Once you pick up your out-of-state trailer you only have a month to get it registered in our home state. This meant that we had to be heading home, instead of heading to Canada, where we originally wanted to go. So we have made the most of it, deciding weeks ago to make an appointment at the DMV in South Lake Tahoe. You have to register it in your state, not your city.
It worked out perfect because we wanted to go to Tahoe anyway, and the DMV was actually a pleasant experience. Way to go, Tahoe!
California is an inspection state, meaning the DMV verifies the trailer in person, before receiving a licence plate.
One uncertainty about today was whether we would be able to get PTI (Permanent Trailer Identification). People on Scamp forums have complained about not being allowed to participate in the PTI program, even though the 13' Scamp falls under this category because of its length and weight (1,200 lbs). After some diligent measuring and all the proper paperwork, we were able to qualify for the PTI program. Yay!
The big perk to having PTI plates is that it only needs to be registered every five years.
Score!
From the stuffy DMV with off-putting we went straight to Rainbow Trail, full of sunshine and fresh air.
The trail passes through marshes and creeks, but the highlight is definitely the stream profile chamber.
Watching the trout underground is fun for all ages.
This baby must be having observation overload!
Tahoe will do that to you.
Before calling it a night we went to the Village, where Steve and Denise recommended getting a ski pass from Heavenly Ski Resort, which is a legitimate pass that they will print for free for babies and pets.
She can't use it since we don't have a pass and we are overbearing, paranoid parents who don't trust our daughter to take the gondola by herself...
but she loves it regardless!
What a great TAHOE day. Look at all we accomplished. WOW. AND what a great souvenir for both of your SCAMPS.
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