In preparation for full timing.

[AWCHIEF]

As a low budget retiree expecting to be hitting the road full time shortly I am looking at several different aspects for a perspective state of record. Tax free for retired military/government employee and social security, lowest possible cost of license, car tag, trailer tag and insurance premiums.

How are others handling these issues?

[cwf]

These folks have some info..have you seen them?
https://www.escapees.com

[AWCHIEF]

Channing, thank you.

[slowmover]

SKP has a good reputation. Just got off phone with a friend running a load into a rig near Livingston right now.

Nice lake, nice state park and US59 into Houston is a pleasure to drive. The easiest major road into or out of that city.

Good threads also on IRV2 as well as Woodall's. There is a quite knowledgable group using Class 8 and MDT to haul the really big New Horizon and other premium 5ers. Some serious full timers, and some very good tech articles on that forum.

The organization will send you a package of information. I have one from just a couple of years ago.

[AWCHIEF]

I guess I am just being dense. What is SKP, IRV2, class 8, MDT. Sounds like you are talking about commercial truck drivers and that does not describe me.

[nvestysly]

Escapees = SKP

Escapees is based in Livingston, TX and offers domicile for full-time RVers.

iRV2.com is another web site operated by the same person who owns Air Forums. Lots of good information on iRV2

There are several threads on Air Forums about full-timing. One of the WBCCI board members and frequent Air Forums contributor has a web site describing their full-timing lifestyle:

Dreamstreamr Odyssey Chasing 75 Degrees

[FreshAirStmr]

Do you have healthcare already (through the VA?) or are you Medicare-eligible? If not and therefore you have to purchase your own healthcare, currently (in 2015) there are only a few states where you can buy a plan good for full-time travelers.

[FreshAirStmr]

Originally Posted by FreshAirStmr

Do you have healthcare already (through the VA?) or are you Medicare-eligible? If not and therefore you have to purchase your own healthcare, currently (in 2015) there are only a few states where you can buy a plan good for full-time travelers.

To continue, South Dakota, Texas, or Florida are currently the best domicile states for full-timers. Only Texas or Florida, if you have to buy your own health insurance.

[AWCHIEF]

Originally Posted by FreshAirStmr

Do you have healthcare already (through the VA?) or are you Medicare-eligible? If not and therefore you have to purchase your own healthcare, currently (in 2015) there are only a few states where you can buy a plan good for full-time travelers.

Fortunetly I have Tricare Prime.

And
Nvestysly, that you for the info.

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by AWCHIEF

I guess I am just being dense. What is SKP, IRV2, class 8, MDT. Sounds like you are talking about commercial truck drivers and that does not describe me.

Have a look at their forums. Not everything about SKP is obvious as to value thereof. Some of it becomes evident in online conversations.

And some of them have very interesting rigs. And the tech articles that shine light on anyone's experience for living on the road.

[Nowisee]

South Dakota allows you to register your TV and TT online and no emissions.
http://www.mydakotaaddress.com

[BoldAdventure]

Florida has one up on Texas over vehicle registration costs. Plus no state inspections, unlike Texas.

[BigButtUgly]

Chief: States with no income tax of any kind AL,FL,NV,SD,TX,WA, WY. Other fees, tax, title, plates, d. license etc Wyoming is hands down winner.

[AWCHIEF]

Originally Posted by BigButtUgly

Chief: States with no income tax of any kind AL,FL,NV,SD,TX,WA, WY. Other fees, tax, title, plates, d. license etc Wyoming is hands down winner.

Thank you, I will check Wyoming out.

[BigButtUgly]

No income taxes of any kind AL FL NV SD TX WA WY Far lowest for DMV fees is WY but
residency not easy.

[jbxx]

Definitely not California, just had a shock from the Ca. DMV.
$413 to register per year for my 23' 2014 . YIKES!!!

[kb0zke]

We thought about WY since we have a daughter and s-i-l living there. Unfortunately, you have to have a physical address with your name attached to it, so we passed. We went with Your Best Address in Sioux Falls, SD.

[AWCHIEF]

Originally Posted by jbxx

Definitely not California, just had a shock from the Ca. DMV.
$413 to register per year for my 23' 2014 . YIKES!!!

No chance of that ever happening. I was once forced to live there courtesy of the Navy. The only think I left behind when I finally escaped was an ex wife. Kalifornia was welcome to her.