A buddy and I are planning on trailering our bikes to the southern USA this winter for some riding. Do we need any special paperwork to cross the boarder with our bikes in a trailer?
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trailering to USA
- Thread starter palmpalm
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Ownership
Ownership of trailer and bike I assume
Obviously.
Stephen W.
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If you have all your paper work in order, (ownerships for all vehicles, insurance slips for same, driver’s license, personal photo I.D. and most importantly passports) then you should be fine. If it’s an enclosed trailer and the first time you’ve crossed you may be required to pull over and allow them to view / verify everything.
The first time the wife and I went south with an enclosed trailer (1999) the US guards didn’t bother with us but coming back the Canadians went through everything. We have crossed every year since and have never had an issue with the bikes. However, dealing with over zealous, possibly ex military, US border guards has caused us a few moments.
The first time the wife and I went south with an enclosed trailer (1999) the US guards didn’t bother with us but coming back the Canadians went through everything. We have crossed every year since and have never had an issue with the bikes. However, dealing with over zealous, possibly ex military, US border guards has caused us a few moments.
Stephen W.
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Where are you planning to ride? I have a good friend who rents cabins just outside Murphy N.C. He’s a huge bike fan with a large collection of vintage Ducatis.
Many of the hotel/motel chains (that have the space) will allow you to leave vehicles as long as you stay the night before you leave and the night you come back.
When were you planning to go? You do realize that in winter up in the mountains the temperature can drop below freezing at night. They also can get snow.
Many of the hotel/motel chains (that have the space) will allow you to leave vehicles as long as you stay the night before you leave and the night you come back.
When were you planning to go? You do realize that in winter up in the mountains the temperature can drop below freezing at night. They also can get snow.
The plan is to ride south from there; Georgia, Tennessee, maybe. Won't they have favourable riding temps then?
frekeyguy
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IF you want to store your trailer/truck at a secure yard and pay peanuts...PM ME. Have a very good contact who runs a AAA yard / repair facility out of Ashville, NC...who'd more than happily store your stuff for you.
Stephen W.
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Asheville N.C. is a great place to ride out of but, you’ll have to go a lot farther south for winter riding. Asheville gets on average 15 inches of snow from Nov. to April. However, it has been know to get that much in a single fall.
Snow photos from 2009 http://www.romanticasheville.com/snow.htm
Here’s a link to average temperatures for reference.
http://www.average-temperature.com/temps/NC/Asheville
Snow photos from 2009 http://www.romanticasheville.com/snow.htm
Here’s a link to average temperatures for reference.
http://www.average-temperature.com/temps/NC/Asheville
I always look up for an secure outdoor storage facility (like this one: http://www.adamscountyselfstorage.com/) where I can leave my car and trailer and arrange with them for storage before I leave. This way I save on time and have peace of mind. Price is usually $30-$60.
I have trailered across a couple times, was an open trailer though, and when I pulled up I just gave them the registrations for all vehicles to avaoid any problems or making them ask.
If you have all your paper work in order, (ownerships for all vehicles, insurance slips for same, driver’s license, personal photo I.D. and most importantly passports) then you should be fine. If it’s an enclosed trailer and the first time you’ve crossed you may be required to pull over and allow them to view / verify everything.
The first time the wife and I went south with an enclosed trailer (1999) the US guards didn’t bother with us but coming back the Canadians went through everything. We have crossed every year since and have never had an issue with the bikes. However, dealing with over zealous, possibly ex military, US border guards has caused us a few moments.
A couple months back I had to rent a UHaul to get my bike back to Canada after a tumble. Amazingly, the Canadian customs guy didn't check a thing. Just looked at my passport and sent me on my way.
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