Our new SMB is getting close!!

[tomesd]

Originally Posted by JoeyNick

tomesd,

Nice van.

Love the cargo netting. Where did you get it and how much was it? How is it connected to the van and how easy is it to disconnect?

It's very easy to disconnect- six quick release straps per unit. Off or on in less than 5 minutes. Our setup seen in the pics was ~$800- kinda steep but the organization possibilities are well worth it to us.

[gregd]

Originally Posted by tomesd

We're taking possession out of state so we don't have to pay the CA sales tax.

Hmmm..... I guess I always thought you paid tax in the state the vehicle gets registered in, not the one you purchase it in. Am I wrong? What is the sales tax rate on vehicles in CA and is it different for RV's than cars or trucks?

[surfgeek33]

If I remember correctly, we paid around $10,000 (around 10% I think) in state taxes when we took delivery of our former 2008 SMB 4x4.

[gregd]

Originally Posted by surfgeek33

... we paid around $10,000 (around 10% I think) in state taxes...

Hence the reason I am asking. In NM sales tax on vehicles is 3%. Guess I'd better find out if the rate is different for RV's.

[tomesd]

We saved ~$3k by taking possession of our SMB in Vegas and registering it in Missouri btw. Cali sales tax is a killer!

[saline]

Reviving an old thread here....
What rim and tire setup is on this rig. I know they are 18" rims and Toyo tires but exact specs would be great.

Thanks

[tomesd]

They are ATX artillery 18x9's with 35x12.5x18 Nitto trail grapplers

[carringb]

Originally Posted by gregd

Hmmm..... I guess I always thought you paid tax in the state the vehicle gets registered in, not the one you purchase it in.

Yeah California gets you, even if you are an out of state resident. I had my van shipped to Oregon from LA, because that was much cheaper than the sales tax I would have paid if I picked it up.

Many state do charge sales tax when you register a new vehicle. Oregon doesn't have sales tax, so shipping the van was a no brainer.


When my brother bought his motorhome from a San Diego area dealer, the dealer drove it to the Nevada state line, and they transferred ownership there.

[saline]

Originally Posted by tomesd

They are ATX artillery 18x9's with 35x12.5x18 Nitto trail grapplers

Thanks!