BajaMama
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SENTRI trailer question
I know that if you have a trailer, RV, etc. with lots of stuff SENTRI lane is not an option. My father in law wants to take a bunch of stuff down to
his BCS house and will cross back into the USA with an EMPTY trailer. Is that acceptable for SENTRI crossing? Anyone have experience with that?
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Nope, not allowed. Read the SENTRI requirements
[Edited on 2-24-2019 by bajaguy]
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No trailers in sentri lane. Empty or full, the answer is no.
Use the readi lane.
[Edited on 2-24-2019 by mtgoat666]
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You would think that if the trailer is clearly empty, that it wouldn't be a problem. However, it is noted in the Sentri rules that no trailers are
allowed. I wouldn't want to risk losing my Sentri pass on it. As most of us know, the border officers aren't very flexible on the rules. He could try
it and if he is lucky, he might get away with a warning...
Good luck!
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BajaMama
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Thanks for confirming - I was pretty sure but dad (he is 83...) wanted to double check.
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Empty trailers are suspicious.
Take an empty flatbed trailer north and expect an inspection for hidden drugs or other contraband. That is not possible for Sentri lane.
Same story going south and using the no declare line. They will be suspicious and want to inspect the trailer.
Sometimes
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AZ7000
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I submitted our 23' itasca navion for an endorsement on our Sentri and it was approved... nervous to try it with a trail 90 on the hitch but I won't
know unless I do. Trying to get through on the phone is useless in my experience.
Anyone with any insight on this?
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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by AZ7000  | I submitted our 23' itasca navion for an endorsement on our Sentri and it was approved... nervous to try it with a trail 90 on the hitch but I won't
know unless I do. Trying to get through on the phone is useless in my experience.
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Try it! What could go wrong? Worst case, they yank your sentri; if you are retired, the extra time In slow lane is probably no big deal, eh?
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I've hauled motorcycles on my hitch carrier with no problems in Sentri lane.
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by AZ7000 | I submitted our 23' itasca navion for an endorsement on our Sentri and it was approved... nervous to try it with a trail 90 on the hitch but I won't
know unless I do. Trying to get through on the phone is useless in my experience.
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Try it! What could go wrong? Worst case, they yank your sentri; if you are retired, the extra time In slow lane is probably no big deal, eh?
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Some friends had their dodge ram van rv conversion added onto sentri without problem. Another friend uses sentri with his four wheel camper (pop up
truck camper). I just purchased a four wheel camper and will be using it in the senrti lane soon and will report back.
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AZ7000
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I got through to both the San Luis and the Calexico offices. Calexico stated MH's and busses need to go to the right lane regardless so no dice. San
Luis checked with his supervisor and said if approved and I can make the turn then no problem. They suggested I bring a printout of the approval and
don't have a lot of "bags" as its is a quick inspection line. I stated all the stuff would be in the cabinets, got the supervisors name and may give
it a try on the 22nd!
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| Quote: Originally posted by AZ7000 | | I got through to both the San Luis and the Calexico offices. Calexico stated MH's and busses need to go to the right lane regardless so no dice. San
Luis checked with his supervisor and said if approved and I can make the turn then no problem. They suggested I bring a printout of the approval and
don't have a lot of "bags" as its is a quick inspection line. I stated all the stuff would be in the cabinets, got the supervisors name and may give
it a try on the 22nd! |
Let us know if it works... Weird that they would approve it since it is not obvious to see everything quickly. But, even if you use Sentri and if you
get sent to secondary, it would still be quicker than the regular lanes.
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AZ7000
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We brought the 12' enclosed trailer, no Sentri for us but only a quick visual in the trailer at Algodones and we rolled through.
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I lost lost my Sentri pass and just ordered a new one. No idea how long it's gonna take to get the replacement.
Anyone know if you can cross over w/o the actual card?
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AZ7000
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So I did it... San Luis, about 10 cars back, I have the print out showing the Navion registered, the supervisors name I spoke to, and my Global entry
ready and no loose bags inside. I made the last right turn and there I see the pipe hanging from chains that show clearance of 8'9" and I'm not going
to make that but can't go anywhere else, the guy said the pipe was new but there are no other low roofs so they never knew why... The guy asked, "you
got this approved by SENTRI?" I replied yes, showed the print out and obviously I got sent to secondary. So as I dragged the pipe over my roof,
solar, skylight, antennas, AC, bathroom skylight, and it ripped off the black tank vent that had a shark fin topper.
The first two guys sent me to the side, 2 other cars getting inspected, they were cleared then a few more came in and they didn't come my way but kept
checking the cars, spite??? After I got verbal with a few of them, called them out a bit to the reply "this isn't walmart, its not first come first
serve", after about 25 min one of the ding dongs came over and said you can't take this through sentri, I stated "you approved it". He said you
didn't register it right and I showed him the print out, Itasca Navion 23J, 2007. He said "I'm not going to argue with you, you can't take it through
Sentri". I said that I had the same concern, called and asked and spoke to Officer _______ and he said if it was approved i could try and we all
could figure it out, he stated have a print out and my name. The guy said again you can't take this through.
He had me open all the compartments the hood, leave my cell phone and go have a seat. He walked around and inside for about 30 seconds then
disappeared (again for spite??). After about 20 min I asked another officer if he could see what was up with the MH, he just got on shift and was
still nice. He came back, stated a sentri issue and they were calling the supervisor whose name I provided.
Ten minutes later the original bad ass opened the door and called my name. I walked up, he didn't look at me and handed me my card and stated "you
are free to go". No inspection and no guidance as to yes or no for the next time, however I'm not dragging that pipe across the roof again. So,
successful??? Sort of. Will I do it again? Pretty sure I won't...
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