alafrontera
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San Felipe
I am planning a trip to SF for next month with my g/f and another couple. I don't know the other guy too well yet and last night he says he wants to
drag his dune buggy along. I'll admit I'm not thrilled, never been into the offroad thing and towing a buggy through Mexico doesn't really appeal to
me. Still, I see it as an opportunity to learn/ experience something new so I'm going to try to make the best of it. Anything I need to know? Any
kind of permits or license required? Does it need Mex insurance like I will get for the van? Does it have to meet any kind of standards? Obviously
it's not "street legal", are these things even regstered with DMV? (I guess the trailer is anyway, right?)
Basically I know nothing about them and since I don't know the guy very well either I'm not releying on him to know about taking this thing to Mexico
(he's never done it before). Any help you guys can offer would be greatly appreciated by this off road novice/ noob.
I have a Chevy Astro van (AWD), is this even enough vehicle to tow this thing with?
Yea, I'm clueless here, help a nomad out will ya?
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David K
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It is a free and open world down there for dune buggy's and ATVs (just don't be dumb, mufflers required... Have a great time! See my links to places
around San Felipe, below (Baja Location Photos)
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bajaguy
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You need to obtain Mexican insurance for the trailer and the buggy.
Contact Geoff of BajaBound Insurance....see the top of this page
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David K
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Yes, anytime you are TOWING, you need the Mexican insurance to have THAT added to your policy... As for coverage of the buggy seperately... well,
that's something else... As Geoff, as BajaGuy says!
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chernefitter
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I think you will have a blast taking the buggy. I haven't been down for awhile but I remember a ton of off road areas, and the beaches you can run
around on. Just be aware of the campos and homes in the area and respect their rights. Be sure to bring tow straps,etc in case of break down. Don't
forget the cooler full of hielo and cervezas!!!!
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wornout
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Have all the registrations for the van, trailer and some kind of title for the dune buggy. That is about all they are checking at the border on the
way in. You shouldn't have any trouble towing the db through Mexicali.
There is a 10 mile stretch of road, that is dirt, as they are building new bridges and repaving the road in that area. This section is just before the
part of Hwy 5 where Hwy 3 from Ensenada meets up, about 25 miles north of San Felipe. Last night the road was a mess due to rain but as soon as they
run a grader through there it will be fine.
We go from San Felipe to El Centro about once a month and have for the last 11 years without any problems.
This Space Available, E-Mail Me If Interested.
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TMW
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Off roading can be addictive. Since 1982 I've owned 12 motorcycles and 5 ATVs. I only have 2 motorcycles and 1 ATV in the garage now and I'm the only
one who rides them. Never had a buggy but I've riden in them. More into 4x4 trucks now.
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alafrontera
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What I decided is that I'm going to tell this fellow if he wants to take the db it's his job to get it there. I don't want the responsibility or
hassle. I'm not towing it, he can drive 
Thanks for the info folks, I'll let you know how it comes out 
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bajalou
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Click on the" Valle Chico" link below on this post and you can see some of the places to explore in the desert near San Felipe.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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DonBaja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by alafrontera
What I decided is that I'm going to tell this fellow if he wants to take the db it's his job to get it there. I don't want the responsibility or
hassle. I'm not towing it, he can drive
Thanks for the info folks, I'll let you know how it comes out
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I was going to suggest that he pull the buggy down with his own vehicle and you can follow in yours. Since you don't really know him too well then you
are not connected at the hip...
You're responsible for your stuff and he's responsible for his..less chance for any possible problemas
[Edited on 1-23-2010 by DonBaja]
[Edited on 1-23-2010 by DonBaja]
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by alafrontera
What I decided is that I'm going to tell this fellow if he wants to take the db it's his job to get it there. I don't want the responsibility or
hassle. I'm not towing it, he can drive
Thanks for the info folks, I'll let you know how it comes out
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Smart decision....it's a bummer when "group holidays" ruin your own
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alafrontera
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No longer an issue, he can't get the damned thing running 
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BAJACAT
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Hey, I hope he can read this , or you will be the one running
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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