RE: RV BREAKDOWN INSURANCE WARNING
Texas jeep: You are wrong. A Montana LLC is not considered . It may NOT conduct business and does not need to file for any taxes; state or Federal. The IRS could care less about the people with Montana LLC's as they are not avoiding any Federal taxes. Period. Now how about if we get back to the original subject.
Moisheh
Maybe you should review the application for the LLC in Montana, and look specifically at item number 3 which asks for principle place of business, and the section in the instructions which cover what reports must be filed annually with the state and the specific reference to the legal and accounting implications of the filing of the Articles of Organization for an LLC. It is here at this http://sos.mt.gov/BSB/forms/llc/domestic/19-Domestic_Limited_Liability_Company_Articles_of_Organization.pdf:
I don't have any experience personally with Montana LLC's but I do with other states and file required reports with several states due to the fact I have clients that are LLC's and do accounting for a living. Based on what I am seeing Montana is no different from any other state.
Can you please tell us where it says LLC's in Montana may not conduct business. If that was the case, why would they want the address of the business location? I believe you have been given some very incorrect information.
Here is a link to Montana business structures, and it says nothing about an LLC not being a true business or being able to conduct business. http://sos.mt.gov/BSB/Business_Models.asp#Limited%20Liability%20Company
RE: RV BREAKDOWN INSURANCE WARNING
How is the registration/license paid for each year on the vehicle that is registered to the LLC? Assuming that the state doesn't do it for free, at least Texas doesn't.
RE: RV BREAKDOWN INSURANCE WARNING
Hi folks
OK What is an LLC??
According to the IRS this is what an LLC is.
"A limited liability company (LLC) is an entity formed under state law by filing articles of organization as an LLC. Unlike a partnership, none of the members of an LLC are personally liable for its debts. An LLC may be classified for Federal income tax purposes as if it were a sole proprietorship (referred to as an entity disregarded as separate from its owner), a partnership, or a corporation. If the LLC has only one owner, (see Publication 555, on community property states), it will automatically be treated as if it were a sole proprietorship (a disregarded entity), unless an election is made for it to be treated as a corporation. If the LLC has two or more owners, it will automatically be treated as a partnership unless an election is made for it to be treated as a corporation. If the LLC does not make a classification election, a default classification of partnership (multi-member LLC) or disregarded entity (single-member LLC) will apply. The election referred to is made using the Form 8832 (PDF), Entity Classification Election. If a taxpayer does not file Form 8832 (PDF), a default classification will apply."
So, regardless of what some might say, yes an LLC is a business, whether for profit or not for profit, it makes no difference. Whether people choose to treat it as one is another wholly different subject, the IRS still requires filings to be made, even if people choose not to file them.
RE: Finding the back of the toad
When you find something that will let you see the end of the toad, send it to the guy driving the gold colored MH pulling an white S-10 with bicycles on the back of it that almost clipped the front of our MH when pulling back in front of us on I-40 last Sunday. Because he definately doesn't know when the end of his toad is.
I just use my mirrors when passing, and make sure that I have plenty of clearance. The Jeep only adds about 16 ft I think to the total length, and since I don't drive very fast, I really don't have too much opportunity to pass people anyway. lol.
RE: Jeep Wrangler
Fun vehicle but the fuel mileage SUCKS!
And the milage in the MH that is towing it is good? :?
I assume that most toads get less miles put on them than the tow vehicle itself, depending on how much time you spend on the road.
To answer the question, I like the way my Wrangler tows and it was very simple to set up for it.
RE: Wrangler transmission question
OK, so fifth gear it will be from now on.... but does anyone know why?You leave the trany in gear so the bearings can't be spun by friction from the tail-shaft when the input shaft will not spin (held by the engine/clutch). The reason for this is that the tranny internals don't get any lubrication unless the input shaft from the engine is turning.
This is the reason why it says to keep the manual trans in gear. If by chance the output shaft starts to spin, you could end up with bad bearings from no lubrication in the trany. The Jeep Trans are lubricated from the input shaft, not the output shaft.
