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UPDATE: We spoke with Canada customs and they don't want us to leave our RV in Canada for more than 6 months. They told us we need to bring it back to Texas. Next year, we will get the inspection and paperwork done before we hit the border. Apparently this takes some time and there is some expense.

1 hour ago, Darryl&Rita said:

When you spoke to the border agents, were you firm in specifically stating the RV was not to be abandoned, sold, or otherwise dumped in Canada? This is a ticklish subject, as like all jurisdictions, all Canadian provinces want revenue from vehicles using their roads. If the RV were to be permanently set, some don't require plates/registration but some will require property taxes be paid. If the intent is to import the RV into Canada, for use in Canada, then the border agent you spoke to were correct. If the intent is to stop, mid journey, and come back to the RV to resume your travels next season, there should be no problems. This is assuming the RV is parked in storage, and not in use while sitting.

It would help if you were more specific in the locale of the storage, as some are more tenacious than others.

Thanks for your feedback.

It would be left at an RV Resort and not moved or used. 

We found some text on a gov't website that said if it is staying for a period of less than 12 months we don't need to import but we are confirming that.  It is possible we can leave it until July, then run across the border and come back.... 

Hello everyone. Thank you for your comments. We contacted Canadian border patrol and they want us to import it if we are going to leave it. This requires us to return to the border and file some paperwork - a huge hassle for us and it may be a dealbreaker.

Our insurance covers in Canada. The sticking point seems to be Canadian customs.

Hello.

I have been coming back to Alberta (Canadian citizen) every summer. We drive our fifth wheel up from Texas (husband is American) and spend a few months here. I am tempted to just leave the 5th wheel at an RV campground in Alberta, Canada instead of driving it back and forth. The fifth wheel is registered in my husband's name in Texas.

Are there any issues with customs/insurance/etc? 

UPDATE: Insurance was fine, Canada customs wasn't. We spoke with Canada customs and they don't want us to leave our RV in Canada for more than 6 months. They told us we need to bring it back to Texas. Next year, we will get the inspection and paperwork done before we hit the border. Apparently this takes some time and there is some expense.