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vietnamvet

Aug 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

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Greetings,
I'm coming down in Oct towing a trailer. I live in WI and the trailer is under 3000# GVW, so my state does not require a title or registration(no plates), I have a bill of Sale. Since the trailer becomes part of the car with the temp mx permit, will I be allowed entry? My state DMV says since I am a resident of WI, I am not required to have plates traveling anywhere else. Does anyone know if I will have a problem upon entry? I will be getting my vehicle permit from the Chicago consulate .

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Rolly

Aug 25, 2010, 9:23 AM

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All you need is proof of ownership, which you have in the bill of sale.

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robt65

Aug 25, 2010, 10:00 AM

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Hi,

I have just returned to Mexico towing my trailer. I agree with Rolly, but I would add that you should take care to make sure that you trailer has a VIN number. You did not specify if it is a homemade trailer or not. That is a requirement as they copy with a hand held computer both the VIN of the tow vehicle and the trailer. Both VIN's are added to the permit. Also make sure your trailer is included on your Mexican insurance. It is very cheap (mine was $20 more) If you do have an accident involving your trailer and not the tow vehicle, and you do not have MEX insurance for your trailer as well as your tow vehicle, your visit to Mexico may be longer than you think or are prepared for.

Another tip: Make absolutely sure that all your trailer lights are in good working order. Bring a couple of spare lights or bulbs if you can, as this is a favorite of the Transito to try to get some "mordida". I had to replace a sealed rear taillight assembly this time and was very thankful I had bought a spare right and left unit to use. I caught it before the Transito did.

You can expect many more check points (as I did) this time than normal. I was stopped at everyone (a total of 7 or 8) between Matamoros and Tampico, Tamaulipas. Almost all were combined Federal Police and Military. A couple were only military. Never any problems only questions and answers. Only twice asked to open the cargo trailer of a simple visual inspection.

Have a good and safe trip.

Robt65
(A Fellow Viet Nam Vet)

jreboll

Aug 28, 2010, 2:43 AM

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My trailer does not have a VIN number so last time the aduanal suggested I solder or bolt a plate to my trailer. Etch any number to that plate and that will be your VIN number.

robt65

Aug 28, 2010, 4:45 AM

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Re: [jreboll] Car & Trailer

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Hello Jerboll,

That's the first time I have heard of that one . . . . . but hey. . . why not!

One thing I have found here, is that if you do not have a plate on a vehicle you do get hassled more by the Transito. Some one told me that here bout having a front plate as our (previous state) Only required a rear plate. Since that time I have had a front plate that is a U.S. Navy plate and have not one question. Probably has something to do with drug cartels running vehicles without plates.

You might want to stick something on there.

Robt65

(This post was edited by robt65 on Aug 28, 2010, 4:51 AM)