Crossing the Mexico Border in our RV (Part One)

[@markalancirino]

The clock is ticking for me. My house goes on the market in a few months and then it’s “Van life here I come!” Thanks for all the inspiration. Best wishes for the new year.

[@Vancaskeys]

You got this! We are so happy for you!!!

[@felipegarcia742]

Awesome!! See new places and meet new people ..

[@michaelburt1663]

This is definitely not the time to travel in Mexico. It’s a pass for most tourists lately.

[@lisam3869]

Uh did you video Bob tripping in the background? Ha ha Thank you for showing us what it's like.

[@Vancaskeys]

Haha!! Good eye! Wondered if anyone would catch that 😂

[@feistyshrimp]

Now, that's the way to fill a wine glass!

[@Vancaskeys]

Hahaha! Agree! 🍷

[@gerardguida7727]

Well....at least the food looked good 👍... Stay safe🙏

[@frenzy2223]

Mr. Lemon was violated! 🤣

[@Vancaskeys]

Bahahaha!!

[@artzwierzchowski8232]

Under 3 years till retirement and wife finally started warming up to the whole “van life” idea.

[@Vancaskeys]

Sweet!!!!

[@VanDoghies]

Thanks to you two Rocky Point is now on our radar! Thanks for showcasing how amazing that RV park looks!

[@Vancaskeys]

This makes us so happy!

[@jackieilg6144]

Thank you for your video. We’ve owned a home in Rocky Pointe for 7 years and have always gone through Lukeville. Planning on taking the trip early February. We were a little leery so your video is very helpful. We are a bit older than you 😊so that added to some of our anxiety about traveling this route. But we feel good after watching your video. Thanks

[@Vancaskeys]

Awesome! It was so worth it!

[@ctrawick3]

Yeah, there is nothing in Mexico that I want to visit. Nothing at all.

[@dannypattino6441]

Thats good no body wants you here

[@user-zq7pj2gf5f]

Going to Mexico ? No thanks . So many beautiful places to see in USA and Canada . And much safer .

[@adorable_happycats]

Just found you guys! Simple and nice content. Thanks!

[@Vancaskeys]

Awesome, thank you!

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks so much for sharing this. It's going to help a lot of people. We'll be crossing in San Luis next month but heading South. We did drive that route West from Rocky Pt earlier this year without issue. Aside from potholes also keep an eye out for sand over the road on the ocean side. Enjoy!

[@Vancaskeys]

Glad it was helpful! Where are you guys headed south? We've driven to Cabo in our other van and loved it! Happy Travels!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

When we came back from Baja we waited 3 hours to get through the tecate border!! Not fun! Looked like a sweet spot! Hope you both had a great Christmas!

[@Vancaskeys]

3 hours! That’s what we were afraid of. Getting back in to the US always takes more time it seems. We did have a wonderful Christmas. Hope you guys did too! Hope to see you guys in January! Ps. LOVED your latest series about the Christmas Markets in Europe. So awesome!!

[@RVwithTito]

Same here...maybe 1.5 hours lined up along the wall in Tecate.

[@JC71]

Oh no Bob almost fell!.😂 14:40

[@Vancaskeys]

Bahahaha!!! Good eye!!! He almost ate it 😂

[@forrestdavis795]

It's been a decade since I've been to Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) so I appreciate your current tour. With State Dept advisory not to take the road from Nogales because of cartel activity, I'm not likely to go again soon. The last two times I was there I stayed at Sandy Beach. It looks like it has improved immensely. Since you're close, you may want to cruise down to Kino Bay, a fabulous oceanfront town with as many Arizonans as Rocky Point.

[@Vancaskeys]

Oh good to know! Thanks!

[@raulcampos6843]

@Forrest: yes Forrest! Bahía Kino is a really good, familiar place! Great sea food too! And clean and very decent hotels. Greetings from NC!

[@lesliechristensen6974]

Oh my God. That looks like hell.

[@joecutro7318]

Way to make Christmas a verb, Bob and Hillary. Never traveled this part of Mexico. Thanks for taking us along to see what to expect. 🙏👍🏼 🇲🇽 Happy New Year relaxing!

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks for watching Joe! We always enjoy your comments. Wishing you the Happiest New Year!

[@hankgs]

WOW! Those eyes are WILD!

[@zakmilas]

Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing,

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks for watching!

[@Erica_Brenda]

Your camp site looks so festive and fun! Merry Christmas!

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks Brenda!!❤️ merry Christmas to you and happy new year!

