Orientation

[chris valenta]

thanks Rick and ONeOleMan. We will be leaving on a trip with the 19 right after orientation, so any advice or tips or things to do would be greatly appreciated.

[EDarby]

I am now officially terrified.

Follow up: that was an over-reaction after a glass of wine. Am sure it will be fine!

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by EDarby

I am now officially terrified.

Follow up: that was an over-reaction after a glass of wine. Am sure it will be fine!

It really will be OK . We didn't hear half of what we were told . We were just so overwhelmed with the trailer . The excitement is so hard to contain . You will figure it out . You always can ask for help here on the Forum . Also we made many phone calls to Escape and they were very patient with us . You have new adventures to look toward too . Pat

[MacMan]

Thank you for taking the time to post the PDF file of orientation info. Soooo helpful.

[56reader]

Originally Posted by EDarby

I am now officially terrified.

Follow up: that was an over-reaction after a glass of wine. Am sure it will be fine!

I am right there with you! Terrified! Lots to learn, but glad to have the forum and ETI to help!

[BCnomad]

and youtube too.

[EDarby]

Thanks Pat!!! Yes--so many new adventures--cannot WAIT to get started!!! Have never RV'd before so it's all totally new but am sure it will sink in eventually and certainly glad to have the support of everyone on this Forum!

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

It really will be OK . We didn't hear half of what we were told . We were just so overwhelmed with the trailer . The excitement is so hard to contain . You will figure it out . You always can ask for help here on the Forum . Also we made many phone calls to Escape and they were very patient with us . You have new adventures to look toward too . Pat

[bdornbush]

I just got my paperwork from ETI and went to the CA DMV. They told me that they must inspect the trailer before they will register and issue plates. They offered a One Trip Permit which allows us to bring it home. It cost $20.

[Linda]

Originally Posted by bdornbush

I just got my paperwork from ETI and went to the CA DMV. They told me that they must inspect the trailer before they will register and issue plates. They offered a One Trip Permit which allows us to bring it home. It cost $20.

We had to do the same in Washington State, even though some have said that they were able to get the license prior to pick-up in WA. We were told that the stamped document you receive from customs at the border is necessary before a title and license plate can be issued.

[santacruzer]

I've now registered two Escape trailers in California. When I did the 17 it was at a small DMV in Northern California, and the whole process took 20 minutes maximum, with me leaving with the plates. When I registered the 19 here in Santa Cruz County it was an absolute dose of hell. They had to photocopy every single document and send them off to Sacramento for verification. I got a temporary permit, and the plates came in the mail about a month later. And, I had to explain, and explain again, the conversion from Canadian dollars to US dollars. My advice Californians is to make copies of everything in advance, and have a perfectly clear receipt showing US equivalent of purchase price. And, go to a small town DMV.