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  2. RVing with a second vehicle (non-towable)

    in Beginning RVing

    Posted

    Think of it this way:  The Tacoma probably gets much better fuel mileage than the Class C.  Drive the Class C and park it and then you'll be tooling around in something that gets better mileage.  Your friend would appreciate have a car to use when you're at work.  Will she be working, also?

    I would recommend keeping both and at least see how it works out.

  5. Full-timers with stocked kitchen traveling to Canada

    in Travel

    Posted · Edited by 2gypsies

    Rabbits don't need any papers:

    https://www.gopetfriendly.com/blog/taking-your-dog-to-canada/#:~:text=Pet rabbits from the United,days prior to entering Canada.

    Your pantry, refrigerator/freezer - (no problem with spices, etc.)

    https://inspection.canada.ca/food-safety-for-consumers/bringing-food-into-canada-for-personal-use/eng/1389630031549/1389630282362

    The important think is to take your sunglasses off, look at them directly and answer questions but don't volunteer chatter.  Don't try to hide anything.

    As full-timers we've crossed multiple times.  The only problem we had was with a 3" dog repellant spray that we always carried when biking.  We owned up to it when asked.  He examined it carefully - reading the label & then took it inside the booth.  He came out and said "I'm very sorry but only bear spray is allowed".  😄  It was probably worth a couple bucks!

    We also consumed our fresh refrigerated items before crossing so we didn't have to toss anything.  Meat purchases that we had in freezer were still in their original packages and they weren't a problem at the time.  

    Liquor/Beer:  Check for the allowable amount.  Anything over will have a very small fee - not enough to consume fast beforehand 😁 or to dump it out.

    I'd recommend checking the web sites just before crossing as things change occasionally.

    Have a great trip!

  7. Can a 2500HD Chevy pull a 5th Wheel?

    in Fifth-Wheel

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Jaydrvr said:

    Of course that's true in every accident. We weren't talking about that. We were talking about getting a ticket. Jay

    We were?  Thought we were talking about weights.  This post is almost 2 yr old and no where was it talking about tickets.  The blub that I quoted casually mentioned tickets but the gist of it was weights and that's why I posted it.  

  8. Can a 2500HD Chevy pull a 5th Wheel?

    in Fifth-Wheel

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Jaydrvr said:

    And that is all about COMMERCIAL vehicles. I've never heard of a personal vehicle getting a fine for overweight, either. We've all seen the ones that qualify. Jay

    If you were in an accident and killed someone I'll bet they'd look into every detail for the court case.

  9. Can a 2500HD Chevy pull a 5th Wheel?

    in Fifth-Wheel

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Kirk W said:

    Can you tell us where this is the case and who it is that will write the tickets? How about a link to the laws that would be enforced? I have been RVing for more than 40 years and you are the first that I have ever heard say this, 

    I got my original comment from an article when I Googled about this post statement.  I can't find it now.   Here's another:

    https://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/rpt/2007-R-0214.htm#:~:text=Manslaughter.,accident that results in death.

  10. Can a 2500HD Chevy pull a 5th Wheel?

    in Fifth-Wheel

    Posted

    Something to think seriously about...... from a document I was reading:    

    "If you exceed what the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of your vehicle is, you could get ticketed. But that could be the least of your worries if you’re caught surpassing your vehicle’s GVWR, meaning you could also face criminal charges, including manslaughter in some states if there is an accident that involves the loss of life. That’s not to mention overloading your truck could cause serious damage to the vehicle itself, like breaking the suspension.

    There are also legal requirements for different GVWRs. Your vehicle may need specific insurance if it rates above a certain GVWR. You may need a CDL license to operate a commercial vehicle over a certain GVWR. This is why it’s important to know what the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is for your vehicle."

  12. Already a Texas resident, transferring vehicle registration to my Escapees address

    in General RV Information

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Anawilliam850 said:

    In Texas, motor vehicles are required to undergo an annual safety inspection, which includes a check of the vehicle's emissions and safety features, before they can be registered. Inspections are typically conducted at state-approved inspection stations, which are located throughout the state.

    When you register your vehicle, you must provide a current inspection certificate as proof of compliance with the inspection requirement. Vehicle registration can be done by mail, online, or in person at a county tax office.

    Note that if one isn't going to be in Texas one can self-certify online... just click a box .... and you don't have to drive to Texas for a yearly inspection.  Also, if just driving through Texas and not staying you don't have to get an inspection if you can drive through in 3 days.  

  16. Amazon question about shipper companies.

    in Other Topics

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, RV_ said:

    We have spoken with Amazon custom,er service several times in the last year and first your need to be a Prime member for this method of calling. You go to help, contact, and then get a choice to chat or "Get" a callback from them. When we select that we get a screen to input our n umber and click call now and get a call from a live person within seconds. So no waiting on hold.

     

    Yes.... I posted the link to this above, also.

    https://www.amazon.com/go/contact-us?orderId

  18. Amazon question about shipper companies.

    in Other Topics

    Posted · Edited by 2gypsies

     

    I've talked to Customer Service in the past but don't recall how I did it.  You can try this:

    You can request a phone call from Amazon.  It takes some digging on their site.

    1.  Log In

    Go to Your Account

    Customer Service

    Help With Something Else

    Get Help with a Different Issue

    Message Assistant - type in your question or type "talk to a representative" & you'll eventually get:

    Request A Phone Call

    2.  I just did a Google for a phone # & this came up   888-280-4331

  22. Which new tires for a 2017 Forest River motorhome?

    in General RV Information

    Posted

    Since your home is near San Francisco I'd recommend doing a trip up 101 and cross into Oregon to buy your tires.  No sales tax.  We bought ours in Eugene at Les Schwab and got a very good price.  We ordered them while we were still in Arizona and we requested that all of them had to have the same or very close manufactured date.  As it turned out they were all manufactured within 4m.  Go to a place that is busy so you know their tires aren't sitting on a rack and aging out there.  We chose to buy all new ones before our Alaskan trip.  They were 6 yr. old and in my opinion, ready for new ones.  Tires are a small price to pay instead of having an accident.  I also recommend, in addition to Les Schwab, Discount Tires.  They both do a lot of business.

  23. Fire at Benson Co-op

    in Sharing the Fulltime Lifestyle

    Posted

    So sad.  Our lot with a casita was across the street.  I believe that was the first fire in the park; hopefully, the last.  I read it was a faulty propane connection on a tankless water heater.  I don't know if the lot changed hands since we've been there but the owners at that time were very conscientious people who kept their casita in tip top condition.

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