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In case anyone is interested here is the loophole walleeme mentioned. I don't think it can be a regular shell though, has to be a camper.

9.065 Pickup with a Camper Attached
A commercial vehicle with a camper permanently attached meets the definition of a housecar (VC §362) and may be registered as a passenger vehicle. The buyer should be advised that any use of the pickup without the camper is a violation of the law and he/she may be cited by law enforcement. Weight fees are not due and auto plates are issued. In addition to the usual registration and/or transfer requirements:
• The cost of the vehicle must include the pickup and the camper.
• The buyer must complete a Certification of Vehicle for Human Habitation
(REG 256A) certifying the camper is permanently attached.
A pickup with a camper temporarily attached is a commercial vehicle and the camper is a load. Weight fees are due and commercial plates are issued. The cost of the vehicle is of the pickup only.