Misplaced Pages

#394605

59-448: This tax is required for motor vehicles used, designed, or maintained for transportation of persons or property and: Exceptions exist for recreational vehicles such as motor homes, pickup trucks with attached campers, and buses when used exclusively for personal pleasure by an individual. Some states have their own exemptions that often apply to farm vehicles or government vehicles. Prior to IFTA each state had its own fuel tax system and

118-401: A steering wheel (as opposed to a tiller ), left-hand driving and the engine placement under a hood instead of under the seat, but they was decided that such features were too advanced for the motoring public of the day. The first Ramblers were tiller-steered , right-hand drive, and the single-cylinder engine was positioned under the seat. Rambler innovated various design features and was

177-507: A "pay now or pay later" system. As commercial motor vehicles buy fuel, any fuel taxes paid are credited to that licensee's account. At the end of the fiscal quarter, the licensee completes a fuel tax report, listing all miles traveled in all participating jurisdictions and lists all gallons purchased. Then the average fuel mileage is applied to the miles traveled to determine the tax liability to each jurisdiction. Three states—Kentucky, New Mexico, and New York—have "weight-mile" taxes in addition to

236-545: A burgeoning industry that would continue to develop over the subsequent decades. Prior to WW2 a number of other countries developed their own small-scale RV manufacturing industries including Germany, Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Germany had a particular focus on small, lightweight caravans towable by low-cost automobiles whilst Australia developed 'pop-top' caravans with good ventilation, ample water storage and high ground clearance. During WW2 RV production

295-565: A hotel room. They may even decide to tow their car from the back of the RV so they can use that to travel around more easily when they reach their destination. Although the most common usage of an RV is as temporary accommodation when traveling, some people use an RV as their main residence. In fact, one million Americans live in RVs. In the United States and Canada, traveling south each winter to

354-474: A long-term expense. This is similar to home vacation rentals but is cheaper and also offers the flexibility of itinerary planning. While it is legal in all of the United States to live in an RV, there are laws regarding where and for how long RVs can be parked. Some owners fit solar panels to the roof of their RV. It is possible for RV users to live off the electrical grid while still having access to internet, making remote working feasible. Usage of RVs

413-424: A major source of wind resistance , the design was rather primarily an engineering design to increase the strength of the car for impact resistance. The engine is positioned between massive inner fender bulges to allow for the skirted front fenders along with a narrow 52.25 in (1,327 mm) front track to provide a turning circle of 37 ft (11.3 m). Ramblers continued to use this styling until 1955 when

472-454: A partial solution to the homelessness problems found in cities across the US. RVs for Homeless ( https://rvforhomeless.com/ ) has been formed as a coalition to encourage the donation of older vehicles to alleviate homelessness. This is distinct from the simple use of older vehicles as temporary shelters in homeless encampments. As of 2016, the average age of RV owners in the United States was 45,

531-441: A pattern of producing 2,500 Ramblers a year. In 1910 all Ramblers were now four-cylinder medium-priced cars. While on vacation in 1910, Thomas B. Jeffery died of a heart attack and his son Charles took over the newly incorporated Thomas B. Jeffery Company. Charles increased annual production by about 500 cars and, in 1912, introduced new Ned Jordan model names such as Cross Country, Country Club, Knickerbocker, and Valkyrie. For 1913

590-526: A persuasive argument to the AMC board that the Rambler name had not only acquired a stodgy image and hindered increasing sales , but that consumers associated it with compact cars . In what hindsight would show to be an ill-conceived decision, American Motors began to phase it out in favor of an AMC marque starting with the 1966 model year as it attempted to become a multiplatform automobile manufacturer. By 1968,

649-464: A three-year decrease since 2015. Per 2020 research reports, more millennials are interested in buying RVs due to their increased demand for camping and outdoor recreational activities, especially in the US. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , sales of RVs in the United States have increased, and as of March 2021, 11.3 million households own an RV, which is a 26 percent increase over the past ten years. In

SECTION 10

#1732792987395

708-433: A truck needed tax permits for each state in which it operated. Most states established Ports of Entry to issue permits and enforce tax collection, which was burdensome to the trucking industry and the states. Pre-IFTA trucks in interstate commerce carried special plates ("Bingo Plates") upon which each state's permit sticker was affixed. The states eventually found this both costly and inefficient. Simply stated, IFTA works as

767-400: A warmer climate is referred to as snowbirding . In Australia, the slang term for a retired person who travels in a recreational vehicle is a "grey nomad". There are local and national RV rental companies, such as Adventure KT and Outdoorsy that specialize in renting RVs to families for vacationing purposes. People enjoy the road trip and luxuries an RV provides while traveling without having

826-905: Is a motor vehicle or trailer that includes living quarters designed for accommodation. Types of RVs include motorhomes , campervans , coaches , caravans (also known as travel trailers and campers), fifth-wheel trailers , popup campers , and truck campers . Typical amenities of an RV include a kitchen , a bathroom, and one or more beds. RVs can range from utilitarian – containing only sleeping quarters and basic cooking facilities – to luxurious, with features like air conditioning (AC), water heaters, televisions and satellite receivers, and quartz countertops. RVs can be either trailers that are towed by vehicles or vehicles that drive themselves. Most RVs have one level, but there are also some with two levels. To save space while traveling, larger RVs often have slide-outs or canopies that open up when parked. Self-driving RVs can be categorized into pushers, which have

885-407: Is common at rural festivals such as Burning Man , but most festivals have strict rules about operating an RV during the event. Burning Man is strict about RV water leaks, and generator usage is another of the restrictions that festivals put on the use of RVs. Bluegrass Festivals regularly host RVs; they become the locations for afterhours jamming by participants. Recently, RVs have been proposed as

944-571: The Motor Trend Car of the Year award. However, Romney's departure to become Michigan governor opened the door for his successor, Roy Abernethy , to redirect the company towards a strategy of competing head-to-head with the Big Three ( General Motors , Chrysler Corporation , and Ford Motor Company ) with a variety of bodies and automobile platforms . This new plan also included marketing

1003-467: The AMX , plus Hurst shifter, Twin-Grip (limited slip) differential , and cold air hood. For the final year in 1969, the "American" line was called Rambler. The 1969 Rambler (and Chevrolet Corvair and Dodge Dart) were the only U.S. compact cars available that year in a two-door hardtop body style; Ford compacts were only available as sedans. The last U.S.-built Rambler, of over 4.2 million cars that carried

1062-788: The Grande Diligence of Prince Oldenburg (1896) and the De Dion Bouton trailer of Monsieur Rénodier (1898). The first steam-driven motorhome was the Quo Vadis (France,1900) and the first gasoline-driven motorhome was the Passe Partout (France, 1902). The first recorded powered motorhomes in America were the 'camp cars' of Roy Faye and Freeman Young of 1904–06 (a 1904 Rambler , 1905 Thomas Flyer and 1906 Matheson ). Lightweight tent trailers were especially popular in

1121-485: The Hudson Motor Car Company . Following the merger, 1955 and 1956 Ramblers were badged as both Nashes and Hudsons, with no visible differences. Rambler became a marque in its own right for the 1957 model year. The Nash and Hudson makes continued as a "senior" model only through 1957, after which all AMC's offerings were marketed as Ramblers, except the imported 1958–1962 Metropolitan . At the start of

1180-451: The Marlin , a hardtop fastback intended to enter AMC in the youth and personal luxury market segments as well as also positioning it as a "halo" vehicle . AMC chief stylist Richard Teague introduced a restyled and attractive Rambler American in 1964, which was a sales success. This basic body remained in its original shape through 1969. Backed by marketing reports, Abernethy next made

1239-495: The United States Patent and Trademark Office determined that Chrysler continued to have products licensed in connection with the Rambler mark for automobiles and thus sufficiently related to automobiles so that consumers would ascribe a single source to the products. Chrysler, as the successor company, was able to "prove non-abandonment by demonstrating that there were many Rambler cars (and related supplies) bearing

SECTION 20

#1732792987395

1298-561: The "Ambassador V-8 by Rambler", but on the cars themselves, the badging was "Rambler Ambassador". In 1958, AMC re-introduced America's first successful compact car, the Rambler American, after a three-year hiatus. This car was essentially the no-frills, economical 1950 Nash Rambler, but slightly restyled and modernized with a new grille and full cut-out wheel openings. The Recession of 1958 hurt all carmakers except AMC, whose economy-oriented Ramblers saw high demand. The American

1357-547: The 1960s, George Romney made a marketing decision that more fully unified the Rambler model names under the Rambler brand. In 1962, the Ambassador , a top-trim level model, was officially brought under the Rambler name (it had previously been named the "Ambassador by Rambler"). The former Rambler Six and Rambler Rebel V8 were renamed the Rambler Classic . While the top-line models for 1958-1961 were advertised as

1416-470: The Crosley in production at that time was considered too small to be practical. The new Nash compact featured a unique convertible design. It included many standard features that were typically options on other cars. This approach maximized profits for the company. Nash-Kelvinator trademarked Rambler in 1950, the same nameplate as was used by its predecessor company in the early 1900s. When introduced,

