Toyhauler 4u

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A couple of years ago I crossed north at Del Rio about 4-5 days before Xmas.  There was a miles long backup for people needing paperwork at Allende, and hundreds of people waiting in line.  CBP closed the crossing  going into Mexico because traffic was so bad in Ciudad Acuna it was backed up on the bridge.  On my way north I saw huge backups at the toll booths for people driving south.

A little over a decade ago it took 7+hours to get a TIP at Colombia the day before Xmas.

Rick, don't use the online system.  Just do everything at the border.

17 hours ago, RickS said:

...got any hotel recommendations there without having to go 'into town'?  I prefer to take the western 49D bypass off of 57.

There aren't any.  Stay in town and take the old 80D bypass thru the industrial area.

11 hours ago, Lou Quillio said:

 

Heck, people on no more than a tourist visa often drive a truckload of furniture items for uso personal south and pay no duty. It just has to really be for personal use, and look like it. If there's any suspicion you have items for sale, you'll have problems.

LQ

 

You are to stop and declare any merchandise over $300 in value total.  You are to pay tax.  You will receive a receipt that can instantly be checked on SAT website.

Otherwise you are a smuggler.

3 hours ago, tazman said:

BBVA was happy to open an account.  The process easy with the correct documentation, and the reps were accommodating and pleasant.  No problems at all.

That is where I ended up after going thru some of the same crap you did.

18 hours ago, tazman said:

Citibanamex's is advertising for American business, their executives say that they are happy to open accounts for us and then proceed to spend 2 hours filling out and entering the paperwork.  Mexico City bean counters then claim signatures don't match when they clearly do.

The dictionary definition of "bogus":

Bogus -adjective

not genuine or true; fake.

"a bogus insurance claim"

Another example: Toyhauler 4u made a bogus argument when he contradicted tazman's post about Citibanamex.

 

Let us know which bank will open an account for you and how easy it was.  Good luck.

It is not bogus.  Many banks outside the USA do not want Americans as customers.  IRS regulations, FACTA, make it difficult on foreign banks.  American clients are not worth having to comply with the regulations.

I cross the border frequently.  I am asked all the time about currency.  I have been stopped by CBP going south, asked about money (last month Eagle Pass) and had them count my money. 

There are 2 sets of laws in play.  You must declare to Mexico and you must declare to the USA.  Mexico has confiscated money at airports, Cancun, for not reporting.

Why take the chance?  It takes 5 minutes to comply.

BTW, if you are traveling as a "couple" once you hit $10,000 you must report it.  It is not $10,000 each person

Sent you an email

Maybe I can assist you?  I have done this many times.  Do you want it driven or towed?  Email me at toyhauler4u@gmail.com for info and references.

Coopers are good tires and made locally in El Salto.  Michelin are better.  Check the date of manufacture to make sure they are fresh.

Maybe I can assist.  I have a truck and trailer.  You load, I drive, you unload.  Long haul only.  Send me a pm if interested

I use Here WeGo maps.  You can download and keep the entire MX map.  No need for internet to use maps.

I would speak with Pat's Plates.  He has worked with folk legalizing under the "Chocolate" program.

https://www.facebook.com/patsplatespv/

I would stay away from the UCD program.  You are asking for trouble if you are not in a rural area.  It is for farmers not retired expats.

14 minutes ago, vetteforron said:

I am in Culiacan now. Burnt vehicles business and restaurant closed early last night. Getting ready for breakfast then on to San Carlos. Mu opinion safe. 

Be safe amigo

Maybe I can assist you.  I have a truck, trailer and go by San Carlos all the time.  Email me at toyhauler4u@gmail.com to communicate further.

Maybe I can help.  I have a truck and cargo trailer and offer assisted do it yourself style moving .  email me at toyhauler4u@gmail.com for more info (I will not answer questions here)

Be careful in regards to Orizaba.  9 month out of the year it is in the "smoke and ash" zone.

Just finished a trip today from Lakeside to Nogales.  I am driving a SRW pickup truck and pulling a 2 axle trailer.  Took 15D autopista.  Tolls were 6098p (including 2 tope tolls in Vicam.)

Maybe I can assist you.  I do this all the time, door to door.  I have lots of references.

If you want more info email me toyhauler4u (at) gmail (dot) com and I will send my pamphlet

1 hour ago, CHILLIN said:

Could you also send me your tech's info? Thanks

I read you were DEAD

Here is an idea I have never seen on Youtube.   Interviewing Mexicans who live in the expat community.  Waiters, maids, drivers, gardeners, Mexican business owners. They probably have varies ideas, opinions about living with US and Canadian immigrants.  Just show the truth and don't go into it with a slant.

I would watch that.

I have a near new Black & Decker electric mower I will sell you, 2000p

How much do you want to change?  At what rate do you want?