Hmmm.  I've go to just south of Ensenada and back fairly regularly, most
of the time in a beat up white '85 Vanagon (Baby Beluga).  I'm usually
carrying tools and  a sleeping bag 'cause I'm fixing stuff for some
friends down there.  I've never been hassled.  Only once, when driving
an actual 25' RV back over did I even get sent to secondary inspection.
 That was before 9/11, but I've been back & forth several times since,
and other than the wait I've had no problem.

Ed

Ryan Haagensen wrote:

>Let's not get customs officials mixed up with police officers. Have you ever
>crossed from Mexico back into the states? US customs/immigration officers
>are some of the rudest folk in the world. A VW van has always symbolized
>love/peace and yes, possibly pot. If you don't want to be subjected to a
>little extra scrutiny, drive a Taurus.
>
>Ryan, San Diego, 90 Carat
>