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jamescook
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Nov 06, 2012

Bringing my Mercedes Sprinter Van to America

Hi,
I'm Peter from Germany.
We plan to travel the States in our own Class B Motorhome. We want to ship it to Halifax or Baltimore an travel the country for 8 weeks.

I supplied some information about my car in my profile, including a recent photograph.

Regards
Peter
Class B
  • Davydd's avatar
    Davydd
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2012
    BTW, I also saw a German license plated James Cook Sprinter on the street in Whitehorse, Yukon last August.
  • Davydd's avatar
    Davydd
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2012
    Actually it is the DUO with the bunk bed layout. Note the two window above and below for the beds.
  • Davydd's avatar
    Davydd
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2012
    We met a German couple in Canada and later in Alaska this past summer. They shipped their Sprinter to Portland, OR I believe and were scheduled to return home via Baltimore, MD this month.

    You might recognize the model. It was the 140" WB with 4WD.

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    jamescook
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2012
    mlts22 wrote:
    I'd love to have four wheel drive for starters


    have you seen the six wheel drive?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHO67xHaa_o
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    mlts22
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2012
    I wish we in the US could import Mercedes Sprinters from Europe. I'd love to have four wheel drive for starters, or the V-12 engine that Mexican Sprinters sport.
  • wsfurrie's avatar
    wsfurrie
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2012
    I talked to a couple from Germany last summer. They have made several trips here with their RV. They claimed that they had much less trouble when coming into Halifax. Apparently in this case our red tape is worse than the Canadian.
    Wayne
  • NewsW's avatar
    NewsW
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2012
    Be sure you get the following issues squared away:

    - import / operating certification

    - insurance / license

    Do Canada / US allow temporary imports from Europe?

    I don't have a clue.. I hope the paperwork is not too onerous.

    Welcome!
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    jamescook
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2012
    donn0128 wrote:
    With shipping costs, import taxes, voltage changes...


    There are no import taxes, as I will take the car back home again. I love my car, that is optimized to my needs. I don't want to use another one.

    Peter
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    jamescook
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2012
    midnightsadie wrote:
    just though of this make sure your electric is matched to ours . ours 120 volt ac.


    As I do not have A/C in my car (execpt while driving), I don't plan on connecting to any external electricity. I have my own 12V and 230V System on board.

    Peter

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