Jun-20-2013 07:36 AM
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Jul-07-2013 04:58 AM
aussie1 wrote:
Hi Mik68
My OH and I currently own a fifth wheel and TV in the USA (in storage in Phoenix). We have done two 12 month trips and plan on returning for another one.
We also planned on bringing a TT back to Australia and were quoted $25000 (3 years ago) for the conversion so we canned the idea. I would be really interested in who in going to do your conversion.
Also there can be some problems with entry visas so just be aware that staying for longer than 6 months may be difficult unless you plan on leaving and travelling into Canada or Mexico for more than 30 days.
We have licensed and insured our vehicles in Texas and use Escapees as an address and mail forwarding service. Without a residential address you are unable to license and insure vehicles.
Also, if you own the vehicles for less than 12 months you may also have to pay GST into Australia - might be worth checking on that if you haven't already done so.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
Oh and by the way - we are in Perth too.
Cheers
Jun-27-2013 06:44 PM
Jun-25-2013 09:36 PM
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Jun-25-2013 03:41 AM
mike.t wrote:
Bringing it back? And your worried about taxes. I guess purchase it close enough to where your departure site will be so as not to have to drive cross country. Happy motoring
Jun-24-2013 06:08 PM
Mik68 wrote:
We are arriving in LA from Australia & starting our travels there but was wondering where the best state to purchase a vehicle & TT is? For paying less tax & what ever else is involved?
We realise it may be difficult for us to register these & get insurance as we are not US residence, so this is a consideration. I am making enquiries with 'Alternative Resources' in SD as to whether they can assist us. Does anyone have any other idea's?
A quick look at a similar TT in various states, prices varied as much as $5000. In difference. Why? Is it because of different state taxes? or are taxes added to the purchase price afterwards. LA was the most expensive in my quick search. So where does everyone purchase there RV's? And if you live in one state is it easy to purchase from another?
Renting is out of the question as we will be full time RVing for upto 7 months & will be bringing the TT back to Aus with us.
Cheers Mik
Jun-24-2013 04:58 PM
Jun-22-2013 02:38 PM
Jun-22-2013 06:31 AM
wannavolunteerFT wrote:
Also, if you buy in TX, you might find you just want to start your travels there. The Southwestern US is where many RV'ers and other travelers like to visit as there are many interesting sites in the area.
Jun-22-2013 06:12 AM
Jun-21-2013 09:54 PM
Roads Less Traveled wrote:
THe best state for buying a diesel truck is Idaho at Dave Smith Motors. Their inventory is massive. Acres and acres and acres of trucks. Truly mind-boggling. We went to the dealership in Kellogg Idaho.
Jun-21-2013 09:00 PM