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  1. gpounder

    California Charges Target Montana LLC Tax Evasion, Not Legal RV Registration

    California has charged at 14 people that own very high end vehicles with 57 count felonies for a number of crimes including filling false state sales tax returns, failure to file consumer use tax returns, perjury by declaration, money laundry, and conspiracy. They are also investigating dealers...
  2. SO

    Montana registrations - your state IS watching

    https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/montana-loophole-car-purchases-21960170.php It's a mater of time before they start looking at motor homes/coaches. Once it takes hold in California, other states will realize that they are losing revenue, too. With Flock® and other brand...
  3. KE

    Is It Legal and Safe to Double Tow a Bike Trailer Behind a Flat-Towed Jeep?

    Can I tow a small bike trailer behind my flat towed Jeep Cherokee?
  4. WB

    Renting Out a Stationary RV: Legal, Insurance, and Practical Considerations

    My daughter owns an RV that is located on the Gulf Coast. Her husband is deceased, there appears to be little to no market for selling it and she has a person who would like to rent it for maybe six months or so. Do any of you have any experience in setting up a rental agreement for lease with...
  5. HARLEY FAN

    Are Retread Tires Safe or Legal on Motorhomes?

    Has anyone ever heard of Michelin X Line Energy Z Retread Tires? Looking at a motorhome and this picture sure looks like one to me!
  6. JI

    Steering Knob on Class A

    I have steering knobs on tractors from big down to a riding lawnmower. I went into Tractor Supply to buy one for Class A MH. The guy at the cash register said I need to check to see if that’s legal. I think it is illegal on commercial OTR trucks, but does anyone know if it is illegal on a...
  7. d23haynes57

    Underhood Generators and Idling Engines to Charge Batteries

    If considering using the main engine to charge batteries or get a rig with a 2nd alternator, under hood generator consider this New York City Response...
  8. WH

    Cummins ISB 6.7 300hp

    Is there anything that I can do to boost up the power? And it still be legal in california. We tow a stacker trailer it does great on flatland but any hill at and we're down to a crawl.Any advice is appreciated thank you
  9. BI

    Establish Residence/Domicile in Oregon

    Hello, I'm currently a resident of Vermont but want to establish residence in Oregon without buying property there. I expect to travel 3-6 months per year for the foreseeable future and that's part of the reason why I'm not inclined to purchase a property in Oregon at this point. Perhaps in the...
  10. JE

    Adding a Trailer Hitch to Wildwood Heritage Glen with Rear Door—Is It Possible?

    I own a 2023 wildwood heritage glen, and am wanting to tow a golf cart behind it. But because it has the separated bumper in the back I’m not sure of the best way to add a trailer hitch. Any suggestions? I don’t want to have to trade her in for a toy hauler. Our local parts/dealer said it’s...
  11. NO

    Protecting Yourself When Selling a Motorhome in Ontario: Bill of Sale Tips

    Wasn't sure if I post this here or dollars &cents - my apologies if its parked in the wrong spot . This is directed at Canadian ( specfically Ontario) owners who have sold their motorhomes . . I am selling ours .Everything is ok with it now but it's 10 plus years old and like anything else...
  12. CV

    Do You Need Separate Liability Insurance for a Car Hauler Trailer?

    Legal question – Is liability insurance coverage needed for a towed flat bed/car hauler trailer? Background : Per AAA (who insures my cars), their policy is that liability insurance on the towing vehicle covers any damage the trailer might cause. This seems to be the norm (per 5 min of on-line...
  13. RO

    LED Underglow Ideas for Hybrids: Photos, Tips, and Legal Considerations

    I know not everyone is a fan. I myself am not a fan of the ones that are ridiculously bright / blinding. Truth is I have kids and they're all asking when can we make our camper look like "that!". I wouldn't mind having some ambiance that can be dimmed down and then turned off at night. My goal...
  14. JC

    Gray Water Drainage and Legalities

    Greetings, my friends! We are installing the gray water tank, and we had a discussion about whether or not there is a legal requirement for the fitting that drains the tank. Right now we just have a garden hose fitting with a gate valve. Will that do? Also, I am assuming that each state in...
  15. CA

    What is the best site to sell your RV?

    Hi, I was just looking for tips on selling an RV. Which site(s) would you recommend? Are there any legalities to be concerned about? Thanks.
  16. craigbenoit

    Legal Help With RV Repair Shop

    We are trying to find legal help with a repair shop in South West Florida (Ft. Myers. If you have had a successful experience with an attorney regarding an issue with a RV repair shop, would you pass along that information. Preferably: FT. Myers FL area I don't need details of the issue just a...
  17. LV

    Legality of operating a school bus; flashers and stop arms

    This should be a sticky IMO. TL;DR warning I was browsing YouTube skoolie builds and found that a person featured on a skoolie channel left the stop sign arm on their bus, don't do that. It's illegal in many jurisdictions. I've warned that skoolie social media entity of the ramifications of...
  18. WH

    VIN doesn't match title.

    So, I bought a school bus with an Indiana RV title which I have to transfer over to an Ohio title. I bought it over facebook marketplace. When I went for the VIN inspection, it wasn't there... I just took it to the state highway patrol to have the VIN found on the chassis to get a new VIN plate...
  19. CH

    Minnesota Registration questions

    Hello! I am mid conversion and hoping to get my bus on the road. I live in Minnesota and went to the DMV to ask questions in advance.....they did not know what is needed for registration. I might show up with the title and see what happens then, but I am looking for anyone with experience in...
  20. TE

    Hello! Clueless, but i have a goal!

    Hello! I've been dreaming about doing this for years, and i might finally be able to pull it off. I'm interested in buying a large bus to be used as a home and small workshop. I would like to get a double decker, or maybe just a regular bus and ADD a second floor to it. (is that even legal?)...
  21. GI

    Legally Transporting Bus Back Home

    Okay, so I found some threads here on the subject so I have a jist of what I'm supposed to do. From my understanding if I were to transport my bus from Kansas (the state I'm buying the bus in) to Tennessee, (home) then I would need to get a temp tag in Kansas to drive the bus 9 hours back into...
  22. IN

    Maximum legal fuel capacities?

    This thread is to quote & link to the maximum legal limits for vehicle fuel capacities - installed / in containers, gas limit / diesel limit / propane limit / total limit / max combined limit before needing to comply with a different set of regs to legally carry beyond that limit. This thread...
  23. MN

    how to make a street legal bus

    hey team, so i've finished the build and now i have to make the bus street legal ... can anyone direct me to the requirements i need to fulfill to not get stopped and fined. i'm not referring to how to get registered ... that's been done ... registered! plates! yeah!!! but what do i need to take...
  24. B_Rex

    Looking for Florida traffic lawyer

    Seeking recommendations: Does anyone know a good traffic attorney in Florida? Our skoolie was damaged in an accident and we would like to seek counsel before we accept any insurance settlements.
  25. SO

    Various Questions

    Hey guys. A local Christian camp has an old bus that was severely overheated and is no longer useful for them. They were considering having it towed to the scrapyard to be melted down. I have offered to pay a bit more than the scrapyard for the husk (they have not yet contacted a scrapyard)...

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