GL auction removal Help

I am a new member who has been prowling these forums, and getting a wealth of information for a while now. I have just won a GL auction for my first MV (M923), and have questions about removal from Ft. Lewis, WA. The EUC still needs to be approved, so I have some time. I know that this subject has probably been covered before, but I haven't been able to find specifics. Because I wont be able to apply for a SF97 before the vehicle is removed I can't get a registration and plates, so how do I remove the vehicle? Do I have it towed out, or will the base just let me drive it off and risk getting pulled over? I do live somewhat close to the base, and would appreciate any advice on the subject and what to expect. Thanks

IT is not recommended to drive without plates.

If you must drive it off base, get insurance first. In SC(I know it's not WA state) you can drive on a bill of sale for 10 days, as long as you have insurance. When I picked up my M814 from Fort Dix in NJ, thats all I needed for the trip home- Completed Invoice(same as a bill of sale) and insurance. I am sure WA has something simlier.

Like any new (or used) vehicle you buy you should be ok with the paperwork you get from GL. If I sell my civy vehicle to someone I give them a bill of sale and pull my plate and they drive away. You can get Ins. with just the VIN.

As for driving off Ft Lewis that I do not know. If you have the means it is advisable to just have it shipped. That way you can do a complete check of the vehicle and address any safety issues before putting it on a public road. With that said, I drove both my trucks home from Oklahoma to Kansas with no plates and my civy Jeep in tow. Even had the Hi-way Patrol tail me for several miles and never even looked like he wanted to pull me over.

YMMV

Most states give you a couple of days to plate a vehicles if you have the paperwork to prove you just picked it up (your milage may vary).
Insurance is another animal.....most of the time they want a VIN in order to cover you. You might have a VIN on your invoice or not. Sometimes you can get a GL rep to get the number for you or if you're close you can go in a copy it off the Data Plate.
Hope this helps.

I can't have nothing!

Oh wait. I have to bid to win, right?

Nice truck, if I remember. I don't remember, however, if it ran after being jumped or if it just cranked over.

So there may be more to getting it off base than just worrying about plates and such. It may need to be towed off or hauled off. How far are you from base?

Thanks to everyone for the quick responses. I live in Lakewood on the boarder of Steilacoom, so less than 10 miles depending on the gate.

srodocker aka (Scott the Recruiter) lives close to you.
Shoot him a PM and he can probably help you out.

Insurance is a must have.

Good luck with the truck!!

There was no concern from GL when I picked up my M934A1 last week. In Washington you do NOT have a grace period. Anything that has wheels rolling on the road needs to be registered. You can go to any title service location and get a 3 day trip permit for $25. Washington likes to make sure they get money from you, hence no grace period. The trip permit has to be filled out & taped to your rear window, or lower passenger side of windshield if not visible from the rear.

At least you can get a trip permit....MN doesn't have one. I got insurance and took my chances for a 70 mile deuce ride.