rv an old ( 1993 fleetwood class C ) from LA to Huatulco bay Oaxaca and thanks god nothing are happening to me and my wife it’s been very great experience. Just don’t use secondary roads or used just if it’s necessary avoid driving at night this is very important can dangerous stop to rest just at truck stops there’s are a ton of those along the route my complaint is that tollbooths are expensive but other than this is safe and fun. I’m traveling next year January 3rd 2025 from Covina to Oaxaca in case someone wants to travel together 👍
When you said “international travel isn’t for everyone” and to expect things as they are and not as they ‘should be’ like your home country- you are totally correct! When I traveled and lived in India MANY years ago I often wondered how the ppl could tolerate the trash and garbage. It was unsettling and something I finally could ‘look past’ as I became more in love w/the Indian ppl and culture. I love the Mexican culture and their ppl- I pray one day their government will provide them w/an honest and safe country replete w/sanitation infrastructure they need and can enjoy. Good job kids -as always on an informative vid.❤️🇲🇽
@@Cecikim100 That is what you think, unfortunately he is way more corrupt. Tell me where do you see his honesty.....? just yesterday at his morning Circus he invited PRI congress men to make an alliance at the lower camera in orden to reform the constitution. You have no idea on what you said, AMLO is much more corrupt than anyone in the whole modern history of México. You are so naive.
For those wanting to travel to Mexico I would say this is an invaluable source of information. I've thoroughly enjoyed your adventures and feel I've learnt a lot. Travel safe- where ever you go! 💖 🙏 🌷 🙋♀️
lived there for 18 years,...been assaulted twice : a knife under my throat and a gun on my face...and I was not alone,,friends lost their lives..we are white, foreigner..like we say in Mexico.: 'Cuando te toca te toca " ..there is no safe place it's just luck..and you never recovered about it..!!
Disculpa por los mexicanos me da mucha pena, queremos ser cada día mejor y mostrarle al mundo que estamos orgullosos por nuestra gran civilización. Saludos.
You have a composting toilet so it wouldn't apply to you, but you can't even use septic-safe tp in your black tank. I looked specifically for that in the 20,000 yt videos before coming here last summer and found nothing, so I assumed it was ok to use. Boy do I regret it.
Corruption in Mexico is what German Americans know, but if they you would travel to Brazil or Central America it is 1000 times worse corruption is not only a Mexican thing.
We bought waterproof bags that we could put our credit cards keys and phones so we could take them in the water with us swimming. We use the for kayaking and Paddle boarding as well.
what I found is that there is more of a competitive reason for what they say. Because if you dont go to Mexico, you will end up in the U.S. were they want you to spend your money.
I should point out a few inaccuracies or dated items. We run RV Caravans in Mexico. ULSD diesel is almost universal now. This is quite recent. We have monitored DEF consumption which is a good indicator, and it is normal. Pumps are not usually marked as they say. I have found plenty of parks with 30 Amp, there are only 2 I am aware of with 50 Amp. Electricity is marginal and it is actually too low a voltage that causes the most issues. You can buy a Sola Basic 4000 Voltage Regulator to correct it. (about $250) but you have to wire them up. I do not recommend the Hughes autoformer as it does not correct high voltage. Overall, this is great video. As they say smaller is better. Those with larger rigs may want to use a caravan to learn the ropes and where you can safely travel.
I'm sure 30 years from now you will still remember this time. Your videos were very informative and I'm sure made many of us wonder maybe Mexico? I think the best way to do a trip like this is safety in numbers, do it with another couple or couples. I see a future business for you maybe, RV guide service through Mexico, I would sign up for it :). BIG THANKS for an awesome series. Enjoy the road and stay safe
I reported a few bad cops while in Mexico, and our stay became a living hell soon afterwards. My rv was searched in every other town., even paying them la mordida didn't help at all. When we finally made it out of Mexico, and into the USA we found out someone installed a tracking device. The bad cops/military new where we were at all times. We were like their personal traveling ATM machine.
Thanks for this great info. I also want to share one substantial issue: temporary importation of the RV. If you don’t do your homework and bring all of the correct original documents and copies, you could find yourself unable to proceed. There are many sites to get information. Also, know the lay of the land at the point of crossing. Laredo works much differently than Eagle Pass or Nogales, and road conditions can be completely different. We crossed at Eagle Pass, and while easy, the roads were lousy and immigration was 45 minutes into the country; however it’s known as one of the safer crossings in Texas.
Thanks for being real about Mexico...Street dogs, trash, and people trying to sell me stuff all the time would tear at my heartstrings constantly. I don't think I could enjoy myself because I would be thinking about those issues too much. Even seeing that dog walk up to you on the beach in one video, I thought about how could I possibly walk away from it knowing it has no home? But I'm sure one would have to do that a lot there.
