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Traveling and Workamping in Calif.... DMV info...
I have received some PM's and emails with questions regarding this topic........ There has been many rumors on the "20 day rule" of being here in the state and being required to register your vehicle here and get a Ca. DL. Below are some facts. Questions regarding specifics should be directed at the DMV for accurate info and answers. This is to provide some information and dispel many rumors. here is a link to the CHP site that refers to the 20 day rule. It is specifically designed for the purpose of those who live in Ca. and try and cheat the system by registering their vehicles out of state, not designed for travelers visiting the state. Example would be those (residents) trying to evade payments of registration fees and taxes. I believe however if you are in the state over 6 months then you are required to license the vehicle in Ca. I do know it is a requirement for hosting for state parks in that if you are here over 6 months you are required to register your vehicle in Ca. More on that below. I also believe there are waivers for this as well. See below. In brief the 20 day rule.... ** Vehicle registration fees are due immediately upon accepting employment or establishing residency in the State of California It does not apply to those traveling and visiting the state or those who accept a volunteer position in that wages are NOT paid. Volunteer position's are NOT considered employment as long as you are not paid a wage. If you wish to accept a paid position in Ca. and have ANY questions simply call the Ca. DMV at 1-800-777-0133 and clarify your situation. Do not base your actions solely on information provided here in the forums. This post is an informative post only with information provided for you to clarify your status through the proper channels. It is not open for political debate, bashing of Ca. or any other state and their laws. Such posts will be subject to removal. It does NOT address tax issues as that is another whole subject. For that information please contact an appropriate tax consultant. Please defer any questions and inquiries to the number provided above for further details and clarification of your specific situation and status. Firedude DianneOK RV.net Forum Moderators87KViews0likes15CommentsRe: All Workamper Forum readers/users please read!
Addtionally we'd like to remind members that posts involving positions available or posts by members regarding their availability are for just that. It's ok to discuss Workamping issues and opinions, however NOT in these threads. These type topics and discussion should be in a sepreate thread of their own. As with any of our forums we do NOT allow flaming of other members due to their opinons. Those posts will be deleted without notice in accordance with forum rules. Thank you for your cooperation.:)372Views0likes0CommentsAll Workamper Forum readers/users please read!
Lately we have received several post review requests for rule violatios in the Workamping Forum claiming want ads, commercial advertising etc... We have even had members post rule violations in a thread when in fact there were none (violations). Before you send us a post review request and/or post to the thread in reference to rules violation please read the guidelines for posting in the Workamping Forum. The link is st the top of the forum in bold as a "sticky". You can also see the link here. Before sending a post review requests or post a forum rule violation in a thread please read the guidlines first. We thank everyone for their awareness and concern however in this particular Forum the Administration has made an exception in certain areas in an attempt to bring the Wokerkampers and Parks closer together in their endeavors and even so there are rules that apply. On edit... We still encourage members to report violations and concerns. In this particular forum due to the exceptions made things are slightly diffrent and this is why we ask you to read the guidelines first to insure you understand the Workamping Forum Rules.. We definately thank everyone for their awareness. When in doubt don't hestitate to contact myself or Dianne to clarify and issue if need be.:) Thank you.:)85KViews0likes1CommentGeneral Info for new forum members - Updated
First of all myself and co-Moderator DianneOK welcome you to the forum. Here in the full-time forum you will find many answers to many of your questions on just about all topics relating to full-timing. On many occasions we get multiple topics going on the same subject. Our suggestion to you as new members is to make use of the Search Function here on the forum located near the top left in each forum. Many times you can simply do a search on a subject and you will be surprised at all the threads/posts that will probably come up on the search. Many of these posts will more than likely have an answer to your question. The forum is rich with many experienced and seasoned full-timers who offer a tremendous wealth of information! By using the search function it will help to keep from having many threads on the same subject in many cases just days apart. Please keep in mind this is a public type forum. If you ask a question you will get a large degree of varying answers. Some may not fit, some will. For those answers that don't simply move on to the next one.;) Flaming members for such will not be allowed. Simply digest the answers to your questions for the information you are looking for and please refrain from chastising those you feel weren't the answers you were looking for. The Moderators will determine if the answers are within forum rules and guidelines.;) Thanks!:) Additionally we'd like to remind you to take a moment and read the forums rules link located in the upper right hand corner of each page. Again welcome to the forums and enjoy! firedude (Tony) DianneOK RV.net Forum Moderators73KViews0likes3CommentsRe: Maintenance Reminder for Full-Timers
I personally am a good example here today. CHECK THOSE WATER CONNECTIONS periodically! The line that goes on my black tank Quickie Flush popped off today where the hoseclamp holds it on. When I installed it it was tight! Water was running in my basement unregulated for maybe two minutes at the most and probably a minuted. I heard it pop and ran to the water connection and shut off the water totally to the flusher. I figure maybe 2-4 gal of water at most as it all happenned so fast. Even so I'll have to drop the belly pan and make sure all; the water is gone and replace the R-11 insulation bats I had put down there as I am sure they got wet. I drilled some holes in the plastic belly pan at the lowest points to be sure all water than could, would drain out. Doesn't look like any major damage at this point. Bottom line here? I waited too long to recheck my water ffittings and make sure they were tight! Check them often and make it routine., It will save you alot of greif and time! Tony964Views0likes0CommentsRe: Maintenance Reminder for Full-Timers
Ah yes good old rust! Well I recently looked at all the screws on the exterior of my 5'er. The ones that hold molding and trim on as well as other things. I noticed most were rusting pretty bad. Here I have this 5'er that still looks like it came off the showroom floor and all these "red" screws lol. Looked pretty bad. I even had a few campers mention it so the firedude went to work. The screws the manufacturers use ar metal. Yep good old rust magnets. I went down to good old ACE Hardware and bought all new screws but this time Stainless Steel as they won't rust. I took a large piece styrofoam block from packing stuff I had and stuck all the screws into the block. I then painted them white with a good gloss paint. let them set a couple days to dry/cure and then replaced all my "red" screws. Looks so much better now. Cost me maybe $25 all together and of course some time to replace them but well worth it.To me anyway. Just another tid bit.:)965Views0likes0CommentsRe: Maintenance Reminder for Full-Timers
Thanks Joe! Great idea! I did that last week LOL! Took me a while to realize it and sat out in the 'ol lawn chair and it hit me.:) I agree the problem worsens by using the electrical heating element however depending on the water source you can also get in trouble. A good example was a water tanker we had in the fire dept. The water and all the stuff in it finally ate through the wall of the tank (in several places) and the tank had to be replaced. That tank was not heated. Depending on the condition of the water and the minerals it contains you can get the same thing. Now a device like a anode rod is put in the tank every six months to help slow the process and keep all the bad elements in check. Water consition varies from place to place but in some places can be pretty "hard" stuff and given the type of tanks we use on our rv's it wouldn't take long for the damage to be done.965Views0likes0Comments
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