DutchmenSport wrote:
It is possible to do anything with enough time, money, space, and resources. But in a real practical world, I think a smaller bumper pull toy hauler is a better solution for all the reasons stated above. A toy hauler can be modified with the electronics to assist with your physical limitations.
I admire you for wanting to do this! However! IF you do go ahead and do this with a utility trailer ... PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE keep posting your progress on these forums! It sounds like an interesting project. I'd love to know how it comes out in the end.
I just spoke to the Oregon DMV (the nicest DMV people I've ever dealt with) and they allow a title change from a cargo trailer or commercial vehicle (U-Haul box truck, school bus, etc) to an RV title & plate if it's under 8.5' wide & has permanent sleeping & cooking facilities installed. They'll do a VIN check, make sure it has the bed & cooking requirements in place & for a very reasonable amount make it an RV. I gave them a hypothetical example on a converted 7'x14' cargo trailer & they said to change the title, do the VIN inspection and based on the length & two year registration it'd be under $275. They don't require any toilets, fresh/gray/black tanks or wiring. IMHO if you show up at an RV park with RV license plates they'd wouldn't have any real grounds for refusing to allow you accomodation.
Side note:
I moved back here in 12/2012 ago after living in CA from 6/1985 & then in CT from 7/1993 (work) & their DMVs are awful. The CA DMV was so bad when I filed a complaint against one of their employees I got a letter of apology from the State DMV Commissioner. I just called the OR DMV & the phone rang three times before it was answered by a human. In the rare case where I've been put on hold it's never been for more than 5 minutes. Can't say enough good things about these folks and if you go to a small town it's a quick in and out.
