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Herbert
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TIP for Towing Travel Trailers into Baja
We've been searching high and low online for a week or so as to the TIP requirement for towing our 20 foot travel trailer in Baja. We've seen
conflicting answers on different websites as to if a TIP is actually necessary to take a truck and travel trailer into Baja. Does anyone have the
lowdown on what is actually REQUIRED to travel in Baja with our pickup truck and travel trailer? Thank you!
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bajatrailrider
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I wish I knew I live in northern Baja tow my trailer all the time. Don't know if any thing required as been towing around camping 20 years
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Herbert
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Thank you for the reply. Been driving down to Baja for over 20 years, but first time towing a trailer. Stumbled on the TIP requirements, and were
kind of taken aback. We'll probably just wing it when the time comes. Thanks again for you reply!
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Alm
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Note that OP specifically mentioned travel trailer, no just any trailer.
Required - yes. Any RV.
They didn't enforce it yet it on Baja crossings. Recently there was a crackdown on motorhomes, but to my best knowledge it's all quiet with trailers.
Here is a brief summary: https://www.bajabound.com/before/permits/rvpermit.php
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Herbert
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Thanks for the info! It was much needed.
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JZ
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https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/oct/20/stringers-re...
Discovery Baja's site says:
As of October 2017, if you are a registered motorhome or a vehicle towing a 5th wheel or travel trailer, you will need a temporary import permit for
Baja.
http://www.discoverbaja.com/go/go-checklist/
You get the permits at the border. Might be able to get it online ahead of time: https://www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/.
When I go to Sonora I get one that covers the truck and up to 3 bikes.
[Edited on 7-28-2018 by JZ]
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Ron in BC
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I was thinking along the same line. They specifically mention motorhomes, converted vans and pick-ups with campers. But I don't see any specific
mention of travel trailers.
I'm not worried though. I won't be down again until Jan. I'm sure it'll be absolutely clarified by then.
Ron
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Ron in BC
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Oh brother, the second article doesn't look as hopeful. But it's dated Oct. 2017 so hopefully there're be posts from folks with recent experience.
Besides Mex. 5 progress, another thing to watch. 
Ron
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From the San Diego Reader article that JZ linked to:
(Kramer works for Discover Baja)
Kramer said the new towing rules started about a month ago and that “unfortunately the Mexican government doesn’t have anything in writing
about the new regulations.”
Yikes! The unwritten rules. Make 'em up as you go.
[Edited on 7-28-2018 by SFandH]
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My buddy pulled his 22' travel trailer down middle of June. Only question they asked was about quantity of beer. They didn't even ask to see
registration.
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Quote: Originally posted by bajapedro  | | My buddy pulled his 22' travel trailer down middle of June. Only question they asked was about quantity of beer. They didn't even ask to see
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It would be interesting to know which crossing he used, and what time of day.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Just go. Make sure you have your paper work (registration etc) and at the border if they want you to get a TIP....get one. No worries.
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| Quote: Originally posted by rts551 | | Just go. Make sure you have your paper work (registration etc) and at the border if they want you to get a TIP....get one. No worries.
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This. That article was pretty poorly written. It says they were "turned away at the border" and "denied entry into the country."
Bunch of bull crap. You just go get a permit if they ask you to.
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In my case yes camping airstream Trailer. Only thing mine stays now in Mexico. Never been pulled over At check point they saw big black dog inside.
Said keep going don't take the dog out HAAAAA
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Alm
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| Quote: Originally posted by Ron in BC | They specifically mention motorhomes, converted vans and pick-ups with campers. But I don't see any specific mention of travel trailers.
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Both Discover Baja and San Diego paper mention requirements for 5th wheels and travel trailers. Same in Baja Bound.
But, required is one thing and enforced - another. In Mexico these 2 things are not directly related, you may have either one without the other.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by Alm |
Both Discover Baja and San Diego paper mention requirements for 5th wheels and travel trailers. Same in Baja Bound.
[Edited on 7-29-2018 by Alm] |
San Diego article is basically quoting Discover Baja. So, it's one source. And from late 2017.
Baja Bound makes it sound like it's a benefit for RVs. 10 year permits. So they can stay in Baja for a long time.
Seems very unclear to me.
[Edited on 7-29-2018 by JZ]
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajapedro | | My buddy pulled his 22' travel trailer down middle of June. Only question they asked was about quantity of beer. They didn't even ask to see
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He crossed at Mexicali East and was the first in line when it opened at 6AM.
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I purchased TIP online last year for a small motor home. It was really quite easy and they mailed it to me VERY fast. The issue at that time was it
was only good until your FMM ran out. If you did not turn it in they had the option to charge some large penalties. We had to go back into Mexico at
Tecate to find the place to turn it in. With the construction going on there, it was a nightmare to get to the bank. We had to cross into on coming
traffic at the direction of a policeman to get into the parking lot.
The new rules show a 10 year permit so that will be much better. We were never asked for the permit but they did remove it from our window and they
appeared to have a computer to enter the information that we had returned it.
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That does seem to be the case, from what I've read. no TIP
enforcement for for motor homes, crossed Mexicali 8 weeks
back, friend driving a high top van conversion, nothing said.
Speaking of TIPS,
read of a guy recently crossed Mexico East towing a boat, 22',
they just wanted the reg for the boat, no TIP. My understanding
a TIP required for boats over 15' ft. or so, don't expect
clarification from Mex Customs
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If you try to put the boat in a marina they will ask for a TIP and insurance.
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