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Today I wrote both of my state representatives and the governor about what I feel are unreasonable tag taxes and fees in Alabama. I would encourage anybody who buys tags in Alabama to do the same. Not sure how they compare with other states, but they are unreasonable, in my opinion. Below is what I sent to the state fathers: Hon. XXXX I would like to bring to your attention the unreasonable tag fees and taxes paid for motorhomes in Alabama. No need to be long winded, but get right to the point. I believe it is very unfair to charge a different issuance fee for ANY vehicle, to start with. I just bought an old motorhome and my issuance fee for the tag was $275. Why would that be different for different vehicles, especially in this case? In addition, my taxes were almost $600. I fail to understand why we are taxed the same as a commercial vehicle that is for-profit and driven most of its miles in-state. Motorhomes are usually driven most of their miles out-of-state, and travelers often park for extended periods, unless they are full-timers. This seems like a tax that is a "share the wealth" tax -- unreasonably placed on prive citizens of Alabama as if they were a business. Is there something we can do about this injustice? Thanks for your time,

With all the regs (federal and state), how does one get their controlled substance refills when on the road away from home?

Got my answer from an eBay listing/owner. Thanks folks!

I would think the risk of the propane woould not just be the small flame. If you had an accident and ruptured a line, would that not represent a BIG hazard? Also, What are the considertions for using solar power to charge the batteries/run the frig?

Sorry Brett, got my liners mixed up. It is a Freightliner.

Brett, From what I see there are 129 Overland owners and 19 Odessa Industries owners in the organization. As you surmised by now my chassis is a 99 Fleetliner. Thanks again for your input. Rodney

Thatnk Brett. From what I see there are several in the organization with Overland coaches. Mine is a 99 Loredo. I asked the Fleetliner shop when I took it in for a recall fix and they said they had no idea. They didn't seem real eager to help.

WOW....I guess this is a complete unknown....

I have (or had) two "rubber duck" antennas about 12 inches long on top of my coach. I think they are CB antennas but I am not sure. One lost half of the swivel ball and, therefore, the antenna. Any commments/recommendations for rectifying this problem? Thanks for your help in advance! Rodney

He offered the lifetime service to me today for $17.

Has anyone joined the subject services? Lots of promises to save big bucks on camping fees, but this is my first time hearing of it. Any info on experience with this service would be appreciated. Thanks, Rodney

Any of the subject owners have any instructions on how to work the air horns? The only controls I see is a on - off type switch on the dash panel. I figured it may switch from standard horns to the air horns, but no luck there. Appreciate any ideas/instructions. Rodney

Lawrence, Thanks for the data. Good info. I would have expected the insurance company to refuse coverage if they have the right to not cover you in a accident. Did they not ask what type of license you posessed when you applied for insurance? Mine did so. Rodney F409103