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02-23-2015, 07:17 PM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 - "Felicity"
Posts: 2,950
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loren & Cathy
It's to bad that ETI can't issue a temporary tag like auto dealers do. Loren
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Temporary tags are a fee item issued by each state to make money. Can't come from Canada!
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02-23-2015, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 895
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We towed our Escape through 8 states and 5200 miles without plates. We drove conservatively (first time ever towing) and never had a problem. We were glad that we had plates when we got to Louisiana - is seemed like there were police everywhere.
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02-24-2015, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Trailer: 2014 21ft Escape
Posts: 115
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we towed all the way home to Texas without plates or any temp tag last March, no problems at all. We even had to go through the border check point in El Paso. The patrol dog sniffed around the tires and they waved us through. I think the Canadian Leaf on the tire cover is what got us by. Everyone is friendly to Canadians! That is my theory! It didn't matter that our car had Texas tags.
We are keeping that tire cover forever!
Robbie
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02-24-2015, 03:14 PM
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#24
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trailseeker
we towed all the way home to Texas without plates or any temp tag last March, no problems at all. We even had to go through the border check point in El Paso. The patrol dog sniffed around the tires and they waved us through. I think the Canadian Leaf on the tire cover is what got us by. Everyone is friendly to Canadians! That is my theory! It didn't matter that our car had Texas tags.
We are keeping that tire cover forever!
Robbie
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We probably wouldn't have had a problem either Robbie, but I just picked up a 30 day temp tag online for $25. Peace of mind I guess.
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02-24-2015, 06:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19
Posts: 35
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Originally Posted by bdornbush
We thought about going to the rally but then thought about taking the trailer back into Canada without California plates in place, so we are headed home after picking ours up in northern WA state. I hope we don't have any trouble on the way home.
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We were able to get CA plates from AAA before we went to Chiliwack. The documents provided by ETI were sufficient.
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02-24-2015, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Trailer: 2015 21ft Escape "Spirit of the Plains", 2014 GMC Sierra with max tow package
Posts: 1,100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
We probably wouldn't have had a problem either Robbie, but I just picked up a 30 day temp tag online for $25. Peace of mind I guess.
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I checked on line with the Kansas DMV and they will issue a temp tag for 60 days at a cost of $8.00. That probably will do the trick getting home, though I don't know if it would get us back into Canada. It would be nice to know before we try, or if we dare. I wouldn't care for a big hassle getting in or coming out. Loren
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02-25-2015, 04:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Trailer: 2015 17A - Ready for more Maiden Voyages ....
Posts: 881
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I have been living in Washington State for the past year even though Alaska is my residence. I bought a new to me car down here and expected to get Alaska plates through the mail. I thought I had done that before. No such luck!
A chance quick trip home gave me the opportunity to get my car licensed in person and I brought the plates back to Washington State with me.
If you showed up at your DMV with the title and bill of sale can't you just license your Escape in California before you come up to pick it up?
I built a teardrop trailer in Ukiah about 2003 and when I licensed it all I had were a handful of material reciets for the construction. I don't think anyone even came out to look at it. All I remember was a very long wait.
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02-25-2015, 10:10 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Manahawkin, New Jersey
Trailer: Escape 19 2015
Posts: 20
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Here is a simple question for anyone who knows the answer. "What is the height of the space between the bottom of the back window and the edge of the molding where the upper and bottom halves are joined? This is the area where we plan to place the name , "Free Spirit," on the trailer.
Thanks -
Holly
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02-25-2015, 11:13 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Tahoe City, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape, 19'
Posts: 87
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I believe ETI will put this on for you, as they do the rest of the graphics. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I've seen names on build pics.....
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02-25-2015, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Such as "BlackJack"
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02-25-2015, 01:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Texas
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19' "Tetra II"
Posts: 18
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I asked Tammy if the name of our trailer "Tetra II" can be put on the rear and she said "yes". The graphics co. will put it on at the same time the other graphics are done.
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02-25-2015, 02:08 PM
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#32
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KarenB
I believe ETI will put this on for you, as they do the rest of the graphics. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I've seen names on build pics.....
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They'll also let you pick the font:
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02-25-2015, 02:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Texas
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19' "Tetra II"
Posts: 18
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Good to know Robert, thanks!
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02-25-2015, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,680
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Wow Robert, you got a rear spoiler added on. Kewl! 
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02-25-2015, 05:02 PM
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#35
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
Wow Robert, you got a rear spoiler added on. Kewl! |
Yeah, don't know how aerodynamic it is though.
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02-25-2015, 08:00 PM
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#36
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Manahawkin, New Jersey
Trailer: Escape 19 2015
Posts: 20
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Thanks for letting us know!
Holly and Ian
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02-25-2015, 08:12 PM
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#37
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
Trailer: 2015 21'; 2011 19' sold; 4Runner; ph ninezero3 327-27ninefour
Posts: 5,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pancake & D
I asked Tammy if the name of our trailer "Tetra II" can be put on the rear and she said "yes". The graphics co. will put it on at the same time the other graphics are done.
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The fish? Are you scuba divers?
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02-25-2015, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Bandera, Texas
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA
Posts: 144
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Robert, can you give some direction on how to get that temporary tag for $25? Thanks.
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02-25-2015, 09:02 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MacMan
Robert, can you give some direction on how to get that temporary tag for $25? Thanks.
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Sure. Go to this URL:
TXDMV.GOV - Temporary Permits
Then look to the right of the page and click on the blue icon marked "temp permits". Took me a while to find it too!
Oh and by the way, Escape is not on their list of makes. I just typed in the letters ESCP manually in the make field and it worked.
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02-25-2015, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Friendswood, Texas
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19' (sold), Escape 5.0 as of August 2019 (sold)
Posts: 664
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Sure. Go to this URL:
TXDMV.GOV - Temporary Permits
Then look to the right of the page and click on the blue icon marked "temp permits". Took me a while to find it too!
Oh and by the way, Escape is not on their list of makes. I just typed in the letters ESCP manually in the make field and it worked. |
Thanks Robert. Very helpful. I didn't know this was possible. We will do the same in August.
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