E-350 box options

[The Artisan]

Is there a state where I can buy an incomplete vehicle and title it for road use? I am in PA and I expect the process to be similar to CA.

Replied to your PM. Might have a solution to this issue as well
Kevin

 

[zip]

Is there a state where I can buy an incomplete vehicle and title it for road use? I am in PA and I expect the process to be similar to CA.

Unsure, sorry.

 

[zip]

Maybe DM PathNotTaken and ask how they did it? I think they’re in WA. I would also try OR, NV and SD. I spend a few months in OR every year so that’s where my truck and van are registered.

I believe PNT did say in his videos he did have some DMV issues, but was able to work through it.

 

[gator70]

My understanding is that if I buy a cutaway, CA DMV considers this an incomplete vehicle which cannot be immediately registered. You must have some sort of "certified" upfitter do the conversion and provide you with the appropriate documentation to certify it is safe and roadworthy.
If I buy an off the shelf box truck I can register immediately and then have it UJOR'd and do my DIY interior without any further lengthy dealings with the DMV.
Once I have completed my RV conversion, you go back to DMV and they change from commercial to recreation registration.
I could be wrong, but kinda think this is how it works.

In California, to avoid commercial vehicle registration, you need a homecar exemption. They then register it as a auto. BUT! The DMV will climb into the habitat and look for cooking and sleeping equipment to validate the homecar exemption application.

This is my challenge, since I'm 90% done, and must wait to go to the DMV when done.

 

[zip]

In California, to avoid commercial vehicle registration, you need a homecar exemption. They then register it as a auto. BUT! The DMV will climb into the habitat and look for cooking and sleeping equipment to validate the homecar exemption application.

This is my challenge, since I'm 90% done, and must wait to go to the DMV when done.

Thanks for that info.
Can you please post a pic of what you’re building?

 

[gator70]

Thanks for that info.
Can you please post a pic of what you’re building?

https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/isuzu-npr-4wd.243041/

 

[zip]

https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/isuzu-npr-4wd.243041/

WOW! Impressive.

 

[Joey G]

My understanding is that if I buy a cutaway, CA DMV considers this an incomplete vehicle which cannot be immediately registered. You must have some sort of "certified" upfitter do the conversion and provide you with the appropriate documentation to certify it is safe and roadworthy.

This is what Tennessee is telling me as well. Kind of surprising given how lax Tennessee is when it comes to vehicles. You can ride a side-by-side on the roads here.

I'm wondering if I can't simply generate the appropriate documentation myself.

 

[The Artisan]

Buy a chasis cab with door or cut out the back and box it in
Kevin

 

[YinzerMoto]

This is what Tennessee is telling me as well. Kind of surprising given how lax Tennessee is when it comes to vehicles. You can ride a side-by-side on the roads here.

I'm wondering if I can't simply generate the appropriate documentation myself.

I spoke with some people in PA yesterday and it seems there are some hoops to jump through to have it converted from incomplete to a complete title but not impossible. I just need to document the build, including pics and receipts. Then take it to an inspection station where they will certify it as safe. Then submit paper to the state.