Anzalduas Bridge Crossing with A 40 ft Monaco Dynasty DP and 20 foot toad trailer loaded with a Chevrolet 2500 HD Crew Cab.I finally graduated from my previous 39 ft TT and will now pick up my DP in the middle of January. The TT taught me a lot of lessons, some a bit painful! (smiling) None the less I am moving forward and I am sure that I'm about to enter a whole new level of education which I might add is a bit intimidating. I have always used the Anzalduas Bridge crossing and have never had any problems headed south via 40 East and west and then onto 57 south. I am a bit unsure about the process one goes through with a motor coach and a toad so a few questions are in order. I have never taken my TT through Anzalduas as I used other crossings then returned to McAllen where I stayed at an RV park for the duration, with several stateside trips in between learning more and more about RV'ing.. Can a single person bring both an motor coach and a toad across on the TIP's or is only one TP allowed for a driver? What is the cost of a ten year TIP for the Monaco? My wife does not drive the larger crew cab and she certainly will not drive the Coach. Second, roughly how long does it take to cross into Mexico with all the X Ray etc that one apparently has to go through at the POE at the Anzalduas crossing. I see that one seems to pull off to the right for the RV inspection and then a whole lot of bells and whistles seem to go off. What's up with that? Are the Cuota's using the number of axles (this Monaco has a tag axel)or are they counting wheels on the ground to figure your cost for using the particular portion of the numerous Cuota's involved heading south to Querétaro? Does anyone know for sure if Pemex diesel now has low sulpher in their tanks or not? I understand in Baja they apparently do have.Thanks in advance for any information regarding my questions are answered.robt65

I probably do not have answers specifically but a few comments. If you have the pickup in a trailer you have 3 vehicles I think - you are only allowed two - in one name - maybe another name OK for the third but I do not know. My wife drives our 40'with a toad on cuotas and big roads - also on Interstates in the US - but not comfortable with tight spaces - it can be done. There is a website where you can find the tolls . . . http://app.sct.gob.mx/sibuac_internet/ControllerUI?action=cmdEscogeRuta&eligeIdioma=si . . . by that reckoning you have a 3 axle bus - with a trailer - or towed automobile - not sure. We tow a car and are charged as a bus with a car behind - two tolls with two tickets. I would not count on seeing any ULSD anywhere in Mexico in the foreseeable future - some say it can be found in Baja and some other areas but others say no. It can be found but I would not count on it.

Motor home 10 year permit, pickup truck 180 days, trailer no go, you need a second person for the trailer or the pickup.One person one motorhome and one vehicle OKA third vehicle or trailer needs a second person Put the motorhome and the pickup in your name and the trailer in the wife's name, I see that you have crossed at Anzalduas, getting to the Banjersito module is a trip in itself, we ended paying for the toll back to the US since the outlet for the exit was blocked by the military.navegator

Sorry guys but I think the trailer goes on the truck permit. BUT You might have to physically hook up the trailer to the truck. It is not unusual to see Gringo utility trailers behind PU's.Moisheh

Mr: moisheh I think you are right, pickup truck and trailer one person and the motorhome in wife's name either way both will have to get permits for the vehicles and trailer.navegator

I would not want to travel Mexico with a large DP and a truck inside a trailer. Unless you are traveling to one spot for the entire winter you will have problems. It is hard enough to find CG;s that will hold your Dynasty. But where would you park the trailer? One big PIA. I don't know the year of your truck but if it is a 4x4 you should be able to flat tow. If you have to leave your trailer outside the CG it will be gone in the morning!Moisheh

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wolfe10
Explorer
Jan 08, 2016
Robt65 wrote:
I have a 2007 42 ft.Monaco Dynasty with a Cummins ISL 400HP Engine. Can anyone tell me if this particular engine could run on regular diesel fuel or would it require the low sulpher diesel fuel? I can not remember when these engines changed over from using regular diesel to ULSD.

Thanks for any information.

Regards,

Robt65

Robert,

Engine production date, not chassis or coach production date determine the emission requirements it must meet. So, for the best information, call Cummins with your engine serial number:

Cummins 800 343-7357
qtla9111
Nomad
Jan 08, 2016
Robt65 wrote:
Ok I just came up from our home in Querétaro Mexico. checked with Aduana when I crossed into the USA and turned in my truck TIP. There is no problem. Moisheh, You are correct. The truck and trailer (open or enclosed) go under one 180 day permit the Motorhome under a separate 10 year permit, and both can go in my name only.

