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porsdude · 08-20-2013, 08:09 PM

Hi all, new member here:
I have seen a couple of similar threads here but nothing that answers my questions.
I have a 45' semi trailer that is converted from moving van to rv/toy hauler and therefore needs to be towed with hdt with 5th wheel plate.

My question is: can I use my 1984 Ford F9000 that I have been building for this purpose (stupidly without considering legality) as a private, not for hire, truck?
I live in California and am coming to realize, after talking to some not very sympathetic DMV personnel, that this may not be an inexpensive combination.
My options may be: run as private NFH with all associated costs,
Stretch frame and build rv onto truck(can I still retain 5th wheel plate?
Replace 5th wheel with transfer trailer turret and permanently attatch trailer to truck
thereby converting truck into rv (just a thought)
Sell semi trailer and buy/build toter and stacker trailer for my racecars.

Easiest is private hdt/semi trailer combination, but how to make this affordable?
Also, how to circumvent dpf regs?
Is there a loophole for vehicles that are used for recreation?

Thanks for your time, I am looking forward to any knowledge you may have to share regarding this combination in California.

08-20-2013, 08:09 PM	#1
porsdude Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: sacramento Posts: 2	Hdt as toter, not for hire? Hi all, new member here: I have seen a couple of similar threads here but nothing that answers my questions. I have a 45' semi trailer that is converted from moving van to rv/toy hauler and therefore needs to be towed with hdt with 5th wheel plate. My question is: can I use my 1984 Ford F9000 that I have been building for this purpose (stupidly without considering legality) as a private, not for hire, truck? I live in California and am coming to realize, after talking to some not very sympathetic DMV personnel, that this may not be an inexpensive combination. My options may be: run as private NFH with all associated costs, Stretch frame and build rv onto truck(can I still retain 5th wheel plate? Replace 5th wheel with transfer trailer turret and permanently attatch trailer to truck thereby converting truck into rv (just a thought) Sell semi trailer and buy/build toter and stacker trailer for my racecars. Easiest is private hdt/semi trailer combination, but how to make this affordable? Also, how to circumvent dpf regs? Is there a loophole for vehicles that are used for recreation? Thanks for your time, I am looking forward to any knowledge you may have to share regarding this combination in California.