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I am looking to buy an enclosed trailer but they are a lot more money in Canada compared to the US even with the exchange. There doesn't seem to be much for used ones around either so I am starting to look south. Has anyone on here recently bought a trailer from the states? I'm looking to find out what I would need to do/have to cross the border. I've tried looking it up online but with no luck. Also looking to see what kind of costs there are between buying it in the states and registering it in Canada. I understand there are costs to driving to pick it up and possibly staying overnight too.

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export  
 
https://www.riv.ca/  
 
Make sure you have all paperwork when you get to the border.  
Call border directly to see what is needed if you cant find the info but you WILL need bill of sale, title or deed of trailer if issued in home state, copy of ad from internet, and any other information that maybe relevant. Again call and ask. Sometimes they require that the paperwork be at the border 3 days in advance of you crossing but that is usually only for motor vehicles. You will need to stop at US border services on way out to verify that trailer can be exported.  
 
Once you get back to Canadian customs then all paperwork required, pay your RIV fee (~$200), federal taxes and get paperwork to get it inspected. Once home, get trailer inspected at Canadian tire (free) then go get it licensed and pay provincial taxes.  
 
Do your homework before you go and make sure you have all paperwork or you'll be making a second trip.  
 
Marpet  
 
P.S. I've imported 5 boats and 7 campers, but not in the last 5 years so the rules may have changed. Call border services in US and Canada if you still have questions.

I used to work for a trailer company and know first hand the costs involved. The one thing you will save a bit on is the freight costs but that still takes time and money. Also, if you aren't buying direct from the manufacturer, which most likely you aren't, you are paying US retail which will also have freight costs factored in. Multiply that by 1.35 then compare that to local prices and add in your cost of fuel and hotels, I guarantee you aren't saving a whole bunch. Then, if you ever need warranty work done it will be a big hassle as well. I really would suggest you talk to Greg at Kaldeck Trailers in MacGregor and he will help you out. They sell H&H which are a top of the line trailer.

In the same boat as you. Just bought trailer from j&m rentals grunthal mb. Picking it up this week. About 6700 for 7x16. It's a Mti trailer.  
 
Was going to go south and pick up trailer. Same as you. These guys are in the middl between h&h and used price wise. Will see what quality is like when I get it.  
 
Let me know if interested. Can come take a look at mine when I get it if you want.

What I'm looking to get around here it's $8-9000 but in the US it's around $5000 American. I'm only looking far enough away that I can still do it all in a day so there will be no hotel just a few tanks of gas. I've talked with places in Brandon, morden, around Winnipeg and in between. What I want from kaldeck is $8500 which is average around here.  
Jer7 I would like to come see the trailer you bought from grunthal when you get it if you don't mind, the price you paid isn't as bad as everywhere else I've looked.

Ram15 said "What I'm looking to get around here it's $8-9000 but in the US it's around $5000 American. I'm only looking far enough away that I can still do it all in a day so there will be no hotel just a few tanks of gas. I've talked with places in Brandon, morden, around Winnipeg and in between. What I want from kaldeck is $8500 which is average around here.   Jer7 I would like to come see the trailer you bought from grunthal when you get it if you don't mind, the price you paid isn't as bad as everywhere else I've looked. "

Im wondering how you guys made out with your trailers?  
 
im also in the market for a newer trailer and having trouble finding what i want (fifth wheel enclosed)but prices here are a fair bit compared to grabbing one from the states and havent seen a used one either  
 
(tho as soon as i find one ill have my bumper hitch for sale lol)