Wiring differences bet. U.S. and Canada???

[Mike H.]

There's no duty on the trailer as it's made in Canada.

I've not heard of a DOT sticker being required for a trailer importation.
(Yes, I work at the border)

The D.O.T. sticker is usually a requirement for self propelled (motorized) vehicles.

To the best of my knowledge all you'll need is an ownwership cert and bill of sale.
Make sure both show the trailer's serial number.

If you don't care to deal with the long lines and the Blaine, Lynden or Sumas Borders.
Make a reservation at Lighthouse Marine Park in Point Roberts.
You can import the trailer at the Point Roberts crossing and then stay the night.
Point Roberts is about 15 minutes away from the ferry terminal.
Just make a right on 56th street and follow it to the end.

[V'sGlassSleeper]

Dealer Kersti Clark was kind enough to immediately email us photographs of all the stickers and plaques to be found, including one that notes that the trailer is manufactured to ANSI standards, which should certainly address any US requirements about construction quality (ironically, at least two of the best made fiberglass trailers are from Canada anyway).

It's really nice to get confirmation from someone who does work at the Border that what I was told about the requirements is correct--no DOT sticker needed.

Also, thank you very much for the suggestion on which route to take heading out... the Lighthouse Marine Park in Point Roberts sounds much more appealing than some of the other crossing points, especially if the lines are shorter.

Val

[Mike H.]

Point Roberts is just a crossing to import your trailer.
It's unique as it's got Canada on one side and water on the other three.
By staying the night at Lighthouse Park, you've got a reason to import the trailer.
You'll still have to cross at one of the other ports, but you'll spend far less time importing the trailer at Point Roberts.