Anybody ever move through Canada?

[ronjhall]

My experience with the 407 and out of province plates is that I never get a bill. We always drive on it. The 401 isn't bad at night, I was just though a week ago. Its only the hour in the middle during the day thats really bad. We've towed trailers though all the time without incident. Just don't try in the morning or evening!

407ETR has a agreement with MI. They do bill MI residents for use of their road.

 

[forgeblast]

When we were doing a move over 500 miles, I used abf u-pack. It was cheaper then renting a truck and doing the move myself. Then dropped off a trailer you fill it they put in a bulkhead and fill the rest with other stuff and then drop off the trailer and you get your stuff off. over all it was the easiest part of the move.

 

[300UGUY]

**** it wasn't that long ago we used to run across the border by car or boat to get Chinese take-out or real Canadian beer.Things sure have changed since 911.I worked in Michigan(late 1970's) and would run the 401 from northern NY every two weeks;absolultely no problems at the borders..now I never go to Canada even tho I can see it from my front door.

I used to go over to Windsor a lot. Really liked the beer, and sometimes we went to the Windsor Ballet with my buds. We used to go to Grand Bend camping in the summer. I even have some shirtail relations in Canada. But since 911, only been there once.

 

[QRTRHRS]

When we were doing a move over 500 miles, I used abf u-pack. It was cheaper then renting a truck and doing the move myself. Then dropped off a trailer you fill it they put in a bulkhead and fill the rest with other stuff and then drop off the trailer and you get your stuff off. over all it was the easiest part of the move.

ABF U-Pack does not necessarily go to any address. You may have to have your goods dropped at one of their terminals and make other arrangments to get them to your final destination. Other than that, very good service and rates.

 

[logdog]

If we go do it we would be going from Port Huron, MI to the Maine/Quebec border. I think I may just have to make a trip to the customs office and see what they have to say.

 

[logdog]

Of course, as was pointed out I should figure out how much the gas is going to cost. The truck and trailer only get about 12 MPG

 

[Barry 1]

Why don't you just sell the furnature and buy some new? Is this stuff worth the trip?

 

[forgeblast]

With abf they came to our apartment in raleigh, and then dropped the trailer off in Pa at our house when we moved. We didnt have to go to a terminal. That was a few years ago, so things might have changed.

 

[IndyIan]

I drove a U-haul trailer full of my sisters junk from Peterborough, Ontario to Winnipeg, Manitoba going through the U.S., and them back the same way loaded with some of my Grandparents furniture in 2004. No problems at any of the crossings although I think we asked for seal on the trailer when we entered the US. I can't remember now... Maybe we just talked about it:laughing:

 

[QRTRHRS]

With abf they came to our apartment in raleigh, and then dropped the trailer off in Pa at our house when we moved. We didnt have to go to a terminal. That was a few years ago, so things might have changed.

The way it worked three plus years ago, they dropped the trailer(s) at point A for three days then at point B for three adys. At that time they would store the trailer(s) in one of their yards as needed on a monthly basis. I think it was 395/month which is not bad.

The situation was that I had to close on the house we were selling then buy the next one so I had already planned on a month's storage fee. We were down to the wire and I was dickering back and forth on a couple of properties. The place we settled on is a bit off the "beaten path" so to speak. It happened to be outside of ABF's service area.

This situation never occurred to me and I found out about it at the last minute. Anyway, I dealt with it. I went ahead and used ABF then rented a Penske truck and shuttled my "stuff" from the terminal to my house.

Oh', I had three pup trailers so it took me like seven trips plus one wasted trip. With most LTL's like ABF, only the largest terminals are manned 24/7. The smaller ones lock up but the line haul drivers have keys.

I had made arrangements for a trailer to be left outside of the gate on a Saturday which it was. Then, a line haul driver rolled in, saw the trailer, figured someone had screwed up and put it inside the fence. So, I show up, no one around, don't know when the next line hauler will roll in so I bagged it and went home empty.

This is not a diss on ABF. They provide a very reasonable alternative for the DIY person. Quite a bit less than say PODS.

 

[WilliamBos]

But since 911, only been there once.

It is hard for us too. Just too much hassle crossing.

 

[slowzuki]

As a note too, I don't take my laptop across the border. They can hold for something like 3 months for inspection to see if you have illegal material. Not sure if that includes music / movies etc but I can't risk not having my accounting software etc for that long.

 

[Team_Green]

If you and everyone traveling with you has no criminal record you should have no problems. I go hunting in Wyoming every oct. My father and myself take our rifles with us. They guys at the crossing are more interested in hearing the hunting stories then anything else. Have your papers in order, be polite, Treat them as you wish to be treated. I claim everything.

 

[ronjhall]

If you and everyone traveling with you has no criminal record you should have no problems. I go hunting in Wyoming every oct. My father and myself take our rifles with us. They guys at the crossing are more interested in hearing the hunting stories then anything else. Have your papers in order, be polite, Treat them as you wish to be treated. I claim everything.

Why would you need to pass thru Canada if you are going to WY?

 

[studor]

Up until last year I was regularly going from Niagara Falls to Ottawa and using both the over and under the lake routes. Passport, animal vaccination record and honest declarations and never had a problem -- phone in numbers to check on border crossing times -no ATF stuff and its easy. Also moved stepson back and forth to school with no issues. As others have said -- be polite and prepared to answer and you will not have an issue.-- JMHO

 

[logdog]

We decided to go across the north side of Erie from Port Huron Mi to Buffalo Ny. I figure the worst that can happen is i end up on a Canadian chain gang

 

[logdog]

I will make sure I let you guys know how it turns out.

 

[logdog]

We made it with no problems. When we were empty and coming into Canada they asked how long we were planning on staying. We said "hopefully only about 4 hours" and they waved us through. Coming into Buffalo we had to show the registration for the trailer but it all took only a couple minutes. When we were loaded we offered a five page front and back list of contents but neither border wanted to go even look in the trailer. I guess seeing "one large bowl" "five small bowls" " three shovels" " two rakes" "one five drawer dresser" "one 4ft x 8ft table" and so on written on the list was good enough It was well worth the 4+ hour savings!