US-Canada RV Trip Checklist
Prepare an RV trip across the US-Canada border: documents, border rules, roaming, metric driving and returning home.
Prepare an RV trip across the US-Canada border: documents, border rules, roaming, metric driving and returning home. Free, private, and it shows its working.
How to use this tool
Work through each group before you leave and tick items as you confirm them with the official agencies.
Border rules change, so confirm requirements with the Canada Border Services Agency, US Customs and Border Protection and your insurer before travel.
What the checklist covers
17 items in 5 groups:
- Documents: 4 items
- Border rules: 4 items
- Connectivity and money: 3 items
- On the road: 4 items
- Coming home: 2 items
Tick items as you go, print the page, or clear it and start again. Nothing is saved to our servers.
When this tool helps most
Use it a few weeks before any cross-border RV trip.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Bringing restricted food, firewood or plants across the border.
- Assuming your phone plan covers Canada.
- Forgetting proof of insurance valid in Canada.
Related guides
This tool is for planning and education only. It does not store your entries. Read our disclaimer.
Understanding your results
- Documents: what each traveler needs to cross the border.
- Rig and cargo: items with restrictions, such as some foods and firewood.
- Connectivity and insurance: what to check before you go.
Two quick scenarios
Pets on board
Pets need current vaccination records, and rules can change, so check official sources before every crossing.
Phone plans
Many US plans include Canada, but some charge roaming; a travel eSIM can fill gaps on an unlocked phone.
Before you rely on the numbers
- Confirm passports or accepted documents for everyone.
- Check food, firewood and alcohol rules.
- Confirm your insurance covers Canada.
- Check your phone plan’s Canada coverage.
Keep planning with eSIM for travel and Canada RV travel guides.
Official references
Frequently asked questions
Typically a passport, passport card or NEXUS for each traveler, the vehicle registration and proof of insurance valid in Canada. Confirm current rules with CBSA before you go. Many US plans include some Canada roaming, but limits vary. Check your plan or add a travel eSIM.What documents do I need to drive an RV into Canada?
Will my phone work in Canada?