[@Erica_Brenda]

@@Vancaskeys Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@nancywenner3599]

We haven’t been in Puerto Penasco in many years, but I hope to go back maybe early spring. We loved our time in Puerto Penasco i.e. Rocky point.

[@Vancaskeys]

❤❤❤

[@davidthomson5183]

We did Playa Bonita last Feb/March for 3 weeks. We are doing an RV caravan trip for 30 days down Baja this March. Puerto Penasco is suffering from the border closure.

[@Vancaskeys]

Fun! Yes it is suffering. Last time we were there it was packed.

[@FunWithBricks1932]

Thanks for the tour! Loved the wide angle shots from above the van.

[@Vancaskeys]

Glad you liked it! Our 360 camera gets us some great shots!

[@conchscooter]

We passed through puerto peñasco and it wasn’t to our taste. But go further south the ocean warms up swimming is pleasant and most campgrounds are full of Canadians and Europeans. Mexico is easy and delightful but the fear factor is extraordinary in the US.

[@Vancaskeys]

Oh good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@2Liberal4U]

One word of warning about the beach front sites. I was there 3 years ago during a heavy rain. It washed sand from under a site and dropped the small class A into the hole. Took the backhoe to dig and pull them out. No one was hurt, but too exciting. Love PP wish I was there now. Enjoy the shrimp.

[@mikerademacher4188]

Hi Hillary and Bob! The wife and I watch you guys all the time. We especially got a laugh this morning talking about your video when Bob tripped on something while you were videoing the beach and ocean. I think Bob tripped on the curb or something when hooking up. Sorry Bob but it was great 😂hope you’re okay and only injured your pride a little bit! Thanks for not editing out! Enjoy your trip and safe travels!! Mike and Sharyn

[@Vancaskeys]

Hahahahaha!!! Had to leave it the in the video! Thanks for watching enjoying! ❤️ Happy New Year!

[@teresacollinspassionatelynuts]

Good job, Thanks for the experience

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks Teresa!

[@LaughingRandomly]

Good thing you left the baking flour at home 😉😂

[@Vancaskeys]

😅

[@charminbaer2323]

The left lane/s are for vehicles not declaring anything, ie importing taxable merchandise and what not. The far right lane is for people declaring something, and its also for people driving further into Mexico for long periods of time and temporarily importing a vehicle. Also, if your vehicle has a lot of cargo or you have an RV or similar, you will go thru an inspection by Mexican customs.

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks for this! s

[@user-gq4ko3ci2l]

San Miguel de Allende Mexico. Beautiful place to retire. Hundreds of people from North America and Europe here 😉👍

[@Vancaskeys]

So cool!

[@sherifx5122]

I know lot of families that go down all the time without any issues at all. My brother n laws cousins went for a couple of generations just fine until that one time they came home with an empty toy hauler. They were riding their toys around for a couple of days without any problems. Then it was either the Federales or Policia that stopped them after watching for a couple of days and took all the toys and made them pay cash for riding the toys in an apairently restricted area.

[@davidlundy5007]

It’s a good thing they find your stash, lol

[@AmyCollins]

We are at Playa Bonita at B13. Full-timers who came down through Nogales. Love your videos. Stop by for a fire-side chat/snack/drink if you have time!

[@Vancaskeys]

We totally would but have already left! Next time for sure!

[@isaaclmm]

I liked your video! Literally, you guys took route #3 (the Cartel route). So I can tell, you were lucky. Route #2 (Carretera Federal 2) is safer and in better conditions.

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks for the tips!

[@LeneMulan-jt2dc]

Amigo you to brave to go to mexico

[@markniblett4857]

Bob you rock as normal. Hillary thanks for making Bob rock. Merry Christmas folks thanks for letting your fans take a breath and enjoy your inspiration. PS. Bob 4x4 means (cones are made to be run over)

[@Vancaskeys]

Haha! Thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@johnthomson5730]

I guess y'all have to go out of your way to experience oceanfront camping. I guess we take it for granted being Floridians. Luv watching y'all on the move.

[@Vancaskeys]

Haha! Your lucky! We do have to drive around 6 hours to get to it.

[@mitsygaynor]

I was thinking you guys where doing pretty good lately, no breakdown, van holding up, thinking, well you fixed it all great now - up until I notice the 0 days since last issue.

[@Vancaskeys]

haha...yeah...Right before the trip Bob had to fix something...I think we had a coolant leak.

[@nestornugpo7487]

Be safe guys & wishing u both a healthy & prosperous 2024🎉🎉🎉

[@Vancaskeys]

Thank you! Same to you! ❤️🎉

[@isidromoreno8378]

GOD BLESS YOU guys enjoy your stay in Mexico 🇲🇽 hi from San Diego California

[@Vancaskeys]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@jean-claudebonillo1535]

That was crazy and scary. Border check are😮.love you guys and now have fun.

