Import bus to Canada

[Doug Davis]

A Friend of mine is importing a previous conversion of mine, a 4104 into Canada.  Has anyone had any experience with this situation?  I understand it can be tricky.

[wildbob24]

Doug,

Don't think it's a big problem for buses built before 1971.

Some info here:

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=18780.0

Bob

[bobofthenorth]

I'm no expert on this subject and I've never done it but my understanding is that the low hassle way is to bring it in as salvage.   That means it has to be on a lowboy or a hook when it crosses the border but that way you avoid the idiots at RIV.  Once you get home you follow your provincial regs for registering a salvage title vehicle.

[Timkar]

As long as it was built before January 1 1971 it does not have to be in original condition (seats, etc) and can be imported as per transport Canada guidelines.

RIV is only involved if a vehicle is less than 15 years old.

HTH....Tim

[sunlovers]

There is a guy on the Eagle board that is having to sell his 89 Eagle due to all the red tape. Bought the bus in New Mexico and drove it to Ontario, Canada. This is an  entertainer bus.

[bevans6]

When my bus was imported it was by a professional broker and it was totally stock, fully seated, and MCI provided the recall letter.  If it's later than 1971, that is where you start.  Even a professionally converted coach, the converter needs to be registered as a manufacturer.  That said, I know of people who managed to get around the rules somehow, I just don't know how.

Brian

[Purplewillie]

Mine is a 1976, imported in 2006, owner converted,broker was used. It was registered as a motorhome and I'm sure it was imported as one. There are ways and I'm sure the broker was key in importing mine, they know what not to say... like, bus
Mark

[zubzub]

Brought mine in no problem.  A little paper work at the border, always called it an RV (4104 does not mean bus to most) a few bucks (based on the price vehicle was sold to me) and I was done.