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03-30-2013, 03:27 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Crestwood
Posts: 26
M.O.C. #13281
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Domicile/Mail Service
Reading the forums,,,so many more fulltimers use SD instead of Texas...any reason or just preference.
Thanks,
Tom - Shannon
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03-30-2013, 05:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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Both are good. We chose SD because Texas requires an annual vehicle inspection that SD does not. We hear you are ok out of state but once you hit the Texas border you best skedaddle to the nearest inspection location before the sheriff finds you. Also with SD you only have to make a physical appearance in the state once every five years to renew your diriver's licence. Everything else can be done by mail, phone or email.
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03-30-2013, 06:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 729
M.O.C. #3206
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When we retired in Texas and hit the road, we chose S.D. over Tx. because we have family ties to S.D. Imagine our pleasure to find our vehicle plates and insurance cost SLASHED- Texas may be a nice place to winter but S.D. has much to offer as a summer base- JMHO- Don
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04-01-2013, 12:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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We learned that you have 30 days from the time you enter Texas to renew your inspection.
Orv
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04-02-2013, 03:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,665
M.O.C. #9969
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We went with Florida, partly because we have a Daughter there so we're in Florida more than anyplace else. Like everything there are Pros and Cons to each.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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04-02-2013, 05:53 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I didn't jump in because we use the Escapee's mail service out of Texas but still keep our domicile in Kansas. Yes we pay more in taxes of all kinds, but until Joyce is old enough for Medicare we get inexpensive health insurance thru our business and if we weren't Kansas residents that would disappear and so would far more money. Another thing to look at is that many states are now taxing your pension whether you live out of state or not. There are many individual things to consider, including what to Florida, Texas and South Dakota currently have before their legislatures to close their funding gaps.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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04-02-2013, 09:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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I went with South Dakota due to my growing up there, and all the great things I heard about Alternative Resources. I am glad I made the decision and have no regrets.
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04-02-2013, 10:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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SD for us
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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04-02-2013, 02:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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We use Nevada as our domicile because that's where we're from and it has no state tax. Our vehicles are in an LLC in Montana which costs us very little per year.
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04-02-2013, 07:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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compare taxes and truck and trailer insurance.
we went with SD because it was much cheaper than texas and they accepted our motorcycle certificate. also, I had read that you needed, at one time, to have your vehicle inspected in texas.
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04-03-2013, 02:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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SD has worked well for us. We use Alternative Resources and they have done an excellent job for 3 yrs. now.
Dave
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