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08-25-2020, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Colorado
Posts: 217
THOR #15515
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Tow Vehicle and Toll Roads???
Should I have an Express Pass on both the RV and the tow vehicle, or just the RV? I don't want to be charged for two vehicles.
Thanks
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08-25-2020, 10:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Arkansas
Posts: 114
THOR #12542
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I can't answer for all toll road systems, but the TxTag system in Texas reads the tag on the motorhome and counts the towed as extra axles, even though the towed has a tag, too.
In some cases it would actually be cheaper to charge them as separate vehicles.
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08-25-2020, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sandrooney
Should I have an Express Pass on both the RV and the tow vehicle, or just the RV? I don't want to be charged for two vehicles.
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call express pass. They can tell you all you need to know. I use Epass Extra. good in 18 eastern states.
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08-25-2020, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
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We forgot to remove the Florida "SunPass" from our toad, and got charged for a four-axle motorhome (MH plus two-axle toad) AND for the toad as we passed through several toll plazas on SR417. We were able to get the toad charges reversed by having SunPass review the videos. Lesson learned. We are now careful to remove the transponder and store it in the shielding bag provided by SunPass.
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Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
Living The Dream in "God's Waiting Room"
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08-25-2020, 11:45 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Typically you have to take the transponder out of the toad and put it into a shielded bag to prevent it from being picked up.
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08-25-2020, 11:53 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,781
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Typically you have to take the transponder out of the toad and put it into a shielded bag to prevent it from being picked up.
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My post from a couple days ago. Also, FYI, the EZ Pass for the motorhome over 7,000 lbs is blue and not the automobile white.
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f4...day-22989.html
I haven’t received the correct transponders yet so I had to do the ticket method in Indiana and Ohio yesterday. At least Ohio puts a second ticket dispenser high enough so you don’t have to get out of the motorhome to get a ticket.
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08-26-2020, 10:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Colorado
Posts: 217
THOR #15515
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Thanks all. I will give them a call.
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08-26-2020, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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you're going to pay 'by the axle', so NO to having a transponder in BOTH vehicles, unless you like paying extra - though many of us simply don't use any type of 'prepaid' pass - we just pay at the toll booths or they send us a bill from the TAG photo as we speed by. Unless you're in 'toll areas' a lot, or all the time, there's really no need for a prepaid account.
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two Campers, two Electric cars
former diesel pusher traveler
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08-26-2020, 12:11 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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An app. that could identify and help you avoid Toll-Roads: would be pretty useful...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-26-2020, 02:40 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,394
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
An app. that could identify and help you avoid Toll-Roads: would be pretty useful...
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That is an existing feature in most GPSs.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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08-26-2020, 03:07 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Yes... O knew that.
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-02-2020, 08:30 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom elite 26HE
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 26
THOR #17018
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Tow vehicle and I pass
We use the toll system through Illinois and Indiana. We ordered an I pass transponder and linked to the RV then put the transponder out of our towed vehicle in a faraway bag (got from Amazon) so the transponder isn’t getting us charged for both. We trailer our car behind and I pass picks it up based on the acmes.
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2017 Freedom Elite HE
2016 Volvo V60 Crosscountry
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09-03-2020, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drkevr
We use the toll system through Illinois and Indiana. We ordered an I pass transponder and linked to the RV then put the transponder out of our towed vehicle in a faraway bag (got from Amazon) so the transponder isn’t getting us charged for both. We trailer our car behind and I pass picks it up based on the acmes.
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Love that..faraway bag!!
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09-03-2020, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Cougar 30 RLS 5th wheel
State: Colorado
Posts: 288
THOR #2204
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I live in Colorado, I have a EZ-pass for our toll roads. I drive a truck
towing a 5th wheel. All I had to do is add the license number of the
5th wheel to my account.
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Phil Saran
2019 Cougar 30 RLS 2012 Ram 3500 4x4
Colorado
I like to wander and I'm not lost!
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