Commutator wrote:
First, thanks to all for your input. I didn't realize that some states also require pickups to be plated as commercial so it's not just some Canadian vehicles with this issue.
Second, some people seem to base their responses on how my rig looks in my sig picture. I've been driving through the US for years like that and not worried about it at all. I look like an RV and figured they would not care. I also know I'm (barely) OK on my weight limits. There won't be any resemblance to an RV when towing with an empty pickup box pulling that trailer.
Wadcutter, thanks very much for the insight. There's no commercial aspect to what I'm doing except for my truck plates. I'm not hauling for sale, rental, possible prize money, nothing like that. Just for the novelty of driving around Florida with a Model T and our friends there.
This brings a little clarity, which is obvious, but I'd not seen. Yes, I know there is reciprocity re my drivers license and since I can legally drive my rig here without a CDL that will be true elsewhere in N America too. Similarly my valid vehicle registration will be respected. But what we are really talking about are the rules of operation on the road. Those have to be followed based on the jurisdiction you're in. I'll poke away at it a bit more but this has been a big help.
The only reason I suggest stopping is not because you need to stop but it might save you some hassle down the road. Anyone seeing your truck/trailer set up doesn't know you're hauling your personal vehicles. You look like a lot of commercial vehicles on the road. Having foreign registration also brings attention. You might get stopped driving by a scales just because your vehicle looks like it could be commercial. Once your cargo is determined to be just your personal 'fun' vehicles you'll be on your way but it's just the hassle of being stopped. Most likely just driving by the scale houses wouldn't get you stopped but it's possible. You don't need to stop, it's just a pre-emptive measure on your part to avoid being stopped.
As far as the rest of your travels just go about as you would pulling a camper or no camper. Enjoy your travels.
