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In 2005 I purchased an F-550 truck with a P/U box to carry a camper
only.  I have a smaller truck for hauling stuff.  The way the
regulation is written I must make an unreasonable investment in the
2005 truck to meet the rule should I want to haul a fifth wheel
rather than my camper. I purchased this truck with a GVWR of over
14000 because of recreation loads and safer brakes.  More leeway is
needed in the rule for these types of trucks and uses that are
provided to older diesel motor homes / RV's.  Too much
discrimination exists in the rule for the perception of differences
and uses between diesel trucks over 14000 GVWR and those under this
rating in the rule.  Those trucks under are given a free pass yet
the emissions are in essence the same for RV use.  The over 14000
GVWR with the same engine is mandated to make a large upgrade cost
to comply. I have followed this rule and have tried to get
reasonable provisions for my truck and others like me for RV use.

My prior requests for an exception element in the rule have been
met with the limits of the DMV registration process.  I feel this
was a put off and can be incorporated in the rule with an
application affidavit approved and carried with the vehicle. 
Please include a process for RV use of older diesel trucks over
14000 GVWR to be provided an exception or exemption from the rule. 
You have some smart law types that can write this in.