Full Timing Tourist Needs Advice
Hi all, We have been reseaching and researching but there must be people out there who have done what we intend and can give some good advice. We are New Zealander's and plan this November to arrive...
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I am still wayne_tw wrote:
You may have some challenges establishing a mailing address and obtaining vehicle registration and insurance. I suggest you call Paul Eidsness with Alternative Resources in Sioux Falls, SD at 605-332-3711 or 800-477-2664. If anyone can help you, he can. he has a website at www.alternativeresources.net
Regarding purchasing in California, that may be a more expensive option than other states due to taxes. For a quality brand RV, look at Artic Fox. They are well know for quality RV's and outstanding customer service. Most will tell you that a diesel will give you the best option, but a larger gasoline engine will also provide good service. The three options you have for a truck are Chevrolet/GMC, Ford, and Dodge. All three are good choices, and it becomes a matter of brand choice for many. You will be well served by anyone. Just make sure you know that the vehicle will tow the RV, so choosing the RV first sometimes is a better strategy. Do not rely on the truck or RV salesman's information, as they often say anything to get you to buy. Do your own due diligence.
"Explore" the various brands and floor plans of RVs on the internet.
Decide on what brands & floor plans you like.
You *can* negotiate over the 'net (I did, and live in the USA - purchased out-of-state)
Purchase from a CA dealer would be OK.... *IF* you take delivery out of state to avoid the 10% CA sales tax.
South Dakota makes registration easy, *BUT* SD has a 3% sales (excise) tax..:(
Otherwise, plenty of dealers in Montana and Oregon (*NO* Sales Tax) for whatever brand RV you want.
MT is very popular (lots of dealers) due to no sales tax.
Some folks use a MT LLC - Limited Liability Company for licensing -
(usually expensive MHs to avoid the sales tax).
Some states consider an LLC a tax loophole for their *residents* - which would not affect you.
IMO - check into an Oregon or MT residency.
(usually states have a dot gov website).
For the truck - depending on the size of the 5th wheel, you probably want a Ford - Chevy/GMC - or Dodge Diesel - 3/4 or one ton.
Same tax advantages (disadvantages) apply..:W
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