Gdetrailer brings up some great points and details out the process at least for PA.
Another question is insurance. Has anyone been able to get an actual RV policy on a home built or rebuilt unit? And what did you go through?
I am contemplating doing a total camper rebuild in a few years verses a new rig. I would use my own chassis and only tweak the floor plan but the rest of the build is all new.
Then comes the RV insurance. Right now I am insured under an RV policy that will pay out a declared amount regardless of age if a total loss is encountered. I only have it for the 1 sad day that may ever happen. When I get done, the camper itself would be all new but the frame and axles. While I may not get my time back, getting the materials back would be a minimum.
John