ez pass/toll pass placement on class A

[dcason]

I did look for topics on this but no go.

Where do I put my ezpass on a class A. The bottom of front window is fairly high up...good enough?

[Tvov]

Romer1 wrote:
My I-Pass automatically refills when my balance hits $10, so I never worry about running out.

Same here. My EZPass is connected to my credit card, just automatically maintains whatever need to be maintained. There is no running out or refilling.

I thought all toll passes were setup like this.

[cptqueeg]

Dutch_12078 wrote:
We have two NYS issued E-ZPass transponders for our motorhome, one coded for just the motorhome, and one coded for when we're towing our toad. Other E-ZPass states have never had a problem reading the currently used transponder, and the NYS Thruway charges us passenger car per axle rates under their "Motorhome Plan" instead of the higher "tall vehicle" per axle rates.

QFT

[Dutch_12078]

We have two NYS issued E-ZPass transponders for our motorhome, one coded for just the motorhome, and one coded for when we're towing our toad. Other E-ZPass states have never had a problem reading the currently used transponder, and the NYS Thruway charges us passenger car per axle rates under their "Motorhome Plan" instead of the higher "tall vehicle" per axle rates.

[cptqueeg]

Don and Eileen wrote:
cptqueeg, We're originally from MA where the tolls were throwing a quarter in the bucket to get across the NH border on 95 or the .10 tolls in NJ when we traveled down that way. (Not counting the Tapenzee Bridge or Newburgh, etc. It's been a while since we've been back in our motorhome and discovering that some (many?) toll booths require a pass and if we didn't have one there's no recourse. I can't imagine how many folks from out here in the west don't realize that.

They call it the Mario Cuomo Bridge these days after they replaced the Tapan Zee Bridge about 4 years ago. I think for those w/out ez pass they bill you based on your plate number, at least that's the way it works crossing the Hudson.

My family is from Braintree btw.

[cptqueeg]

Don and Eileen wrote:
cptqueeg, I hear what you're saying about inconsistent answers, but what I've garnered is that when folks ask about more than one transponder while using an RV they're often asking about towing a trailer or fifth wheel. She explained to me that if the vehicle is drivable, it needs its own transponder. I'd rather pay the (relatively) small cost of getting a second one to alleviate any anxiety. We ordered it today from Amazon.

I understand, and I like to follow directions myself and want to trust the person that's telling me something to. But too often especially in a case they don't face often they'll try to answer as best they can(w/out experience or training) and try to get you off the phone asap. I don't fault you for using a transponder in each vehicle it's relatively little money to have that peace of mind.

[Don_and_Eileen]

cptqueeg, We're originally from MA where the tolls were throwing a quarter in the bucket to get across the NH border on 95 or the .10 tolls in NJ when we traveled down that way. (Not counting the Tapenzee Bridge or Newburgh, etc. It's been a while since we've been back in our motorhome and discovering that some (many?) toll booths require a pass and if we didn't have one there's no recourse. I can't imagine how many folks from out here in the west don't realize that.

[Don_and_Eileen]

cptqueeg, I hear what you're saying about inconsistent answers, but what I've garnered is that when folks ask about more than one transponder while using an RV they're often asking about towing a trailer or fifth wheel. She explained to me that if the vehicle is drivable, it needs its own transponder. I'd rather pay the (relatively) small cost of getting a second one to alleviate any anxiety. We ordered it today from Amazon.

[cptqueeg]

ferndaleflyer wrote:
2 solutions to running out. Have a higher refill amount and a higher bank. Mine is from the PA Turnpike and has never failed me other than having to get a new transponder once years ago.

Yes you can easily avoid penalties by planning ahead by keeping a higher balance(but they don't like that either at times.)

A few days in advance of a big toll day call or use your online account to add money to your account. However even automatic replenishing at a high(er) amount is no guarantee that money will be there when you need it because of the need for overnights when they update all accounts.

[ferndaleflyer]

2 solutions to running out. Have a higher refill amount and a higher bank. Mine is from the PA Turnpike and has never failed me other than having to get a new transponder once years ago.

[cptqueeg]

Romer1 wrote:
My I-Pass automatically refills when my balance hits $10, so I never worry about running out.

:S

[Romer1]

My I-Pass automatically refills when my balance hits $10, so I never worry about running out.

[cptqueeg]

Here's another quirk to keep in mind. It takes overnight to get a low balance warning and then another overnight for the payment to become active even though the CC payment was billed a split second after they pinged your CC account. I've had a toll taker take the transponder because of a below zero balance!

If you have a below zero balance the result is some pretty serious money if for instance you travel through NY - NJ - DE - MD - DC in 1 day. They all add massive penalties for non-payment.

I've towed up and down the eastern seaboard and commuted across toll bridges since the inception of EZ pass. It's a godsend to have, but it's a pia at times. When I started in NY there were actually 2 different systems, 1 run by NYC and 1 by NYS!!!

[cptqueeg]

Don and Eileen wrote:
We just called Epass and got some answers. Since both vehicle (motorhome and tow vehicle) are "drivable", we need a transponder for both. We'll order the Uni through Amazon and continue to muddle our way through. 🙂

The next time you call you're likely to get a different answer, unfortunately. Doing it their way is bound to be much more expensive than necessary since you're paying full boat twice.

Make a commercial account w the correct tow vehicle (Class A) and add your car's plate # as a 2 axle trailer.

When you asked them if a separate ezpass transponder was needed for a car on a trailer what did they say? How about a car on a dolly?

[cptqueeg]

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[Don_and_Eileen]

We'll have to watch the billing for that issue, univmd. Thank you.