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madbrit · 07-31-2003, 08:20 PM

Have just been discussing this very subject on a Busnut group. Here are some references that one of the guys posted about California.

See http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d01/vc362.htm for definition of a "Housecar" ie motorhome. Note that it says "Permanately altered".
California 2003 Vehicle code is at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/vctoc.htm

For reciprocity agreement see http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc8000.htm

The main thing to remember is that as far as the MVD is concerned, what you are registering is a MOTORHOME. Do not refer to it as a truck or tractor or whatever. Only a motorhome. The MVD should be able to give you a list of the minimum requirements that make up a motorhome or "Housecar" as they call them in California.

Weight is another subject that does vary from State to State. In Arizona, we have the 26,000 lb max on a standard operator' license and as long as it registered as a motorhome, it doesn't have to comply to that weight limit. Other States require endorsements for vehicles over the 26,000 limit, best to check the above references and also the Californisa Statutes for any further info you require.

No restriction on axles on motorhomes and any individual can change the use of the vehicle by making sure it conforms to the format you wish to change it to and taking it to an inspector at the MVD or other applicable place.

Peter.

07-31-2003, 08:20 PM	#3
madbrit Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kingman AZ. Posts: 59	Have just been discussing this very subject on a Busnut group. Here are some references that one of the guys posted about California. See http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d01/vc362.htm for definition of a "Housecar" ie motorhome. Note that it says "Permanately altered". California 2003 Vehicle code is at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/vctoc.htm For reciprocity agreement see http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc8000.htm The main thing to remember is that as far as the MVD is concerned, what you are registering is a MOTORHOME. Do not refer to it as a truck or tractor or whatever. Only a motorhome. The MVD should be able to give you a list of the minimum requirements that make up a motorhome or "Housecar" as they call them in California. Weight is another subject that does vary from State to State. In Arizona, we have the 26,000 lb max on a standard operator' license and as long as it registered as a motorhome, it doesn't have to comply to that weight limit. Other States require endorsements for vehicles over the 26,000 limit, best to check the above references and also the Californisa Statutes for any further info you require. No restriction on axles on motorhomes and any individual can change the use of the vehicle by making sure it conforms to the format you wish to change it to and taking it to an inspector at the MVD or other applicable place. Peter.