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I realized this morning that my answer missed a critical consideration: if your state of residence registers the vehicle as an RV, that is dispositive. You don't need the CDL. While I appreciate the insurance issue that Geof raises, the court issue is not as simple as a fine - in Washington, and...

The photo for the last couple of days appears to be a ShowHauler built on a KW T2000. I have also seen a couple of rigs built on big sleeper Volvos (the PowerCoach someone linked to was one of those). Any idea how that affects, positively or not, the construction and utility? Obviously, there...

The language below is copied from the Uniform Commercial Driver's License Act, as enacted in Washington (state) (RCW 46.25). The language and meaning will be the same across the US. What I see as your problem is the trailer you need to pull to do your business. The combined weight rating (GCWR)...

You are correct that the "Full Faith and Credit" clause should preclude such behavior. That doesn't mean it will always be a successful response in the field. I have found some "interesting" interpretations from various folks which are clearly not correct, but they have persisted and not been...

Some thoughts about this issue: It is likely to be easy to register a conversion such as a Showhauler as an RV. Once the licensing folks see one, it is obvious it's an RV. (Another good argument for one over a 5er. Of course, the clerk may have a hard time getting in when the dogs are in...

You should be able to so without too much trouble, although the increased cost might spook you. I read an article a few months ago about the specs for the newest tractors used by the military (in the on-line version of a magazie I can't locate right now). They use Freightliners, with Series 60s...

I went back and looked for my response to another string, and found it. Although I did not recall it, in that string, I advocated what I suggest may be the best response: a single screw with a tag axle. The tag gives you up to 10K more legal capacity; 6K would probably be plenty for all but the...

After looking at the ShowHauler page again, I'm wondering if they use only customer supplied tractors, even new ones, or if they will spec and order the tractor and make the conversion all in one process.</p> This would make financing a lot easier, as there is only one creditor to pay. I saw...

This is my first post, although I have been reading a long time. I won't post often, as I usually do not accept cookies, and it's a pain to turn them on... :-) </p> Clearly, one does not want to go over 13'6", the general maximum legal height. I am guessing that most of the units shown lately...