Ma/ri insurance and registration

[Big Bertha]

Hey first time poster just bought my first skoolie project. it’s a 2002 Chevy 3500 short bus does anybody know what it’s best to insure it as. the previous owner insured it as a commercial vechicle he said he had no problems because it has the same vin as a express 3500 van. But I’ve heard that as a commercial vechicle it’s not allowed to drive on certain roads and parkways. The other option is as an rv but I assume the insurance would be more. Also I’m able to insure and register it in either ri or mass does anyone know if one is easier or cheaper than the other any input would be very appreciated I want my skoolie on the road as soon as possible so I can get to work

[o1marc]

Can you insure it as a Van? Commerical insurance is typically more expensive, but easy to get.

[Willie_McCoy]

I found that registering it as an RV in RI was very simple. I went to the DMV in Middletown, had all my paperwork in order (TR-1, bill of sale, old registration ect) and I was out the door with new RV plates in 15 minutes.

I know there are a lot of differing opinions about insurance, but for me, I called National General, got a pre-conversion policy for short money, something like $300/year. I will convert to a true RV policy with agreed value once I'm done with the conversion. As always YMMV

[john61ct]

RV insurance is lots cheaper than commercial