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ABnormal · 11-24-2009, 01:34 PM

Gordon,

I am disappointed that no one has provided more info on the need for a DOT number to eliminate the .18 tax. I have no idea why they would charge you that.

I can tell you that I was "encouraged" to apply for a DOT number by an Idaho Hipo in 2005. He issued me 7 warning tickets for pulling a 20' trailer thru his state. When I did apply for a DOT, it was done online, did not have an associated cost and was relatively painless. It was only required because I was operating the trailer as a business.

Other than purchasing a magnetic sign for the trailer with the DOT number on it, I have never used the number for anything else. I guess I will resurrect the number and begin carrying it in the coach.

When bringing my Newell home from San Diego 2 years ago, I may have stopped at the same fuel stop you described. The attendant suggested I move to the car lanes to save 8 or 9 cents. I was not comfortable trying to maneuver thru the area and declined.

Larry P.

11-24-2009, 01:34 PM	#2
ABnormal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stanley,KS Posts: 45	Gordon, I am disappointed that no one has provided more info on the need for a DOT number to eliminate the .18 tax. I have no idea why they would charge you that. I can tell you that I was "encouraged" to apply for a DOT number by an Idaho Hipo in 2005. He issued me 7 warning tickets for pulling a 20' trailer thru his state. When I did apply for a DOT, it was done online, did not have an associated cost and was relatively painless. It was only required because I was operating the trailer as a business. Other than purchasing a magnetic sign for the trailer with the DOT number on it, I have never used the number for anything else. I guess I will resurrect the number and begin carrying it in the coach. When bringing my Newell home from San Diego 2 years ago, I may have stopped at the same fuel stop you described. The attendant suggested I move to the car lanes to save 8 or 9 cents. I was not comfortable trying to maneuver thru the area and declined. Larry P.