New guy needs advice

[aeromax]

Hi to all
well here i go i have a 96 ford aeromax single axel tractor that i would like to use for pulling a fifth wheel rv thats all so my question is what is the best way to register and insure it. at this time im in california and looking to use it to escape to arizona ( california can slide into the sea for all i care ) buy the way the truck has a single sleeper and it tips the scales at 15.800 lbs I have a cdl so thats no problem i just dont want to spend money on insurance that i dont need.

[Bob86ZZ4]

Hi Aeromax. Welcome to irv2.com. There is a rally coming up of fellow hdt rv'ers: www.hdtrally.com You should come there! I'll be there. I'll take a very un-educated guess at your question. I think you would be able to license the truck as a private truck according to weight. That's the way MN does it anyhow. You shouldn't need an apportioned plate as semi tractors do that are involved in commerce. I'd guess the gvwr of the tractor is somewhere around 33k lbs? So you'd get plates for that. I don't think you need commercial insurance if you're only using it for private recreational use. No commerce. Hope to see you at the hdt rally. Come say "hi" to me. I think I might be easy to spot since I'll probably be the only truck conversion there.