Truck campers and TIP classification

Tony there are 2 ways to handle this. Even Banjercito is unclear on this. A buddy of mine has had several emails with them back & forth and they cannot give a defintive answer. They either classify them as a truck carrying cargo or an RV. it can depend on who handles the paperwork. In most cases they will classify it as a truck carrying cargo. If you get the permit on line, you can get the 10 year permit no problem, but I advise against driving the truck down there without the camper on board if you do that. A sharp police officer may question why a truck has an RV permit. With the camper on board, no problem. It is OK to do it that way, I know people who do it every year and even cancel the permit on exit with no issues or questions. They do not cross check VIN Numbers year by year so you can even switch methods with no problem. (A good idea if you are not sure if you will return) There is a page on a caravan company web site dealing with this with examples. Link