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algilson
New Member
Canada
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 Posted - May 10 2009 : 8:47:06 PM
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We're planning on venturing into the US from Canada a few times this summer and wonder if someone can give us some pointers for border crossings?
i.e. What lane to be in at the crossing? We're towing an 8313SS and i've witnessed travel trailers in the truck lanes, and travel trailers in the car lanes. Which is right? I imagine we'll hit New York from Niagara Falls first.
What can we bring? No meat and fruit I understand?
Thanks!
- Al
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midnightpumpkin
Moderator
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 9:38:51 PM
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Anybody got any input on this one?
I have the same questions, we will be traveling into Canada with trailer in tow via Buffalo NY the end of this month.
John U
2007 Rockwood 8315SS
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed, Hemi
Ready to travel weights:
Trailer 6640# on Axles, 920# on tongue.
Combined gross wt no people on board 13855#
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CaLBar
Average Member
Canada
254 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 11:14:31 AM
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I usually go through the car lanes. Sometimes there is a lane specified for RV's but not usually. If you take fruit across the border, apples pears etc, leave the labels on that show they come from Canada or US as they will confiscate them without a label. I usually also buy my meats whenever we get to where we are going just to avoid border hassles. I do take all my own canned and processed foods though which are never a problem. Just be aware to declare everything as they usually go into the trailer and look agound, especially going into the US. Never been checked coming back to Canada.
Rob
CaLBaR
2009 Toyota Tundra 5.7 4x4 TRD Crew Max
2007 8298SS
Reese HP DC |
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dezolen
Average Member
Canada
129 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 11:31:20 AM
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I must be lucky.Only checked trailer contents 1 time entering USA perhaps 12 x and never reentering Canada.
2008 Cardinal 30RKLE
2009 Ford F250 V10
formerly
2006 Rockwood 2607, Reese dual cam weight distr hitch, Prodigy Brake control
2005 Chevy Tahoe LT auto ride suspension 20" wheels
2002 Mini Schnauzer |
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Draytondave
Average Member
Canada
249 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 8:04:24 PM
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Well I guess I'm the odd one out, We entered the USA with no problems at all and very friendly customs officials, but the return entry back into Canada I think we caught the customs guy on a bad day. He went through all four of our trailers and not one smile or welcome home from him. We all felt like criminals.
Dave
2002 Ford 5.4 F-150 4x4 XTR.
Monroe coil over rear shocks
Reece W/D Hitch, Twin Reece friction sway bars.
2008 Flagstaff 831RLSS
 
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VTX-AL
Junior Member
Canada
32 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2009 : 10:55:10 AM
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Everything you ever needed or want to know about crossing border from USA to Canada (for citizens of both countries) can be found here: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html .....
I would guess that the Border Protection website in the USA has the same pertinent info for going the other way (south).
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Capn Courage
Moderator
Canada
745 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2009 : 4:12:28 PM
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A little off topic but for anyone travelling to Newfoundland you should be aware that your tow vehicle and trailer will be thoroughly inspected for potato's or anything else that may contain soil. Newfoundland has potato wart disease and they inspect every vehicle leaving the island. In 2004 when we were there they went through everything and even vaccumed the driver and passenger floor in the van to remove any accumulated dirt.
Norm
Capn & Mrs. C
Phoenix The Camping Sheltie
2002 GMC Safari
2004 Rockwood 2304
Eaz Lift WDH
Reese AntiSway
Nights Camped 2008 = 66
Nights Camped 2009 = 7
 
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2009 : 5:19:17 PM
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Did they keep the change they found too?????
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 9, Morgan 6
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2009: 5
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algilson
New Member
Canada
6 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2009 : 5:47:18 PM
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Couldn't they vacuum the whole truck? They could use that in their advertisements. Come visit, we'll detail your vehicle! Add a wash and wax and we'll be there!
Thanks for everyone's input so far.
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Border Crossings.
