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I figured out that I can not register it as an rv with the state. I have to have the "D" plates and get it inspected bi-annually because of weight, etc. So my only real option is to talk to the inspector and hope he gives me a thumbs up to keep one in the driveway.

Thanks for the link. I'm not so much worried about the bumper height issue. If I can keep the city happy and get it licensed, I'll be happy. If I get hassled for that then its time to move accross the river. It might be anyway........

bbftx brought up the point that the city's definition of a truck is five tons or over. I guess I need to find out what they're using as a measure for the weight. Is it curb weight, GVW, or payload......

I didn't see the 5 ton rating. The truck I am looking at is just over that. Its close enough that it could be put on a diet to get it there but I would imagine they'll look at the original gvw and say no. I'll have to check with them when I get a chance.

I'll have to wave down the code enforcer. I think he might actually live further up the street from me. I see him driving his "enforcer" car down the road all the time. I looked up Illinois definition of an RV and its not going to help me any. (625 ILCS 5/1‑169) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par...

Question about a city ordinance. I'm looking to buy a bobbed deuce and this is what my local code has to say. Am I going to have problems with this? 10.34.130 - Truck storage prohibited certain zones. The storage or parking of trucks, contracting equipment, trailers, or semi-trailers...