Sorry, darn iPhone screen was too touchy and sent message prematurely. Anyway, officer said the permanently installed canopy on the Syncro really should have side windows before they can call it a 'modified pick-up' or camper. It has a window in the back and accepted by DMV before as a camper -- no weight fees. Now my 2wd Doka has a canvas canopy. He took one look at that and pronounced commercial. Says there is no way they'll let that one slip by even if I installed a real camper interior. Has something to do with the canopy not being considered a 'permanent' modification. Ironically, the Vindic canopy is easier to remove than the canvas canopy for temporarily turning the Doka back to use as a truck. The whole reason for these California DMV rules is determine if your vehicle can be used for carrying cargo and be subject to weight fees.
BenT Sent from my mobile device On Jun 23, 2010, at 5:22 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > That's the first time I've ever heard of a Westy classified that > way. I was referring to body type. Campers are considered by DMV as > a totally different animal. > > Just for laughs, I showed pics of my Doublecabs to the verification > specialist in their office. The Syncro 16 had a Vindic canopy. > > Sent from my mobile device > >> |
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