|
02-05-2009, 08:17 AM
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
3 posts, read 1,304 times
Reputation: 10
|
|
Crossing Canada
My sister and I are planning to "move" to Alaska for the summer. I will be taking my 5th wheel and she, her pickup with a topper. My question is, how difficult it is to cross the borders between MT and Canada then, Yukon and Alaska?
We will be taking ususal household stuff in the 5th wheel and some work stuff in her truck.
Any info would be most appreciated.
|
|
02-05-2009, 09:28 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
1,856 posts, read 1,135,928 times
Reputation: 918
|
|
|
Not hard at all. Just have your documentation in order. Don't bring any firearms. You can ship them via-Alaska Airlines airfreight. That's the no hassle way. Let us know if you have any questions.
|
|
02-05-2009, 10:37 AM
|
|
I am downright amazed at what I can destroy
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
14,546 posts, read 5,711,117 times
Reputation: 5698
|
|
|
|
|
02-05-2009, 12:53 PM
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
3 posts, read 1,304 times
Reputation: 10
|
|
|
Thank you for this info. Guess I should have been a little more specific. (This is my first time doing anything like this on the internet). I live in my 5th wheel, and therefore have lots of personal things as well as tools, household items, etc. The only thing I have found out about crossing the border so far is that I need a list of everything I am taking across, in triplicate. To unload this thing and inventory it would take me forever. Is the border very nit-picky to try to cross. I don't own firearms, but do have fishing poles, a laptop, cameras, stuff like that.
|
|
02-05-2009, 12:55 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Alaska
1,861 posts, read 947,834 times
Reputation: 615
|
|
|
The main areas to know about are passports, firearms, alcohol, pets, traveling alone with kids, and past convictions. If none of these affect you, you should have no problems.
|
|
02-05-2009, 12:56 PM
|
|
I am downright amazed at what I can destroy
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
14,546 posts, read 5,711,117 times
Reputation: 5698
|
|
|
Depending on where you cross and what mood the border guard is in, can take as little as five minutes to get into Canada.
|
|
02-05-2009, 01:03 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Alaska
1,861 posts, read 947,834 times
Reputation: 615
|
|
|
Yes, make the inventory list, but only give it to them if they request it. As to how nit-picky they are, it depends on the border guard. Sometimes you're only asked a few questions, other times, they may ask you to empty everything. Answer only the questions they ask and never give any smart answers.
|
|
02-05-2009, 01:37 PM
|
|
Conservative is an incurable brain disorder..
Status:
"...waiting on spring..."
(set 13 days ago)
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Alaska
757 posts, read 351,573 times
Reputation: 390
|
|
|
To somewhat reduce the pain at any border crossing into Canada, cross at a major crossing in mid day
|
|
02-05-2009, 01:37 PM
|
|
I think I am better now :)
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Arizona & Alaska
5,392 posts, read 2,190,463 times
Reputation: 2654
|
|
When we entered Canada with 5th wheel 1-1/2 years ago, we had guns which they wanted to see...one guy went in and shushed about for a few minutes, but it was so full of crap, I think he gave up. The other one wanting to see the guns saw an apple box further back in the belly (full of more crap) and wanted to see what was in it...So check the food regulations also, as don't want to lose $$ there. Also make sure cupboards shut well. We went over a stretch of washboard and the doors flew open resulting in broken dishes all over the place. Good thing was a jar of salsa came out, hit the wastebasket and broke rather than on the counter  |
|
02-05-2009, 02:13 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
1,856 posts, read 1,135,928 times
Reputation: 918
|
|
|
I've never seen this requirement for an inventory list in triplicate? Does anyone have an actual link to something from the Canadians that says that?
|
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|
Welcome to City-Data.com forum! Make sure to register - it's free and very quick! You have to register before you can post and participate in our discussions with 700,000 other registered members. User profiles and some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your free account you will be able to customize many options, you will have the full access to over 15,000 posts/day about local topics and you will see fewer ads. 
Linear Mode