Yes you would. Removing yourself from the situation and realize you alone can't change everything and find ways to accept and improve what you can helps us!
Hey guys, I’m planning a Mexico RV trip this fall. I wanted to ask you if your van was gas or diesel and did you ever consider crossing the borders south into Guatamala? Cheers Jo
Awesome! Enjoy! This was a diesel vehicle, we have also RV'd Mexico in a gas vehicle too. We did not go further and did not want to in our size vehicle. It's 100% possible, but smaller is better in Guatemala
Is everything cash only, or were you able to navigate some areas more consistently with a credit/debit card. Would love the extra security of using credit
Terrific video! I love that you take ownership of leaving your belongings out at the Cenote. I think some would not have owned that as their mistake 👍🏽 Your videos are very informative, thank you for sharing as I am planning my travels for Nov.
@@EatSeeRV I'm planning on driving my outback to see some Backcountry. I have some trekking gear so hopefully do some hiking of remote mountains. I just started standup paddle boarding so hopefully do some of that and surfing 🌊. I was wondering if the remote areas would be ok to venture off into these areas. Thanks for the information in the video ! Im gonna watch all your videos now love the information
Hi ! I am planning a trip to Mexico and your video gave me exactly the kind of information I needed, so many thanks for that 🌻I am from Europe and my plan is to look for a van once I am in México to travel across the country for about 3 months. Do yo you know if buying or renting a van is easy? Which option would be the best? Thanks a lot !!
Hey one different perspective: You said it isn't for the visitor to wish things were different in Mexico. I love Mexico but there are things I DO wish were different. For the sake of the Mexican people who deserve clean water, clean air, decent wages, etc. Just saying.
12:24 Like a lowly sicario from any cartel would care or be concerned about international relations, that's a common misconception foreigners have, if you get in their way or find yourself at the wrong place at the wrong time sicarios are not going to ask for your passport. The simple truth is that Cartels as a whole do not target people whom are not involved in organized crime, so for the most part in Mexico you are safe from Cartel violence because you are not part of it and that applies to everyone. Amazing and very informative video btw.
Thank you, you make a good point. Tourists are caught in misfire for being in the wrong place wrong time. So yes best not to participate in any criminal activity the cartel might have their hand in!
I've traveled all over Mexico by bus and recently via EV. I've been in 31 states in Mexico. I've have had no problems at all with crime. Oh except for some crooked police one time but there are solutions to that issue. And I haven't confined myself to tourist areas. I've been through Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Michoacán, and Guerrero which are supposedly quite dangerous. Probably helps to speak Spanish and to be friendly. And to use commonsense about going to different parts of towns or cities, just like in the US. The US State Department travel advisory site for Mexico is very much exaggerated. The only time I pay attention to what they have to say is if they are very specific... as in "avoid this highway between this town and this other town". Of avoid this particular part of this particular city. But when they caution against going to entire states it makes as much sense as cautioning against going to Michigan, or California, or Florida, etc. because there are some high crime areas. So GO! Have fun! People in Mexico are the greatest!
I've seen some of your videos and one HUGE recommendation I have for anyone traveling in mexico in a car or RV is if you can change the Mercedes logo in the RV do it, because for corrupt police the Mercedes logo equals MONEY$$$. Its sad that you had to deal with corrupt police.
Good tips: don't drive at night.. do get a double fuel filter so that the dust does not clog your carburetor...unscrew your license plate and keep one of them in your front windshield and stash the second one. Police will often unscrew your plates until you "settle up accounts". Also, discretely pass the 20 dollar bribe with a handshake, on the spot. It will cost ten times that if you want to take the problem to the station house, The Big Guy takes a Big Cut, and there will be more hands that will need to be greased, and finally, keep in mind the old expression that "the map is NOT the territory"...it takes all day in order to drive clear across Mexico City...so work around that one. Hope that may help some of you. Mexico and the folks there are friendly, smart, ingenious and industrious. Respect will get you what money may not. I was having lunch in Merida when a young gringo couple came in and ordered the same meal which I had ordered from a bilingual menu. They went "Karen" on a brother as I left my table and slowly approached their table. Their eyeballs were shooting daggers at me. Gringos help out gringos. I mentioned that I heard them order beans and rice for ten bucks. I politely explained to them that I had ordered frjoles and arrow (which is, of course beans rice), but that because they had ordered in English the printed price was twice what I was paying. We had a good laugh about it. Safe Journeys and bring your manners with you..nice people♥️😎
Thank you for your vision on what rig I may want to bring down. It really makes sense to have something manoeuvrable and something that can safely get on and off the beach.
Not experts? I’ll listen to what you have to say because I watched you every week and learned lots just doing that. I had always wanted to go to Mexico but I had planned to hit the Baja peninsula but because of you and this trip I will go further. Ok so next week you tell us the next trip??? Please say Alaska, please, please. Hahahahaha ok I’ll watch anything. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!
Great video. Been to Mexico just once and look forward again soon. Just curious and maybe there’s no short answer but when people drive to Mexico are you driving with your state side plates and Maybe no more than some kind of permit. ???
I'm glad you have talked about this. We are more interested in RVing in Mexico now than before watching your videos from Mexico and this video in particular.
I love the part you said , it’s stress , stress , stress , and then oh yeah this is why I came 😂😂😂, it’s so true , I really liked your video , I’m Mexican and you both described it perfectly
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I’m “Mexican American” and love going to Mexico. I’m fluent in Spanish and look like any other Mexican when I visit and no one has targeted or have come across any crime issues. Most of the crime is bad guys against bad guys, cartels against cartels. A lot of the things people say even by local people are blown outta proportion, it’s always my friend’s, friend’s cousin was this or that, it’s mostly always something that didn’t happen to them personally and most of the time it’s because there’s in someway involved with the bad guys. Not saying everything is perfect and things don’t happen but most people are safe, apart from the petty theft you mentioned but that can happen anywhere and can easily be avoided most of the time. Pretty much Everything else you said is true, I don’t usually drink tap water here in states without a filter either way so the water thing is not an issue, heck who likes to drink water that tastes like chlorine Lol. Mexico is a beautiful country with wonderful friendly people, the good definitely outweighs the bad. I’ve come across the corrupt cops a couple times over the years but I have faith in the current president and I know he’s fighting corruption in all levels, it’s no easy task but I have faith. Two of my biggest issues is the trash and stray dogs, I love nature and hate seeing trash especially out in nature or the country side. I love dogs and breaks my heart seeing some of the malnourished stray dogs but I’ve come across a lot of very happy dogs down there. Your videos on Mexico were very informative and you took us on some beautiful places not known by many and have inspired me to eventually get an RV and why not venture into Mexican RVing, definitely will take your advice on smaller us better though. Hope you eventually return to Mexico. Good luck on all your new adventures across the USA and everywhere else you plan on traveling.
It helps that you look like a local. For white people not speaking Spanish... that's not the case.
nice comment Guillermo Ochoa
@@freedomspeech9523 I'm pretty white and speak only basic to intermediate Spanish. My experience in many months of travelling in Mexico was pretty similar. The positives vastly outweighed the few negatives.
Muy atinado y franco tus comentario estimado Guillermo
Saludos desde Torreon Coah. Mexico
Honests and straight comments Guillermo
Best Regards from Mexico
I,m a RVier...
Yes @Guillermo Ochoa The dog situation makes me incredibly sad and disappointed. This might cause me to stick only to tourist areas.
Great Información, thanks for Sharing, what's next for the channel?
We'll be sharing next week! Stay tuned 👍
Great information. Thank you. Love your videos. Just bought you travel guide Looking forward to taking the my new Winnebago Ekko to Mexico. Thank you again.
Great job, and sorry to see your Mexico travels end. As Americans living in Mexico, your vids have added to our bucket list. Hope to see you again sometime, either here in the Riviera Maya or elsewhere. Oh, and our firsthand experience in driving from Houston to Playa Del Carmen, then within QRoo and the Yucatan has been problem free. Never stopped, never hassled, always welcomed. 👏👍
I appreciate your comments about not being judgemental when travelling abroad and take it as an opportunity to learn about a different way of life. But when you criticize the police, or the trash, etc. please realize that these same problems are found in virtually every city in the US.
I didn’t see it as criticism but simply reporting their experience.
Thanks Ralph. We shared what we noticed so it doesn't catch others off guard when they visit. And just because it happens in Mexico doesn't mean we don't realize it can't and doesn't happen elsewhere lol. Thank you both for watching!
@Joe Lopez I hate it here in the states too. Why not respect ones environment in every country? 🌺🌴👍
Unfortunately you have to be alert n on guard no matter where you go- St. Louis- Chicago any big American city can be dangerous - maybe more so than Mexico !
Very true!
So true, i use to work at a camp ground in Mexico and dealt with thousands of tourist from around the world, but what i found interesting is how many people from USA talk about how they feel safer in Mexico than they do in USA.
So it really goes to show dont trust USA media on Mexico, most violence is between cartel vs cartel, but anywhere can be dangerous at any time.
Just get a double fuel filter
You nailed it. I live in Huatulco and everything you said is true. I have drove between here and the U.S. without issues, other than topes, lol. I can’t imagine driving a class A down here. The mountain roads can be scary, and sometimes barely passable in a car, but I can see larger rigs going to some area’s especially the Baja. Your Mexico series is wonderful and really caught the vibe of Mexico. I encourage people to come to Mexico it’s a big country, and like the U.S. it has areas to avoid, but so many more areas to enjoy.
So we'll put Robin! Thank you for encouraging people to focus on the beauty and diversity of Mexico 👏🏼
Some notes on this: Pemex is not going to supply that kind of Diesel until 2024. The actual way of asking for it in Mexico is "DUBA" or doo-bah Diesel. Note that regarding your engine, the only difference ULSD and regular disesel is that the first is cleaner with the environment. Your engine would not get any damage for using Pemex Diesel whatsoever. The water that comes from most public sources IS potable, the problem for tourists is that they don't have the proper symbiotic relations with the local bacteria, so they must stick to purified water. The main reason Mexicans don't drink tap water is because it tastes bad due to chlorine and dissolved salts. Regarding not being flashy, it all depends on wich part of the country you are visiting. You can totally leave your RV parked on a random spot and stay away from iot all day on Campeche, but doing it in places like Monterrey or Acapulco is just giving freebies to the local thiefs. Mexico is safe, but some states are clearly marked as no-go zones and people should really be concious about that.
Great tips, insights, and advice. Thank you for sharing for others!
Excellent video. I agree with all of your points. I have Rvd as a single older woman in Mexico and felt safe that was my experience. I did just drive from Nogales to San Miguel de Allende to rent a casa for a different experience. It is a beautiful and fascinating country with lovely people.
So amazing!
Thanks for sharing lots of good info. Enjoy coming along on your travels thanks for sharing. I've had opportunities to visit Mexico in the past,I did go once.
Thanks for the great videos, I’ve learned so much about Mexico from y’all!
So glad!
That was an "eXpecially" informative video. Thanks!
You said you weren’t experts; however, you have some awesome Mexico travel experience. So, you are at least “advanced” if not experts. Everyone needs to remember people are people no matter where you are in the world. There is good and bad all over the world. Kind of interested to hear your summer plans.
I paid off a ticket in Mexico for $30 when I ran a stop sign South of Cancun.. It was interesting.. He had no intention of wanting to write me a ticket lol
Everytime we watch the intro of your videos it makes me want to quit everything and go full time travel 😌😌😌😌😌😌😌 you guys are awesome!!! Enjoy it
Very good information. I’ve driven from Minnesota to Guadalajara a few times and have felt safe. That being said we did not drive at night.
We live in Minneapolis for 5 months and travel around México for 7 months
Hey hello. Can you please tell me how a similar experience would it be like for a mexican in the US? I mean I have some concerns...... do you think I could be facing racism? probably a random shooting episode at a concert, or at Walmart, or being beaten by a cop maybe? I don't really know!!!?? 🤔 I wonder what would it be for me like a mexican to travel on my Royal Enfield Himalayan across the US?
It will take a few years to cleanse the country of corruption and improve the entire infrastructure in MEXICO. But we already started and we are not going to stop. I really like your videos, I will continue to subscribe and forward BLESSINGS.
Will never happen. It’s too ingrained in the culture. I wish it would happen but won’t….you would need to completely alter the culture.
Exactly, we have now an inteligent an honest president, but the economical power are doing the worst things to stop him. The want to continue stealing.
@@ApriliaRacer14 Its not the culture, the corruption is with in the government and the fact USA is a big player in this by being cartels #1 buyer.
Between the people of Mexico and cartels there is a understanding of dont mess with us we wont mess with you.
Most crime is between cartel vs cartel not so much outside of that.
Also Mexico is very very slowly winning this war against drugs may not look like it but they are slowly winning to beat the cartel. Just need USA to stop helping the cartels lol
@@7svn. Do people make up the government? I lived and worked with the Mexican government. It’s the culture.
@@ApriliaRacer14 I born and live in Mexico, and have Mexican friends all over Mexico, and sorry you are wrong, its not the culture.
Please don't speak on things you know nothing about.
I have to say, super impressive the journey you've gone on. While I'm not sure I'd be comfortable doing mexico, lots of inspiration. I've just been given a green light to go WFH permanently and the idea of taking a small nomad trip sounds very exciting. Just need good internet. Wish you the best and thanks for putting this all out there.
Wow, such an informed and thorough video. Well done, guys! Your videos definitely inspire us to learn Spanish and explore Mexico more, whether we take an RV or not. Thanks for a great series! Can't wait to see what you do next.
Having a Mexican - American husband helps with RV ing in Mexico , like this couple.
Neither of us are Mexican. I'm sure that helps though
We experienced police corruption in Cancun.
I am Mexican, living in USA. I drive every 3 months into Mex. I 've been stopped in Cancun twice, I was 2 miles above the limit, and they wanted money from me. I have always done what they mentioned in this video. Ask for the ticket, and tell them that you are going to pay it at the police station. I used to that, it is easy for me, but, for many Americans it would be very difficult to deal with it, because corrupt police use many tactics, like "you are going to pay 5 times at the station", or they take you in circles to nowhere, and many other. However, if you are patient, not in a hurry, and not to show signs that you are scare, and politely ask them for the ticket, eventually, they will let you go, without paying anything, because for the corrupt, time is money, and if they are not getting it from you, the time that they spend, is not good for them. Obviously is not good for you either, but that is the only way to fight corruption. If you have any questions, or need any info, I would be happy to share, from my own experience. Be safe!
México tiene su propia cultura, tiene sus problemas, tiene sus pros y contras. Pero da la mano al que necesita ayuda, jamas la gente humilde defraudara al projimo al extraño, es que así somos.
Ustedes amigos, que ya experimentaros en México todas estas cosas antes mensionadas, les puedo asegurar que regresaran otra vez, porque ahora ya comprenden nuestra cultura.
Tienes razon estimado Juan Carlos
México es un País Amigo
Saludos desde México
You,re right Juan Carlos
México is a very friendly Country
Best Regards from México
I loved the way that you embrace my culture. My mom is from Matehuala, My father from Oaxaca, I was born and educated in Saltillo and Houston. I worked around 12 of the Mexican States as an Engineer. I live in the States, I go every 3 months on short vacations to Mex.. I drive, so I know a lot of info. If you need anything of information, do not hesitate to ask. I am happy to tell you first hand and personal experience about what I know. If you are ever in my hometown Saltillo, I 'll be happy to show you around the "Little Switzerland" and other things. My house is your house, if I am at that time in Saltillo, you can stay at my home. Look at the video "Saltillo es otra cosa" here in TH-cam. Thanks for the Great videos and info.
Thank you so much for the offer! That is so kind and generous.
@@EatSeeRV Anytime. By the way, In the outskirts of Saltillo, going to Matehuala, you can find "THE LITTLE SWITZERLAND" Bosques de Montereal, Here are the 2 videos .
th-cam.com/video/Sj8HMehgzno/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/X1uIoDumt7g/w-d-xo.html
Kind regards.
I said this my friends , you guys went to places that not all of us will venture and you made it , I been in places that other people say , are you crazy things like that , but one thing I learn from experience the greatest thing Mexico has , is the people most are real nice and friendly willing to help you whit anything you ask , saludos mis amigos Liz and Denis
Thank you!
Thanks guys! That pretty much matches our experiences traveling through Mexico. Well done! One thing though regarding Truckcampers. There is a wheight limit of 7716 pounds or 3,5t. We had been turned back on our first attempt getting a TIP. We have a 1ton truck. The second time round and on another crossing they mad an exception and we had to get permission from customs for an overweight vehicle in order to get our TIP. Happy trails!
I've done about 3-4 months of travel throughout Mexico on buses and I thought this video was excellent, informative and very thorough.
Important info here. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
I enjoyed your video a lot! I rented a car in Cancun to travel there for 8 days, they ripped me off for the rental in the end.
The journey itself was so memorable. Would like to go back again maybe. Will you plan to go there again? or that's enough??? Thanks!!
Again...thank-you for these videos. They are informative and entertaining but most importantly, honest. They provide excellent insight into the great beauty of the country, it's many cultures and it's people.
We can confirm all that you say about about rving in Mexico. We've criss-crossed your route and several others in a large diesel pusher, a diesel truck and large camper during the past 15 years but more recently in a new diesel rig simlar to yours. 0 fuel problems in Mexico ...0 road rage, one or two encounters with corrupt police but several more with honest and helpful officers, including being escorted to our "lost" destination.
Many in large rigs opt for the rv equivalent of "fly and flop" and so miss most of what the country has to offer. These two young folks have harnessed their spirit of adventure and as can be seen in their first few videos have chosen to not let fear of the unknown that travelling in a foreign place and culture so naturally raises deprive them of the great adventure and education that rving in a foreign land brings.
Bless you guys in your future travels and we will continue to follow along hoping we will meet along the way in Mexico. Muchos Gracias!
Thank you for watching.☺️
so true with the infrastructure on the trash removal on any developing countries. Shame, during my travels in East Asia, this is prevalent on the trash removal, even in the rural areas in China (major cities are excellent and clean). Developed countries in East Asia are South Korean, Japan and Taiwan where I do not see trash.
It is a shame but I get it!
I driving been every year to Mexico 🇲🇽 in My Rv an old ( 1993 fleetwood class C ) from LA to Huatulco bay Oaxaca and thanks god nothing are happening to me and my wife it’s been very great experience.
Just don’t use secondary roads or used just if it’s necessary avoid driving at night this is very important can dangerous stop to rest just at truck stops there’s are a ton of those along the route my complaint is that tollbooths are expensive but other than this is safe and fun.
I’m traveling next year January 3rd 2025 from Covina to Oaxaca in case someone wants to travel together 👍
When you said “international travel isn’t for everyone” and to expect things as they are and not as they ‘should be’ like your home country- you are totally correct! When I traveled and lived in India MANY years ago I often wondered how the ppl could tolerate the trash and garbage. It was unsettling and something I finally could ‘look past’ as I became more in love w/the Indian ppl and culture. I love the Mexican culture and their ppl- I pray one day their government will provide them w/an honest and safe country replete w/sanitation infrastructure they need and can enjoy. Good job kids -as always on an informative vid.❤️🇲🇽
Than you for you good wishes for our country. We are hope now with our first honest presidente in decades!
@@Cecikim100 That is what you think, unfortunately he is way more corrupt. Tell me where do you see his honesty.....? just yesterday at his morning Circus he invited PRI congress men to make an alliance at the lower camera in orden to reform the constitution. You have no idea on what you said, AMLO is much more corrupt than anyone in the whole modern history of México.
You are so naive.
For those wanting to travel to Mexico I would say this is an invaluable source of information. I've thoroughly enjoyed your adventures and feel I've learnt a lot. Travel safe- where ever you go! 💖 🙏 🌷 🙋♀️
lived there for 18 years,...been assaulted twice : a knife under my throat and a gun on my face...and I was not alone,,friends lost their lives..we are white, foreigner..like we say in Mexico.: 'Cuando te toca te toca " ..there is no safe place it's just luck..and you never recovered about it..!!
Disculpa por los mexicanos me da mucha pena, queremos ser cada día mejor y mostrarle al mundo que estamos orgullosos por nuestra gran civilización. Saludos.
You have a composting toilet so it wouldn't apply to you, but you can't even use septic-safe tp in your black tank. I looked specifically for that in the 20,000 yt videos before coming here last summer and found nothing, so I assumed it was ok to use. Boy do I regret it.
Corruption in Mexico is what German Americans know, but if they you would travel to Brazil or Central America it is 1000 times worse corruption is not only a Mexican thing.
I got robbed by 3 different mexican cops back in the 80s when i was in the navy.
I miss mexico.
If I get to go to Mexico I’m taking my half-sister! She is so fluent in Spanish, you can’t tell her daddy is a red-headed white boy!
Excellent presentation , down to earth , informative , objective .
We bought waterproof bags that we could put our credit cards keys and phones so we could take them in the water with us swimming. We use the for kayaking and Paddle boarding as well.
Fantastic vid - such a balanced viewpoint.
what I found is that there is more of a competitive reason for what they say. Because if you dont go to Mexico, you will end up in the U.S. were they want you to spend your money.
I should point out a few inaccuracies or dated items. We run RV Caravans in Mexico. ULSD diesel is almost universal now. This is quite recent. We have monitored DEF consumption which is a good indicator, and it is normal. Pumps are not usually marked as they say. I have found plenty of parks with 30 Amp, there are only 2 I am aware of with 50 Amp. Electricity is marginal and it is actually too low a voltage that causes the most issues. You can buy a Sola Basic 4000 Voltage Regulator to correct it. (about $250) but you have to wire them up. I do not recommend the Hughes autoformer as it does not correct high voltage. Overall, this is great video. As they say smaller is better. Those with larger rigs may want to use a caravan to learn the ropes and where you can safely travel.
Thanks for the updated clarifications! - D
I'm sure 30 years from now you will still remember this time. Your videos were very informative and I'm sure made many of us wonder maybe Mexico? I think the best way to do a trip like this is safety in numbers, do it with another couple or couples. I see a future business for you maybe, RV guide service through Mexico, I would sign up for it :). BIG THANKS for an awesome series. Enjoy the road and stay safe
Yes you're right!
Was listening to this until the music drove me mad, I don't understand why people think adding more noise is a good thing. Thumbs down for that.
I reported a few bad cops while in Mexico, and our stay became a living hell soon afterwards. My rv was searched in every other town., even paying them la mordida didn't help at all. When we finally made it out of Mexico, and into the USA we found out someone installed a tracking device. The bad cops/military new where we were at all times. We were like their personal traveling ATM machine.
No way. That insane! How'd you find out about the tracking device?
Thanks for this great info. I also want to share one substantial issue: temporary importation of the RV. If you don’t do your homework and bring all of the correct original documents and copies, you could find yourself unable to proceed. There are many sites to get information. Also, know the lay of the land at the point of crossing. Laredo works much differently than Eagle Pass or Nogales, and road conditions can be completely different. We crossed at Eagle Pass, and while easy, the roads were lousy and immigration was 45 minutes into the country; however it’s known as one of the safer crossings in Texas.
You can do this 95% by Internet now, a little complicated but try this. Then if you hit a snag, it does not ruin your trip.
Habeis tenido armas de fuego en la autocaravana por Mexico? por si acaso
Alguna vez viajaran por Baja California?
DUHHH… stay home in Carolina! Lol
Thanks for being real about Mexico...Street dogs, trash, and people trying to sell me stuff all the time would tear at my heartstrings constantly. I don't think I could enjoy myself because I would be thinking about those issues too much. Even seeing that dog walk up to you on the beach in one video, I thought about how could I possibly walk away from it knowing it has no home? But I'm sure one would have to do that a lot there.
Yes you would. Removing yourself from the situation and realize you alone can't change everything and find ways to accept and improve what you can helps us!
IS NOT SALEING Iis just making a living
Hey guys, I’m planning a Mexico RV trip this fall. I wanted to ask you if your van was gas or diesel and did you ever consider crossing the borders south into Guatamala? Cheers Jo
Awesome! Enjoy! This was a diesel vehicle, we have also RV'd Mexico in a gas vehicle too. We did not go further and did not want to in our size vehicle. It's 100% possible, but smaller is better in Guatemala
Can you give me the link to your 75 pager please?
Is everything cash only, or were you able to navigate some areas more consistently with a credit/debit card. Would love the extra security of using credit
Mostly cash. Bigger cities allow you to use credit or debit cards but cash is king.
The water in Florida is just as bad as it is in Mexico. Our quality of water is bad too.😢
I'm not saying tap water in the USA is good. It's awful, but it won't make you violently ill in most places like it can in most places in Mexico.
yall are still bychin about this.... wow
Terrific video! I love that you take ownership of leaving your belongings out at the Cenote. I think some would not have owned that as their mistake 👍🏽 Your videos are very informative, thank you for sharing as I am planning my travels for Nov.
Enjoy you're trip! Are you going by RV, vehicle, or just backpacking with Airbnb or hotels?
@@EatSeeRV I'm planning on driving my outback to see some Backcountry. I have some trekking gear so hopefully do some hiking of remote mountains. I just started standup paddle boarding so hopefully do some of that and surfing 🌊. I was wondering if the remote areas would be ok to venture off into these areas. Thanks for the information in the video ! Im gonna watch all your videos now love the information
Why in the hell should I go to Mexico. The US has everything so why some foreign 2nd class country why why why!!!!
Why watch this video and comment if you have no desire to go to Mexico? Why why why?
Hi ! I am planning a trip to Mexico and your video gave me exactly the kind of information I needed, so many thanks for that 🌻I am from Europe and my plan is to look for a van once I am in México to travel across the country for about 3 months. Do yo you know if buying or renting a van is easy? Which option would be the best? Thanks a lot !!
If it's just for 3 months I'd imagine renting. But a 3 month trip in such a big country will go by very fast!
Hey one different perspective: You said it isn't for the visitor to wish things were different in Mexico. I love Mexico but there are things I DO wish were different. For the sake of the Mexican people who deserve clean water, clean air, decent wages, etc. Just saying.
Yes, but that's not wanting their culture to change, that's wanting representatives to do a better job for it's citizens! We want that too
Thank you 😊 for sharing your experience. It gives me what I need to plan in the future a trip down south to Baja California.
Awesome! Glad it's helpful
One topic that was not covered, what device did you use for WIFI? I am told my american wifi will not work in Mexico.
We used Telcel for internet down here plus our normal us based carrier. This year we have starlink too. Which has been great
12:24 Like a lowly sicario from any cartel would care or be concerned about international relations, that's a common misconception foreigners have, if you get in their way or find yourself at the wrong place at the wrong time sicarios are not going to ask for your passport.
The simple truth is that Cartels as a whole do not target people whom are not involved in organized crime, so for the most part in Mexico you are safe from Cartel violence because you are not part of it and that applies to everyone.
Amazing and very informative video btw.
Thank you, you make a good point. Tourists are caught in misfire for being in the wrong place wrong time. So yes best not to participate in any criminal activity the cartel might have their hand in!
y dale con que el agua no es potable .. si es potable en muchas partes de mexico ...
Donde?
@@EatSeeRV vivi 25 anios en Chihuahua siempre tome agua de la llave.. fui a sonora, baja california, etc etc.. siempre usan agua de la llave
Why don't u have Solar? Especially traveling in Mexico?
We do, but it broke while we were there. Lol
did you go all the way to Cancun?
In Mexico all diesel is ultra low sulfur.
So, what is the consequence of NOT using ULSD in these expensive engines?
We haven't had any negative experiences personally, but we have a 10 year old coach.
Grate job,well said
Are you able to run your generator in Mexico especially if the campsite did not have enough power?
