We crossed at Otay (going South) yesterday in a motor home towing a Samurai. Of course we were stopped and inspected by a young lady. After looking
in closets and cabnets she was telling me that I had to go (she was pointing at a building) and register/get a permit/import--I was not quite sure
what she was telling me--for the motor home. Since we had been to the Mainland before and had imported the motor home for 10 yrs, we showed her that
paperwork. After checking the Vin and the paperwork on the tow vehicle, she let us go. Has anyone else had this experience? Is this a new
requirement for Baja? Or did I just have the wrong inspector?Leo - 6-15-2011 at 01:10 PM
Not sure,
but this;"Since we had been to the Mainland before and had imported the motor home for 10 yrs, we showed her that paperwork." must have triggered it.
we went over at San Y with RV and had no questions asked.Lindalou - 6-15-2011 at 01:38 PM
We come back and forth in our MH and have never had that happen to us eitherGC - 6-15-2011 at 03:01 PM
Leo, did not bring up the previous importation until she wanted me to go get some documentation. I have never had this happen before either, but the
MH had not been North of the border in 4 years.DENNIS - 6-15-2011 at 03:05 PM
Hey George....did you volunteer your FMs to begin your negotiations? Just wondering.GC - 6-15-2011 at 03:37 PM
Dennis, they did ask were we going--Ensenada--, but not for our FMs and I did not offer. It was weird and I am not sure she knew what she was doinglonglegsinlapaz - 6-15-2011 at 03:46 PM
Maybe she's a recent transfer from a mainland border crossing & asked out of habit forgetting she's in Baja now?! DENNIS - 6-15-2011 at 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by GC
Dennis, they did ask were we going--Ensenada--, but not for our FMs and I did not offer. It was weird and I am not sure she knew what she was doing
I was just curious what would have prompted her to say anything like that. A little, half-hearted power trip maybe.
Anyway....welcome home.bajatravelergeorge - 6-15-2011 at 07:12 PM
I bet they look to see if it looks like you are going camping. i.e. stuff in cupboards, drawers, and fridge. If they don't see enough stuff, they may
assume you are "importing" the RV. Just a guess.Alm - 6-18-2011 at 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by GC
...she was telling me that I had to go (she was pointing at a building) and register/get a permit/import--I was not quite sure what she was telling
me--for the motor home.
Correct me guys, if I'm wrong. Seems like she didn't know what she was doing or was just having fun. Import permit is not required in Baja, and I
can't think of any local "registration" (at least, with FMT) except for RV insurance which is desirable, but not mandatory. All you need is ownership
papers and registration from your country. But you do need to "register" your FMT at the border if you got the blank from online. Though, I wonder -
like somebody said if they wouldn't see enough stuff in cupboards - can they request some "permit"?
May be - since it was in Otay where some people are heading to Mainland - she automatically did the drill required for admission to Mainland. You told
her that you're going to Ensenada - well, people lie...
[Edited on 6-18-2011 by Alm]DENNIS - 6-18-2011 at 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by Alm
Correct me guys, if I'm wrong. Seems like she didn't know what she was doing
I wouldn't be giving this incident a second thought. She was obviously confused and just like the US personnel, no Rhodes Scholars need apply.
