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JamesK

Oct 8, 2002, 12:10 AM

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Thinking of buying property in veracruz can I import a 5th wheel to live in while I am building?

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What kind of costs might be involved? Thanks, James

Gary sculptari

Oct 11, 2002, 10:51 AM

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Thinking of buying property in veracruz can I import a 5th wheel to live in while I am building?

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: What kind of costs might be involved? Thanks, James<p>I have looked into this too - but maybe not in the way you expect. Bringing the fifth wheel in involves a permit, which is paid annually, not sure the current cost (inexpensive though), and can be renewed for up to twenty years (this may have changed too).<p>The point I want to make is that many of the items in the fifth wheel are very expensive in Mexico and/or subject to import duties - a large propane/electric fridge, air conditioners, doubleglazed windows, wooden cabinets, generator, gas water heaters, steel doors, washer/dryer combo, micro-convection oven, gas stoves and ovens. I have often wondered if would pay to strip a fifth wheel down, then turning it into a cargo hauling trailer, and still pay the annual permit, using the items for a small house.

alex .

Oct 26, 2002, 10:55 AM

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very clever

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I say so 'cause the idea occurred to me as well! Even a basic RV has some goodies in it that would serve one well in a starter home : TV, VCR/DVD, microwave, furniture, stove, heck, even the generator could be quite useful.
Alex

Gary sculptari

Oct 26, 2002, 2:37 PM

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Recycled RVs

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Heres what a motorhome might look like after twenty years in Mexico. Fifth wheel too. In Arizona, the larger the fifth wheel, the lower the price because there is a certain size which is difficult and illegal to tow with your average truck.

(note - much of the palapa work in the back has been knocked down in the storm)

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alex .

Oct 28, 2002, 3:38 PM

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actually,

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my '71 Superior looks kinda like that now......

Alex

Gary sculptari

Oct 28, 2002, 7:22 PM

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Re: [alex in TJ] actually,

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Mines a 70 Superior! Custom engine, halogen lights, 22 foot. It must be nice travelling icognito within Mexico - thought about some lettering so everyone thinks we're a wayward mariachi band. I think this is the only bulletproof motorhome ever made, but do not want to test the theory. Still have to find a price from the broker to 'nationalise' it.

Lucky to have a motorhome named after a beer - another classic, the 'Cortez' would be received differently?!?!

alex .

Oct 29, 2002, 8:19 AM

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Superior people

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My '71 is already green, a 25 footer, and you are right it is one of the few coaches constructed of welded galvanized steel. None of that corrugated aluminium stuff. By the way, I have the original owner's manual and a well worn service manual if you need info on the coach. I find that new chassis parts are easy to find in Tijuana, impossible in the US.
Alex