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Re: Is it legal to get use?
toolttime wrote: The story on this is about a friend who has been fulltiming in the US for 15 years. Lost his work visa when Trump came in. He is going back to Canada and still going to be fulltiming but he has to switch all of his drivers license, vehicle registrations etc. to Canada from US but needs to have a address to do all of this. My wife and I have been full-time for 4 years. She works as a traveling lab tech and has worked at several hospitals around the country. When we started I looked into this issue and found that the only real regulations I could find were provisions that require a "persistent personal presence" in the community. MY interpretation of the rule was as long as we continued to see our primary doctor, did banking (ie: safe deposit box) and basically visited once a year or so we would be fine. We lived in the same small town for all our lives until we started traveling. Currently my mother-in-law's address is our residence and have her forward our mail. Recently we purchased a lot in an RV community in a nearby town, and may eventually change our address, but the current situation is perfect for us. I believe the big issue here is much like MitchF150 mentioned: MitchF150 wrote: if it's just to forward mail, that's one thing.. But if it's to get out of paying taxes and fees for where you really call home... Well, that's all on you.. If your intent is to dodge taxes or otherwise evade the law you open yourself to trouble. A PO box in a random city isn't the same as an address used for vehicle registration and voting. That being said your friend should find a community that is open to the full-time RV lifestyle and set up their "residence". Find a doctor, dentist etc. that they can get annual check-ups from and enjoy the road.552Views0likes0CommentsRe: Who doesn't haul big toys?
ependydad wrote: ..... Am I the only one whose toys aren't golf carts, UTVs, or motorcycles and instead are boardgames, LEGOs, and books? :D My wife and I have been full time for 3 years and been RVing for many years before. Among our 4 fifth wheels through the years we've had 2 toy haulers and both were used to carry "stuff" other than toys. (I did briefly carry a golf cart). Our cargo usually consisted of the bulky camping things BBQ grill, folding tables, chairs etc. But since we went full time we also have to keep with us a variety of clothes (summer, winter) any holiday decorations, a couple of space heaters, a variety of tools and other odds and ends that life requires. The unique floor plan and garage area of our Montana 381th suits our needs perfectly. All the stuff is out of sight yet easy to get to if needed.615Views0likes0CommentsRe: Mounting Generator on rear end
JCR-1 wrote: I have a light 21 foot trailer and use a 3100 champion generator for A/C. My question is I would like to mount the genny on the rear bumper with some brackets however the rear bumper is only attached (welded)to each end of the frame with nothing in the middle . I would need to gain more support from the chassis frame i would think. Although I weigh over 200 pounds the bumper does support my weight without bending. I am wondering if I could weld on some angle brackets to the bumper. Seeking thoughts , ideas..Thanks For several years we had a rear mounted genny on our camper. We were lucky enough to have a friend that fabricated a rear bumper hitch for us. The biggest concern on these rear bumpers isn't so much the static weight but the torsion effect of the weight on the bumper. If you do decide to add a hitch or carrier to the rear, ensure that the box bumper is reenforced to prevent twisting. We achieved this with a "T" shaped section of angle iron welded from the frame to the underside of the bumper. I would also recommend the double hitch setup also. We didn't use this and the lateral rocking was very noticeable especially on uneven roads.252Views0likes0CommentsRe: So who will be first with an electric pickup. And when.
With all this talk of electric/hybrid tow vehicles I'm surprised I don't see more EV's being used as toads. Recharging batteries as they follow behind a motorhome, no worries about trans fluid or transfer case disconnects. To me that's where EV's should be shining. With the popularity of golf carts especially in retirement communities, I see a vast niche that a pure EV could fill. I suppose I'll just wait for Tesla et al to call me so I can offer my services as consultant. For a fee of course $ :) $370Views0likes0CommentsRe: take my kayak to Cherokee / Maggie Valley NC ?
riven1950 wrote: Thanks for all the info folks!! FloridaReLoaded, Got to ask, what is the Dragon? Tail of the Dragon is the name given to a section of US 129 between North Carolina and Tennessee. It is known as one of the curviest roads in the US with 318 curves in one 11 mile stretch. Very popular among motorcycle riders and sports car enthusiasts. http://tailofthedragon.com Not for the fait of heart and DEFINITELY not RV friendly.602Views0likes0Comments
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