TEXAS Rv

robjohn · 08-31-2010, 07:26 AM

I have a good 93 single axle day cab short wheelbase CH600 Mack that is worth nothing as a truck. I was wondering how best to get set up to pull a fifth wheel trailer without breaking the bank. DMV and insurance agent are clueless. Without a bunkhouse on the back can it only be considered a commercial truck?
Thanks

Chris Taylor · 08-31-2010, 09:38 AM

Have you got room for a 36 or 48" sleeper? Sometimes they can be found cheap, and then you've got an easier time of registering it as an RV.

My pickup is a commercial vehicle, but at least that's just according to my insurance lady... the state hasn't figured that trick out yet. But it's just a pre-F450/550 days F-Super Duty.

robjohn · 08-31-2010, 09:49 AM

No it is too short. It was just a tractor under a beer trailer.

Bob86ZZ4 · 08-31-2010, 11:42 AM

I don't know if Texas is the same, but in MN you would just register it as a truck according to the weight rating of the chassis. Doesn't have to be a commercial vehicle. MN has "Apportioned" plates for commercial trucks. Then they have "truck" plates for anything over 3/4 ton. I would think Texas would have similar registrations. The problem you then run into is likely the chassis is rated for 33k lbs. That would then probably make it illegal to drive with a normal class D license (or whatever TX uses for their base class). In MN we can go to 26k lbs on a class D.

robjohn · 08-31-2010, 11:59 AM

I have Class A with all endorsements. I just don't want to run up against some gung ho DOT pr**k that will treat it as a commercial over the road truck and force me to buy a bunch of permits.

Doc Weaver · 08-31-2010, 03:41 PM

can you "fake" a pickup bed?

Doc Weaver

Bob86ZZ4 · 08-31-2010, 06:35 PM

I don't think it needs a bed. Could be wrong about TX tho. MN doesn't care if there's a bed. Simply goes by weight. One of the best truck-pulling-camper forums I've seen is here: http://www.rvnetwork.com/index...e7555f1&showforum=32

Lots of info about that type of puller. I bet if you did some searching there you'd get the answer.

robjohn · 08-31-2010, 07:02 PM

Thanks, I will try that one.

08-31-2010, 07:26 AM	#1
robjohn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	I have a good 93 single axle day cab short wheelbase CH600 Mack that is worth nothing as a truck. I was wondering how best to get set up to pull a fifth wheel trailer without breaking the bank. DMV and insurance agent are clueless. Without a bunkhouse on the back can it only be considered a commercial truck? Thanks __________________

08-31-2010, 09:38 AM	#2
Chris Taylor Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Elroy, TX Posts: 8	Have you got room for a 36 or 48" sleeper? Sometimes they can be found cheap, and then you've got an easier time of registering it as an RV. My pickup is a commercial vehicle, but at least that's just according to my insurance lady... the state hasn't figured that trick out yet. But it's just a pre-F450/550 days F-Super Duty. __________________

08-31-2010, 09:49 AM	#3
robjohn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	No it is too short. It was just a tractor under a beer trailer. __________________

08-31-2010, 11:42 AM	#4
Bob86ZZ4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 908	I don't know if Texas is the same, but in MN you would just register it as a truck according to the weight rating of the chassis. Doesn't have to be a commercial vehicle. MN has "Apportioned" plates for commercial trucks. Then they have "truck" plates for anything over 3/4 ton. I would think Texas would have similar registrations. The problem you then run into is likely the chassis is rated for 33k lbs. That would then probably make it illegal to drive with a normal class D license (or whatever TX uses for their base class). In MN we can go to 26k lbs on a class D. __________________ '03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio

08-31-2010, 11:59 AM	#5
robjohn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	I have Class A with all endorsements. I just don't want to run up against some gung ho DOT pr**k that will treat it as a commercial over the road truck and force me to buy a bunch of permits. __________________

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08-31-2010, 03:41 PM	#6
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	can you "fake" a pickup bed? Doc Weaver __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

08-31-2010, 06:35 PM	#7
Bob86ZZ4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 908	I don't think it needs a bed. Could be wrong about TX tho. MN doesn't care if there's a bed. Simply goes by weight. One of the best truck-pulling-camper forums I've seen is here: http://www.rvnetwork.com/index...e7555f1&showforum=32 Lots of info about that type of puller. I bet if you did some searching there you'd get the answer. __________________ '03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio

08-31-2010, 07:02 PM	#8
robjohn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	Thanks, I will try that one. __________________

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