Crossing the border for a storage run is routine when you are prepared. A little prep up front turns it into a quick, stress-free errand.
Thousands of owners cross to store and retrieve their rigs every season. Here is what to keep with you so your crossings go smoothly.
Quick answer
Carry a valid passport and driver’s license, registration and insurance for the RV and any trailer, and be ready to declare anything required, such as food or plants. Keep these with the rig and a drop-off or pickup becomes a quick, routine trip.
A storage crossing is routine
It can feel daunting the first time, but a storage crossing is just a short, familiar trip once your documents are in order. Prepare once and every run after is easy.
What to have ready
Documents to keep with the rig
Keep a passport for each traveler, your driver’s license, registration for the vehicle and any trailer or fifth wheel, and proof of insurance. Having them together means you are never digging through a cabinet at the booth.
Declare clearly
Answer the officer’s questions plainly and declare anything you are asked about. Being upfront keeps things moving and is always the right call.
Mind food, plants, and other items
Food, plants, and similar items may need to be declared, and some are restricted. Before you park or retrieve, clear out perishables and know what is in the rig so there are no surprises.
NEXUS and timing
A NEXUS membership and the right lane can save time at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway crossings. Checking border wait times and traveling off-peak makes the whole trip smoother.
Grab-and-go document checklist
- Passport for each traveler
- Driver’s license
- Registration for the vehicle and the trailer
- Proof of insurance
- Perishable food and plants cleared out
Crossings near Birch Bay
We sit just south of the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway crossings, so getting to your rig is a single, direct trip from the Lower Mainland. Time it off-peak and you are at the lot in minutes.
Why owners store with Breakwater
Breakwater Storage has welcomed U.S. and Canadian customers to Birch Bay since 2005. Gated, secure access, easy maneuvering, on-site management, competitive rates, and a hassle-free month-to-month contract make storing across the line simple.
What to tell us when you call
- The type and length of your RV or boat
- How often you expect to cross to come and go
- When you would like to start storing
We make pickup and drop-off easy
Call or message us for current rates and availability. Storage at Breakwater is month to month, with no long lock-in.
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