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ramsaymike
Explorer
Nov 15, 2013

Selling Ontario licensed trailer in Texas

Two years ago, we decided to leave our trailer, licensed and made in Ontario, on our owned lot in Mission Texas. We are now considering trading it in on a new unit. The dealers are saying that it will have to be registered in Tx in order for them to take it. We are now in the process of trying to determine how to do this and not making much progress. The manufacturer of the trailer is no longer in business but we see lots of them in the area. We live in Ontario and spend about 5 months in Tx. The trailer is insured by a US insurer.

Can anyone offer any suggestions or pointers (or links)?

Much appreciated....
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  • Francesca_Knowl's avatar
    Francesca_Knowl
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2013
    The Ontario registration is the problem. As a rule, every such vehicle is considered an "import" if it's being sold here, and there are very specific rules about paperwork attached thereto. A buyer will be unable to license the trailer anyplace in the U.S.A. without that paperwork. That's probably why the dealer's balking.

    You might get some help from a licensed "importer", though I'm not sure that's possible without a physical inspection/signoff at the border.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Nov 15, 2013
    Ask the Mod to move this to the snowbird section!!!! Chris

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