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Tecate northbound

Timo1 - 12-30-2014 at 04:01 PM

We are in a Ford F-350 dually with a 35 ft. fifth wheel

Is the normal lane doable or should I go with the truck traffic ??

If I need to go with the commercial vehicles , how do I get in their lane ??

bajabuddha - 12-30-2014 at 04:15 PM

I don't know if you're allowed to cross in the commercial vehicles area. If you get in the normal auto crossing, be in the far left lane of traffic, and expect to be sent to secondary automatically for your food inspection.

Timo1 - 12-30-2014 at 04:44 PM

Thanks bud

Secondary is my middle name

David K - 12-30-2014 at 05:00 PM

The Mexican military has been directing U.S. bound traffic for a couple years now at Tecate, they will tell you what lanes to go into... and we have seen them stop and inspect U.S. campers before they leave Mexican soil, too!

J.P. - 12-30-2014 at 05:55 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Timo1  
We are in a Ford F-350 dually with a 35 ft. fifth wheel

Is the normal lane doable or should I go with the truck traffic ??

If I need to go with the commercial vehicles , how do I get in their lane ??




I have a 36ft 5th and a extended cab dually WE cross at Tecate. its tight but doable just make shure you stay in the left gate

[Edited on 12-31-2014 by J.P.]

woody with a view - 12-30-2014 at 06:04 PM

that is a hell of a turn with 60' of steel.

bajabuddha - 12-30-2014 at 06:34 PM

Woody, regardless of which lane you're in on The Long Wait, when you get to the actual border that's where the Mexicano Militar is, and they'll make you cross over to the left lane regardless. It's an easier swing if you're already in the L. lane, and you can 'cut' it a little outwards with no problem. If you're in the right lane they may make you wait for 2 or 3 lefties before they let you over though, so it's best just to be left to begin with; from mucho experienso. I've never been searched by the Mexicanos going back into the U.S. however.

woody with a view - 12-30-2014 at 06:36 PM

I get it. I'm just saying it's a hell of a turn.

bajabuddha - 12-30-2014 at 06:45 PM

Reminds me of how I got my x in the truck; grease her thighs and throw a twinky on the dashboard.......

Timo1 - 12-31-2014 at 08:16 AM

Thanks guys

Feel better about going that way now

woody with a view - 12-31-2014 at 08:21 AM

winter ain't over yet! why ya heading out?

Barbareno - 12-31-2014 at 07:22 PM

Well Woody, a change is as good as a rest. :coolup: