I am guessing they are understaffed and stressed as we come out of the pandemic. It is curious when I applied for a copy that they didn't just send a copy.  What was on it would be my responsibility to follow up on. 

Also because of the age of the RV the records may not be computerized?

 

I would be happy with a copy of the title that included the lien holder but they they won't issue a copy period:(

 

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Update:  I checked out Genius FAX and saw positive reviews. 

Genius FAX lets you FAX PDF or JPEG files.  The documents were already on my computer so I converted them to PDF and was able to FAX from my computer and received a FAX received confirmation shortly thereafter.

 

Thank you Kirk. 

I did submit an application for a certified copy VTR -34 Rev 04/19 last month but they won't issue a certified copy even with the lien holder on it?


 

Our RV is registered in TX, we financed our it through Thor Credit Corporation in 2003 and paid it off in 2012. 

In our last move our Title was lost I called the Polk County Tax assessor and they do not keep any title records and refereed me to the Wichita Falls TX Regional DMV Service Center 1601 Southwest Pkwy a, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 to obtain a certified copy of our title.  The service center said they don't update their files when a lien is paid and that the only receipt is the return of our title with a paid stamp.

It appears that Thor Credit Corporation sold our note to Santander Consumer USA and our Experian Credit Report shows the RV loan paid, closed, never late.

I went to Santander's website and found a "Title Department" phone number and was referred to https://www.getmycartitle.com/santander to request a certified copy of my title online.  When doing so it said they can't find the VIN#. I called the customer service number the website referred me to and left a message for them to call me back. We have been paying the registration every April since 2003???

It is our fault we lost the title we have a buyer for the RV any suggestions?

Thank you.

 

 

 

 

Thank you

I have rarely needed to FAX and the few times I did I just went to the UPS store.  I need to send a FAX today and thought I would look into FAXing from my computer. 

Do you FAX from your laptop? 

If yes how do you do it? 

Do you use an APP?

Is their a fee?

Is it secure?

Thank you

Best Streaming Services 2021, price and content comparisons:

https://www.reviews.org/tv-service/best-streaming-service/ 

Thank you all for your comments, ideas, suggestions and additional questions you have been very helpful.

 

How do you watch TV?  Recently a satellite serviceman said satellite TV will be phased out, everything will be streamed.

This is what I understand so far:

1. You need an internet connection and then a device on your TV ie ROKU or Firestick or??
2. Then you need and APP ie Paramount+, Hulu, Netflix
3. You can't record like a DVR but can watch most anything on their menu at any time
4. You can pay for an upgraded service to have fewer commercials

Any tips or tricks, recommended apps or hardware appreciated...

This is an older website but may be of assistance as we start our summer travels. 

http://rvservicereviews.com/

We spent 4 summers here in Show Low AZ: https://juniperridgeresort.com/
They are deeded lots so you have to rent from the owner. 

Here is a partial list of current rentals available:
https://www.juniperridgerealestate.com/rental/

As the season is upon us they will go fast.

https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_residential_propane_price

Thank you’s.  

 

When I was growing up, and dirt was new,  my mom started me in the habit of writing Thank You notes.  Nothing fancy, just a quick acknowledgement of a gift, gesture or service I had received. Even retired for 20 years I still keep a package of blank note cards and with the plethora of dollar  $ stores near by a variety of unique cards in my computer bag.  As technology advances I now include email or text options to say thank you.  I sent a thank you to a young man that maintains a website I use frequently and he told me he was pleasantly surprised and that I made his day.

As we ease “back to normal” I am sure you could “make a lot of days” without taking a lot of time by sending a thank you email/text to someone that has shown you kindness or assisted you today.

 

4 hours ago, 2gypsies said:

Good article and a change may be in sight:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/03/12/daylight-saving-time-spring-forward/

Interesting article.  One of the complaints listed from the 70's attempt was:

"Many parents and teachers oppose the idea of darker winter mornings, which could put children’s safety at risk. When year-round DST was last used in the 1970s, many Americans criticized sending kids to school in the dark."

 

There are 211 petitions on Change. Org to Abolish Daylight Saving Time
https://www.change.org/search?q=Daylight Saving Time

This one alone has over 200K signatures 
https://www.change.org/p/congress-end-the-time-change-choose-one-standard-time-and-stay-with-it-year-round

 

If anyone is serious about putting daylight saving time in your rear view mirror the only way we can eliminate Daylight Saving Time is:

1. To write your senator TODAY 
   https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

2. AND write to  the Secretary of Transportation: Pete Buttigieg 
   https://www.transportation.gov/contact-us

Latest Updates (March 2021)

In March 2021, a bipartisan bill called the “Sunshine Protection Act of 2021” was submitted for consideration in the U.S. Senate. The bill aims to end the time change and make DST permanent across the United States. Bottom-line, the bill would simply negate the need for Americans to change their clocks twice a year. 

The bill has been co-sponsored by eight senators—both Democrats and Republicans—so chances are good that it will at least be considered. If you support this change, consider contacting your state’s senators to let them know!

SOURCE: https://www.almanac.com/content/stopping-daylight-saving-time


Most States Now Want to End the DST Switch

As of April 2020, 32 states had proposed legislation to make daylight saving permanent to save more sunshine year-round, while eight other states had passed bills to keep an extra hour of sleep by not “springing forward” every March. However, such changes must be approved by Congress, which has remained reluctant to spend time changing time.

The Uniform Time Act of 1966 and later amendments to the daylight saving time law state that the Department of Transportation is "authorized and directed to foster and promote widespread and uniform adoption and observance of the same standard of time within and throughout each such standard time zone."

However, the transportation secretary also has the authority to grant exceptions to states whose legislatures request them.    Secretary of Transportation: Pete Buttigieg   Web Address: http://www.transportation.gov/

Currently, two states and four territories have received waivers to opt-out of observing Daylight Saving Time and the legislatures of several other states from Alaska to Texas to Florida have at least considered doing so.

Especially in the so-called “hot weather states,” proponents of opting out of Daylight Saving Time argue that doing so helps reduce the effects of the economic and health consequences that come with longer day lengths — including increases is traffic accidents, heart attacks, workplace injuries, crime, and overall energy consumption — while improving residents’ quality of life during dark fall and winter months. 

SOURCE:  https://www.thoughtco.com/who-enforces-daylight-saving-time-3321062

One size never fits all and all things in moderation; nothing can be solved in 280 characters. 
I recently read the book/listened to the audio version
False Alarm: How Climate Change Panic Costs Us Trillions, Hurts the Poor, and Fails to Fix the Planet, July 14, 2020 by Bjorn Lomborg. 
There are lots of ideas out their to protect our environment with a combination of power sources, not just one, without eliminating jobs and still living comfortably and successfully.  This book shares several examples of good intentions in the realm of green energy going asunder when special interests verses the greater good stepped in.  The biggest takeaway I found was that all the scientific studies do not take into account the ability of humans to adapt, their figures are based on nothing being done to protect our future between now and and whatever year they choose.  

"Enough, argues bestselling author Bjorn Lomborg. Climate change is real, but it's not the apocalyptic threat that we've been told it is. Projections of Earth's imminent demise are based on bad science and even worse economics. In panic, world leaders have committed to wildly expensive but largely ineffective policies that hamper growth and crowd out more pressing investments in human capital, from immunization to education." 
Source :    https://www.amazon.com/False-Alarm-Climate-Change-Trillions/dp/1541647467  


Why the French like Nuclear Energy
"France's decision to launch a large nuclear program dates back to 1973 and the events in the Middle East that they refer to as the "oil shock." The quadrupling of the price of oil by OPEC nations was indeed a shock for France because at that time most of its electricity came from oil burning plants. France had and still has very few natural energy resources. It has no oil, no gas and her coal resources are very poor and virtually exhausted. " 
Source:  https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/reaction/readings/french.html

 

1 hour ago, Jaydrvr said:

Try this.. http://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjO34mj7ObuAhUZVTABHelDAs0QFjAAegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw3CelG9RQ1afKumoD8V-E7T

Good Info thanks for posting.

https://www.compare.com/auto-insurance/coverage/vehicle-costs

Vehicle Registration Fees, Insurance, and Other Costs by State for 2021

A few notes: These car registration fees are for passenger cars only; states charge different fees for RVs, trucks, antique cars, etc. The numbers we found are current as of 2020, but it’s smart to check the current numbers with your state department of motor vehicles.

Additional source State Rankings:  https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/car-registration-fees-by-state

 

We have friends in Indio and visited often. They have since left California as many have so it may be a good time to buy. Have not been in that specific park but the reviews are pretty good rated 4.6 out of 5  https://tinyurl.com/1q1jl6cs
and 8.3 out of 10 https://tinyurl.com/4ng3xd7w   It looks really nice when we have driven by.  The location has easy access to 111 and 10.

With the onset of the pandemic it is really nice to have a sure thing in the winter. Also with the pandemic MANY people have discovered RVing great for RV sales but somewhat reducing the availability of RV sites for a while.   The Medical care in the area is top notch according to our friends. The music concerts ie Cochella and Stagecoach and sporting events at The Tennis Center have huge winter events bringing in LOTS of people, traffic etc.  The golfing is great as is the shopping.  There is lots to do in the area during the winter.  Summer is HOT.

We were full time for 12 years, then bought a sticks and bricks for winter due to health issues and traveled part time int he summer for 5 years, then bought an RV lot for summers which we really enjoyed; HOA and all but will be selling it this summer as health issues are further limiting our travels so we will be downsizing.

I don't think you would have a hard time selling your Palms Springs area RV lot if you decided it wasn't for you after you tried it. Nothing ventured nothing gained..."In the end, regrets rarely come from things done but from things not even tried".

Safe Travels and Good luck whichever you decide.


 

2021 Cost of Living Calculator  https://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/livingston-tx/east-los-angeles-ca/50000

This is an informational forum for RVers by RVers to educate and share RV experiences.  As the original poster sharing an article stated: "Restricting the purchase of all firearms to residents of a state will impact many living the fulltime lifestyle."
He was contributing information that could be of use to many fulltime RVers.  As with all topics in this forum they don't necessarily apply to all. If you can use the info thank the poster for their time and effort to inform; if they don't just delete from your email.  

This article that may be of assistance here to assist those wanting to verify information on the Internet:   https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/fake-news.htm?fbclid=IwAR2Oo3A6W4Ba94hlEABlFN1P71G8sftHzQusti_Y_sjfzZy2dfaP7q7iuBc

PS: This forum does have guidelines if anyone is interested:  https://www.rvnetwork.com/guidelines/

The original incident was from 2019 and from the congressman's website below he announced he reintroduced the legislation 2-1-2021.

https://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/crow-reintroduces-closing-loophole-interstate-firearm-sales-act
Crow Reintroduces the Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act