1475-618: The McMaster Camping Car (US,1889). Camping-vehicle In the 1890s, US RV pioneers self-built timber 'houses on wheels' for health, leisure and hunting purposes. The most widely reported of these were those of Morgan Lasley and his family. Horse-drawn RV use declined after the First World War as many horses were killed during the war and automobiles became cheaper, more powerful and more widely available. The first powered RVs were steam-drawn trailers from France including

1534-633: The RV Industry Association. The recreational vehicle industry around Elkhart is part of a large network of related transport equipment companies, including utility trailer makers and specialty bus manufacturers, who source from the same supply chains. The industry has taken hits from US tariffs on steel and aluminum and other duties on RV parts made in China, from plumbing fixtures to electronic components to vinyl seat covers. Tariff-related price hikes forced manufacturers to pass on some of

1593-587: The Rambler name that rolled off the assembly line in Kenosha, was produced on 30 June 1969. The Rambler marque was continued in all international markets after it was dropped in the United States. AMC vehicles were badged as “Rambler" in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Venezuela, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. In Argentina, a unique model based on

1652-496: The Rambler was an immediate success for Nash. As the steel quotas related to the Korean War eased, the Rambler line was broadened in its model types, first a station wagon and two-door hardtop (no B-pillar ) named "Country Club", and later a two-door sedan. A further expansion of the line for 1954 included a four-door sedan and station wagon called "Cross Country" on a stretched wheelbase , which proved to be as successful as

1711-434: The U.S. during that year. The Thomas B. Jeffery Company was the second largest auto manufacturer at that time, behind Oldsmobile . In 1904, Jeffery built 2,342 Ramblers. Higher-powered two-cylinder versions with front-mounted engines and steering wheels were now available. In 1905, the single-cylinder was discontinued, and three larger two-cylinder models priced from $ 1,200 to $ 3,000 were offered. A Rambler four-cylinder

1770-615: The US from 1911, thanks to improved roads , new national parks and the affordability of tow vehicles such as the Ford Model T . At the other end of the price scale, luxury touring limousines, developed in France by De Dietrich in 1904, were built in small numbers in the US by Welch (1909) and Pierce Arrow (1910). The first US RV club, the Tin Can Tourists, was formed in 1919. The first known, recreational fifth wheeler

1829-511: The US) were usually converted goods trucks and were heavy, noisy, inflexible and expensive, restricting their use to the wealthy or self-builders. The 'one box' RV was not seen in large numbers until the small, lightweight Volkswagen Kombi of 1950. During the 1920s and 1930s, caravans (travel trailers) became the dominant form of RV in the UK due to their low cost, weather-resistance and flexibility. There

International Fuel Tax Agreement - Misplaced Pages Continue

1888-691: The United States, about 85 percent of recreational vehicles sold are manufactured in Indiana , and roughly two-thirds of that production in Elkhart County , which calls itself "the RV Capital of the World", population 206,000. The industry has US$ 32.4 billion annual economic impact in Indiana, pays US$ 3.1 billion in taxes to the state and supports 126,140 jobs and US$ 7.8 billion in wages, according to

1947-531: The automobile business. Following the sudden death of his Rambler partner, R. Philip Gormully, Jeffery sold their bicycle business to the American Bicycle Company , but retained rights to the Rambler name. In 1900, he bought the old Sterling Bicycle Co. factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin , and set up shop. Thomas Jeffery and his son Charles experimented with such early technical innovations as

2006-530: The city of Kenosha, Wisconsin . The first use of the name Rambler for an American-made automobile dates to 1897 when Thomas B. Jeffery of Chicago , Illinois , builder of the Rambler bicycle , constructed his prototype automobile. After receiving positive reviews at the 1899 Chicago International Exhibition & Tournament and the first National Automobile Show in New York City , Jeffery entered

2065-432: The development of a small car that could be produced inexpensively for the post- World War II economy. Both General Motors and Ford had plans to develop smaller-sized cars after the war, but did not realize them. Moreover, steel shortages following the war limited the amount of raw materials that Nash could obtain. Hence, Mason ordered the development of a "compact car" that would have greater appeal to consumers, because

2124-524: The engine at the back, and pullers, which have the engine at the front. Generally, pushers use diesel fuel, while pullers use gasoline. The first recreational vehicles were horse-drawn. They evolved during the second half of the nineteenth century as adaptations of vehicles used for other purposes, including public transport caravans (UK, also known as stage wagons ), gypsy vardos (Europe), living vans (UK), ambulance wagons (US) and sheep herders wagons (US). The first, currently-known, purpose-built RV

