bringing an RV to the Island

[lionfish-eater]

I am interested in bringing an rv to the island for an extended stay , 3 months or so. Any advise on how to ship it (Hyde was recommended) Any ideas on where to park it. Any ideas on selling it when i'm done Thanks

 

[DandyDon]

I want to watch him drive it thru town.

 

[Doc]

I am interested in bringing an rv to the island for an extended stay , 3 months or so. Any advise on how to ship it (Hyde was recommended)

That would be the only option.

Any ideas on where to park it.

It will be parked for you at the customs impound for about 3 months, at the very minimum. After that, I would head for the Yogi Bear- they have hookups. And "parking it" would be the main act- as DandyDon infers, driving this anywhere on Roatan would be instantly problematic. The roads suck, gas prices are insane, and you'd be an instant target for ladrones.

I could see the use in such a thing if you were going resort-to-resort selling things- like specialized flashlights or sand fly snake oil. Still- a rental car would be preferable.

Any ideas on selling it when i'm done Thanks

Just "driving through" might be one thing, but importing it to sell it is an entirely different kettle of Lionfish. I doubt that anyone there could afford it or would want it in the first place. You are much better off renting a house- it will likely cost you a whole lot less money- and as I said, the mobility aspect of it would be irrelevant. Spare parts? Not happening.

Sorry for the attempts at humor, but this is just a very ill conceived idea. Go there first and have a look around- you'll get the picture. I think maybe that RTBDiver can enlighten us further.

 

[RTBDiver]

. I think maybe that RTBDiver can enlighten us further.

Don't do it.

It is possible to bring a vehicle to Roatan while on your tourist visa but it will still be quite costly and it will need to leave the Island on time or you will be fined a great deal or lose it. What if it breaks down? Will you have it full of spare parts? I do not know what make it is but I doubt there is a dealer/manufacturer near by.
Why would you even want to bring an RV? It would certainly be much more costly than a longer term rent, Hyde and customs broker fees alone would cover more than a couple or more months rent at some places without the hassles. There is already a boat boneyard on the Hyde/Hyber property where boats go to die when the paperwork never gets done and people realize the costs are just not worth it, no need to start one for RV's
Now if your going to do it anyway you could always drive it to the mainland and ship it over from there , probably through Port of Cortez, but whatever you might save would likely be eaten up in yhe fuel costs for the extra drive

 

[Sloeber]

Funny enough, last time I was in the West End I got passed about 5 times (I was on foot) by an RV. A small one, on an old Chevy 3/4 van frame (IIRC) with plates from the states (Ohio, maybe?). They weren't moving too fast, so I had the chance to ask them WTH they were doing with that vehicle in West End. They commented how it was Grandpa's (or something like that), and its been there for years. By the shape it was in, they were somehow able to obtain parts for it.

But to do it for a couple months with the prospects of selling it later? As someone above me said, that's an ill-concieved plan.

 

[RTBDiver]

They commented how it was Grandpa's (or something like that), and its been there for years. By the shape it was in, they were somehow able to obtain parts for it.

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If Grandpa brought it over that would certainly explain the age as the rules change about how old something can be pretty often. as far as keepin it running, DO NOT be confused, Many on roatan are some of the best riggers anywhere and would put Mcgyver to shame in what they can do with a steel rod, a few banana leafs and a gallon of mystery oil BUT, when all is said and done, what would it cost to ever get back to road worthiness in first world countries. Just some simple things as flat tires, On Roatan there is no issue with simply plugging steel belted radials from the outstide and if the hole is to big then just double or triple the plugs and if its on the sidewall add some rubber cement.

 

[Reef Tank]

It will be parked for you at the customs impound for about 3 months, at the very minimum.

Many requirements are met with the appropriate fee. We joke that on Roatan just about every obstacle can be overcome with $300. I know someone who bought a car and later found out it was stolen. The fee to register it in his name was...

My brother brought his two children in on a Chinese passport. The fee was...

 

[RTBDiver]

Many requirements are met with the appropriate fee. We joke that on Roatan just about every obstacle can be overcome with $300. I know someone who bought a car and later found out it was stolen. The fee to register it in his name was...

My brother brought his two children in on a Chinese passport. The fee was...

As long as we are talking about doing things illegaly why not fill the RV with drugs and guns. There is often a way to get things done cheaper and quicker but you may want to google Arnold Morris and see how well it worked for him before making any decisions.

 

[Reef Tank]

As long as we are talking about doing things illegaly why not fill the RV with drugs and guns. There is often a way to get things done cheaper and quicker but you may want to google Arnold Morris and see how well it worked for him before making any decisions.

Don't look at it as a bribe. Consider it more as a fee for service, since the country has higher anti-corruption standards than most first world countries.

 

[RTBDiver]

Don't look at it as a bribe. Consider it more as a fee for service, since the country has higher anti-corruption standards than most first world countries.

Who said anything about a bribe? If someone chooses not to do things legally then so be it. Just like those that sell drugs and do other illegal things

BTW
Flouro ,
What business are you hoping to start up on the Island, what are you selling?