noteven Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Could some Alberta members describe the procedure to register a used truck in Alberta as a RV puller? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Could some Alberta members describe the procedure to register a used truck in Alberta as a RV puller? Thanks Gregg Shields is in Calgary. He would know better than anyone. gregg@rvhaulers.ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Registration in Alberta is open to either private truck, or motorhome, We're registered private. There is no weight ratings on the plates in Alberta, so pricing is the same for a Honda as a F-350, as a KW. Motorhome plates run the same. The MoHo registration has the advantage of offering an "Get out of Jail card" during a roadside check, but we haven't run afoul of any LEO yet, so haven't pursued it. Mike and Chris (BarnCats) brought their KW from out of province with a MoHo plate, and kept it when registering in Alberta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 My 730 came from the US so it had to be stock when coming into Canada, no changes other than the 5th wheel plate removed. Any other alterations will cause the truck to not be allowed in Canada. Pay GST at the Border. Then it has to be inspected for the Registrar of Imported Vehicles, after that a Provincial inspection. Take docs down to a Registry. I used the one next to Palmer Salmon on Center st. There is a lady there, glasses short dark hair, late 30's maybe. Find her, she will make life easier. It will be registered as a "Truck" period, not a motorhome or anything else, just a "Truck". It was not difficult. Then you need to get insurance. Forget Allstate anything bigger than an 350 was commercial when I dealt with them. Same with AMA. There is a firm I used, RV Direct on Bonaventure in the South. They specialize in RV's and "get it". Sonya Russell 403 271 7831 When I got mine, all you needed was a class 5 and an air endorsement. A 2 day course. In BC, we need a CDL. Need anything else contact me. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StubbleJumper Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hello Roger, mind me asking what you have for insurance, and how much it costs you? Wawanesa would only insure an HDT under commercial. Good to know there is another option out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I registered my Volvo 730 as a "Motorhome" in Alberta. We just have our personal names on the registration and as mentioned above does not include any weight ratings as a motorhome. Just seemed easier to register as a motorhome.....less explanation required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'm no longer in AB, left 2 yrs ago. I'll send an e-mail off to RV Direct and ask them what I paid. I see 2 others did register their rigs as Motorhomes. The 730 was registered as a "Truck" but insured as a "Motorhome" On edit, sent an e-mail of to RV Direct. As soo as I get a reply, I'll post it. The biggest thing to deal with is the Towing Services....to get it into their heads you are a Semi Tractor not a pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I am registered as a truck and insured as a motorhome. Rv direct insures both the Volvo and the toy hauler. I bought it in the states already singled and I no problem with anything during the process of registering as just a truck. No one ever asked about modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 You may be fortunate. One individual had modifications done or mods were done by a previous owner and they were turned back or had to return the truck to the US. That was on this forum a couple of years back. The exceptions may be a regular truck mod firm like Stalick or the outfit that converted my 4700. There are some conversion outfits for HDT's, which may be OK but it is best to check first. Once registered in Canada and have passed the RIVA and Provincial inspections I was told you can do whatever you want to the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 You may be fortunate. One individual had modifications done or mods were done by a previous owner and they were turned back or had to return the truck to the US. That was on this forum a couple of years back. The exceptions may be a regular truck mod firm like Stalick or the outfit that converted my 4700. There are some conversion outfits for HDT's, which may be OK but it is best to check first. Once registered in Canada and have passed the RIVA and Provincial inspections I was told you can do whatever you want to the truck. I did worry a little at the time about modifications but all went well. Out of province inspection and a trip to registries for a plate after the RIVA sticker arrived. I could not get an answer as to what constituted a modification and I didn't want to open a can of worms if I didn't need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 This is what they came back with, you will have to call. Hello, The rates are based on value of the unit, how it will be used, if any prior claims, RV club member etc.. You can advise your friend to give our new business girl Sarah a call she can work out some rates. Thank you SONYA RUSSELL RV INSURANCE SPECIALIST RV DIRECT 403-271-7831 OR AWIN INS 403-278-1050 ext 1111 FAX: 403-271-7835 #100, 10325 Bonaventure Dr SE Calgary AB T2J 7E4 SONYA@RVDIRECTINSURANCE.COM | www.awinins.ca | www.rvdirectinsurance.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 X2 what Roger said.. I almost bought a rig out of Ontario..however, I found it odd that he still had Texas plates on it since he had owned it over a year,,,. The numbers were right but I told him it had to be registered in Ontario before I sent funds.. that was the end of that, This is the place to go when thinking about importing https://www.riv.ca/ The truck I finally purchased was registered commercial (Canada) but I had it changed to camper and I insure it through my home insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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