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks!!! Just wait for next weeks video…we have to go through the Military Checkpoint in Mexico and they make us get out of our van. 😳

[@Pinky121971]

Happy New Year! Thanks for Sharing your Travels.

[@Vancaskeys]

Happy New Year! Thanks for watching!

[@bryanmcculloch9524]

We have crossed at Yuma and Algodones lots of times and never had any problems going in to Mexico. It’s always been long wait times getting back in the US. So you’re right plan on it! Happy New Year !

[@Vancaskeys]

Happy New Year! You are right getting back into the US has always taken us a long time.

[@shawnmuck727]

Careful Bob you about blew an ankle out there!

[@Vancaskeys]

Haha! You caught that! I almost ate dirt. 😂

[@dmcarnahan9843]

@@Vancaskeysyeah, I cringed, too.

[@dwoodygura]

Those last few shots were beautiful. Does driving through such remote areas give you anxiety re: finding gas?

[@felipegarcia742]

The money for the road has been divided between the contractor the local municipal president and maybe the rejidores ..that is how it works in Chimaltitan

[@Vancaskeys]

Oh good to known. thanks!

[@Shoebutie]

Great video. Looking forward to Part 2

[@lesliechristensen6974]

That is a very cute bird.

[@timwoody3835]

As I was watching you being searched I couldn’t help but think of all the commercials I’ve been getting lately on KZbin for ‘mood’ marijuana and gummies by mail. As a 73 year old guy I find them quite amusing.

[@Vancaskeys]

😂😂😂

[@Mobutusese]

Love the Puerto Rican and Cuban salsa style music...very Mexican!! Every time I go to Seattle I never forget to bring my typical WA State Appalachian folk tunes, heavy on the banjo........ehem. Next time you visit Ecuador remember to practice your tango skills...sure, sure, it could be 30 different countries, but that is so complicated to understand!!...Mericans 2024!!! love it!!!

[@williamgildea8348]

That looks like a beautiful spot. Going on my list of places to visit when my wife and I start the van life. Hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas and have a great New Year’s. Wishing you lots of success in the future. HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉🎉🎉

[@Vancaskeys]

Sweet! Happy New Year!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@robertsurtees4380]

Border agents looking for lemons I bet.

[@joecutro7318]

Thank goodness Mr. Lemon doesn't count as a fruit or vegetable.

[@Vancaskeys]

😅🤣😅

[@dmcarnahan9843]

Hey guys, we really enjoy your format and you sharing your experience and knowledge. We're looking at buying a Class B and are seeing so many possibilities. We're trying to sleep more than two, so we're intrigued by the units with pop up rooves. We like the Mercedes chassis over the Pro Master chassis, but haven't seen any Mercedes with that feature. Also, knowing what you know now, would you still recommend a Thor product on the Pro Master, specifically the Tellaro which you have now. We know his name is Mr. Lemon so that gives us pause. Thanks!

[@kathyfann]

There was a popular couple on KZbin that used to drive their van in South of our Border 🇺🇸 and they lost it in a foreign country. They w let them bring it in, but they would not let them take it out. Don’t just assume that everything is like the United States. It is definitely not. They don’t have their channel anymore

[@lesliechristensen6974]

...although it IS kinda like a giant dirthole...nevermind. I have no idea what I am thinking.

[@jimmcgettigan4826]

Good information.👍

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks!

[@bobbyblair1084]

Nice trip thanks.

[@Lt184]

❤ what a lovely place hope yall had a Christmas and your New Year’s Eve celebration is as good or better 🍻

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks! Wishing you a happy new year!

[@bigrobsvan]

Wow, what a cool place! You should order some tequila shots because you already have the lemon -- MR. LEMON, that is! Merry Christmas to you two and Happy New Year. BTW your name appears in the video I'm posting in a couple of hours. :)

[@Vancaskeys]

Hahaha! Love it! Happy New Year to you!!! Very Cool! Can't wait to see you video!

[@CraigPeer]

Happy holidays Bob and Hillary!

[@Vancaskeys]

Happy holidays Craig!

[@CraigPeer]

@@Vancaskeys I'm jealous since our very first ever camper van won't be ready for about 2 weeks! I'm living the van life vicariously through you!

[@lewisbale1]

Just making sure you aren't hiding anyone in there.

[@armandoperez3303]

I been going to rocky point all my life I’m 36 and I have family over there. I recommend not to take highway 3 in Mexico because it is very dangerous

[@brianvandy4002]

I don't know if I missed it, but I didn't hear the name of the park. I was able to pause it at the right spot to catch a name.