For other folks responding, I do own property in Querétaro and do have space to park it. also for those (indicating and inferring that every Mexican is a thief) I can only say that I am very happy I do not visit the same places that you do. I have kept my trailer for months on end parked outside my home on my street and have never had so much as a scratch on it. Never a theft, or attempted theft of any kind. Maybe different parts of Mexico to visit would provide you with a different perspective on the People of Mexico and Culture of México.

Thanks to those who stayed with the topic at hand.

Regards,

Robt65

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Robt65
Explorer
Jan 08, 2016
I have a 2007 42 ft.Monaco Dynasty with a Cummins ISL 400HP Engine. Can anyone tell me if this particular engine could run on regular diesel fuel or would it require the low sulpher diesel fuel? I can not remember when these engines changed over from using regular diesel to ULSD.

Thanks for any information.

Regards,

Robt65
Robt65
Explorer
Jan 08, 2016
Ok I just came up from our home in Querétaro Mexico. checked with Aduana when I crossed into the USA and turned in my truck TIP. There is no problem. Moisheh, You are correct. The truck and trailer (open or enclosed) go under one 180 day permit the Motorhome under a separate 10 year permit, and both can go in my name only.

For other folks responding, I do own property in Querétaro and do have space to park it. also for those (indicating and inferring that every Mexican is a thief) I can only say that I am very happy I do not visit the same places that you do. I have kept my trailer for months on end parked outside my home on my street and have never had so much as a scratch on it. Never a theft, or attempted theft of any kind. Maybe different parts of Mexico to visit would provide you with a different perspective on the People of Mexico and Culture of México.

Thanks to those who stayed with the topic at hand.

Regards,

Robt65
Talleyho69
Moderator
Dec 29, 2015
It's all part of the experience of living in two countries! Keep a good sense of humor and try to remember to laugh about what happens later.
moisheh
Explorer
Dec 28, 2015
I am almost positive that the trailer just goes on the same permit as the truck. But I also think this is one of those things that will be treated differently depending on whether there is a full moon !

Moisheh
Talleyho69
Moderator
Dec 28, 2015
All vehicles were US registered, and were hauled down for at least 5 winters to Mar Rosa in Mazatlan.
navegator
Explorer
Dec 28, 2015
Were the enclosed trailer with the car in México or in the USA, the problem would be TIP for three separate vehicles under one name, the dune buggies on a trailer are not street legal, a fully registered and street legal pickup truck might not be permitted under one name and a motorhome with a trailer behind that have a 10 year permit and a trailer with a 180 day permit , that is the part that I do not know, we will be crossing at Anzalduas in 4 days, I will ask cus now I want to know, will post separate from here the answer probably from San Antonio.

navegator
Talleyho69
Moderator
Dec 28, 2015
The above comments make the perfect case for getting your TIP's on line. Figure out what name goes on what, order them. No hassle as to where to go/park when you cross either.

We have seen a number of moho's pulling closed trailers with full size, non racing vehicles in them. Best one had both a PT Cruiser and Harley inside, all permitted. No hassles, no problems, again, just figure out who's name is going on what.
navegator
Explorer
Dec 28, 2015
I got a 10 year permit for the C motorhome and 180 day permit for the Suzuki in my name alone, that is Ok the trailer will have to be a separate permit, as I suggested put the pickup truck and trailer in husbands name 180 day permit and the motorhome in the wife's name with a 10 year permit.

Pick up and trailer 180 day TIP with husband's FMM for 180 days.

Motorhome with 10 year TIP with wife's FMM for 180 days.

Or the other option is:

Motorhome with 10 year TIP and trailer with 180 day TIP on husband's 180 day FMM.

Pickup truck with 180 day TIP with wife's 180 day FMM.

I do not know if they will allow the motorhome pulling the trailer with a pickup truck since it is a motorized vehicle versus an ATV or a dirt bike, of course if it looks like a Baja racer it might fly, the worst that can happen is they say NO.

Motorhome pulling a trailer with a dune buggy or sand rail do get to go down Baja and Sonora, I do not know if the Anzalduas personnel are trained or familiar with that type of set up, these vehicles on the trailers are normally not allowed on regular roads only off road.

navegator