Mr. Cob
Member
Howdy All,
I fully realize that my type of RV is about as far removed from what would be or is considered NORMAL on this web site as is possible but, in the grand scheme of things it can be done CHEAPLY so if its of any interest to you please read on.
My first post was in a thread concerning living in a Semi Trailer but it gave information that addressed some of the questions raised by others who participated in that thread concerning the often times misunderstood requirements of using a Semi Tractor as a RV tow vehicle, this thread will address how I and many others have done this.
Step number ONE. EVERY STATE IS DIFFERENT when it comes to what is required, how its done, the type of drivers license needed, etc. If this is something your interested in doing you will have to do some research into YOUR State laws as very few people who work at the local DMV have the knowledge or the interest in the subject to help you out. The most common answer you will hear when you ask "What does it take and how do I convert a Semi Tractor to a Recreational Vehicle is THIS STATE?" is, "It can't be done." In all but a very few cases this is NOT true.
Another thing to keep in mind and this is becoming more and more of a problem for the TRUE RV'er, MANY people who participate in Rodeos, amateur motor sports racing, etc are towing their horse trailers or car trailers with a Semi Tractor which they have labeled as an "RV" or "Not For Hire". In the eyes of the LAW, if you participate in ANY activity that does or can reward you in ANY way be it money, trophies, expenses, if you are COMPENSATED in ANY way or COULD be compensated for having participated in the activity in the eyes of the LAW you are engaged in a COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE and your truck IS a commercial vehicle regardless of what you have displayed on it such as RV or Not For Hire. More and more people who use their trucks in this manner are being STOPPED and TOWED, often times FINED BIG MONEY for not having a CDL or not having their truck properly plated or meeting the requirements of a commercial vehicle.
More to follow.
Dave
I fully realize that my type of RV is about as far removed from what would be or is considered NORMAL on this web site as is possible but, in the grand scheme of things it can be done CHEAPLY so if its of any interest to you please read on.
My first post was in a thread concerning living in a Semi Trailer but it gave information that addressed some of the questions raised by others who participated in that thread concerning the often times misunderstood requirements of using a Semi Tractor as a RV tow vehicle, this thread will address how I and many others have done this.
Step number ONE. EVERY STATE IS DIFFERENT when it comes to what is required, how its done, the type of drivers license needed, etc. If this is something your interested in doing you will have to do some research into YOUR State laws as very few people who work at the local DMV have the knowledge or the interest in the subject to help you out. The most common answer you will hear when you ask "What does it take and how do I convert a Semi Tractor to a Recreational Vehicle is THIS STATE?" is, "It can't be done." In all but a very few cases this is NOT true.
Another thing to keep in mind and this is becoming more and more of a problem for the TRUE RV'er, MANY people who participate in Rodeos, amateur motor sports racing, etc are towing their horse trailers or car trailers with a Semi Tractor which they have labeled as an "RV" or "Not For Hire". In the eyes of the LAW, if you participate in ANY activity that does or can reward you in ANY way be it money, trophies, expenses, if you are COMPENSATED in ANY way or COULD be compensated for having participated in the activity in the eyes of the LAW you are engaged in a COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE and your truck IS a commercial vehicle regardless of what you have displayed on it such as RV or Not For Hire. More and more people who use their trucks in this manner are being STOPPED and TOWED, often times FINED BIG MONEY for not having a CDL or not having their truck properly plated or meeting the requirements of a commercial vehicle.
More to follow.
Dave