19 replies to this topic

[Ramblinman]

I am concerned about getting turned away at the border with a 3/4 ton and greater. One of the reasons I hang on to my 1/2 ton.

 

http://www.truckcamp...nned-in-mexico/

 

kmcintyre: Please let us know what you encounter when you cross the border on the mainland side. From what I gather the Baja side is more laid back. This said I have always crossed with a half ton and Hawk.

 

.... and puhlease keep us updated with trip reports. Mainland Mexico is on my bucket list!!!!! Sounds like a good trip with lots of time to explore.

[kmcintyre]

I am concerned about getting turned away at the border with a 3/4 ton and greater. One of the reasons I hang on to my 1/2 ton.

 

http://www.truckcamp...nned-in-mexico/

 

kmcintyre: Please let us know what you encounter when you cross the border on the mainland side. From what I gather the Baja side is more laid back. This said I have always crossed with a half ton and Hawk.

 

.... and puhlease keep us updated with trip reports. Mainland Mexico is on my bucket list!!!!! Sounds like a good trip with lots of time to explore.

 

I'll let you know and try to keep a nice trip report going.  Not sure how much connectivity we'll have along the way.

[buckland]

So excited for you....great adventure! I just started planning a similar trip for next January (2-3 months from New England). I will be waiting to hear how your trip goes! I have heard so many great things about Mexico. I followed Desertmax on Instagram last year as his new wife and dog traveled through Mexico and Central America. We have a newer diesel so there is the added work there but it will be worth it. I can speak passable Spanish which will help. May your travels be exciting as I expect them to be!

Vaya con Dios 

Rob

[buckland]

Just an update for those interested...good diesel news:

 

Hello Rob,

 

You'll be pleased to learn that everywhere in Mexico was pumping ULSD as of April 2018.  The final date for conversion set by the Mexican Government was Dec 31, 2018, and that target has been reached.

 

Bottom line, the days of sulfur-in-fuel issues in Mexico are over.

 

Enjoy your time in Mexico.

 

Cheers

Ted

[smlobx]

^^^

Rob can you provide the source for your comments above? It is something that I have been closely watching.

Edited by smlobx, 04 January 2019 - 11:11 AM.

[buckland]

 Man by the name Ted White  mentioned in this link http://www.mexicorvf....com/diesel.php

 As well as https://www.facebook...67187996679894/

Here

https://www.mexicorv...IsH26BwWkUeKh-4

and

http://www.pemex.com...dos/diesel.aspx

 

 

 

 

I contacted him directly and his reply I cut and pasted above.

 

Rob

Edited by buckland, 04 January 2019 - 11:36 AM.

[buckland]

We are hoping to go down the east coast ...all the way to Laguna Bacala area. We want to find a one bedroom place for a month in a town with less than 10,000 people... much smaller even better. So our trip would be broken in thirds. Any suggestions?

[kmcintyre]

We're down at san blas. No issues with diesel, people, etc.

[kmcintyre]

I did notice that on some pemex diesel signs there was a little 45 below it. I don't know if that the sulfur number?

[buckland]

Glad to hear all is well