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I guess I am just not looking in the correct place.  I know one can register a new fifth wheel by mail in Texas.  However, I cannot find the information saying which forms are required and what the registration fee is.  I was told the registration fee is based on price, and I have also seen that the registration fee is based on weight.  Which is correct?  Through "Search", I found a great write-up about Class A Non-CDL, but nothing about how to register a new RV by mail.  It would be such a help if there was a write-up on "Here's How To Do That".

We are close to accepting our New Horizons Majestic from the factory in Junction City, KS.  Any help would be appreciated.

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Ron

Ron & Maureen, and three rescue Chihuahuas

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I guess I should also add . . .  I called the Polk County Tax Assessor office.  A very nice lady handled my call.  I ask her about RV registration by mail.  She asked me if I was an member of the Escapees.  Of course I said, "Yes."  She told me that the Escapees had a page on their website that had all the explanations and forms needed.  I thanked her and logged on to the Escapees website.  After quite a search, either I am missing this webpage or just don't recognize it.  

So, again, I would appreciate any and all help offered.

Regards,

Ron

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Linda - 

Thank you very much!  Wow, that is exactly what I was hoping to find!  I just never thought about looking under "Mail Service / Forms and Booklets"!  :D  

Ron

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You'll find out that the Escapees web site is not easy to navigate. :(  Even as a long-time member I still have trouble finding things and always wondered how many new folks just give up - on the site and/or on the Club itself.

Full-timed for 16 Years
Traveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome
and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel

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I got this email the other day. I'm curious as I have no trouble navigating the way it is now, but the veins come out on my neck with new or "remodeled sites"

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Upcoming Website Maintenance 

 

Beginning March 20, our websites escapees.com and xscapers.com will be offline due to updates as we prepare for a big reveal.

That’s right! We are proud to launch a new escapees.com and xscapers.com. Informed by your comments and suggestions, these new sites are cleaner, clearer, and ready to keep us connected as you bounce down the trail. 

 

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Linda - 

I did print off the forms and am very glad I did!  I just looked at the new website . . . Cannot find this registration information anywhere!  The "new and improved" isn't helping.  I'm still looking,  but if anyone knows where his is, please let me know so I can share it with someone else!

Thanks,

Ron

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3 hours ago, geo-gypsy said:

I did print off the forms and am very glad I did!  I just looked at the new website . . . Cannot find this registration information anywhere!  The "new and improved" isn't helping.  I'm still looking,  but if anyone knows where his is, please let me know so I can share it with someone else!

See if this provides you with the forms you want:

When on the Escapees main website, hover over "Education" (at the top of the page) and, in the drop-down menu, click on "Domicile." 

Under "Choosing Your State," click on the state you're interested in (in this case, Texas).  Under "Becoming a Resident," click on Step 3 and then go down to "Vehicle Registration Requirements" where you'll see a link to the Texas DMV which will take you to a list of different forms.  See if any of these forms are what you are looking for.

LindaH
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Linda - 

This is what I wrote to "Thom" the Escapees Webmaster for his suggestion:

"No, you are wrong.  I have been a resident of Texas for 34 years.  I do not have to become a Texas resident.  I do not have to register my present vehicles in Texas - these vehicles are already registered and titled in Texas!  We are purchasing a new Fifth Wheel from New Horizons and would like to TT&L it by mail.  This has nothing to do with becoming a Texas resident.  

 
The information I want WAS located in the  
https://www.escapees.com/support/mail-service/forms-and-booklets 
webpage.  Unfortunately, you have missed the point.  We are longtime residents of Texas who started fulltiming and have a long residence of Texas.  However, we are wanting to purchase a new fifth wheel, a custom-built fifth wheel from New Horizons.  There was formerly a webpage under the above URL that gave an excellent discussion on how to register a new RV as a Texas domicile residence, and now under the new "Website", it is gone.  I would encourage you to recover this document and put it in the Support section of the new website.  I did print a copy of this webpage, so if you need to know what it "provided", I can scan it and send it to you to help. "
 
Your original information was spot on!  And you were EXTREMELY helpful.  It appears that the Escapees in the Website reorganization has eliminated the information for registering a NEW RV in Texas.  What is left is the information if you want to "Become Texan".  Other posters have addressed this.  Ugh!
 
Just my two cents,
Ron

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I have made a pdf file from what I printed off from the old Escapees website.  This is the information one needs to register and title a new fifth wheel or travel trailer in the State of Texas whether you are in state or out of state (by mail).  Note, one must first be a resident (domicile) of Texas, this is not for "new arrivals".  Somehow this information was lost when the Escapees updated their website.  It is a 7.5 MB file, so it cannot be uploaded to the forum.  If anyone would like a copy of this, please let me know.  If anyone can host this file for future Escapees members to access, please let me know.  

Just my two cents,

Ron

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I checked a couple of days ago and found the "New Website" now has a few new entries under Domicile/Texas/Vehicle Registration.  Under that topic, there is a "Fifth Wheel and Trailer Registration" link.  The link leads to the forms I printed off from the old website that I scanned and sent back to the Webmaster!  I had to chuckle, I know they are mine because I got a couple of the pages a little crooked!  The information is back on the Escapees website and can probably be found by anyone needing the information!

Just my two cents,

Ron

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