cabonotcho
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Camper to Cabo-
I hope this isnt redundant to u long time members but Ive checked old postings b4 asking, So I would like to bring my camper to Cabo and park it for
eternity(or my lifespan) anyway can I just drive (perhaps sneak) it threw the border and check points or is there paperwork,fees (bribes) involved?
Thank you and have a blessed day.
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vgabndo
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Mood: Checking-off my bucket list.
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Just my personal experience, but I have never had my cab-over camper looked-at as anything but part of my truck. In 20 years I've never had any
numbers taken, or any ownership information asked.
I judge that no one will bother you in the least while you are in transit because of your unspoken knowledge that you don't intend to return to the US
with the camper.
I HAVE been curious as to how Mexican customs would respond to someone showing up with a trailerable "tiny house" packed for vacation. It is the size
and shape of a vacation trailer, but with a pitched roof, and no 12 volt electrical, and no water and sewer holding tanks!
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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thefishaholic
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Camper? Trailer? Coach?
No prob's with either. Carry Mex Ins when on roads.
Used to be a problem but now just keep license current in US.
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cabonotcho
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Sir that is a really cool camper/trailer-thank you for your response- oh and yes mine is a tow behind camper 28' and am planning 2 have my Mrs drive
it threw border b/c shes Mexican.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Drive it. There is no more "free" boondocking beach parking. You have to pay and it is far from cheap and far from the water. Probably the best "deal"
would be to find some remote rancho where you can rent a parking spot by the month. If you leave anything parked unsupervised, expect to find a bare
skeleton (if that) when you return.
The two Baja California states have not required car permits so far. But to stay legal yourself you need to get a 180 day tourist card at the border.
I recommend a trial run in the month of September to see if you like things.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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cabonotcho
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Thank you David-My wifes family has ranch land in between Cabo and Todos Santos, complete with a school and church-vry peaceful and beautiful perhaps
you could come and join us for dinner one evening?
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Mil gracias esta muy amable vstd.
I am fated to have my nose pointed northward until a maniac surgeon or two gets a whack at me with a dull scalpel back in gringolandia.
The area you speak of is very nice. Rural but with amenities of a gigantic tourist area.
You'll have no problems with your rig. Especially parked on your own land. The only thing when driving it down is proof of ownership and front and
rear license plates. Of course insurance is recommended.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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Heather
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Drove my 28' camper down to Cabo in 2001...it's still there. At the time, someone advised me to get a permit from Aduana in CSL. Not immigration,
but aduana, located near the plaza/ church in Cabo. I never did, and the camper is still there at my hubby's lot in 4 de Marzo.
Only problem I have is that I am still paying yearly, CA registration on it. It's the type of camper that you can't list as not in use, or whatever
the term is. I would need paperwork from Mexico saying that I sold it, and re-registered it down there in order to take it off CA registration.
Camper is old, 1985, so figure it will fall apart, before too long, and guess I'll keep registering it!
David is right about keeping someone in it. My step-sons have been in it the last few years, but when they were younger, it was left alone for about
a year, and someone found it and abused it!
Suerte! Where is your ranch? We may have to stop next time we're in town. My sister-in-law has a nice palapa at Elias Calles.
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