fourninerpapa
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Tecate crossing with 38' motorhome
I have crossed northbound at Tecate several times with a 26' class C motorhome towing a Jeep Wrangler. It was a very tight fit but I made it without
taking off a mirror or worse.
We now have a 38' class A and I am thinking it will not make it through the gates.
Someone said to stay in the left lane as you go along the border fence and then go through the last of the gates. Everytime we have been along the
border fence there has only been one lane of traffic.
Can you form two lines and can a 38' long 102" wide motorhome towing a Jeep Wrangler make it through the tight yellow gates?
Thanks,
Norm
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J.P.
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There is only one lane along the fence as you aproach the gate's you have the choice of using the right or left gate the left gate is for motorhomes
and trailers. Those guys at the border are very observant I dont think they will allow you to get in trouble. enjoy your trip
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Pompano
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The left land is plenty good for your length...I have a 35 ft overall length motor home that I have driven thru that left lane..what?..at least 6
times in the last 2 years. Twice in the last 1 1/2 months alone. Easy.
I also have pulled a 32ft fiifth wheel with a boat/trailer behind my full size 34 ton pickup..overall length of 75ft bumper to prop...for that long
length I take the furthest right...the very first driveway into the commercial truck area. If you are absolutely sure you cannot navigate the last
lane entry, then explain that to the agents and they will most likely let you use the commercial entry. Not to worry, you can get it done.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Roberto
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34 ton pickup? 75 feet with towed trailer? Wow, that is SOME rig! 
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castaway$
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75 feet! How did you get away with that in the states?
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Pompano
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http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm
Easy to do if you follow the rules...and also easy to do most anytime.
First off, I have a CDL endorsed for:
double/triple trailers-passengers-tank vehicle-hazardous materials-
school bus-interstates permits when going long distances...if possible. Interstate transportation of Co-Pilots. 
Second, I have no desire to go east of the Mississippi ever again, where it is mostly very restrictive on lengths and double towing.
Third..and favorite.. (learned in Baja: It is better to beg for forgiveness ..than to ask for permission)
Roberto...do you really think my - "34 ton" is NOT a typo? It would be $-pendy to keep tires on a 34 ton pickup...although it IS a Dodge.
The next rig:
I am not going to bring this to Mexico, however. It's for Up North..think pines, mountains, lakes, trout, walleyes, vinegar on your french fries,
imported Pacificos (by me).
[Edited on 12-18-2011 by Pompano]
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castaway$
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Seems like towing your boat behind the 5th wheel would create a lot of stress on the frame since they aren't typically built stout enough to tow. Did
you have to modify the frame of your 5th wheel to compensate?
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by castaway$
Seems like towing your boat behind the 5th wheel would create a lot of stress on the frame since they aren't typically built stout enough to tow. Did
you have to modify the frame of your 5th wheel to compensate? |
Not to worry, You can do it with any suitably strong frame capable of being welded to,
http://www.ehow.com/how_7996164_install-fifth-wheel-travel-t...
....but there's not really any need to these days..if you buy the right brand and model. Quite a few of the TOP lines like:
Peterson Industries (Excel)
Nu-Wa (Hitch Hiker models)
Teton
Doubletree
Mobile Suites
Here's a typical ad from RV Trader..in this case a sturdy Excel. Easy to find...just type in 'boat hitch' into whatever general catagory you
want..like 'fifth wheel' and pare down from there. So easy even a Nodak goosehunter can do it.
011 Excel Excel 36 TKE, 2011 EXCEL 36 TKE FIFTH WHEELWE CAN ONLY ADVERTISE MSRP, CALL FOR SALE PRICE Comes with Brazilian Cherry maple interior, 10
cubic ft. refer 2 door, 19 LCD TV in bedroom, padded ceiling, thermo pane windows, central vacuum system with powerhead and vac pan, 40M 2 stage
furnace, whole house water filter, electric fireplace, pivot EZ sewer hose compartment, steel generator box only, disc brakes, boat
hitch, dual sliding LP trays, independent hydraulic leveling system, glide ride pin box and electric weatherpro awning.Length Overall
(LOA):38'
As you can see, many top-line fivers come from the factory with a beefed up chassis and have the hitch bar and receiver in place..with warranty good
for so many pounds.
On my original Montana 3280RL, which was a nice comfy unit, I took it to a welding genius in Bend, Oregon and paid him to design, manufacture, and
install a very strong hitch..capable of more than my hitch weight. It is really quite easy. All of us Up North folks have been doing this with
various farming and ranching hauling chores for many years. Nothing complicated about this at all, believe me.
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Roberto
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Of course it's a typo. Just kidding. Hope thats's ok.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Of course it's a typo. Just kidding. Hope thats's ok. |
No sweato, Roberto...was kidding, too...everything is good to go. Have a good one.
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