Just wondering if I could leave a truck camper in Mexico if I'm on a tourist visa. I know if I came in a motorhome or am pulling a trailer I'd have to leave with it. I'm thinking of leaving a TC at a park then getting rid of my pickup to save costs. Would like to be able to fly out of the country which I couldn't if I drove in on a FMN. Thanks.
Have you considered buying a vehicle in Mexico? If your plan is to leave it there, and buy a used trailer there, you probably will have a lot less money invested in it, and will still be able to leave it there. Move it around with your truck before you sell the truck.
You might have to have the campground owner actually register your trailer for you, but they will know it belongs to you.
Have you considered buying a vehicle in Mexico? If your plan is to leave it there, and buy a used trailer there, you probably will have a lot less money invested in it, and will still be able to leave it there. Move it around with your truck before you sell the truck.
You might have to have the campground owner actually register your trailer for you, but they will know it belongs to you.
Anyway it is something to think about.
Fred.
Thanks Fred, Thinking of dropping a small truck camper at a park in a town I like, driving truck back to border, selling it, bussing back to it. On limited funds, figured this would be cheap and I can keep my dog without hassle. I'd be fine walking or taking bus from then on. Other idea is keep the truck, import it to Guatemala for cheap plate and no insurance required, then drive back to park in Mexico with Mexican insurance. I've been told that although technically my truck's plate and registration in U.S. are supposed to be current, nobody really cares as long as I have Mexican insurance. Problem is I'll be living on tourist card and would have to drive truck out of country rather than fly out to visit family at holidays. If I import it to Guatemala I can fly out of Guatemala City. But if I get rid of the truck I can fly out of Oaxaca, much easier. Willing to get rid of it as long as I can leave TC at park.
I guess I am a little confusd about how you will sell the truck in the US, then take a bus back to the dog and camper. Who will watch the dog while you are away selling the truck? What happens if you don't get back in a couple of days? Might be better to arrange a person to pick you and the dog up at the border.
How many days will it take to sell the truck? Sure you can go to any dealership and sell it to them, but probably only get about 60% of what you would get from a private sale.
Why take in a camper that is worth a fair amount of money in the United States when you can buy a slightly larger trailer in Mexico for less money, and then live in that instead? It would have a larger bathroom, better sleeping area, ect.
Golden_HVAC wrote: Hi,
I guess I am a little confusd about how you will sell the truck in the US, then take a bus back to the dog and camper. Who will watch the dog while you are away selling the truck? What happens if you don't get back in a couple of days? Might be better to arrange a person to pick you and the dog up at the border.
How many days will it take to sell the truck? Sure you can go to any dealership and sell it to them, but probably only get about 60% of what you would get from a private sale.
Why take in a camper that is worth a fair amount of money in the United States when you can buy a slightly larger trailer in Mexico for less money, and then live in that instead? It would have a larger bathroom, better sleeping area, ect.
Fred.
The truck is a 2000 F-150, in decent shape but bought primarily to carry the camper. The truck camper is a Capri, which will cost me about $6000 new. Plan to use it with an Oztent for extra living space. Will use park showers. If I keep pickup it'll be after importing it to Guatemala, not enough income to qualify for FM3 until Social Security starts.
There's a decent size expat community in Oaxaca, should be able to get someone to keep dog. And I won't make much on pickup anyways, just looking to get rid of it. This is down the road a ways, just wondering if it's doable to leave the camper. Truck campers are considered cargo in most states, don't require a license. Just wondering if Mexico sees them like other RV's and expects them to leave when the owner does? Or is it no problem to leave?
Golden_HVAC wrote: Hi,
I guess I am a little confusd about how you will sell the truck in the US, then take a bus back to the dog and camper. Who will watch the dog while you are away selling the truck? What happens if you don't get back in a couple of days? Might be better to arrange a person to pick you and the dog up at the border.
How many days will it take to sell the truck? Sure you can go to any dealership and sell it to them, but probably only get about 60% of what you would get from a private sale.
Why take in a camper that is worth a fair amount of money in the United States when you can buy a slightly larger trailer in Mexico for less money, and then live in that instead? It would have a larger bathroom, better sleeping area, ect.
Fred.
Going back to what you said, to be honest figured I'd have to bring in something and as will be living on tourist card figured my options were pretty limited. Wasn't aware of RV market in Mexico. Are these imported from the States or built in Mexico? Will I have to get it licensed and will I be able to on a tourist visa? Insurance required? Certainly worth considering.
You can bring the camper to Mexico. But it would have to be declared at the border and subject to the 16% IVA and any applicable duties. You will require a customs broker . I would contact a customs broker for further info. This has nothing to do with TIP's and the new rules as it is NOT a vehicle !
I have a P/U and cab-over camper on a 10 year RV permit, which is attached to the trucks VIN. I have had it for 5 years. I also come and go on a tourist permit and leave everything here. You are right about the camper being cargo and not titled. I have even changed campers during the five years (sold in the USA) and kept the same paperwork. In my travels I have had the paperwork checked many times by Aduana without problems, even without the camper mounted. I have 5 more years before I have to take everything out of the country.
Try South Dakota for registration and plates. My Mexican insurance policy states that I have to be legally on the road for the coverage to be in effect. Expired plates no coverage.
Try to get your TIP at a consulate instead of the border. They never leave the building to check what you have, only paperwork.
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