CANADA BORDER Crossing With RV | NEVER AGAIN

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You can bring 200 cigarettes not 200 packs of cigarettes. 200 cigarettes is the equivalent of one carton of smokes.

We've crossed the US/Canadian border many times, starting out in just a car, then a car plus travel trailer, and now in a Class A coach, and we've never had a problem, even traveling with four dogs. Like you mentioned, know the rules, have your documentation ready, and be prepared to answer questions about why you're crossing the border, where you're headed, and how long you'll be there. Also, as you mentioned, the border security officers do take their jobs very seriously (which is much appreciated!). They don't take kindly to joking and kidding around. Be respectful, be honest, do what they tell you, and you'll be fine.

Pets without papers are a no no, as my parents found out, and to make it worse, it wasn't an issue going into Canada, but getting back into the US with the dog they had taken out earlier that morning. In my experience, the US guards are worse to deal with than the Canadians, mainly just being dicks and acting like we were bothering them.

I just came back from Nova Scotia. Been over the border numerous times.Never had a problem, but this last time coming back to the U.S. the young kid agent wanted to come in my rv, looked around, checked the bathroom, but never looked in the frig or under my bed which is the biggest storage area? Strange. Asked him if he would like to wash the few dishes I had in the sink...he did t have much of a sense of humor.😂 NO problems. Happy to know both the U.S. and our fantastic neighbor to the north are keeping us safe.

I went the other way once. Came from Canada and was driving to Disneyland. I was worried about two things - my kids Dad had passed away so I obviously didnt have his written permission to bring them into the U.S. I was remarried and was bringing them across with another man. I had ALL of the documentation that i could fathom. His death certificate, our marrige certificate, his obituary, our receipt from our widows and orphans benefits... The U.S. customs officer just opened the sliding door to the van and said to the kids "are they forcing you to go to Disneyland?" The kids laughed, said no, and he closed the door and waved us on. Never asked for anything! Which saved me from my second worry - my oldest had just turned 18 the week before and realizd as we approached the border that she HAD to have her drivers lisence on her. She didnt - we faced an almost five hour drive back home to get it if denied. I flew to San Diego once and the U.S. Border agent had a long chat with me about eating at Souplantation that he initiated. 😂

THANK YOU! As a Canadian, living about 10 miles from the border, and crossing frequently, I have become increasingly annoyed by the uninformed nonsense put out by so many stupid people on YouTube. Before retirement my company frequently assigned me to work in their U.S. office, which required daily border crossings for extended periods of time. Of course I required the proper paperwork and permits from the U.S. government. In all of my border crossings over a fifty year period, the one thing I have learned in dealing with border agents on both sides, is that I am dealing with a human being who has the same ups and downs in their life as the rest of us. Of coufse I have had both good and bad experiences in that time. I've found the best approach is to be prepared and honest. Do not try to engage in humour or conversation, just answer the question. And for the benefit of those following some YouTuber advice on driving to Alaska-- No, there are very few RV dealers in Northern British Columbia, because there are very few people!

I live in the Detroit area and have found that getting back into to the U.S. is more of a hassle than going to Canada. I’m thinking “I’ve been a U.S. citizen longer than you’ve been in existence.” I understand that the border patrol agents have a very important job but it’s kind of insulting. We’re just trying to go home.

Totally agree. Years ago I was inspected because I had a bottle of iced tea and the car was trashed to look for contraband but never had a problem with my RV.

Last Summer we took our motorhome to Alaska and when the border patrol guard (Montana crossing)asked how long we were going to be in Canada my wife chimed in " Four days " and I told the agent that she's mistaken it will be two weeks. My wife proceeded to argue with me and he told us to go park and go into the building. I finally got her to understand that aside from the five days in Banff and Jasper parks,we had to go through the Yukon territory. When we got up to the agent there and he told us to go get in the inspection line. A very nice gal helped us and sent us on our way after an hour. The moral of the story is, get your stories straight or if you have no sense of time distance and space, allow which ever partner has the best ability in this field. If neither of you can do this then sit down ahead of time and figure it out. Heading to the Canadian Maritime provinces from SoCal. Wish us(me😂) luck.

Good information and very honest. Thank you both. If you are an ass at the border they can and will take your vehicle apart and when they don't find anything they will say have a good day and leave you to the pile of parts to reassemble so don't play games with either border or you will regret it. I'm a Canadian and cross a lot and never had an issue because I know the laws and rules and I don't have anything to hide.

Guys i am new Zealander who lives in Australia. When i fly into NZ i might as well fly naked get searched every time. That is mainly due to i am there for fishing and hunting and i own a farm in Australia. Always get though in the end and it does make trip exciting

Crossing the border into Canada is no different than crossing the border into the US! They both have authority to ‘tear your vehicle apart’ but they don’t unless they are triggered by your record, your demeanour, smells from your vehicle or breath or stupid answers to their questions. There is no special insurance for crossing borders.

One thing you didn't mention. Leave your firearms at home. We have very strict handgun laws here and you are NOT ALLOWED to carry.

As a Canadian, I've had more challenges crossing back into my own country, Canada, than I've ever had getting into the States. Things like pulling into the bilingual French spoken here lane when I don't speak French inspite of my French last name. Or trying to convince an agent that even though I was in Michigan overnight, I didn't buy anything and was not trying to smuggle something in.

1980 I was stationed in Syracuse NY and we decided to go Get some Canadian beer crossing the boarder was easy back then

One thing you missed, is that a DUI/DWI is looked at a lot more seriously in the North. It is enough of a reason for refusing entry into Canada.

While we have not yet traveled to Canada with our RV I have driven across the border numerous times in Michigan, Vermont, and Washington and we agree it is not as "scary" and intimidating as some of the thumbnails would lead you to believe. As always you guys are shouting the truth, love it.

The main thing ai found as one who has travelled extensively in the US for professional reasons, is not have an attitude.Answer questions politely, and I’ve never had a problem.A sense of humour doesn’t hurt.

One time when crossing the border the inspector wanted to inspect our RV and after he was through he said our unit was one of the cleanest units he ever inspected Lol 😅