2183-467: The first generation of two-door sedan convertibles. The Rambler became the most successful of the early post-Second World War American compacts compared to the Henry J (and rebadged Allstate version), Willys Aero , and Hudson Jet . The first generation of modern Ramblers carried a modified version of Nash's Airflyte styling, which included closed wheel openings. While the wheel openings of any car are

2242-434: The first to equip cars with a spare wheel-and-tire assembly . This allowed the driver, when experiencing a flat tire , to exchange the spare wheel and tire for the flat one, rather than patching. Jeffery started commercially mass-producing automobiles in 1902. By the end of the year the company had produced 1,500 motor cars, priced at $ 750 (equivalent to $ 26,412 in 2023), one-sixth of all cars that were manufactured in

2301-474: The following: North America Australasia Europe South America Africa Middle East American Motors stopped producing cars using the Rambler trademark in 1970. In 1973, Action Age Incorporated wanted to register "Scrambler" for an off-highway vehicle and, in a case before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, contended that the trademark Rambler had been abandoned. This registration

2360-428: The front wheels were revealed by a periodic design update. In 1954 the Rambler offered the first combination heating and air conditioning unit available on American cars. The unit could be an add-on or could be installed at the factory for $ 395, which at that time was about the lowest-cost unit available in an American car. In 1954, American Motors Corporation (AMC) was formed from the merger of Nash-Kelvinator and

2419-400: The increased costs through higher RV prices, which in turn has contributed to slower sales. Shipments of RVs to dealers fell 22% percent in the first five months of 2019, compared to the same period a year earlier, after dropping 4% in 2018. RVs are most commonly used for living quarters while traveling. People may choose to take a road trip in their RV and use the RV to sleep in, rather than

International Fuel Tax Agreement - Misplaced Pages Continue

2478-606: The last Rambler branded models were the Cross Country roadster and touring car , an Inside Drive coupe and the Gotham Limousine , priced from $ 1,650 (equivalent to $ 50,867 in 2023) to $ 2,750, equivalent to $ 84,778 in 2023. In 1914, Charles T. Jeffery , Thomas B. Jeffery's son, replaced the Rambler brand name with Jeffery in honor of his now-deceased father. In 1916, the Thomas B. Jeffery Company

2537-582: The month of October 2021, 58,000 RVs were manufactured in North America, the most ever in a single month. Rambler (automobile) Rambler is an automobile brand name that was first used by the Thomas B. Jeffery Company between 1900 and 1914. Charles W. Nash bought Jeffery in 1916, and Nash Motors reintroduced the name to the automobile marketplace from 1950 through 1954. The "Rambler" trademark registration for use on automobiles and parts

2596-560: The only vehicle produced by AMC to carry the Rambler marque was the compact Rambler American . Although designed as a "basic" economy car, the American spawned the audacious SC/Rambler , developed with Hurst Performance . While AMC planned to produce only 500 for the 1969 model year , the " Scrambler " proved popular so two more groups of about 500 each were built. All featured the same 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8, four-barrel carburetor , and close-ratio four-speed transmission of

2655-587: The same automobile platform with identical wheelbase and body parts. However, the engines, trims, and equipment levels distinguished the Classic from the Ambassador. The Rambler's compact size (by U.S. standards) also made it an international competitor, and between 1961 and 1965, AMC opened thirteen foreign assembly plants, from Costa Rica to the Philippines . In 1963, the entire Rambler line received

2714-430: The standard fuel tax. Oregon has just a weight-mile tax. Any amount of fuel taxes due (or refund) is then paid to (or received from) the base jurisdiction which issued the license. The member jurisdictions then take care of transferring the funds accordingly. Audits are conducted only by the base state and fuel bonds are rarely required. Recreational vehicles A recreational vehicle , often abbreviated as RV ,

2773-628: The third-generation Rambler American became the IKA Torino in 1967. It was later named the Renault Torino and produced until 1981. The Rambler nameplate was last used on automobiles in 1983 by Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) in Mexico. Historic: Compact: Mid-sized: Show cars: International: Companies that undertook the production of Rambler vehicles outside of the United States either by local assembly or full import included

2832-408: The various models apart from the Rambler brand name, which Abernethy thought would be a hindrance in the market segments he hoped to pursue. One of the first moves in that direction was the development of the 1965 line of Ramblers, which visually split the Classic from the Ambassador while still sharing many parts. Once again, the Ambassador had a unique, extended wheelbase. In addition, AMC introduced

2891-400: Was a successful trailer builder of the period and is the only survivor of over 400 pre-WW2 US RV manufacturers. These trailers, with their distinctive, shiny exteriors, were not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional. Its aerodynamic shape and sturdy construction made it a favorite among travelers. These early advancements in RV and trailer design established the foundation for

