Date:         Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:34:30 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Thought you were done, then DMV...
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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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