Buying an RV

[Matt Davies]

I intend to start a year long road trip in 2002. As such I intend to purchase an RV. However, being from the UK can anyone give me advise on what is required. I will probably try and purchase in California and sell somewhere along the east coast. What about insurance??? Tax??? etc

Any help or advice would be gratefully recieved.


Matt

[Matt Davies]

I intend to start a year long road trip in 2002. As such I intend to purchase an RV. However, being from the UK can anyone give me advise on what is required. I will probably try and purchase in California and sell somewhere along the east coast. What about insurance??? Tax??? etc

Any help or advice would be gratefully recieved.


Matt

[Bob Scarborough]

The cost of RV purchase and registration varies greatly from state to state. Some, such as California, assess a tax based on the value of the unit. Others have a sales tax which can be substantial.There are several web sites that deal with this, and you would do well to use google to locate them. My state, Tennessee, has a low yearly registration fee that is not based on the value of the vehicle, so my motorhome costs the same to register each year as my car, less than $50 including the county tax. There are several states that have no sales tax, and RV America is a good site to start with to get input from experienced RVers.

[Mark Sedenquist]

Matt,

A few months ago had an e-mail correspondence with a man that specializes in helping visitors to the USA find, purchase and insure vehicles for road trips. I don't know if he is still doing it, but his site is: http://www.autotourusa.com/

If that is helpful to you, please write again and let us know.

Mark