[@familiabanks]

Happy New Year!!! 🎉🎉

[@Vancaskeys]

Happy new year!!

[@lesliechristensen6974]

Ooh! That one bathroom wasn't quite as shabby...

[@thomascrown4594]

It’s not the problem entering Mexico, that was easy. It’s coming back out of it. That’s the problem. lol

[@Vancaskeys]

You are 💯 correct!

[@Erica_Brenda]

Asphalt costs $1000 per square foot in the USA for driveway asphalt. For highway, I bet it is more. So, maybe that is why they do not repair the road.

[@Vancaskeys]

Oh that’s a great point! Hadn’t thought of that.

[@RVCruisin]

Did you guys stop for FMM? If so where? We have a big rig and don't know how we are going to navigate it.

[@Vancaskeys]

I believe if you are going for more than 3 days you need a FMM. We didn’t need one for this trip. It’s usually right after you cross the border there is a building.

[@Blztrls]

Thanks for showing us this. I’ve always been interested in going to Mexico in my van but have been hesitant to do so. This makes it seem less scary and more doable. Do you have any tips as to what not to do in Mexico?

[@Vancaskeys]

We have been 3 times and have had good experiences. We just try to not drive at night. Have a plan about where we are staying. All RV parks we have stayed at have been great. We follow all the rules on the road. We have plenty of Pesos to pay tolls. We get Baja Bound Mexico Insurance. Just simple things like this have made us feel safe in Baja Mexico.

[@Positivo-7696]

So helpful!

[@raulcampos6843]

Great point! I always order my Pesos’ bills at my US bank by two weeks in advance and usually I even never have to use any ATM while traveling there! Great having all the hotels booked in advance, also!

[@lesliechristensen6974]

Oh my God. It is like paying to use prison facilities for the criminally insane in the desert. LUXURY MATTERS.

[@charminbaer2323]

I went to Rocky Point for the first time last year on our way back from Arizona to California. My friends and I decided to stay in Rocky Point for the night and make it an adventure. I can't remember which border crossing we took, but it was a tiny one that closed after a certain hour i think. There wasn't much with regards to police, customs, national guard, etc.. once we crossed into Mexico. In fact, as soon as we crossed, we got stopped by a large group of men asking for money in exchange for getting our windows cleaned, but these were grown men. Usually its kids doing this sort of stuff, which led us to believe these were probably men related to the cartel and looking to see who is coming in to their territory and what they're bringing because they were looking inside and in the bed of the truck. They clearly mobbed us and blocked the road so we couldn't go around them. Other than that, it was uneventful. We actually stayed at a hotel right next to Playa Bonita from the look of your drone footage, so that's cool. Well not next to it, but pretty damn close, down the shore from it, maybe a few hundred yards. On the way out back to CA, we did run into a military checkpoint and saw several soldiers patrolling on foot along the road. We then stopped at that actual inspection station where they apparently scan all vehicles. Made it to Mexicali and thats where we crossed over back to the US.

[@Vancaskeys]

Yikes! Glad you are ok.

[@judithryle2113]

No way do I want to be in Mexico now

[@Slickrick_323]

Careful there almost fell...14:41

[@Vancaskeys]

Bahaha! Yep! Good eye 😅

[@dannidunn9302]

Your adventures amaze me. Thanks. Curious. What do you do for gasoline in such a remote area?

[@Vancaskeys]

Thanks for watching! Funny story about gasoline. When we got there we had a little over 1/2 tank and there is a gas station pretty close to the RV park. We thought perfect when we leave we will fill up before making the trip back. Except for when we left it was closed. We could have went into the town, there were a few gas stations but we decided to just wait until we got to San Luis. Which we did and got gas right before getting in line to wait for the border crossing.

[@michaelsykes6679]

Great video as always. A quick question: What is that Goose Neck Suction window mount for your GoPro? Looking for something similar and can't find it. Thanks for your time.

[@Vancaskeys]

Ours is just a cheap off brand one. I think it came in a kit. Wish I could be more help. Sorry!

[@Shelly979]

Another question is Rocky point the Mexican side?

[@Sam-ss2lo]

In the beginning, you said you were filming the whole process? Did you simply not film the part where you show your IDs/passports?

[@Vancaskeys]

We did not have to show IDs or Passports to get into Mexico. They just checked our van and sent us on our way.

[@Sam-ss2lo]

@@Vancaskeys Wow, I'm shocked. Is this a new process or has it been like that for a while?

