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Hi guys, I'm new to the forum but I've always been a huge fan of military vehicles! I'm a resident of California and I'm in the process of buying my first rig, a 1999 M1070 HET, from a fellow CA resident. He purchased the truck from Barstow 3 years ago and has stored it inside his shop since. It's in great running shape, but he has never registered or insured it since he doesn't possess a Commercial Class A driver's license.
Here's my problem: I want to title it, register it, insure it and daily drive it if i want to and pull a trailer when i want to. I do possess a valid Class A license, but I do not use it for business or commercial purposes. I'm medically retired and do not have a business. I'm perfectly fine with paying the high registration fees as a commercial vehicle as I'm not trying to squeeze through the cracks nor turn it inot a dedicated Motorhome. I want to remove the fifth wheel, install a cargo bed with a hideaway gooseneck hitch, and pull a modified trailer that serves as a toyhauler with living quarters. My issue then is trying to insure it as a commercial vehicle. Since I dont have a business, insurance agencies don't want to write up a policy for me. If I were to create a business, for the sole purpose of just wanting to drive this truck legally, would I then be subjected to the CARB and emissions laws? It has a Teir III motor, but that's outdated and dropping a new motor would be rediculous!
Please, any and all help is much appreciated!!! I've searched the forums but nothing covers my specific problem. I want to figure this all out before I buy a 40,000 pound lawn ornament. I know I'm asking a lot and I'm sorry for bringing the "insurance" topic into it but I'm hitting a wall and need help!
Thanks,
Brandon
Here's my problem: I want to title it, register it, insure it and daily drive it if i want to and pull a trailer when i want to. I do possess a valid Class A license, but I do not use it for business or commercial purposes. I'm medically retired and do not have a business. I'm perfectly fine with paying the high registration fees as a commercial vehicle as I'm not trying to squeeze through the cracks nor turn it inot a dedicated Motorhome. I want to remove the fifth wheel, install a cargo bed with a hideaway gooseneck hitch, and pull a modified trailer that serves as a toyhauler with living quarters. My issue then is trying to insure it as a commercial vehicle. Since I dont have a business, insurance agencies don't want to write up a policy for me. If I were to create a business, for the sole purpose of just wanting to drive this truck legally, would I then be subjected to the CARB and emissions laws? It has a Teir III motor, but that's outdated and dropping a new motor would be rediculous!
Please, any and all help is much appreciated!!! I've searched the forums but nothing covers my specific problem. I want to figure this all out before I buy a 40,000 pound lawn ornament. I know I'm asking a lot and I'm sorry for bringing the "insurance" topic into it but I'm hitting a wall and need help!
Thanks,
Brandon