Popup registration options?

[Mdtim21219]

Looking for affordable ways to register my popup. As a maryland resident , I know I should register it in my home state but they do not offer longer tags then 2 year for like $140. A friend suggested getting registered in Maine but ran into basically the same pricing and years available. Any one have any suggestions or tricks they used ? When I bought back in April I did my taxes and title through Maryland mva. But there has got to be a more economical way to get tags for my popup. Thank you in advance.

 

[Hilldweller]

Get a PO box in SD.

 

[Michael Guldan]

Did something change recently ?

I live in Maryland as well, and registered my PUP a few months ago. I also have a utility trailer for a mower.

Both are $51.00 for 2 years

Mike

 

[Adam H]

I wouldn't be too upset with those numbers. Travel Trailers (not PUPs or utility trailers) in California cost hundreds of $$$$ each year to register. Not to mention the costs to register cars here, it is not unusual to see over $1000.00/yr for new cars.

 

[Hilldweller]

I have to pay $20/year.

 

[eoleson1]

Move to Michigan. We have permanent plates. Pay once, never pay again (until you buy a new trailer).

 

[McFlyfi]

If I moved to Idaho, I'd slash my car/trailer/quad/motorcycle annual registration bill by over a thousand dollars annually.
But I live in Ca, so I have to suck it up.
It would suck for you if you found a way to "game" the system and got caught...

 

[jmkay1]

I got permanent plates on my popup and I'm in northern VA. Not sure if it's changed since then. Amazing how rules can be so different for neighboring states.

 

[MNTCamper]

It is $13 / year for new tabs for my pop up in MN. My utility trailer, which actually has a slightly higher GWR has permanent plates that I paid a one time fee on which was very reasonable - but, you can't get that on a camper.

 

[xxxapache]

Did something change recently ?

I live in Maryland as well, and registered my PUP a few months ago. I also have a utility trailer for a mower.

Both are $51.00 for 2 years

Mike

He is correct.

 

[Sjm9911]

I would love to register my car somewhere else, so i dont have to pay nj insurance prices? Anyone have any ideas? I didn't know there was an option for this, i can save like 3k a year.

 

[Grandpa Don]

If I moved to Idaho, I'd slash my car/trailer/quad/motorcycle annual registration bill by over a thousand dollars.
But I live in Ca, so I have to suck it up.
It would suck for you if you found a way to "game" the system and got caught...

Wow! I also live in California. I have one popup camper with permanent plates purchased by the previous owner for around $300.00. I pay nothing now for registration. It cost me $64.00 to re-register it in my name when I bought it. I also have a small utility trailer with permanent plates. I've owned it for 13 years. About two years ago I got a notices saying that DMV wanted $10.00 to keep it on the books. I guess they wanted to make sure it was still in use. That's all I paid for it. I also have a Honda Quad that I pay $52.00 per years for renewal tags.

 

[Snow]

One good thing with being in Ontario.. trailer plates have a 1 time fee and are good for your life..

 

[netslacker]

In Virginia I got a permanent plate. The cost was just a tad more than a 2 year registration. The thing that will get you though in VA is the annual property taxes.

 

[Fog]

Try Michigan.
We have forever tags on trailers. Fee is by weight. Under 2500 is $75 for a forever tag, plus title fees. Just cost me $152 for the one I just picked up, including title fee, tax and a $15 late fee for dragging my feet !!

 

[Allamakee County]

I would love to register my car somewhere else, so i dont have to pay nj insurance prices? Anyone have any ideas? I didn't know there was an option for this, i can save like 3k a year.

It's not a legal option.

 

[wtyrrel]

Technically if you tell your insurance company you live in a state you do not, that's insurance fraud.
Probably never find out as long as you don't have a claim...but best not to, as it is illegal.

 

[theseus]

Ohio for my PUP was about $60 a year. My utility trailer is about $40. I've lived where it was worse and better. It is just part of life....

 

[megcabra]

Perhaps the Virginia Permanent Trailer option may be best for you. All you have to do is find a county with low taxes other than Fairfax and say you store the trailer there. The registration can show your Maryland address.
You’ll just have to keep it out of sight from the street or your neighbors so that they don’t complain that you’re not paying local taxes I guess. Good luck!

 

[jdsdj98]

Probably opening a can of worms here, but aside from (not so) gray legal areas there's something that just isn't right at all about cheating this specific system. There's a reason registration fees are structured the way they are within a given jurisdiction. I've never even thought about trying to register a car or trailer through a bogus address. Why would you want to fund access to and maintenance of infrastructure for residents of another state? That then shifts the funding burden for the infrastructure that you enjoy near home to your neighbors who do the right thing while you enjoy the benefit of their contribution without paying your fair share. You'll have then forfeited any right to complain about the condition of that infrastructure that enables your travel to and from work, the grocery store, your kid's school, and your favorite nearby campground.