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Re: Fifth Wheel Tag Renewal
laknox wrote: wowens79 wrote: Just don't com go GA. You pay 6% sales tax at purchase, then the tag is based on the value of the camper. I called to get an estimate on an $80k 5th wheel, and it was $1200 for the tag, with it going down slightly each year as it depreciates. On a vehicle, including motorhomes, you pay 6% sales tax at purchase, then $20 a year. I can't understand why tags on a trailer are so expensive. Bet the State considers it a "domicile" and taxes it like your house. Here in AZ, we can no get a permanent tag for trailers < 10k GVW, EXCEPT, for RVs; only utility trailers. Lyle They do the same with boats, they send you a bill based on a percentage of the value of the boat.1.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Fifth Wheel Tag Renewal
Just don't com go GA. You pay 6% sales tax at purchase, then the tag is based on the value of the camper. I called to get an estimate on an $80k 5th wheel, and it was $1200 for the tag, with it going down slightly each year as it depreciates. On a vehicle, including motorhomes, you pay 6% sales tax at purchase, then $20 a year. I can't understand why tags on a trailer are so expensive.1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Where are the snow birds ?
Dusty R wrote: When is the best day/time to drive through Atlanta, Ga? There are no best times. Honestly sometimes I think its best when traffic is busy, and you just pick a lane and go with the flow. When traffic is light they drive like maniacs. I picked my wife up at the airport about 11pm the other week, and I was running 80mph, and was passed 3-4 times by people doing probably 100mph weaving through traffic. That doesn't count the Charger that came by being chased by 5 cop cars. You never know when you will hit construction or a wreck. Just hit it with a full tank of fuel, and an empty bladder and hope for the best :).1.8KViews0likes0CommentsRe: I'm curious to know what you would do?
4x4ord wrote: spoon059 wrote: I feel foolish for upgrading a 10 year old truck, even though I'm pretty sure I'll need a dually. I can't imagine how I would feel upgrading a 1 year old truck... There is only one way you can get around inflation ... never buy another new truck. So, although I realize the math doesn't work for most the way it has for me, I still think for those who will some day buy a new truck, the total cost of ownership for those who upgrade more often vs less often isn't terribly different. It does kind of depend on how interest rates affect you. I upgraded to a 2022 last year from a 2002 with 268k miles that I bought new. My cost of ownership based on price, and repairs is about $0.12 per mile. That doesn't include the money made on investing the amount of a car payment over 20 years. Granted I don't put many miles on my truck, nor is it used for business where it can be depreciated.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: I'm curious to know what you would do?
I'd keep the one you have and drive it until it hits 250k miles. My last truck I drove for 20 years and 268k miles. Never any internal engine or trans issues. As long as it stays reliable, I'd rather put the money in a camper, boat, or invest.899Views0likes0CommentsRe: How important is 90 degree turning?
Nv Guy wrote: What will "get you" is if you are turning while the truck is going up a slight grade while the trailer is facing down. Think of pulling out of a steep driveway while turning to enter a lane of travel. Same thing if you are cutting it sharp while backing into your RV space next to your house- up a 8% grade. Thanks for the info! I've got the truck, but I do not have the hitch or trailer yet. I'm pretty sure we are going to go with the Brinkley Z3100, and want to get the B&W hitch. Whether to slide or not slide is the question. I'd rather not have the slide to make it easier to take in and out, and have a little more space in the bed.2.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: How important is 90 degree turning?
MFL wrote: IMO, twisting to 90 degrees is just foolish, adds unnecessary stress to tires/wheels/suspension. As to the need...being a TT owner now, do you turn or back to 90 degrees? Of course you don't, you would hit truck/trailer. I have no issue turning/backing with my Ford standard bed, using a B&W non-sliding hitch. I'm more concerned about height clearance, with a FW, than hitting my cab. Nope, you're not missing anything, except that your overthinking the angle needed when towing a FW. Just like the TT, just a bit of pull forward to straighten, before continuing to back, is just common sense when backing any trailer. Jerry Thanks Jerry, that’s what I was thinking that I was only at probably 45 degrees with my TT, so even 75 would be plenty.1.2KViews2likes0CommentsHow important is 90 degree turning?
We are looking at going to a 5th wheel from a TT. I keep hearing people talking about being able to turn 90 degrees. I really want to do with the standard B&W hitch in my F-350 with the 6'11" bed. I realize if I turn too sharp I can damage the truck and camper, but I figure if I can turn a 5ver to 80degrees, that is alot sharper than the probably 45 degrees I can turn my TT. My current TT is 33', and the 5ver we are looking at is 35', so actual towing length will be shorter. Am I missing something?5.2KViews2likes26Comments
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