Buy out of state
We are looking at new motorhomes and searching the internet I find great savings out of state. We live in southern California with limited RV dealers in our immediate area. What Are the pitfalls of ...
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Purchased pre owned in Minnesota and I live in S. Cal. Only problem I had is the year of the vehicle. My Itasca Cambria is on a 08 Ford chassis, the house was completed and
registered as an 09. California wanted and did change the vehicle from an 09 to an 08 regardless of the paperwork from Minnesota. I received a letter from the manufacturer
reminding the state of California that it is a FEDERAL law that the FINISHER of a partial build, a chassis then a coach, is who determines the year of the vehicle. Winnebago/itasca, like
many builders purchase large amounts of chassis, when they build them is up to them. Having AAA really helped as well. I stopped going to DMV years ago.It is again an 09.
I remember ,in my lifetime, that if you purchased a new car that other dealers wouldn't service it, even under warranty. Those days are long gone. Also I paid 8 dollars for a trip
permit good for 30 days to drive my coach home, I paid taxes in Ca based on value. I doubt any newer coach wouldn't meet California's smog requirements, even diesels.
So many stories out there about DMV rejecting a vehicle but never any proof. If the story starts with my brother-in-laws knows a guy....most likely the story isn't true.
Found mine on RVTrader. Me personally, I avoid camping world for anything.
registered as an 09. California wanted and did change the vehicle from an 09 to an 08 regardless of the paperwork from Minnesota. I received a letter from the manufacturer
reminding the state of California that it is a FEDERAL law that the FINISHER of a partial build, a chassis then a coach, is who determines the year of the vehicle. Winnebago/itasca, like
many builders purchase large amounts of chassis, when they build them is up to them. Having AAA really helped as well. I stopped going to DMV years ago.It is again an 09.
I remember ,in my lifetime, that if you purchased a new car that other dealers wouldn't service it, even under warranty. Those days are long gone. Also I paid 8 dollars for a trip
permit good for 30 days to drive my coach home, I paid taxes in Ca based on value. I doubt any newer coach wouldn't meet California's smog requirements, even diesels.
So many stories out there about DMV rejecting a vehicle but never any proof. If the story starts with my brother-in-laws knows a guy....most likely the story isn't true.
Found mine on RVTrader. Me personally, I avoid camping world for anything.