Just keep in in gear with transfer case in neutral. I choose to put mine in 4th, rather than 5th, no particular reason that is just the way I do it.
RE: Camping..??..in your class A
Well I guess since we are really new to the Class A scene I tend to think that we still camp. Actually for Memorial Day weekend, I will be going to camp, at deer camp with a tent, a cot, a pit toilet, a shower that consists of putting a 7 gallow container over your head with a shower attachment on it in an enclosed area with pavers for a floor. No electricity, running water, or any of that. Roughing it, you could say, but we sure have fun and eat well.
We still use Corps campgrounds or other state parks, and cook overthe fire on a collapsable grill. Clean what few dishes we dirty outside the MH on a collapsable table, and spend most of our time except for sleeping, outside doing stuff. Sit up late beside the fire and generally try to enjoy the area we are in, away from the tv, ac, or other things inside the MH.
Oh and since we have only spent 10's of thousands on the MH and by that I don't even mean 11's of thousands, yea, we still look at prices when we are traveling. The wife, 5 yr old son, and I can have all kinds of fun at the low end of the scale, probably more so than those that I see pull up, set up and never leave their units unless they are walking across the road to go into another unit.
To each their own I guess. As long as your enjoying yourself.
RE: Williams, AZ Which campground do you prefer
We just got back from there and stayed at Railside RV Ranch for a couple of nights. It was a great place. Very clean, very friendly. If we ever get back that way again we will be staying at Railside.
RE: What's the consensus on towing without toad brakes?
" If you don't have enough sense to use an SMI, a US Gear, or (I think the best) Ready Brake, then you have no business pulling a toad or probably even driving a MH!! "
Wow, I am glad your not the one making the descision whether or not someone is allowed to own or operate a MH. Maybe you should add that if someone is too old and doesn't have good reflexes or doesn't have 20/20 vision or doesn't full time it, then they shouldn't be allowed to drive a MH, or even have a toad setup. Lets limit the speed on these things to 25mph, so that we don't ever get into a dangerous sitiation.
If you want to eliminate all possibility of danger, accident, or lawsuit whatever, just stay home and don't ever move the darn thing. It never ceases to amaze me that some people think that their way is the only way things can be done and if someone doesn't agree with them than they are just an idiot. That goes for both sides of any arguement, not just this one.
We are all adults here, at least old enough to have a drivers license if we are operating these things. We all look at situations and evaluate them for ourselves weighing the benefits, risks, cost, all that, then make our descision. I may choose to do things one way, someone else chooses to do them another, that doesn't make one person more right or wrong necessarily. If there were only one right way to do things we all would be driving the same MH with the same toad, the same tow setup and it would be a very boring world.
I agree that a brake system set up properly will allow for faster stopping in an emergency situation. But, does anyone have any factual information as to the number of accidents that would have been avoided if break systems were in place or where an accident was caused by a faulty break system on a toad? Don't forget that driver error is the cause of virtually all accidents. Whether it is us as the driver or some other driver making the error. Anyone advocating that we remove the driver from the picture? I doubt it.
RE: Tow Bar recommendations
From the original post I don't think he wants to step over the tow bar every time he gets into his truck camper. So whatever he gets will need to come off the tow rig if I am reading this correctly.
I opted for the lower end of the price range and did all the install myself. There just happens to be a nice wide storage area in the front bin of our MH that will accommodate the tow bar and a poor boy trailer, all the stuff that goes along with it and other things without any problem.
RE: Toad accidents - Break aways - I don't understant!
There are at least two areas of concern that I've always had, having observed both as causes of "break-away" accidents. First, there are an alarming number of RVers who are ardent "do-it-yourself" types who rely upon _bumper mounted_ hitches. I've seen them fairly often, and have read stories of bumpers being loose and accidents resulting. The other incidents occured from mischief that can occur when stopped for a rest or meal and some young punk comes along to steal a pin from the hitch. That never happened to me but, as a result, I've always made a "tour" of my hook-up to make sure that everything is in place.