2950-410: Was an instant success and lost sales only after the "Big Three" (GM, Ford, and Chrysler) each introduced compact cars of their own in the 1960s ( GM "X" body , Ford Falcon , and Chrysler A platform ). Romney also put into play his plan to slash production costs, which involved more common parts sharing between the Ambassador and Classic models. Beginning in 1962, all "senior" Rambler models would share

3009-434: Was claimed by Chrysler as a retro or heritage mark that "had built an affinity and emotional connection with the consumer as a result of the original product that was in the marketplace, and continues to have nostalgia appeal with consumers who are still interested in acquiring products built around the mark’s core values and replicates the markets and the mark itself." In a 2008 case before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board,

SECTION 50

#1732792987395

3068-673: Was halted in most countries except when required as accommodation for military personnel or essential workers. Between 1945 and 1960, RVs flourished in many western countries as disposable income and leisure time grew. Dedicated RV parks were established to cater to the needs of both short and long-term RV users. Improvements in RV technology including batteries, fridges, gas cookers, toilets and lightweight construction techniques dramatically improved RV comfort levels. More powerful gasoline and diesel engines allowed RVs to increase in size, weight and speed. Regulations were introduced in many countries to control how RVs were manufactured and used. In

3127-497: Was introduced in 1906. New employee Edward S, Jordan , who would later become Jeffery's secretary and general manager, provided advertisement copy such as "The Right Car at the Right Price," “June Time Is Rambler Time,” and other evocative phrases. By 1906, Rambler was considered an industry leader with one of the best-equipped automobile factories. Thomas Jeffery was not interested in increasing mass production and settled into

3186-409: Was issued on 9 March 1954 for Nash-Kelvinator. Nash merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1954. The Rambler line of cars continued through the 1969 model year in the United States and 1983 in international markets. Rambler cars were often nicknamed the "Kenosha Cadillac" after the original location and their most significant place of manufacture in

3245-961: Was likewise a travel trailer boom in the US in the 1930s as automobile production-line manufacturing techniques were used in travel trailer manufacturing to meet growing demand from recreational users and those seeking low-cost housing during The Great Depression . Self-built trailers were highly popular in the US during the 1930s and travel trailers featured in a number of Hollywood movies including Mickey's Trailer (1938). The 1920s and 1930s, saw some influential, maverick builders construct innovative RVs in small numbers. These included Bertram Hutchings (UK, 1930–39, streamlined caravans), Charles Louvet (France, 1924–34, aircraft-inspired, coach-built motorhomes and trailers), Noel Pemberton Billing (UK, 1927, Road Yacht motorhome), Glenn Curtiss (US, 1918–30, Adams Motorbungalo, Curtiss Aerocar, Aero Coupler hitch) and William Hawley Bowlus (US, 1934, aluminum monocoque trailers). Wally Byam's Airstream (US, 1931 onwards)

3304-531: Was opposed by AMC and the court determined that even though the manufacturing of Ramblers ended, the trademark was not abandoned because AMC continued to have commercial activities such as parts with the Rambler name on the boxes as well as franchising dealers that retained Rambler in their name or marketed used cars under the Rambler trademark. / The Rambler trademark registration expired on 12 December 1994, because Chrysler (the company that acquired AMC in 1987) did not file an affidavit of continued use. However, it

3363-490: Was purchased by Charles W. Nash and became Nash Motors Company in 1917. The Jeffery brand name was dropped at the time of the sale. The manufacture of Nash -branded automobiles commenced. In 1937, the concern became the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation through a merger with the major appliance maker. Under the direction of Charles Nash's successor, George W. Mason , Nash-Kelvinator Corporation began

3422-620: Was the Auto Salon Deluxe built in Belgium for Baron Crawhez by Auto-Mixte Pescatore in 1913. In the early twentieth century RV builders in the UK (Navarac, Piggott Bros, Eccles, Bertram Hutchings), the US (Detroit Trailer Company, Welch , Graham Brothers , Pierce-Arrow ) and France ( De Dietrich , Cadel) experimented with a wide range of RV types including caravans and trailers, motorhomes , touring limousines, tent trailers and fifth wheelers. Early motorhomes ('house cars' in

3481-480: Was the horse-drawn Wanderer (UK), commissioned from the Bristol Wagon Works Company by Dr. Gordon Stables in 1884. Stables was a pioneer of the UK's Gentlemen Gypsy movement (1885–1914) which promoted the restorative benefits of horse-drawn leisure caravanning and inspired the formation of the world's first RV club, The Caravan Club (UK), in 1907. The Wanderer was closely followed by

#394605