Box truck conversion to toy hauler/RV
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Originally I did, I mentioned U-hauls because they have low decks, I also mentioned trucks with lift gates on auction sites, either one would work.
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I had a pull behind toy hauler with a 9ft garage (27ft overall), that was barely enough for my 14 SGS, I now double tow with a 5th wheel and 10foot trailer, if I was to ever buy another toy hauler it would have a 10 foot garage.
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Something to be aware of. Some RV campgrounds do not allow homemade RVs. They look for a RVIA decal on the trailer. Some campground have a 10 year rule also, but those are mostly the "resort" campgrounds.
Most states do not require a CDL for private use vehicles. But may require RV license or a non-CDL class "A" (NC does that).
Most states do not require a CDL for private use vehicles. But may require RV license or a non-CDL class "A" (NC does that).
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OP...I think this mounted inside a box truck would check a lot of your boxes. In case of a break down it wouldn't be dependent on the vehicle to operate, the weight of it would be negligible, easy to strap down the bike while outside of the vehicle, not nearly as expensive a set up as a truck with an integrated ramp system.....possibly a good fit for you.
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I have a CDL and air brake certification ... Never knew there was "Non Commercial CDL" ... The things I learn here ... I have to wonder if a RV'er going through North Carolina knows this??
North Carolina requires a non-commercial driver's license to operate a recreational vehicle (RV):
Michigan has a Recreational license for those who tow a trailer with a trailer which isn't recognized in many east coast states
In Michigan, a "recreational double" is a pickup truck towing a fifth-wheel trailer with a second trailer attached to the rear. The total length of the three units when coupled together cannot exceed 75 feet The truck must have a towing rating that is equal to or greater than the total weight being towed. The gross weight of the second trailer also cannot exceed the empty weight of the pickup truck or the fifth-wheel trailer.
North Carolina requires a non-commercial driver's license to operate a recreational vehicle (RV):
- Class A
Required for any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds - Class B
Required for a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or to tow another vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less - Class C
Required for a single vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds, or to tow a vehicle with a combined GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds
Michigan has a Recreational license for those who tow a trailer with a trailer which isn't recognized in many east coast states
In Michigan, a "recreational double" is a pickup truck towing a fifth-wheel trailer with a second trailer attached to the rear. The total length of the three units when coupled together cannot exceed 75 feet The truck must have a towing rating that is equal to or greater than the total weight being towed. The gross weight of the second trailer also cannot exceed the empty weight of the pickup truck or the fifth-wheel trailer.
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I have a CDL and air brake certification ... Never knew there was "Non Commercial CDL" ... The things I learn here ... I have to wonder if a RV'er going through North Carolina knows this??
North Carolina requires a non-commercial driver's license to operate a recreational vehicle (RV):
Michigan has a Recreational license for those who tow a trailer with a trailer which isn't recognized in many east coast states
In Michigan, a "recreational double" is a pickup truck towing a fifth-wheel trailer with a second trailer attached to the rear. The total length of the three units when coupled together cannot exceed 75 feet The truck must have a towing rating that is equal to or greater than the total weight being towed. The gross weight of the second trailer also cannot exceed the empty weight of the pickup truck or the fifth-wheel trailer.
North Carolina requires a non-commercial driver's license to operate a recreational vehicle (RV):
- Class A
Required for any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds - Class B
Required for a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or to tow another vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less - Class C
Required for a single vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds, or to tow a vehicle with a combined GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds
Michigan has a Recreational license for those who tow a trailer with a trailer which isn't recognized in many east coast states
In Michigan, a "recreational double" is a pickup truck towing a fifth-wheel trailer with a second trailer attached to the rear. The total length of the three units when coupled together cannot exceed 75 feet The truck must have a towing rating that is equal to or greater than the total weight being towed. The gross weight of the second trailer also cannot exceed the empty weight of the pickup truck or the fifth-wheel trailer.
In NC, most do not know about the different license tiers, even at the DMV. The DMV license offices are contractors here in NC. Had I known, when I transferred from Florida I could have asked for the class A (non-CDL) and gotten it.