CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 13.110 (Pickup With a Camper Attached) covers a “camper” is a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation or camping purposes (VC §243). A canopy or similar structure mounted upon a motor vehicle for purposes of human habitation or camping purposes is considered a camper. Part of Commercial Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- A “camper” is a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation or camping purposes (VC §243).
- A canopy or similar structure mounted upon a motor vehicle for purposes of human habitation or camping purposes is considered a camper.
- Other equipment facilitating human habitation, such as a stove or bed, does not have to be permanently affixed to the vehicle.
- Do not complete a Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) form for human habitation facilities.
- A one-axle camper is not considered a motor vehicle (VC §243).
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 13.110
- Chapter
- Commercial Vehicles
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview