Doug/Vamonos
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Crossing Border with Flatbed Trailer in my Bro's Name?
Hi. What are your thoughts about being able to pull my brother's flatbed trailer across the border behind my truck? It's a 20' two-axle trailer with
ramp. My plan is to fill it up with building supplies in Ensenada. I am usually able to talk my way through problems but I don't know if the
registration in his name is a deal breaker. Thanks. Obviously we have the same last name.
[Edited on 4-26-2016 by Doug/Vamonos]
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RnR
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Quote: Originally posted by Doug/Vamonos  | Hi. What are your thoughts about being able to pull my brother's flatbed trailer across the border behind my truck? It's a 20' two-axle trailer with
ramp. My plan is to fill it up with building supplies in Ensenada. I am usually able to talk my way through problems but I don't know if the
registration in his name is a deal breaker. Thanks. Obviously we have the same last name.
[Edited on 4-26-2016 by Doug/Vamonos] |
Should not be a problem. I have crossed at least ten times while borrowing my friend's cargo trailer.
Sometimes Mex authorities ask to see the registration but have never questioned the different names. Or, the different registration states on my
truck and his trailer. The truck is from NV, trailer is registered in CA. One trip, the Mex authorities questioned the lack of an expiration date on
the CA permanent trailer registration but that was it, just a question as to why.
US authorities always run both plates in the computer system but have never said anything at all.
Have crossed at San Ysidro, Otay, and Tecate at different times.
If you are still worried, prepare and notarize a permission letter from your brother. Mex authorities love official stamps and seals with signatures.
Buen suerte.
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Udo
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I will second RnR's remarks.
I have crossed several time with a rented U-Haul trailer.
However, I have been asked to show the contract (once) by the CBP when crossing to the USA.
Udo
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Doug/Vamonos
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Thanks. I also spoke to a coworker who races the SCORE events. He said they never hassle him about their race trailers that are never in their name.
Appreciate the input.
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BajaGeoff
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I second the idea of getting a notarized letter of permission from your brother...have it in both English and Spanish and you should be golden!
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I was asked for my car and motorcycle registration crossing south at San Ysidro after midnight Thursday/Friday. I had them both, so don't know
exactly what they were looking for. Never happened before.
The motorcycle was on a hitch carrier. I assume that is why I was sent to inspection.
The customs guy wanted to check the VIN number on the bike, but it was obscured by a moving blanket I had strapped to the bike to keep it from
scratching the car. He gave up after a minute, and sent me on my way.
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WestyWanderer
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Doug,
As long as you have the registration for the trailer it does not matter whose name it is in. IF they (Mexican officials) ask for the registration they
will just match the license plate number on the registration to the license plate on the trailer and send you on your way. Coming back into the US
they don't even ask about it.
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Make sure you have the registration, but if you want to be safe get a notarized letter (will cost you $10 at a Post Net type of place.) from your
brother giving you permission to have the trailer in Mexico. You type the letter up and the notary and your brother will sign it.
I am a true believer in Murphy's Law, so I don't leave things to chance.
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Doug/Vamonos
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Ha ha. He's black, I'm white, but same last name. Go figure...
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