What trailer to buy?

[saltydog]

Sheesh! And I thought scamps and casitas were identical!

[Jon in AZ]

Originally Posted by saltydog

Sheesh! And I thought scamps and casitas were identical!

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.

[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?

[Mike Magee]

I would simply tow it home. Have the signed-over title on hand in the extremely unlikely (IMO) event of being pulled over.

[Borrego Dave]

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?

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.

[Glenn Baglo]

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.

What happens if you DO get stopped and don't have registration to go with the plates?

[roguebooks]

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.

[Cathi]

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?

You can call the motor vehicle registration office in your county in Florida and ask them what is required.

[roguebooks]

Originally Posted by Cathi

You can call the motor vehicle registration office in your county in Florida and ask them what is required.

Good advice. Thanks.

[FishingBob]

Originally Posted by roguebooks

Good advice. Thanks.

Might be useful to check for a website first. It can be hard to get an actual person on the phone these days.

[Borrego Dave]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

What happens if you DO get stopped and don't have registration to go with the plates?

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.

[Glenn Baglo]

So, how does the trooper know that you didn't steal the plate?

[Mr Lynn]

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

[roguebooks]

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.

[Borrego Dave]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

So, how does the trooper know that you didn't steal the plate?

Just checked one of my titles Glenn, the plate and VIN number are listed on it.

[Glenn Baglo]

Might work then, if owner will give up plate.

[thrifty bill]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

Might work then, if owner will give up plate.

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.

[Perryb67]

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

[Mr Lynn]

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

[Ken C]

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.