Hello, new here, question about Az Heat

[Gus M]

Hello bd and gang,

I too just joined the forum, bought and had delivered our RT4 to Scottsdale. Regardless if my RT4 never overheats, I really like Karl's method of insurance, i.e. the manual fan switch in addition to the thermostatically controlled one. Any recommended shops in my area that can do work on the Backdraft?

Thanks in advance.

Gus

[bdmiller909]

Originally Posted by Gus M

Hello bd and gang,

I too just joined the forum, bought and had delivered our RT4 to Scottsdale. Regardless if my RT4 never overheats, I really like Karl's method of insurance, i.e. the manual fan switch in addition to the thermostatically controlled one. Any recommended shops in my area that can do work on the Backdraft?

Thanks in advance.

Gus

Hi Gus, My BDR won't be here yet for a few more weeks. It's coming from out of state so I assume I'll have to pay some sort of sales tax and register the car to get plates. Did you have any key learnings while going through the registration process at the MVD? if you could outline your steps, locations, tips, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Ben

[Gus M]

Originally Posted by bdmiller909

Hi Gus, My BDR won't be here yet for a few more weeks. It's coming from out of state so I assume I'll have to pay some sort of sales tax and register the car to get plates. Did you have any key learnings while going through the registration process at the MVD? if you could outline your steps, locations, tips, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Ben

Ben, I haven't yet gone to the DMV. Out of town but will do so in the middle of March. Gus

[MKS427]

I believe you will need a Level II inspection.
You will need certificate of origin from BDR and receipts. After VIN assignment, you will go to DMV for registration, where you will be charged State sales tax. Additionally, some cities will send you a bill for their cut too.

https://azdot.gov/node/4915

[MKS427]

I believe you will need a Level II inspection.
You will need certificate of origin from BDR and receipts. After VIN assignment, you will go to DMV for registration, where you will be charged State sales tax. Additionally, some cities will send you a bill for their cut too.

https://azdot.gov/node/4915

Heads up: The snag I ran into, for some reason the DMV didn't/wouldn't look at my insurance during registration. Then I got a letter about 4-6 weeks later, from the State, stating I didn't have insurance, my plates were suspended, and now would be SR22 (horrible insurance rate). It turns out Grundy either didn't get a request from the State or didn't follow up properly. I'd strongly recommend, a few days after registration, follow up with your insurance to make sure the State has your insurance on file.

[Gus M]

Thanks Karl for the idea of the light. Love the idea. I will too wind up leaving the fan on!

Thanks also MKS427 for the DMV info. I've got the car already insured and have the insurance card to take along with me to the DMV. I've read that some prefer the DMV in East Valley verses Scottsdale. Any preference or experience on anyone ends on which DMV is better fro service, or does it matter?

[spdbrake]

Gus,

The BDRs have a thermostatic switch for the fan and a toggle switch for override if the the Thermo switch fails. When the manual switch is on it illuminates an amber indicator light.

[Gus M]

Originally Posted by spdbrake

Gus,

The BDRs have a thermostatic switch for the fan and a toggle switch for override if the the Thermo switch fails. When the manual switch is on it illuminates an amber indicator light.

Help me understand...the BDR has an override toggle switch already built in where I can manually turn the fan on in the event the Thermo switch is not engaging the fan?

[MKS427]

Originally Posted by Gus M

I've got the car already insured and have the insurance card to take along with me to the DMV.

Having the car insured, before it is registered is what causes the disconnect at the DMV. You'll want to follow up with your insurance, after you're registered.