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Buying a South Carolina Boat Trailer, no title no plate??
I am thinking of buying a boat and trailer from South Carolina. However, the seller states that SC does not require a title, or plates, on boat trailers, so he has neither.
It is too late today to contact Pennsylvania DMV, so I thought I might try for some insight from the RV group.
I have never heard of trailer without a title; is this normal in SC?
If this correct, how does one get a title for Pennsylvania?
Any other words of wisdom?
--The boat does have SC numbers on the bow.
END: After a lot of phone calls, I cannot get the trailer titled in Pa without a proper title or SC registration card stating that the trailer is a "Non Titled Trailer". But he can't get that card without a title. I told him, No Title, NO DEAL! Have to look for another boat.
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LoveTwoCamp
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05/15/12 05:55pm |
Towing
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Older Diesel vs Newer Gas - Which to buy?
Family member is looking at Ford E350, 12/15 passenger vans. Mostly for family use, with some light towing (utility trailer, popup). They cannot afford a newer vehicle, which also means they cannot afford costly repairs or downtime for repairs.
In general, which should be a better vehicle to pick (both being reasonably maintained and in good cosmetic shape): A) a 2002, 7.3 diesel with 235,000 miles, used for towing(road miles), at $7500; or B), a 2006, 5.4 gas with 100,000 miles, no hitch, at $9500?
Are there enough benefits to the diesel engine package to pick the older van?
I have offered my advise, but would like to get some outside opinions.
Thanks in advance.
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LoveTwoCamp
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04/24/12 06:59am |
Tow Vehicles
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Is it still camping?
When we started tent camping in 1970, most people had tents, and they actually went camping. We have move from tents, through the popup, to a hard side, but we think we still camp. We cook over the fire, and spend more time outside the camper than it it. If I tow the "box" to the campground, and then spend most of my time it it, I may as well stay home, it would be a lot less hassle. We only camp in state and national campgrounds, and it seems that, in most parks, the rangers are lax on enforcing the rules, while camping etiquette may be less than it was years ago.
Actually, I'm not even sure they should be called campgrounds any more. Since they let pets into the campgrounds starting around 2004(Pennsylvania), the state campgrounds have been forced from the state capital to let the dogs in, and have expanding their access to more loops and more sites. We have traded one sign (No Pets), for many signs, such as: "No dogs beyond this point"; "Pet waste causes disease, pick up after your dog"; No dogs in restroom"; "No dogs in the shower, their hair clogs the drains"; "Dogs must be on a leash, or otherwise restrained"; "Dogs must be on a 6' leash", "Only two dogs are allowed per site"; "No dogs in the reservoir", "No dogs in the playground"; "Sinks are for washing dishes, do not wash your dog in these sinks"; "Pet walking area"; "No dogs on the trail"; "Loud or excessive barking not tolerated"; "No pets in swimming or beach area"; "Do not leave your pet unattended"; "Pets are not allowed in public buildings"; "Pick up after your dog"; "Deposit pet waste here"; and there are probably a few I've missed. We have personally seen every one of the above signs ignored by dog owners over and over again. Once pets (dogs) are allowed into a campground, even on a restricted basis, they seem to take over, and the campgrounds become nothing more than dog parks with fire rings.
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LoveTwoCamp
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04/19/12 07:18pm |
General RVing Issues
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2004 Ford Powerstroke Engine Reliability
A family member is considering buying a 2004 Ford truck with the Powerstroke diesel engine with about 170,000 miles on it. I think certain Ford diesels have had problems. Is this one of them?
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LoveTwoCamp
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03/21/12 06:37pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Are peanut shells trash?
Slow night at the campground! We are supposed to leave our site better than we found it. At least it used to be that way.
I often see campsites covered with peanut shells, are they trash or does it seem to be ok?
And I do know that there are more important issues.
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LoveTwoCamp
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07/10/11 06:57pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Water Leak
There could be multiple problem areas.
#1. Check all the roof seams on or near the front of the camper very carefully. Particularly the long seam where the front of the camper joins the roof covering. If there is are any cracks in the sealant, then water can run into the wall and find it's way to the counter top.
#2. The window could leak around the the exterior of the frame where it mounts against the camper. This water will run down inside the wall and can find it's way to the counter top.
#3. If the window leaks around the glass area, water should be sitting inside the frame; and if there is enough water or exterior drain holes are plugged, the water could spill over on to the counter.
#4. Any lights on the front of the camper could let water leak into the inside and find it's way to the counter top.
One way to find the leak area(s) is to use a garden hose with a controllable nozzle so you can keep it localized on the area you are testing. Put paper towels around any areas where water might come in so you can immediately see the wet spots developing. You should do this with two people to be effective. One sprays and one looks for the leaks.
Another way to test(but more difficult) is to pressurize the inside of the camper with a shop vac and spray the areas in question with a very soapy solution. The soap bubbles should show you where the air leaks are located. Where air comes out, water can enter.
Once the problem area(s) are located, they must be cleaned and caulked (preferably by someone that knows how to use a caulk gun). Self leveling caulk on the roof and good white or clear camper caulk on any vertical locations. A good camper store can tell you which type to use. Don't use cheap or wrong type of caulk, you will be wasting your time and money.
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LoveTwoCamp
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07/04/11 10:37am |
Travel Trailers
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Not getting all the water out of the tank--Any easy fix?
Camper has a 40 gallon fresh water tank, but the pump stops picking up water with 12-14 gallons of water remaining. Anyone have a good idea on how to fix this without dismantling the entire system? I know some water will always remain, but this amount seems too high.
How is the tank pickup usually put together? Is it a tube through the top, or is it a hard mounted pickup on the outside, near the bottom.
Thinking about this while I am writing, I guess I could drill a new hole closer to the bottom edge of the water tank, install a hard fitting and then run the flexible tube to the pump. Still a pain in the neck with the enclosed underbody.
I measured the remaining water in the tank by draining it from the low-point drain after the pump stopped drawing water.
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LoveTwoCamp
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07/04/11 08:14am |
Travel Trailers
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