The stories that I refer to have come to me from journals and claims reports while I was active as an insurance broker.
I would venture to say that there are quite a few do it yourselfers that are at least as capable as many of the techs at your local RV repair shop or auto repair shop for that matter. I have been a mechanic in the past, I choose to make my living behind a desk now, but just because someone gets paid to do a job doesn't make them any better than someone doing it for free.
As far as the pins go, that is why this do it yourselfer has choosen to use locking pins on his setup. Both the 1/2 inch pins that attach to my Jeep bumper and the hitch are locked. So without the keys your not going to get anything loose on my tow setup. You might can steal my saftey cables, or my wiring cord, but the Jeep won't be coming off. I guess if your toting around the right size wrench and breaker bar, you might get the ball loose but not too many kids are that ambitious.
It is safe to say that accidents happen. There are mechanical failures, there are individual failures. Without knowing the specifics of each and every case, I think it is wrong to put blame any place in general. Just check your setup regularly and make sure everything is in place and mechanically sound. That is all anyone can do.
RE: Towing A Jeep Wrangler
Sorry you had trouble with your Jeep. But this sounds like a problem from the factory not with anything you have done in the towing area.
YJ's and TJ's do not have electronic front hubs. They don't even have so called hubs in the front or rear. The YJ has a split right side axle that engages and disengages with a vacume motor when going from 2wd to 4wd. In the TJ they eliminated the split axle and simply rely on spider gears in the front differential to allow the wheels to spin independently.
My guess is that when the axle was built they either put too many shims or not enough shims on the sides of the spider gears or had the play for the ring and pinion incorrect causing premature wear in the differntial. Once they get it right you should have many years of trouble free service out of your TJ unlimited. Good luck and happy RVing/Jeeping.
RE: Finally Got It
Congrats and good luck. We are at the GC Railway CG just around the corner. Been here a few days. Leaving for Holbrook tomorrow to the KOA.
Knock on the door if you are at the KOA. Monaco Dip with a Gold Wing in the PU.
We have reservations at the OK RV Park in Holbrook already. We are going to the Petrified forest and the up to the Painted Desert for sunset, so maybe we will see you all around there. If you see a black Wranger with yellow KC Highlites Smiley Faces on the front that is us.
Thanks for the encouraging words everyone.
Finally Got It
Well after two months trying to get things caught up, we finally made the trip from East Texas to Tempe, AZ to pick up the MH we bought on Ebay (1989 Pace Arrow 32ft). Over all it is in pretty good shape. There was some water damage that was not listed on the auction, I hope that won't be too bad to fix. We left Tempe and headed up to Williams, man I17 is not friendly to this old gal, especially pulling the Jeep. We finally unhooked the Jeep and had her follow us in it. That helped. Once we got to I40 and headed West to Williams from Flagstaff, she ran like a dream, only having a bit of trouble on the steeper hills. I guess all the power train has had a good workout, nothing unexpected so far. Hope it stays that way.:)
We are staying at Railside Rv Ranch here in Williams, the folks are really nice. Williams seems like a pretty nice town from what we have seen so far, we got in pretty late last night so today we will check out more.
Today we will head up to the Grand Canyon in the Jeep and do some sight seeing. Tomorrow we will be heading over to Holbrook for a night and then start home on Monday. I hope everything continues to be in good shape and no trouble pops up. Wish us luck.
RE: shopping for our 1st toad--Wrangler
There is nothing in the lift area, or tire size that is going to keep you from towing a Jeep Wrangler, whether it is a YJ(87-95), TJ(97-06), or JK(07-Up). You just have to make sure as stated earlier that there isn't a big difference in the attachment heights. The tow bar needs to be level.
Larger tires require more effort to start and stop however. Depending on what your going to be towing with, and if your going to use a supplemental breaking system those are things to consider.
