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Vagabond82
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Sep 05, 2016

RV Parks or Boondocking?

Hi all, I'm a 34yo male travelling solo. I have a 22ft MH with a 650cc enduro motorbike on the back. I would like to go to Mexico for the winter. Probably start with a month in Baja and work my way down to Lake Chapala. Right now I'm wondering how often people are boondocking vs staying in a RV park. I love the idea of just parking on a beach and setting up camp. Also, any issue taking two vehicles across the border?
Thanks,

Dave

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  • Three years ago now since we were on the mainland but we boondocked about half the time in all sorts of places from beaches to mountaintops and a couple of times in Fuel stations and several times in village squares well off the beaten track --- and will be doing so again when we get there early next year.

    Some pay big money to get escorted thousands of miles to a fairly crummy RV park and then sit around in the sun playing bingo so it takes all kinds
  • Boondocking rocks in Mexico. There are two good places near Chapala up in the mountains about two hours away. Valle de Juarez, Jalisco has two rv parks that charge very little and are as good as boondocking.

    Many little towns will be glad to let you stay in their city square. Ask for the presidencia, policia, or the tourist office. You'd be surprised how many places have city parks or presitas (smaller reservoirs) where can stay no charge.

    We boondock a lot and shy away from rv parks. Most have bad electricity anyway, not worth paying for.

    Check outFacebook Rving In Mexico

    On The Road In

    Lots of great advice and locations to be found.
  • BTW dave if you want some advice feel free to phone me 206-497-7934
  • I would not boondock except on Bahia Conception in Baja. The 650 cc motorcycle will in theory need its own permit. Since the motorhome will get a 10 year RV, you should be able to get a separate 180 day on the motorcycle. They may adit to the motorhome but its over the 250 cc limit to do that.