What's required? - Registering a PD4106 in California as a motorhome

[matzeinusa]

to John,
the CHP was asked by the DMV to do an "Age Verification" because they couldn't find the VIN number in any of their new and ancient computer systems.
CHP didn't do a general vehicle inspections. I just opened the door to the tools compartment under the driver seat (to see the VIN on the frame) and the front door when they looked a the coach.
I don't recalling them actually going in the vehicle checking what's there for anything other than the VIN number plate.
The DMV did look inside when they did the initial inspection.
So, can't tell you what they are looking for to get a MH (motorhome) title.
I read (here and many other places) that you need something that assembles a kitchen (cooktop), a restroom (toilet) and sleeping quarters (a mattress) in the vehicle.
My coach was fully converted and licensed as a motorhome in Florida and Washington before we brought it to California.
It has a bedroom, shower/restroom, some bunk beds and a kitchen with dinette.

Sorry, for being of no help... :-)
 

[HB of CJ]

Back in early 2002 I drove my new-to-me 1974 Crown Supercoach ex schoolie from Apple Valley CA to Cave Junction OR.  Got about 8 mpg at 60 mph.

Temp trip permit.

The nice OR DMV lady just hopped inside and sat down at the driver seat.  Did not even walk through the inside.  Just confirmed the VIN and odometer.

I had cooking, and sleeping.

"Cool", she said.  "I would like one of these".  Back inside the DMV I got the non commercial RV registration.  Easy as pie.  Still about the same today.

Also got the "Continuous Traveler" license.

She did work the air range shift on the Road Ranger.