One last point. If the Jeep has been modified in the differential area that is going to be a concern for it as a Toad. I found this out luckily without any damage to any vehicle. If it has a locker installed in the front axle it will tow much differently than without a locker installed. (depending on the locker choice also). So when they are making the sales pitch if it is a jacked up rig, and they say, that it already had lockers installed, you may want to reconsider using this as a toad. Spider gears work much better up front than lockers. I have to pull my front drive shaft in order to tow my YJ.
Good luck with the search.
RE: Wrangler with brakes - full setup - less than $600
Good job on saving yourself some money on the setup. The only thing I would have done differently is to tap into the Jeep's wiring with two diodes and left a 4 prong adapter in the front grill like I did on mine. That blue conduit looks like, well, and it is going to slap the******out of your Jeep when traveling.
Honestly, I don't see why so many people have such a hard time hooking up with a fixed tow bar. It takes about one minute to hook it up to the Jeep then pull up behind the MH and hook the ball on. If you can't hook up with a fixed tow bar, how the heck do you back up a vehicle to a trailer and attach it to the ball on your truck or whatever? Wait, tell me you all that have trouble don't actually hook the tow bar on the ball of the MH and then try to pin it to the toad.
Anyway, good luck with your setup, and way to go in saving yourself some cash. If I decide to add breaks to my Jeep, I will have to give your method a serious look into.
RE: I need a quick education on Jeep Wranglers
Just a thought, Consumers Reports Magazine rates virtually all Jeeps as Unacceptable in regards to owner satisfaction and repair averages, and JD Powers also says initial quality owners satisfaction is very low. There are better choices out there. Unless you're an accomplished mechanic!? If it's what you want, go fer it! TOAD GUIDE
I think this comes from someone who has either never owned a Jeep or doesn't realize that they now offer a LIFETIME powertrain warranty.
Jeeps are very reliable vehicles with proven powertrains. No they aren't a cushy, soft riding car. They are Jeeps, and can go places that most vehicles only dream about going right off the factory floor.
Oh, back to the OP's question. It really boils down to what you want to do with it and who and what your going to carry. I will tell you this. The local dealer has a hard time keeping the JK Unlimited, for non Jeepers that is the 4 door, in stock.
And yes, It is a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand.
RE: Towing 1990 Wrangler
The 1987 and newer Wranglers have a NP, or NV 231 Transfer case, they are the same just different manufacturer, Rubicons and the new JK's are different, with either a AX 5 or AX 15 transmission, if it is manual. They should be towed with the transfer case in neutral, and the transmission in gear, you pick which one. Most people place them in a higher gear so that if the transfer case slips into gear, don't know how that would happen actually, the engine won't be trying to turn 20,000 rpms at highway speeds if it is in 1st gear. Automatics should be towed the same way with the transmission in gear or park.
RE: JCWhitney Towbar, Any good
What year model Jeep bumper are you bolting it to? The TJ bumpers are not the same thinkness as the YJ and older bumpers. I believe the TJ's are 3/16 think and the YJ's are 5/16 thick.
I would just make sure if you have a TJ, that you put a good support plate on the back side of the bumper and center the brackets where the bumper bolts up to the frame. That should ensure you don't have bending or flexing of your bumper.
Good luck.
RE: Cheap Towed and Tow Setup
I passed on the Harbor Freight tow bar, simply because they didn't have any in stock and it was going to be a while before they got any in. I didn't have a chance to look at them. I will go and look at them in the future. You know they may just be made with recycled American Steel. I guess I got impatient. I spent about twice as much for a Blue Ox, but the whole setup for my Jeep was less than $300, for the bar, mouting brackets, safety cables, and the two diodes to wire the lights up. I did it all myself in about 1 1/2 hours.
I can hook everything up in about 2 minutes, and didn't feel like it was worth spending 2, 3, or 4 times as much for stuff I didn't need.
Good luck with your setup Corky, btw, I already had the Jeep, so saved a bunch there.
