MikeShatt Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Hello, new member here. I am in the process of my conversion, and would like to know from someone that would know the min. that I would need to do to my truck (2003 VNL 660), to be able to license it in Washington State as a motorhome, so that I would not need a CDL to drive it. At this time I do have the Jackalopee wired up, and working, I have an inverter that runs my fridge, and microwave. What else must I have at min. Thank you, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 http://hhrvresource.com/node/45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Mr. Cob (Dave Hooker) lives in Washington and has had two different HDT’s hopefully he will be along soon to answer your question. You should also be able to talk with him in person at the WCR. Quote 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 I believe members “runaway parents” also have their HDT registered as a RV in WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan412 Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 I registered our Volvo 780 in WA as motorhome it has webasto heat, fridge and microwave. Quote 2011 Volvo D13 485/1750 Eaton 13 Speed 2016 Montana 3820FK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 I'm not in Washington but this is what I did. Go to your local DMV. They should be able to tell you what is required. I asked nicely and they printed the page out of the book for me to take home. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Jaydrvr said: http://hhrvresource.com/node/45 Hello Mike, Welcome to the forum. Read as much as you can in the resource guide. There is a lot of good info there. The resource guide helped me with my truck conversion for Ohio. Good luck with the build and please post pictures. They all love pictures here. Al Edited April 5, 2019 by alan0043 Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeShatt Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Thank you all for you comments. I have been reading, and am still reading everything I can find on the topic. I am hoping to at least get to the min. To be able to register my HDT, so that I can use it as the build goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hi mike where are you located at I am in Wenatchee .All I had to do was go to the department of licensing and get a description of a motor home . They will be able to tell you what's required in vehicle to me that description I believe the want 6 items they require at least 4 such as porta poti (got one don't use it)cook station fridge kitchen table microwave. Didn't have to be inspected for this .But they told me if I do get inspected and I don't have the basic requirements it would be bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadave Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Here is what I did 14 years ago in Mount Vernon. Had a bill of sale called the vehicle inspector from the local WSP office and found out no inspection needed. Printed out copy of RCW 46.04.305 and went to the local auditors office. Told them very little other than wanted to register this over the road tractor that is converted to a motorhome as a motorhome. Paid required fees and walked away with the vehicle registration saying it is a motorhome. Quote cat called Anne May Lifetime SKP member 93117 2021 Renegade Classic 45' DD13 with a DT12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeShatt Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 runaway, I am located in the Tri-Cities. I have printed and filled out the certificate of fact, will be getting that notarized, and the truck weighed, and see what happens. I really appreciate all the comments, very big help and is giving me more confidence about the process. any suggestions on insurance companies that will insure such a conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Give Miller insurance a call. They are a broker that specializes in RV policies. I went through them and have been happy with their service. There are a few other brokers who specialize in the RV market and are recommended here regularly whose names escape me right now, but I’m sure someone will come along and have that information soon. Edited April 5, 2019 by Chad Heiser Quote 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeShatt Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Thank you Chad, I would love to have my HDT registered to be able to come the WCR, at least for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, MikeShatt said: runaway, I am located in the Tri-Cities. I have printed and filled out the certificate of fact, will be getting that notarized, and the truck weighed, and see what happens. I really appreciate all the comments, very big help and is giving me more confidence about the process. any suggestions on insurance companies that will insure such a conversion? State farm is who we go threw .I had to take truck to them to prove I had removed the commercial hitch and glad hands air lines .they needed to take pictures for the underwriter . had to prove it was no longer a commercial vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeShatt Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Good info, didn't even think about having to take the glad hands off. Thank you runaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 hours ago, MikeShatt said: Good info, didn't even think about having to take the glad hands off. Don't take off any more than necessary. You may want that air available some day, like if you choose to convert to BluDot. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 On 4/4/2019 at 4:14 PM, MikeShatt said: Hello, new member here. I am in the process of my conversion, and would like to know from someone that would know the min. that I would need to do to my truck (2003 VNL 660), to be able to license it in Washington State as a motorhome, so that I would not need a CDL to drive it. At this time I do have the Jackalopee wired up, and working, I have an inverter that runs my fridge, and microwave. What else must I have at min. Thank you, Mike Howdy Mike, Welcome to the forum and towing with a real truck. I can't remember off hand exactly what the requirements are, there are 6 but you only have to fulfill 4 in order to legally CONVERT an over the road tractor to a MOTOR HOME, here in the Peoples Republik of Washington. I went the EASY route, my truck has a sleeper so that fulfills that requirement for permanent sleeping quarters. My truck came with a refrigerator, I installed a micro wave and an inverter to power it, that's makes two requirements fulfilled. Later after I had driven the rig home I installed an inverter-charger this gave me shore power, that's a third requirement. And to fulfill a fourth requirement I bought a PortaPotty that is still in the original box, never to be open or used, the box with the PortaPotty fits under the bunk, its out of the way but its THERE. So that was enough to legally CONVERT my truck to a motor home. Be aware that IF for whatever reason you are inspected, once you sign and submit the STATEMENT OF FACT, you can be fined BIG TIME along with other costly problems if you DON'T have in place what you said you did when you filed and had notarized that statement. When I bought my first HDT a Freightliner it was titled as a HOUSE CAR in North Dakota, to make it a MOTOR HOME in Washington, I added the PortaPotty. When I bought my Pete it was an over the road tractor, in order to legally drive it home from Minnesota I added the micro wave, the inverter and a shore power plug and the PortaPotty, then sent the documents over night back to Washington, they then sent to me license plates, tabs and registration as a MOTOR HOME. As I don't have a CDL, I needed to do this so I could drive the Pete home legally. I hope this has been of help to you. Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeShatt Posted April 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Dave, very good information. Thank you. I have the 4 items you mentioned, and a certificate of fact. I will be getting notarized asap. I am hoping to be able to take that in and get my plates and tabs. Does WA require a weight ticket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 6 hours ago, MikeShatt said: Dave, very good information. Thank you. I have the 4 items you mentioned, and a certificate of fact. I will be getting notarized asap. I am hoping to be able to take that in and get my plates and tabs. Does WA require a weight ticket? Howdy Mike, Yes, you will need a weight ticket, its a good idea to have receipts for the items like micro wave, inverter, PortaPotty, etc that are needed for the conversion when you take your statement of fact in to get it notarized. If the folks you deal with to get the plates know what they are doing you should be able to get everything in one trip, if they don't know the laws and how they are applied you could be in for a hassle. I have no idea where you live but if your within reasonable driving distance of Granite Falls, go to the local licensing place called "The Mail Zone" at the corner of 84th street and Hwy 92, ask for Angie, she can take care of you. Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeShatt Posted April 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Thank you everyone for the information. I did as was suggested and had no issues getting it registered. will include photos soon, before the build of the bed begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, MikeShatt said: Thank you everyone for the information. I did as was suggested and had no issues getting it registered. will include photos soon, before the build of the bed begins. Howdy Mike, Glad to hear you have your paper work in order. What part of Washington do you live in? Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeShatt Posted April 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Doesn't look like my last response went through. Dave, I am in the Tri-Cities. Also, I am looking for a bed, on the inexpensive side right now, I need to but a bumper hitch receiver on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, MikeShatt said: Doesn't look like my last response went through. Dave, I am in the Tri-Cities. Also, I am looking for a bed, on the inexpensive side right now, I need to but a bumper hitch receiver on as well. Howdy Mike, I probably pass through your area at least a couple of times a year, on my way to events I attend. I would encourage you to attend the WCR (West Coast Rally) its held not to far from you just outside of Caldwell Idaho, there is an ongoing thread concerning it in this forum. Attending one of the HDT rallies is the BEST way to get ideas and see what other folks have done, doing so could save you a ton of money as well as introduce you to some of the best and most helpful people you will ever meet. Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeShatt Posted April 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I have been reading that thread, and I am very interested in going, although it would have to be just for the weekend, due to not being retired yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, MikeShatt said: I have been reading that thread, and I am very interested in going, although it would have to be just for the weekend, due to not being retired yet. Howdy Mike, Seriously, it would be a weekend very well spend, even if you did nothing but walk around the campground and look at how the other rigs are setup, doing this would a great education and in the end save you big money as you could see what others have done and not have to reinvent the wheel. Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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