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My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon,
I had a connection at the DMV and they Titled my van as a StationWagon so I can park it at any Condo/Home Association without any problems.
One such place called me on the issue and when the cop called in the van VIN it came back as a Stationwagon not a commercial vehicle. So they had to allow me to park there.
As long as there is seating in the rear of the van and windows all the way around, it may be classified as a StationWagen.
I wrote this for all who may have this problem.
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2000 E350SD PSD Extended ConversionVan, Deep Emerald Green, 3.55 LS, Premium package, Dual Alts, rear A/C. Transfer Flow rear tank (27+35=62 Gallon Range), Custom Leather Interior, LimoLights, Amsoil lubes Tranny & Rear End, Mag-HyTec Tranny and rear End Covers, K&N air filters, Alcoa 16" Rims & Michelin tires (245/75-16), CenterMatic Wheel Balancers, Autometer gauges(4), 4" MagnaFlow SS Exhaust Wrapped with Thermo-Tec Header Tape has cut the noise in 1/2, no Drone Now! , SuperChips, Bilstein Shocks, Sonnax Valve, ACPM / AIC Ford, FingerPrint Gun Safe, 20" TV Rear, DVD/VCR, 10# PowerTank (C02 AirTank), H3R Halon Fire Extinguisher 3#er. Thanks To All Members for Your Help.
Re: My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
my first diesel van a 1988 e-350 clubwagon with a 7.3 IDI was listed as a stationwagon i was able to get passanger plates which were cheaper,and also saved on property tax and was able to drive on roads that did not allow comercial vehicals was pretrty cool,Wade
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Re: My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
I have registered many trucks as station wagons.
75 GMC Jimmy
87 Clubwagon Van
92 Explorer
00 Excursion
FMT
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Re: My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
Here, the problem is usually the opposite [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] But at least its not too much fuss to have it changed.
As a station-wagon there are tighter rules on emissions, bumper heights, etc. But as a commercial vehicle (van, pickup, etc) the rules can be favourable in the 10-12k# window so long as you aren't using it for business.
OTOH, towing with a 'station wagon' is a cost saver. They don't have a licensed GVW that needs to be increased to include the trailer's weight.
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95 F350 Crew 5spd/4.10, SuperChips tuner, solid flywheel, T444E waterpump, 205° stat, Locked F&R, 9.00R16 Michelin XLs
97 E350 SRW cutaway, E4OD/D70/4.10, 19.5s on the rear, deep trans pan, batteries inside, 1800W inverter, manual glowplugs
84 C30 Suburban, 6.2/4-spd, 3.21s
Other rigs I goof around with regularly:
93 F350 4x4, 7.3 IDI turbo, 5spd, 4.10s
90 F250 4x4, 7.3 IDI, 5spd, 3.55s, D60 swap, straight pipe, turned up fuel screw
Re: My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
Al, are you in Ca? I really want to change my classificaiton before next years registration renewal in order to save some $. I have a EB cargo van that has a window in the sliding door and I am adding a window to the driver side right behind the driver. I also have two bench seats that are in the back as well. Any tips on what to tell the DMV twerp in order to get mine changed?
JW
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2006 E350 6.0 3.55 EB Cargo Van
Re: My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
JW,
IM not in CA, IM in FL. now.
Tell the guy the van is a convesionvan, windows all around, and seats in the rear, and you want to register it as a stationwagon because of condo laws.
Most will do it.
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2000 E350SD PSD Extended ConversionVan, Deep Emerald Green, 3.55 LS, Premium package, Dual Alts, rear A/C. Transfer Flow rear tank (27+35=62 Gallon Range), Custom Leather Interior, LimoLights, Amsoil lubes Tranny & Rear End, Mag-HyTec Tranny and rear End Covers, K&N air filters, Alcoa 16" Rims & Michelin tires (245/75-16), CenterMatic Wheel Balancers, Autometer gauges(4), 4" MagnaFlow SS Exhaust Wrapped with Thermo-Tec Header Tape has cut the noise in 1/2, no Drone Now! , SuperChips, Bilstein Shocks, Sonnax Valve, ACPM / AIC Ford, FingerPrint Gun Safe, 20" TV Rear, DVD/VCR, 10# PowerTank (C02 AirTank), H3R Halon Fire Extinguisher 3#er. Thanks To All Members for Your Help.
Re: My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
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Al, are you in Ca? I really want to change my classificaiton before next years registration renewal in order to save some $. I have a EB cargo van that has a window in the sliding door and I am adding a window to the driver side right behind the driver. I also have two bench seats that are in the back as well. Any tips on what to tell the DMV twerp in order to get mine changed?
JW
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JW, I'm in CA and my 4wd SMB is registered as an automobile, not a commercial vehicle. And, since it is a diesel it is exempt from smog checks.
My van probably gets non-commercial registration from the fact that it is an RV conversion van, not a station wagon. Our van started life as an RV van from Ford, not a commercial van or a wagon. You can talk to DMV, but you may be stuck with the VIN identifying it as a commercial (cargo) van. However, a few years back the DMV offered to let me register my pickup as a non-commercial vehicle if I had a permantly installed camper or shell covering the bed.
It only costs a little time to ask the DMV. If you get the answer you want, get it in writing, get the proper forms started and find out exactly what else you need to do to complete the process.
Good luck,
Mike
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04 E-350 Ext. 6.0L PSD 4.10LS 9700# w/driver
Sportsmobile camper conversion w/penthouse top
125W solar panel. Sportsmobile off-road trailer.
54,311 miles. 16.47 mpg average
From Cal to Alaska and Key West and points in between
Salem Kroger coil spring 4wd conversion - 4" lift
05 F350 front axle and aluminum wheels 275/70-18 tires. 46 Gal tank - harpooned pump vent tube.
Scangauge
162 days in the shop - not counting the 4wd conversion time - Replaced front springs, 2 injectors, Trans housing, 3rd gear, Reverse planetary assy, Turbo, Alternator, Turbo hose fitting, Block Heater, Door lock - all under warranty. AC hose, not under warranty.
Re: My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
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JW, I'm in CA and my 4wd SMB is registered as an automobile, not a commercial vehicle. And, since it is a diesel it is exempt from smog checks.
My van probably gets non-commercial registration from the fact that it is an RV conversion van, not a station wagon. Our van started life as an RV van from Ford, not a commercial van or a wagon. You can talk to DMV, but you may be stuck with the VIN identifying it as a commercial (cargo) van. However, a few years back the DMV offered to let me register my pickup as a non-commercial vehicle if I had a permantly installed camper or shell covering the bed.
It only costs a little time to ask the DMV. If you get the answer you want, get it in writing, get the proper forms started and find out exactly what else you need to do to complete the process.
Good luck,
Mike
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Thanks for sharing, I do have some time to get this figured out before the next reg.
I am going to wait until I have my interior completed and my air matress inflated and dressed up so I can show them my new MOTORHOME!
I really hate the DMV!
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2006 E350 6.0 3.55 EB Cargo Van
Re: My Conversionvan is Titled at DMV as a StationWagon
Last night I was behind a Lexus SUV with farm truck plates.
The BMV has 0 fans in any state.
And to think that people might actually want this same type of government bureaucracy at the hospital and doctor's office . . . [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
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