Yes there normally weren't restrictions.
Thank you! 🌿🙏🌱🙏🍃🙏
I've traveled all over Mexico by bus and recently via EV. I've been in 31 states in Mexico. I've have had no problems at all with crime. Oh except for some crooked police one time but there are solutions to that issue. And I haven't confined myself to tourist areas. I've been through Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Michoacán, and Guerrero which are supposedly quite dangerous. Probably helps to speak Spanish and to be friendly. And to use commonsense about going to different parts of towns or cities, just like in the US. The US State Department travel advisory site for Mexico is very much exaggerated. The only time I pay attention to what they have to say is if they are very specific... as in "avoid this highway between this town and this other town". Of avoid this particular part of this particular city. But when they caution against going to entire states it makes as much sense as cautioning against going to Michigan, or California, or Florida, etc. because there are some high crime areas. So GO! Have fun! People in Mexico are the greatest!
By the “number on their car” you mean vehicle license plate number?
No it's like their unique badge. It's normally a sticker on the car.
I've seen some of your videos and one HUGE recommendation I have for anyone traveling in mexico in a car or RV is if you can change the Mercedes logo in the RV do it, because for corrupt police the Mercedes logo equals MONEY$$$. Its sad that you had to deal with corrupt police.
Good tips: don't drive at night..
do get a double fuel filter so that the dust does not clog your carburetor...unscrew your license plate and keep one of them in your front windshield and stash the second one. Police will often unscrew your plates until you "settle up accounts".
Also, discretely pass the 20 dollar bribe with a handshake, on the spot.
It will cost ten times that if you want to take the problem to the station house, The Big Guy takes a Big Cut, and there will be more hands that will need to be greased, and finally, keep in mind the old expression that "the map is NOT the territory"...it takes all day in order to drive clear across Mexico City...so work around that one.
Hope that may help some of you.
Mexico and the folks there are friendly, smart, ingenious and industrious.
Respect will get you what money may not.
I was having lunch in Merida when a young gringo couple came in and ordered the same meal which I had ordered from a bilingual menu.
They went "Karen" on a brother as I left my table and slowly approached their table.
Their eyeballs were shooting daggers at me.
Gringos help out gringos.
I mentioned that I heard them order beans and rice for ten bucks.
I politely explained to them that I had ordered frjoles and arrow (which is, of course beans rice), but that because they had ordered in English the printed price was twice what I was paying. We had a good laugh about it.
Safe Journeys and bring your manners with you..nice people♥️😎
Great video guys,enjoyed everything about it, would just love to do the same type of thing.Thanks so much😊
awesome valuable information 👍👍 18:00 how did you roll the eyes like that? GREAT
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Loved your inclusivity for non whites traveling. You’re the kind of folks that I’d like to meet. Best…
Gotta walk the spiritual path with practical feet. Sad to experience rudeness anywhere ... but a visitor needs to be ultra polite. Muchima Gracias
Can someone please send me the link for rviing in Mexico ?
Here's the guide! eatseerv.com/product/rv-mexico-guide/
Forgot "Overland Vehicles" do good in Mex. Country.....
Thank you for your vision on what rig I may want to bring down. It really makes sense to have something manoeuvrable and something that can safely get on and off the beach.
Hey it’s me from the springs when you saw the alligator
🐊👋😁
Currently researching a trip from Florida through Mexico so we will be binge watching your channel :)
Not experts? I’ll listen to what you have to say because I watched you every week and learned lots just doing that. I had always wanted to go to Mexico but I had planned to hit the Baja peninsula but because of you and this trip I will go further. Ok so next week you tell us the next trip??? Please say Alaska, please, please. Hahahahaha ok I’ll watch anything. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!
Did you use the motorbike a lot during your travels?
Yes!
Good information. Maybe you can create a list of rv parks or places worth going. Also a list of places to stay away from. Thanks
as they say, the good, the bad, and the ugly. such is life...no matter where you travel. thanks for producing such great quality videos.
Great video. Been to Mexico just once and look forward again soon. Just curious and maybe there’s no short answer but when people drive to Mexico are you driving with your state side plates and Maybe no more than some kind of permit. ???
USA LSD....!!!😂😂😂
Thank you so much for your informative video 💝
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your honest experiences while RVing Mexico. Looking forward on your next Journey?
I'm glad you have talked about this. We are more interested in RVing in Mexico now than before watching your videos from Mexico and this video in particular.
Plow your rear
Super well worded and informative video!!! Gratitude! What did you do with compost?
We put it in a composting bag and throw it away.
@@EatSeeRV Thank you for letting me know!
I love the part you said , it’s stress , stress , stress , and then oh yeah this is why I came 😂😂😂, it’s so true , I really liked your video , I’m Mexican and you both described it perfectly