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The 25% number that I used in my argument was arbitrary. Feel free to substitute your actual tax bracket. The actual bracket you're in is irrelevant to the point. Spending money for a tax write off is STUPID. It appears as if you don't understand how a progressive tax system works.

How does keeping it make it a good idea to waste money on interest?

None of those things REQUIRE loans. Just because you can write off the interest doesn't make it a good idea. You're giving away $.75 to so you can save $.25. You can get the exact same "write off" by giving to charity. Or, if you'd like to give me $100, I'll be happy to give you $25 back. It's...

LOL, I didn't say anything like that. All I said is people shouldn't borrow money to own depreciating assets.

No, not really. If the asset depreciates, and you have to pay interest for it, you lose twice. Some people would argue that if the interest rates are less than you could make from an investment then you're money ahead to take the loan. This is a reasonable argument, but misses 2 key points. The...

Exactly. Depreciating assets should not be financed. It's disastrous for long term financial health.

You are correct. 300 series stainless sucks to cut, but it's soft. We use a 400 series of stainless to build injection molds. It gets MUCH harder, but is easier to machine in it's soft state than the 300 series.

While 3mm is a substantial thickness of metal for the skin of an automobile, 300 series stainless is not "hardened steel". It's actually very soft.

I'd have to name mine Hal, because my name is Dave. "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that...."

I used to do this with my commercial truck. I was not licensed properly to take it out of my home state. I rarely needed to, but on occasion I would go to a neighboring state with it. I found out it was cheaper to pay the ticket if I got caught than to be legal.

They're really not as pricey as you might think. Most people start with an older truck, and if it already has a sleeper cab, and they don't change the gearing or remove an axel, they can cost less than half the price of a fully loaded new pickup capable of pulling a large trailer. Obviously some...

Sorry, you misunderstood. Having a class 8 considered an RV does not require substantial changes. Many trucks with sleepers already qualify. They still pull a trailer. They don't have to create a new living area. Although some people remove one of the rear axels, MANY don't. This really is...

Sorry. I didn't realise you were in Canada. I don't know anything about Canadian law.

If you're retired, and you're not driving for hire, you do not need a special license in most states. Many people use class 8 trucks to pull RV's. As long as the truck qualifies as an RV, no special license or training is needed.

Cybertruck won't pull a 5th wheel at all. Those stupid wings are in the way, and I'm not sure you can attach a hitch since it has no frame. :( I'm still not sure why I ordered one. I must have had too much to drink that night.

I'd like to know how far it would tow my 18k lb 5th wheel. My guess is it wouldn't change too much because my trailer is about the same height as a semi trailer and wind resistance is a major factor in range.

It will help a little bit. If I qualify for a 40k tax credit, I'll cancel my CT order and get the semi with much better capabilities at not much more money. Don't get too excited, I'm somewhere around 1 million on the list, so most people won't move up any. :)

"Back in the day" there was a company that made a camping trailer called hi-low. I believe it was a fiberglass shell that lowered for towing, and raised into position when camping. That would help a lot for use with an electric tow vehicle.

Range, unhooking to charge, and not able to tow a 5th wheel are some of the many reasons I don't think I'll ever actually take possession of my CT. I've considered getting the semi instead. It solves those problems, but creates problems of its own. For me, it's mostly the cost of the truck, and...

My 5th wheel weighs 18,000 lbs, and my 14kwh battery pack weighs about 300 lbs. I think your numbers are bit off.