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Towing from Puertocitos? Broke down...

joel - 4-2-2022 at 04:43 PM

I'm broke down in Puertocitos and need to find someone who can tow us to San Felipe. Anyone have any suggestions on reaching a tow truck from San Felipe?

David K - 4-2-2022 at 05:02 PM

I suggest asking on the San Felipe Facebook pages. Right now, the Score race has everyone's attention. I hope you get a tow. Do see if there is a local mechanic. They do remarkable repairs, sometimes!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1668224326763585

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SanFelipeNewsGroup

The other two I read are private groups, so you would need to join before posting:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanfelipechatter

https://www.facebook.com/groups/203575838326

Finally, there is a Puertecitos page (it is public): https://www.facebook.com/groups/400767196648940

chippy - 4-2-2022 at 05:40 PM

How big is your rig?

joel - 4-2-2022 at 05:53 PM

Extended cab long bed f150

mtgoat666 - 4-2-2022 at 06:13 PM

You can probably Google up a few options in san Felipe, and maybe even easier to find on Facebook.

Ask around in puertocitos, locals (non-gringos) may point you to a few options.

4x4abc - 4-2-2022 at 06:13 PM

what's wrong with it?
is driving out with someone and getting the part an option?

RFClark - 4-2-2022 at 06:29 PM

Perhaps a a racer with a flatbed trailer can move it.

chippy - 4-2-2022 at 07:04 PM

Sorry I cant do it with my truck.

mjs - 4-2-2022 at 09:49 PM

I have a trailer and tow vehicle but won't be back to SF until mid next week. U2U me if you're still stuck

WestyWanderer - 4-2-2022 at 11:20 PM

Go to Las Palmas market in Puertecitos. It’s on the main road into town, one of the first buildings on the left, big and blue. Sochi speaks great English and is your best option for help. She owns the store and is the one behind the counter 99.99% of the time

Where are you staying?



[Edited on 4-3-2022 by WestyWanderer]

ehall - 4-3-2022 at 04:40 AM

Most insurance includes towing. Call and ask them.

JZ - 4-3-2022 at 06:45 AM

Pay someone to take you to SF. Drive around SF to find a tow service, it shouldn't be hard. Ride back with the tow truck.

You can have it in SF in a few hours.


[Edited on 4-3-2022 by JZ]

mtgoat666 - 4-3-2022 at 09:32 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Pay someone to take you to SF. Drive around SF to find a tow service, it shouldn't be hard. Ride back with the tow truck.

You can have it in SF in a few hours.


[Edited on 4-3-2022 by JZ]


What a colossal waste of time! Skip the driving around to hunt for a tow truck. Use FB or Google to find a towing company, and then use a phone to call the towing company :light::light::light::light:


pacificobob - 4-3-2022 at 10:16 AM

Wow. One might think from the level of drama here that some logistical challenges of epic proportions are at work.
This NOT by any definition a big problem to solve.

mjs - 4-3-2022 at 11:18 AM

I see trucks towed into San Felipe all the time. Almost always by a worn out piece of to small rope. Occasionally by a strap or chain.

The only tow truck I ever see in town is at the welding shop. There may be another one north of town but if so I don't recall where.

No self respecting local would spend money on a tow truck.

Don Pisto - 4-3-2022 at 11:47 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mjs  
I see trucks towed into San Felipe all the time. Almost always by a worn out piece of to small rope. Occasionally by a strap or chain.



don't forget the ever popular garden hose!

joel - 4-3-2022 at 07:43 PM

Thanks for the advice and help.

For future reference.... I was able to call using Wifi at the market in Puertocitos and had these guys come get me. $350 for a tow on Saturday during the Baja 250. +52-686-577-2021. Mando from Calexico will pick up in San Felipe or Mexicali. +1 760-562-8508

WideAngleWandering - 4-6-2022 at 12:13 PM

Good to hear and thanks for posting the contact info (and good on you for ignoring the curmodgeons too!).