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07-27-2017, 01:07 PM
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#261
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Junior Member
Name: Andrew
Trailer: On the market
Florida
Posts: 23
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Sheesh! And I thought scamps and casitas were identical!
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07-27-2017, 02:43 PM
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#262
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,955
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saltydog
Sheesh! And I thought scamps and casitas were identical!
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Similar in concept and price (comparably equipped), but different in many details. Both are riveted. If you do a "Site Search/Google" (bottom of the search menu) on "Scamp vs. Casita" you should turn up a number of old threads that discuss the differences. Of course, best is to see both for yourself.
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07-27-2017, 02:45 PM
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#263
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Senior Member
Name: Michael
Trailer: Oliver Travel Trailer
Florida
Posts: 135
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If I were to buy a used eggcamper up here in Michigan how would I get it to Florida to get it registered and plates?
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07-27-2017, 03:27 PM
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#264
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Senior Member
Trailer: 93 Burro 17 ft
Posts: 6,024
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I would simply tow it home. Have the signed-over title on hand in the extremely unlikely (IMO) event of being pulled over.
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07-27-2017, 03:54 PM
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#265
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006 "Missing Link"
California
Posts: 3,738
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roguebooks
If I were to buy a used eggcamper up here in Michigan how would I get it to Florida to get it registered and plates?
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Some states like here in CA, the plate stays with the vehicle unless it's one of the special personal ones. If it should end up being that the plate stays with the owner see if they will let you keep it to get it home and then send it back to them. Would make it a lot easier with a plate on it and not have to get a temporary tag. All they can do is say no.
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07-27-2017, 03:56 PM
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#266
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Borrego Dave
Some states like here in CA, the plate stays with the vehicle unless it's one of the special personal ones. If it should end up being that the plate stays with the owner see if they will let you keep it to get it home and then send it back to them. Would make it a lot easier with a plate on it and not have to get a temporary tag. All they can do is say no.
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What happens if you DO get stopped and don't have registration to go with the plates?
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07-27-2017, 03:58 PM
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#267
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Senior Member
Name: Michael
Trailer: Oliver Travel Trailer
Florida
Posts: 135
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Is there anything I need to look for on the signed title so I know it will be good when I get to Florida? Little brother just confirmed that I do have the right to haul the trailer home after buying it. I agree about leaving the previous owner's plate on it till I can get to the license bureau at home.
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07-27-2017, 04:05 PM
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#268
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Senior Member
Name: Cathy
Trailer: Escape 19' sold, 21' August 2015
POBox 1267, Denison, Texas
Posts: 807
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roguebooks
If I were to buy a used eggcamper up here in Michigan how would I get it to Florida to get it registered and plates?
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You can call the motor vehicle registration office in your county in Florida and ask them what is required.
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07-27-2017, 04:24 PM
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#269
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Senior Member
Name: Michael
Trailer: Oliver Travel Trailer
Florida
Posts: 135
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cathi
You can call the motor vehicle registration office in your county in Florida and ask them what is required.
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Good advice. Thanks.
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07-27-2017, 04:57 PM
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#270
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Senior Member
Name: Bob
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Georgia
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roguebooks
Good advice. Thanks.
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Might be useful to check for a website first. It can be hard to get an actual person on the phone these days.
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07-27-2017, 05:50 PM
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#271
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006 "Missing Link"
California
Posts: 3,738
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo
What happens if you DO get stopped and don't have registration to go with the plates?
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You've got the signed title along with a bill of sale all dated and you're traveling from the pickup point to home. One other point, if the plate doesn't have a current year tag on it.....different story, that can get you pulled over . In CA when a used vehicle is sold, the buyer gets the signed title and a BOS, the seller keeps registration.
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07-27-2017, 05:52 PM
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#272
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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So, how does the trooper know that you didn't steal the plate?
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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07-27-2017, 06:04 PM
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#273
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Senior Member
Name: Lynn
Trailer: 2019 Escape 21C, NTU April 2022 (was 2013 Casita Spirit Deluxe 17)
Massachusetts
Posts: 666
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If the owner doesn't want to let you use the plate to travel home (and then trust you to mail it back, so he can turn it in, as required in some states), then you can probably get a temporary tag, good for a week or so. Don't go through Massachusetts, though, as this absurd state doesn't allow temporary tags. I think most, if not all, others do, however.
/Mr Lynn
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07-27-2017, 06:10 PM
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#274
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Senior Member
Name: Michael
Trailer: Oliver Travel Trailer
Florida
Posts: 135
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Haven't bought a used trailer yet but I appreciate the help. Learning a lot here. Baby brother also Insisted he look at any used trailer I am thinking of buying and he would repack the bearings before he would allow me hauling it to Florida.
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07-27-2017, 07:46 PM
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#275
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006 "Missing Link"
California
Posts: 3,738
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo
So, how does the trooper know that you didn't steal the plate?
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Just checked one of my titles Glenn, the plate and VIN number are listed on it.
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07-27-2017, 07:59 PM
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#276
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Might work then, if owner will give up plate.
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07-27-2017, 10:01 PM
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#277
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Senior Member
Name: bill
Trailer: 2013 Escape 19
The Mountains of North Carolina
Posts: 4,141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo
Might work then, if owner will give up plate.
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In my state, the state requires seller to keep the old plate and turn it in.
Bill of sale is all you need for transporting a trailer that you have just bought. Crossing the border requires more of course, as you are importing the trailer.
Most of my vehicles and trailers were bought out of state. Its not a big deal.
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07-28-2017, 03:28 AM
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#278
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Senior Member
Name: Perry
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ
Lanesboro, Minnesota, between Whalan and Fountain
Posts: 761
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As far as Casita's having rotten floors, ALL campers with any kind of wood floor WILL rot if you don't catch leaks. I looked at a three year old 13' Deluxe Scamp this spring that looked like it was at least 20 years old. You could see where water had sat in numerous places. That's not Scamps fault, that's the owners.
We owned a Scamp for six seasons and a Casita for five. We have NEVER had water condense on either the Scamp or Casita's walls. We like to camp in October and November, in below 20 degree weather, sometimes waking up to snow on the ground. We don't wake up to water on the windows because we crack the ceiling vent a little, like you should. Upon waking we immediately boil water for coffee and open the vent a little more. Yes, water will condense on the windows while boiling, but is usually gone a few minutes after turning the stove off. If you don give yourself some ventilation any camper will have problems eventually.
Enjoy,
Perry
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2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - 2019 Ford F-150, 3.5 V6 Ecoboost,
Previous Eggs -2018 Escape 5.0 TA, 2001 Scamp 16' Side Bath, 2007 Casita 17' Spirit basic, no bath, water or tanks, 2003 Bigfoot 25B25RQ, that we regreted selling
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07-28-2017, 05:44 AM
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#279
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Senior Member
Name: Lynn
Trailer: 2019 Escape 21C, NTU April 2022 (was 2013 Casita Spirit Deluxe 17)
Massachusetts
Posts: 666
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Perry, how in the world can you camp in a Casita in sub-freezing weather without the pipes and tanks freezing? It's not an all-season trailer. Or do you winterize and then not use the Casita's plumbing?
/Mr Lynn
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07-28-2017, 06:59 AM
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#280
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 1,578
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Some have posted dryrot. You can get a non wood floor in Livin' Lite, Oliver, Happier Camper, Snoozy, Parkliner, airstream Nest, and armadillotrialers.net
You can hand flush with a jug of RV antifreeze Lynn, and not use the 12V water pump.
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