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Re: Could use a little help with my Full timing scenario
cmcdar wrote: There is one more thing you may want to think about and that is If you sell your house and do not reinvest any money you gain on the sale you will be nailed with a capitol gains tax. I have seen a number of folks end up renting out their home. Way outside the 2 of the last 5 years. So all the money is mine and don't have to share. That being said it will be put away to grow for the retirement home, which will be a 45ft or so sailboat moving around the bahama's and Caribbean. Come on 10 yrs...669Views0likes0CommentsRe: Could use a little help with my Full timing scenario
jimpaar wrote: blctex, I think you misread the statement although I did say commercial license. I have a Class A Motorhome and to operate a Class A Motorhome over 26,000 lbs. in the State of Texas you must have a non-commerrical Class B which is similar testing to a commercial and requires a lot to keep it. In Florida they do not require a Class B. Here is a good reference to follow: http://changingears.com/rv-sec-state-rv-license.shtml In Texas anything Above 26,000 lb GVWR or GCWR (while towing > 10,000 lb) requires non-commercial Class A or B Didn't misread anything a class a or class b does not mean it is commercial in texas it means you are licensed for that weight for your personal vehicle. A class a cdl is completly different for regulations. All I wanted to do was let readers know that a commercial license is not required in Texas but as you said a simple class a or class b depending on weight and brake type and other variables. They are easy to get after tests written and driving and then I believe just renewals after that. My CDL Class A with all endorsements, double/triples, passenger,motorcycle,combination,air brake,and hazmat(homeland securitybank ground check) for renewal every 5 years is hazmat test and background to keep that endorsement and pay my money to the state and keep physical current. Just trying to illustrate the differences between the two but bottom line is yes a license is needed to drive the larger class motorhome and as a Texan I am glad we do.669Views0likes0CommentsRe: Could use a little help with my Full timing scenario
DallasSteve wrote: jimpaar wrote: blctex, I think you misread the statement although I did say commercial license. I have a Class A Motorhome and to operate a Class A Motorhome over 26,000 lbs. in the State of Texas you must have a non-commerrical Class B which is similar testing to a commercial and requires a lot to keep it. In Florida they do not require a Class B. Here is a good reference to follow: http://changingears.com/rv-sec-state-rv-license.shtml In Texas anything Above 26,000 lb GVWR or GCWR (while towing > 10,000 lb) requires non-commercial Class A or B That sounds like another reason I may pick a travel trailer over a motorhome. I suppose I can operate a Ford F-350 pulling a travel trailer with a regular Texas license, or does that require a special license? It wouldn't be a deciding factor, but it's a significant factor to me. The short answer is no you do not need one with any travel trailer with the f350.669Views0likes0CommentsRe: Could use a little help with my Full timing scenario
Thanks to everyone for the great info. Think that since I'm going to be fairly permanent I will probably use the physical address of the park I live in and use my po box as the mail address. The insurance thing is a new to me thing will definitely get with my broker on that. As far as it depriciating it will be slower than the real estate right now in the area I am in. Also gives me huge flexibility in the future as that is a huge need in this business. Jimpaar not to nitpick but this statement "Texas downside is you need a commercial license to operate a Class A motorhome," isn't quite accurate. In Texas a Class A license is much different than a Class A CDL. The biggest is the first is a state license no medical card required and the later os a Federal regulation controlled managed by the state. And hopefully this is the year that state inspection goes away but who knows.. thanks again for all the great info and thoughts.401Views0likes0CommentsCould use a little help with my Full timing scenario
I will try to make this as short as possible. We currently own a house in a small town in East TX. The wife has stayed there for the last 3.5 years while I have been spending most of my time in an rv living and working in the West TX oil fields. Well the time has come to sell the house and move her out to West TX with me. We have decided that because of the oil field and the nature of the housing market it creates, it will be better for us to purchase a large toy hauler to live in long term. We are still about 10 years from retirement so we won't be traveling and moving around like a typical full timer. My current rv actually hasn't move in 2 years. I have been recieving mail at a p.o. box at the local Post Office in West Texas. I have tried to research what pitfalls may be out there for us as we make this change. But as the available info mostly deals with changing everything from state to state for domecile purposes and the challenges that are faced with really being on the move. It all gets real wonky for me to try and apply to my own situation. I was hoping that someone here has dealt with a similar situation and point me in the right direction or highlight the possible hazards. Any advice is greatly appreciated.5.9KViews0likes25CommentsRe: Momentum 395 Hot Weather Question
ramgunner wrote: I'm a little confused. Who at Grand Design told you you can't run a three AC units at the same time on the 395M? Scott Broussard Regional sales Are you sure they were talking about being hooked up to 50A service? Nope not sure but have been told the same for the 399 also by dealers If you are running on the generator, then yes you can only run two at a time. But on 50A power there should be no issues with running all 3. I agree but in my research it seems to be that most manufacturers are doing this also in there large TH.668Views0likes0CommentsRe: Momentum 395 Hot Weather Question
Thanks everybody for the replies. But according to GD you cannot run all 3 at the same time on the 395. This is really worrisome to me, because of the the issues I went through in my current trailer. Which it takes 2 AC's to keep it cool in the heat of the day. That's what has led me to look for feedback from actual users of their products. arhayes wrote: We have a GD 380TH which is the same size as the 385. I also can run all 3 AC's on 50 amps. The insulation is adequate in the living area and bedroom, but because of the large windows in the garage and the back ramp, it tends to stay a little warmer. If I was going to spend time in hot climates and use the garage area for living space, I'd probably put the reflective insulation on the windows to reduce some of the heat. With that said, we are in 90 degree days right now in AZ and we are comfortable. Can you please define what temp. is comfortable for you? I am a day sleeper that likes it as cold as possible. Thanks670Views0likes0CommentsMomentum 395 Hot Weather Question
OK got a question for anyone who has a 40 plus foot toy haulers and specifically the Grand Designs Momentum 395 and uses them in extremely hot climates. I work and stay for long periods in West Tx. I currently stay in a travel trailer but really want to upgrade(and got approval from the wife). Want one of these to use all of it as living space. My main concern is how they perform this function in the hot climate. I understand that only 2 ac's can be on at a time but is the insulation up to this. Any help will always be appreciated.5.2KViews0likes12Comments
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