Question about buying an RV in Canada

Scottiemom wrote:
We have a friend who bought a Beaver Motorcoach from a Canadian friend in Yuma. He said he would not do it again. According to him, Canada does not title RV's, so he had to have it properly titled in order to complete the purchase. That was a small nightmare. He did, however, get the job done.

Dale

Ive run across this situation many times before. It has nothing to do with where the item came from, the problem is WAY it came into the US.

I was personally involved in one such case when a friend of the family passed away while in Florida for the winter, the family thought they'd just sell the m/h right were it was.

The problem was the m/h was not imported into the US, it was brought in as a 'personal possession' of a tourist on a temporary basis.

In the end they decided the best way to handle the problem was to drive the unit back to Canada.

I know of someone else who bought a 5'er in Texas, since the Canadian trailer plate had no expiry they just left it like that until they went to Canada the next summer, on the way back in they properly imported the trailer. No problem after that.

JackD wrote:
That could the the RV you're looking at.HERE
With an odometer in miles and a thermometer in old Celcius, this RV was originally bought in the U.S.

There is no such thing as a ''title'' on any motor vehicle in Québec. The only thing you'll get is the vehicle registration that comes with the licence plate.
You can inquire HEREto make sure there are no liens on it.
With the low U.S-Can $$$ exchange rate, buying a motorhome in Canada makes a lot of sence.

Yes that's the one.

That could the the RV you're looking at.HERE
With an odometer in miles and a thermometer in old Celcius, this RV was originally bought in the U.S.

There is no such thing as a ''title'' on any motor vehicle in Québec. The only thing you'll get is the vehicle registration that comes with the licence plate.
You can inquire HEREto make sure there are no liens on it.
With the low U.S-Can $$$ exchange rate, buying a motorhome in Canada makes a lot of sence.

Why don't you start with the people you will be dealing with at the border?

http://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car

PackerBacker wrote:
One thing that has to clear is any financial lean on the vehicle, i.e. any loan.

Good one. Forgot about that.

it's a 2007 Safari SIMBA motorhome. Private owner and he says he has the title in hand.

As mentioned, here in Quebec there are no titles for any vehicle, the ownership is transacted via the vehicle registration (tag). One thing that has to clear is any financial lean on the vehicle, i.e. any loan.

When you say "RV" are you asking about Motorhome or Travel Trailer?
Also, I don't think there should be any problems due to Free Trade Agreement 'Produced in North America'.

I would call the dealer in Three Rivers and ask them how to go about it and they will supply you a I believe is a 10 day transit.

On the USA side call the border official's as they deal with this a lot. As for inspections (USA side) call either the dealer or manufacturer with model and serial number and ask if there are any recalls and ask them to email or fax a copy as you will need it prior entering the USA border. Other than what I mentioned there should be no problems.

One thing I forgot to mention is "Winter is Coming" (took that from Games of Thrones) so be prepared for travel conditions.

Good luck!

We have a friend who bought a Beaver Motorcoach from a Canadian friend in Yuma. He said he would not do it again. According to him, Canada does not title RV's, so he had to have it properly titled in order to complete the purchase. That was a small nightmare. He did, however, get the job done.

I'm not quite sure where you would go to get information on that. Perhaps a DMV close to the border would have done something like this and you could check there. If you are registering it in Georgia, I doubt the DMV there would know anything.

Dale

better call dmv and get the facts.