Posted 2012-02-16 2:52 PM (#141090 - in reply to #140910) Subject: RE: Commercial Designation Questions (long)
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Posts: 80 Location: Central WI
When we originally bought our 3H LQ 11' shortwall trailer in MN I came home to WI and titled/registered it. Paid the state sales tax and got TRAILER plates based on the weight of the trailer. I think it was around $120/yr. While camping I noticed several other LQ trailers of similar size and dimensions with RV plates, so prior to the next renewal I went into the DMV to inquire about switching. I took along some pictures of the trailer and the floor plans. I had to prove/show them that over 50% of the trailer was dedicated to "human" occupancy. They gave me some hassle about it but eventually agreed to the switch. I now pay $15/yr for RV plates. It was my mistake to not check it out originally and because I bought the trailer out-of-state the dealer didn't necessarily know WI's registration rules.
Posted 2012-02-16 3:23 PM (#141095 - in reply to #141087) Subject: RE: Commercial Designation Questions (long)
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Originally written by kooner on 2012-02-16 2:13 PM
Do not know if this makes any difference on an LQ or not but ours has a RVIA tag near the door, which states it is an RV, we have had several LQ trailers and this is the only one that has had this on it.
That RVIA sticker is nothing more than a marketing ploy... The RV mfg's get together, set the standards they want. Then jack up the price on trailers that meet they're "RVIA" specfications.... Sort of a inside price rigging thing.
Just like the AARP, send them some (RVIA membership) money and they'll send you an envelope full of coupons and more stickers....
Does that RVIA sticker really make that horse trailer an RV? Or, does it say that the LQ section was built to RVIA specs...
Posted 2012-02-16 5:36 PM (#141101 - in reply to #140910) Subject: RE: Commercial Designation Questions (long)
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Posts: 350 Location: Penrose, Colorado
The RVIA sticker says 5th wheel travel trailer and another tag below it is from Oregon State Gov.and it says the same thing along with the serial number .My guess is you can call both ways.
Commercial Designation Questions (long)
