medical emergency

Bunion Rubber · 11-06-2017, 06:28 PM

I live in Florida close to a large RV park, we are RV folks as well. Looking for your thoughts on this example. Lets say that Mom and Pop travel from up north in the RV setting up camp in Florida. One becomes sick or God forbid dies while here, the surviving spouse for whatever reason does not wish to drive the RV home. I was thinking about providing a transportation service to get the RV back to their home. I would do it for my expenses, not looking to make money just wanting to help. Any thoughts?

B and B · 11-06-2017, 06:33 PM

How do you advertise? Funeral Homes? 65 plus newspapers?

Some medical assist companies offer this service as part of a Insurance plan.

Witch Doctor · 11-06-2017, 06:42 PM

If they have travel assist with good Sam's it is taken care of. I think like B&B how would you do It? I guess you could leave a card at CG, but that seems morbid to me, what are your thoughts on it, would be interesting.

Bunion Rubber · 11-06-2017, 06:43 PM

I have a friend that works at the resort, so just a work of mouth thing.

Witch Doctor · 11-06-2017, 06:44 PM

I do applaud you for doing it for expense only, the reason I got it from Good Sam's is so my wife wouldn't have to worry.

packrat48 · 11-06-2017, 06:44 PM

This is the reason I have Good Sam Travel Assist. DW won't even drive my truck without the trailer.

Witch Doctor · 11-06-2017, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunion Rubber

I have a friend that works at the resort, so just a work of mouth thing.

Well that will work, but what about other resorts? I still appauld your kindness.

18CrewDually · 11-06-2017, 06:54 PM

To cover yourself you would want insurance and to be a registered business, maybe LLC. All said and done you will be a transporter company with costs. Doing it for free would cost you.
I see your kind gesture but there's to much risk, especially with dealing with people already emotional right out the gate.
Best luck with your endeavor.

Wobbles · 11-06-2017, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunion Rubber

I would do it for my expenses, not looking to make money just wanting to help. Any thoughts?

I think you may wind up with some heavy costs with fuel and should your insurance find out that could get crazy there with liability.

Good thought...

mwdilday · 11-06-2017, 06:59 PM

You should check the laws about taking any compensation even expenses. I know in aviation you cannot even take reimbursement for expenses without a commercial pilots license. I believe you would be required to have a DOT certification and a commercial drivers' license to take any compensation at all.

NO3putt · 11-06-2017, 07:06 PM

FMCA if your a member will take care of getting your motorhome back home, well worth the yearly membership for piece of mind. Look into FMCA member benefits. Skip

Witch Doctor · 11-06-2017, 07:37 PM

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FMCA if your a member will take care of getting your motorhome back home, well worth the yearly membership for piece of mind. Look into FMCA member benefits. Skip

What is FMCA? Can anyone no matter if it is a a pod or class A belong, Sorry I don't think I have heard of it.

18CrewDually · 11-06-2017, 07:48 PM

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What is FMCA? Can anyone no matter if it is a a pod or class A belong, Sorry I don't think I have heard of it.

Family Motor Coach Association
https://www.fmca.com/

Cypressloser · 11-06-2017, 08:14 PM

As honorable as your plan is, you need to register as a business.
As a commercial transporter you need, as already been mentioned a CDL, proper insurance, stop at all weigh scales (take on the responsibility for a log book, weights and cargo), have the proper documentation, file tax returns, what about the fridge full of booze or ..... you will be transporting across state borders as commercial transporter and the list goes on.
Technically you couldn't even accept a meal voucher, it would be considered payment.

B and B · 11-06-2017, 08:44 PM

All very good points! Lots to think about for the OP. A Nice non nasty thread! I too applaud the OP for having a heart to help his fellow camper/RVer!

mwdilday · 11-06-2017, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cypressloser

As honorable as your plan is, you need to register as a business.
As a commercial transporter you need, as already been mentioned a CDL, proper insurance, stop at all weigh scales (take on the responsibility for a log book, weights and cargo), have the proper documentation, file tax returns, what about the fridge full of booze or ..... you will be transporting across state borders as commercial transporter and the list goes on.
Technically you couldn't even accept a meal voucher, it would be considered payment.

Also a DOT physical. Not sure about the booze. That may be ok but I am not sure. Also, how about firearms, drugs or possibly a stolen vehicle? You have no idea what might be in one of those RVs if someone dies suddenly and has no chance to get it cleaned out.

doc73 · 11-07-2017, 07:55 PM

Neat idea but i agree you would need some things such as being in business, us dot#, possibly cdl if rv is over your weight class on your license, medical card if over 10k and crossing state lines. No alcohol can be in the unit. Firearms are fine if you are not prohibited from having them in the first place and the state does not have any whacky laws.

mwdilday · 11-07-2017, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by doc73

Neat idea but i agree you would need some things such as being in business, us dot#, possibly cdl if rv is over your weight class on your license, medical card if over 10k and crossing state lines. No alcohol can be in the unit. Firearms are fine if you are not prohibited from having them in the first place and the state does not have any whacky laws.

I think you may have missed it on the firearms. Many states prohibit concealed carry and a firearm concealed in a vehicle would be considered a concealed firearm - only 8 states allow concealed carry without a permit. Many states require you to inform an officer when you are stopped if you have a firearm in the vehicle. You probably would not know if there is one in the vehicle. I would not want to get caught in New York, DC or Maryland to name a few with a firearm.

doc73 · 11-07-2017, 09:49 PM

They can be in a vehicle unloaded. They are only concealed if either loaded or ammo is readily available for insertion into the firearm. However you would be correct, in the wrong town you may have an issue.

Edit. My firearm remarks were really about having them in a commercial vehicle. People think this is illegal but it is not. Not about anything concealed carry, simply a response to the booze, drugs and guns comment. My assumption would be it meant someone else's drugs guns and booze were they would hopefully be secured since they were not the op's.

mwdilday · 11-07-2017, 09:57 PM

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They can be in a vehicle unloaded. They are only concealed if either loaded or ammo is readily available for insertion into the firearm. However you would be correct, in the wrong town you may have an issue.

Not in all states it is as simple as vehicle unloaded. Federal Firearms Interstate Transport Law requires the firearm be unloaded and locked out of reach. That means it must be locked in a compartment that cannot be accessed easily. If you do not have a trunk it must be unloaded and locked in a container. An unloaded gun stuck between the mattress of a motorhome may land you in the slammer for a while in some states.

https://www.nraila.org/articles/2015...transportation

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