gun-driver Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 We have a trip planned but one of the guys that was coming can't make it and we were planning on him for his trailer (4 place) He said we can use it to go so my question is... Has anyone crossed the border with a trailer that does not belong to anyone in the vehicle (we will have the registration/owners card card for the trailer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyskidooerinnewhampshire Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Don't see it as a problem. Recently crossed border in Chevrolet Suburban occupied by 4 persons other than the owner of the vehicle. No issue / inquiry going out. In returning the US customs Officer inquired of the registered owners name and after providing same he asked of the relationship between us and the registered owner. After answering the questions correctly and politely we were on our way. Good luck. Ride safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I have done this and had the reg and a simple letter from the owner. Registered others sleds like this also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Agree with the other responses, but I would also have the owner's telephone numbers in case Customs wants to double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun-driver Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thanks wasn't sure how they would react to this. Trailer owner is my best friend so I have all his contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hparaptor Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Go one step further on the letter: get it notarized. It's now a legal document and less likely to be questioned by a noob agent. Was questioned about the placement of a license plate on my trailer and why wasn't it on the cover. After a few minutes a supervisor waived us on. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 never had a problem,have done it many times and never been questioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benz500 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Shouldn't be a problem at all, have done it many times. I would suggest getting a copy of proof of insurance on the trailer. Edited February 3, 2016 by benz500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Go one step further on the letter: get it notarized. It's now a legal document and less likely to be questioned by a noob agent. Was questioned about the placement of a license plate on my trailer and why wasn't it on the cover. After a few minutes a supervisor waived us on. Go figure. X2 Better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 A few years back I was using a family members 4x4. When returning U.S. Customs wanted to see a letter granting permission to take it out of the country. Eventually we were let by. I would bring a letter. Notarized sounds even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaffrey Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Last Sunday night crossing back in to Vermont I was driving my friends truck with my trailer, customs wanted to see the registration for the trailer, did not have it, paper work was back in my truck at home, this guy was talking about not letting the trailer back in. What! Cover yourself. In 2 weeks when I go back up I will have a copy in my wallet of the trailer registration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonali Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Whenever traveling ALWAYS have the registrations in hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 You cant have enough paper work. They may not ever ask, but if they do you be happy you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Having the paper work is best, as a buddy of mine always said " It is better to be looking at it, then looking for it"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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