[@Vancaskeys]

@@Sam-ss2lo as far as we know its because we are driving into the boarder lands. We do have to show it to get a FMM card but didn’t need one this time.

[@tammykhan4317]

What kind of electronic RV leveler do you use? Hubby heard you mention it in this video. Love y’all!

[@Vancaskeys]

Here’s the link! We love it! ►LevelMatePRO+ amzn.to/49MceEA

[@lesliechristensen6974]

Ooh!!! What was that gate with the two treble clefs on it?!???

[@LeneMulan-jt2dc]

Wowowo

[@bevbender3587]

Love the chairs…where did you find them?

[@Vancaskeys]

Amazon! Best Chairs! Here's a link amzn.to/3vjOMPi

[@Pilotc180]

The worst part of driving to Mexico is everyone else is headed North

[@SonarTravels]

Gotta say the NY Prices on that restaurant did not look very appealing. hope all the eats place near there don’t cost that much. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@Vancaskeys]

Agree. They were the same prices we pay in the US. Food was amazing but definitely not discounted.

[@lisadipaola2250]

How did you hook up your fire pit? To vans propane or s separate tank?

[@Vancaskeys]

Vans propane.

[@nabeelkhalid1505]

So what's the difference between bathroom and shower room?

[@Reneellinedance]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year watch you guys adventure when you went to Mexico about two years ago. So now I’m going in Jan with some friends. We’re attending the WRTR first and then crossing the border at Mexicali east. I do have a question for you I know I need Collison from a Mexican Inssurance company and I have confirmed that my RV insurance will cover Comprehensive. So my vehicle is now 2 years old and not sure how old your’s is so my question is did you just get Collision Insurance or did you also get Comprehensive?

[@Vancaskeys]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! We got Full Coverage through Baja Bound Insurance. It was around $50 a day. I think you can get Liability Only and it's around $18 a day. Hope this helps!

[@rogergraves242]

Tiny Roads

[@ceetee2021]

When you go across the border, Mexico or Canada, the driver answers the questions & the passenger(s) keep quiet.

[@thewestcoastreckers7622]

Did you stop for your FMM?

[@Vancaskeys]

We didn’t need to

[@Retiredlifeliving]

Ps. What is the weather like. It appears a bit chilly?

[@Vancaskeys]

It was in the high 60s/low 70s.

[@hoverluver]

What does she always talk from the passenger seat when they are speaking to the driver?

[@ridewithcj1459]

Hello guys how are you doing? I have a question do you have to have the title for your vehicle? Meaning do you have to own it outright to cross into mainland Mexico or can you cross with just your registration of the vehicle showing ownership and it’s registered to you that’s a big question that I wanna ask, thank you

[@Vancaskeys]

We are doing good! No, just registration and Mexican Insurance to go to the borderlands.

[@ridewithcj1459]

@@Vancaskeys that’s so much for the reply, your channel is very good in many ways, number one reason is you passed on the knowledge.

[@Vancaskeys]

@@ridewithcj1459 thanks!

[@Grogeband]

Can anyone show me how to operate Truma heater pls

[@annroberts2424]

Where is part 2

[@Vancaskeys]

Comes out next week 😃

[@gokusupersaiyan4241]

Thiz iz a cool vaca ! Juz go out n travel - ur van iz cool but it all dependz - if itz juz u n kidz r out of the nest then yeah but if u have little 1z then maybe 22-26 ft rv would do but yeah when the kidz grow up itz time 4 u n mom 2 go live it up ! luv the X-Mas lightz n fire pit , no matter where u r Jesus iz king w/out him we wouldnt have a Christmas ! Hope u guyz had fun -cant wait 2 get my RV !

[@dejayray30]

Going to Mexico? Why would you go to Mexico?

[@Shelly979]

Did you have to get a permit for your RV and yourselves? And how far is that place from the American bordertown?

[@grayandgrumpy]

What documentation did you need for the van? Insurance?

[@Vancaskeys]

Great question. Yes we got Baja Mexico insurance. It was around $50 a day. Had our passports. That’s all the extra we needed to do/take.

[@RVwithTito]

They might also check your VIN against your vehicle registration.

[@lynnknight2046]

I am such a wimp, if I come to Phoenix will you take me across the border?

[@Vancaskeys]

Haha! Yes!

[@lynnknight2046]

@@Vancaskeys date and time 😂

[@ryanwhite4912]

Why is the question ⁉️

[@Vancaskeys]

Looking for drugs and guns is our guess.

[@lisadipaola2250]

What ID did you have to show??

[@Vancaskeys]

Nothing until getting back into the US. Then we showed our passports.