RV in Mexico

RV in Mexico:

  • Online guides: Mexico Mike - Eat See RV - Far Out Ride - Lets Travel Family - We’re The Russos - Trying To Unwind

  • Facebook: RV Parks in Mexico

  • Mexico RV park locations: West Coast, Central Mexico, Gulf Coast, Yucatan

  • Caravan groups - Baja Amigos, Baja Caravans, Mexico RV Caravan Tours, Travel Buddies on the Road in Mexico

  • Understand when to visit Mexico

  • Register your RV in South Dakota? YouTube

  • Please dig into the guides above to start.

  • Here is my Gas station guide. A quality Diesel additive. A quality Gas additive.

    Additional things to consider:

  • Get your paperwork in order and understand the procedures to legally drive your RV in Mexico.

  • RVs (class A, B, C) receive a 10yr TIP good for anywhere in the country. If you plan to leave your RV in Baja or the Sonora Free Zone, you now need a 10yr TIP. You must cancel your 10yr TIP before it expires at any Banjercito or your passport will be flagged in the computer. Please consult the GEM map: Google Maps - Web-based map for check-mark recommended crossing points and Banjercito locations. How to use the map

  • Traveling with a 5th wheel / travel trailer? Understand the law concerning the max weight of your tow vehicle (3.5 metric tons - 7,716 lbs GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and getting a TIP for that vehicle to legally drive in Mexico

  • https://soniadiazmexico.com/temporary-import-permit/ “From Banjercito: you may NOT request a permit for a vehicle weighing more than 3.5 metric tons (7,716 lbs GVRW). And as per Article IV.6.” Some may say this is possible to get paperwork for a heavier tow vehicle and have done gotten away with it, but you are still at the whim of convincing an agent to ignore the law. I offer you this fair warning.

  • Traveling with an attached or slide-in truck camper and an overweight GVWR truck? You can apply to Banjercito and ask for a “Casa de Rodante” form and inspection. They will confirm that your truck is indeed being used as an RV and not for commercial purposes and issue you a TIP. Have multiple inside and outside pictures with you and expect the process to take a few hours.

  • RV supplies are harder to find in Mexico and more expensive.

  • Electrical outlets are often in poor shape and are not grounded (tierra). Check if there is ground. Bring a grounding rod, hammer and wire to strap to your RV metal…just in case. Use an inline surge protector and consider a line conditioner for your computer and electronics. Mexican electricity is notorious for voltage spikes and brown outs. Bring shore power line adapters with you.

  • Water is most often not drinkable, so use a 5 gallon water jug/garrafon for drinking water. Consider an inline water filter for your tanks to reduce sediment and have a faucet adapter to fill fresh water, if needed. When you are back home, drain and sanitize your system.

  • Use Microdyne for fruits and vegetables you purchase in Mexico. Remember you can not bring those back with you to the US.

  • Butane is most often found in Mexico vs. Propane. Bring an adapter with you as Mexico does not use check-ball style connectors. Use iOverlander or Google to find “gas” suppliers. Mexico runs on butane, so they are everywhere.

  • Need a dash cam? Pioneer system - VIOFO system

  • Update / refresh your suspension! Mexican roads are full of potholes and topes. This has even more of a negative affect on RVs, so invest in the best suspension you can afford.

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