Buying a used RV in USA as a Canadian
Hey All, I'm looking to get myself an RV pretty soon, though, there seems to be much better offerings/pricing in the USA over Canada. I assume this is due to demand, and potentially the economy on...
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GST and PST (HST) are determined from actual purchase price
Not true with new trailers and I suspect with used rigs as well. I was told this buy a guy who bought new over the border. I have also seen folks go in with a low number receipt to avoid tax and get dinged..it is one of the ways the provinces make up for you buying in the lower 48. Your province may differ but I would be surprised..the DOT caught on to that trick years ago.. The one group of vehicles that they don't track the book values for are class 5 to 8 trucks.
One of the larges trailer dealers in the states and a repair depot 10 minutes from me (in nova scotia) so you should check that..but if you do a private sale, then you are on your own and the warranty is probably over by then..
Buy a quality trailer and you should have no problems..
Not true with new trailers and I suspect with used rigs as well. I was told this buy a guy who bought new over the border. I have also seen folks go in with a low number receipt to avoid tax and get dinged..it is one of the ways the provinces make up for you buying in the lower 48. Your province may differ but I would be surprised..the DOT caught on to that trick years ago.. The one group of vehicles that they don't track the book values for are class 5 to 8 trucks.
One of the larges trailer dealers in the states and a repair depot 10 minutes from me (in nova scotia) so you should check that..but if you do a private sale, then you are on your own and the warranty is probably over by then..
Buy a quality trailer and you should have no problems..
