Expedicion Baja: Feb 16-25 2024

[OTG Ben]

Hey @ronaldre-697

Given the size of the group, I think you recommended that folks try to get their FMM in advance of visiting the border, right? While it sounds like it's a quick process, the group is around 8 rigs (+ passengers), so the quicker you guys can get through the border, the faster you'll be heading to the beaches of Baja

 

[ronaldre-697]

Hey @ronaldre-697

Given the size of the group, I think you recommended that folks try to get their FMM in advance of visiting the border, right? While it sounds like it's a quick process, the group is around 8 rigs (+ passengers), so the quicker you guys can get through the border, the faster you'll be heading to the beaches of Baja

Absolutely. That way we can just drive through quickly and get on with our first day drive.

 

[ronaldre-697]

Absolutely. That way we can just drive through quickly and get on with our first day drive.

Sorry, I want to clarify and correct my statement. Even if people get their online FMM, we do have to stop at the border to get it stamped to be valid. So, regardless, we do have to stop at the border and deal with it. This information comes from Baja Bound representative Angela, with whom I spoke.

 

[Jkbeachum]

Is anyone going to try to bring over any food items or crossing with a empty cooler

 

[ronaldre-697]

Is anyone going to try to bring over any food items or crossing with a empty cooler

Jonathan, going into Mexico, we never had a problem bringing food. I normally bring my cooler full of food, meats, vegetables, drinks, beers, etc. But we should avoid bringing fruits, vegetables, and other similar foods back into the USA. The border agent will ask if you are bringing foods like that. If you are, they will have you go through another area where they will check more thoroughly, which will make the border crossing take longer.

 

[camtnbiker]

Dean and I will be leaving the Bay Area Thursday Feb 15th about 7.30 AM. We look forward to meeting everybody.

 

[Tscotr_g-4301]

Hola everyone - I'm a solo, leaving Santa Cruz Thursday sometime or another, spending a crash & dash night out in the dirt around Ocotillo SVRA off Hwy78, then see ya Friday morning. Scot.

 

[Jkbeachum]

fmm QUESTION, MEXICALLI I OR MEXICALLI II

 

[Jkbeachum]

Hola everyone - I'm a solo, leaving Santa Cruz Thursday sometime or another, spending a crash & dash night out in the dirt around Ocotillo SVRA off Hwy78, then see ya Friday morning. Scot.

I might join you, haven't decided if I'm staying the night with family in Mission Viejo, longer morning drive

 

[Tscotr_g-4301]

I might join you, haven't decided if I'm staying the night with family in Mission Viejo, longer morning drive

Same here, I have family / friends in SoCal, too long to drive Friday and I prefer dirt to driveway. I'll commit to being around Hidden Valley Campground, puts us about an hour out of Calexico, anyone welcome to join for the night.

 

[camtnbiker]

I just finished the FMM process on line. For some reason I could not get English and my Spanish is non existent. U will also need an account on the INM ( Mexican immigration site) to pay for the FMM. It was 717 pesos. Best of Luck, it was quite frustrating doing this in Spanish.

 

[Jkbeachum]

Are we going to camp anywhere cold enough to bring a diesel heater

 

[Jkbeachum]

Same here, I have family / friends in SoCal, too long to drive Friday and I prefer dirt to driveway. I'll commit to being around Hidden Valley Campground, puts us about an hour out of Calexico, anyone welcome to join for the night.

my cell, 916-228-1776

 

[ronaldre-697]

Everybody,

The GPX file will be uploaded soon. I want to give everybody a heads-up about gas. If your rig has special fuel requirements like premium-only gas, diesel, or ultra-low Sulphur diesel. Please check all the gas stations along the proposed route to make sure you are able to refuel. Also, we will do a radio call every time a gas station is coming up for people to top off their gas tanks. As a back up just in case bring fuel octane boosters.

Never pass an opportunity to top off your gas tank.

 

[OTG Ben]

Crazy week over here between my wife and my son's birthday. I'm helping Ron with the GPX file and it'll be posted tomorrow before any Super Bowl libations.

 

[cedillor-3976]

Anyone else a diver? Ill be bringing my gear down.

I am a diver. Do you think we can find air tanks there?

 

[cedillor-3976]

Where are people travelling from? Where do you all plan on staying Thursday night?

I'll be coming from Sacramento. I am not sure where I am staying Thursday night yet

 

[cedillor-3976]

Same here, I have family / friends in SoCal, too long to drive Friday and I prefer dirt to driveway. I'll commit to being around Hidden Valley Campground, puts us about an hour out of Calexico, anyone welcome to join for the night.

I plan to get there around 6 pm.

 

[Grey4R]

Is anyone going to try to bring over any food items or crossing with a empty cooler

Mexico laws prohibit the imports of meats (pork and chicken), nuts and seeds, flour, some cheese and dairy products (even refrigerated) and any kinds of fruits. It’s just for their own agricultural protection. Last trip in December the border officer asked us to discard the beef steaks also. It really depends on luck and what you declared. There is a Costco in Mexicali where you can get almost anything you get in US … at lower prices

 

[cedillor-3976]

Mexico laws prohibit the imports of meats (pork and chicken), nuts and seeds, flour, some cheese and dairy products (even refrigerated) and any kinds of fruits. It’s just for their own agricultural protection. Last trip in December the border officer asked us to discard the beef steaks also. It really depends on luck and what you declared. There is a Costco in Mexicali where you can get almost anything you get in US … at lower prices

Then, are you suggesting crossing with an empty cooler?