Wildsam Seeks Good Sam RVers
Hi all, we're looking for some Good Sam members who would like to share their opinions on the pages Wildsam magazine (wildsam.com). This would be a sort of "readers speak" section, where we ask for your insights on RV-related issues. We would love one or more of you to participate. This would be a great way to share your RV expertise! Looking forward to your responses!
Sales Tax
Hello, having a weird edge case situation on paying sales tax on new to me TT. TL;DR Sales tax was charged on a casual sale of used TT from non business living trust to me. Tag office cites non existent laws that all trusts are entities thus all are business/dealers. I plan to appeal to GA DOR and or Tribunal as its ridiculous. I am in GA. Trailer was sold to me by a living trust that for legal sake did not engage in any business nor held the TT for commercial reasons and it was stipulated on the BOS. The tag office has slapped me with a big sales tax(few thousand as its a quality TT) as trust = entity = dealer. Note this isnt TAVT but specifically a sales tax on a trailer. What im struggling with is that you cant just blanket call all trusts a "dealer" and skirt the whole casual sale exemption as for all intents and purposes thats what it was. Georgia law is very clear on its definition of a "dealer/business" and this is not it. I cant find any Georgia law that also blanket cover all "entities or trusts" as dealers. Only thing I see that sales tax only applies if the sale of tangible property was done by an entity engaged in business which this living trust isnt. I wanted to post here to see if people ever tried to appeal similar or exact situation because this situation simply ludicrous. If folks are experienced with GA law ill take specific statutes that either support or take apart my case.
Flatulence causing CO/Propane detector alarm?
I apologize for this graphic question, but this happened to me this last trip and I wanted to ask... Twice during the night, my CO/Propane detector went off - just after I passed gas. The detector is 5 feet away from the foot of my bed. I recall passing gas twice, and each time the alarm sounded within 2 minutes. Is this just too gross to discuss here? Is this something you've experienced?
Help! 2004 Bigfoot 2500 TC Advice
Hi everyone! My husband and I just purchased a 2004 Bigfoot2500 10.5E truck camper and we’ve spent hours upon hours trying to source parts for it. It’s certainly harder then anticipated but we really want to make sure we’re doing right by our old school Bigfooot. Theres a few things we’ve haven’t been able to find and we’d would love any information/insight. 1. Kitchen sink plastic drain stoppers. We have a split acrylic (I think?) sink. Theres a beige plastic stopper in each drain that seem screw down into the drain in order to plug it. Ours our deteriorating and for now we’re trying to find replacements if anyone knows where to get them. We’re debating replacing the entire sink as well at some point so if anyone has some insight with links to replacement sinks or how big of a job that would be. The more info the better 2. Exterior range hooded vent cover. Ours is cracking and discolored on the outside and we can’t find a similar one that fits. Apparently the only one we can order from Bigfoot is too large and we’d have to cut the hole in the fiberglass bigger (certainly trying to avoid that lol). 3. Replacing the mattress. We ordered a new foam mattress from Amazon (6 inches like the original). Although, I really like the quality of the mattress cover on the original and was wondering if anyone ever replaced the original insert with a foam mattress to keep the cover? Also, are the cushion upholstery and mattress cover that come in these older Bigfoots machine washable? 4. Monitor panel on power range hood. All of the connections, lights for tank levels and switches function properly but the rubber boarder on panel itself seems to be pulling away from the metal hood. Is there a way to replace the entire strip/mount around the switches? I know that panel itself is delicate so before we go taking it apart is this a “dont fix what’s not broken” situation? 5. Exterior door metal lock. It’s always sticking and hard to close without using force. Any links to a good replacement would be helpful. 6. Wet bath shower curtain track. Looking the replace the entire track since the little clasps attached to it are rusty and one on the end is stuck in place. I can’t seem to find the replacement anywhere. Or is there a product to apply to get the rust off without compromising the fiberglass? 7. Replacement exterior little door locks. A lot of them are a pain to unlock with the key and they stick. Has anyone ever bought them in bulk and replaced them all? Or is there a way to clean them out or a specific lubricant to get them to function better? I know the list is long but if anyone has any tips, links to replacement products, ideas just any insight at all it would be so so so helpful. My Bigfoot did come with an owners manual but it’s a bit vague and a lot of the individual manuals they reference for more information we don’t have. I added a picture of the information inside of the closet incase anyone happens to be familiar with our model or own the same one. Thanks everyone!
100% Silicone roof coat a good idea?
Hello All, New here. I am in the process of restoring an old 25' Coachmen and am currently working on the roof. The roof was so weathered that I elected to strip it entirely down to the bare galvanized sheet metal. Now I am looking for what to put back on top. I have Henry 289 and 587 elastomeric that I was planning on coating the trailer with but I have also considered going EPDM (either a roll or in liquid form.) Just recently I was offered some 100% silicone roof coat (like Henry 887 Tropi-Cool)for a fraction of what it normally sells for. I have read horror stories about using silicone caulking on a roof but I can't find anything about an entire roof coat of silicone. Has anyone tried it on an RV? I have been told that the silicone makes an absolutely awesome roof coat that will last for decades, but I am concerned about how readily it can be repaired in case of damage. Does anyone have any experience with silicone roofing? Can it be repaired? Is it even a concern? Should I even consider going silicone? Thanks for looking everyone.
State farm denying my claim
I had to leave my travel trailer for 5 weeks due to helping my mom who had open heart surgery. I have a 2019 kz sportsman. When I return I open the door to find my seams are coming apart and water damage to walls. Especially in the bunk room. Allstate sends an adjuster and now claim is denied. They tell me this has been going on for a long time. There was no sign of water damage anywhere. No mold anywhere. Now what do I do? Thanks
