Details on a WI semi-truck to RV process ?

I have no info specific to WI but I will suggest reaching out to the American Truck Historical Society. Instead of going the RV route they may have info for you on collector plates and companies that offer insurance for limited mileage collector vehicles.

 

Ah yeah. Ignore my post for about 17 more years. Lol

 

talking to a supervisor at your local DMV would be the place to start. State laws are undoubtedly going to vary on this, from "absolutely not" to "sure fine" to "you can if certain documented modifications are made to the vehicle." You might also do some poking around in the RVing forums. It's not unheard of for hardcore RV'ers pulling large 5er's to convert Volvos and other heavy duty truck tractors into personal use tow vehicles. people who's been down this path already might be able to advise a little better. I bet searching YouTube for vids and mining the comment section for tidbits would shed some light also.

 

I wanted to do that with my '85 , 359 daycab. I was going to mount a small tin can camper on the 5th wheel, but decided I spent enough time in those things. A Wis. "collector" plate has a 500lb. weight restriction, 30(?) years old and seasonal operation only. I think, all that's required is to register the truck according to the weight, like a pickup, and "Not For Hire" and no DOT#, no CDL needed and I think you can thumb your nose at the scales,,,except maybe Nebraska. I'd contact Wis DOT, that should kill an afternoon,,,

 

Seems like you simply fill out a MV1 application and submit the application with your old title.

https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/formdocs/mv1.pdf

Scroll down the application and see where you can check boxes for either RV or motor home.

If you do it as a motor home it requires specific modifications like a toilet and. You’ll also probably need an inspection and vin check by the DMV before you get the new title.

Once the title is done you can simply register it as an RV.

Everything starts with getting a new title. Don’t confuse the dmv people.. simply tell them you want to make a title change.

 

You’re overthinking it.
Your vin number will be changed.
Submit your mv1 and surrender your old title.. and pay the lady