joel
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Towing from Puertocitos? Broke down...
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?
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David K
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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
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chippy
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How big is your rig?
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joel
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Extended cab long bed f150
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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.
Woke!
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will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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what's wrong with it?
is driving out with someone and getting the part an option?
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Perhaps a a racer with a flatbed trailer can move it.
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chippy
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Sorry I cant do it with my truck.
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mjs
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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
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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]
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Most insurance includes towing. Call and ask them.
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JZ
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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]
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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.
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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 
Woke!
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will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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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.
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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.
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| 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.
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don't forget the ever popular garden hose!
there's only two things in life but I forget what they are........
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joel
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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
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Good to hear and thanks for posting the contact info (and good on you for ignoring the curmodgeons too!).
Traveling the Americas via my old land cruiser
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