JerryDBryant wrote: I'm a new 5er and a fairly new Rver, I was wondering as I was reading this forum, is there a similar law in Texas? Can anyone let me know? I don't want to be out of compliance and not even know it.
My truck weighs 9800LBs and my 5er weighs 11200 for a total combined weight of 21000LBs.
TX requires a non-commercial class A if the tow vehicle GVWR plus the trailer GVWR (GCWR) exceeds 26,000 pounds. That is for personnal use, non-commercial applications. Exceeding tire ratings is illegal in all states, but seldom enforced.
slowerthanu wrote: Thanks 5rFozz, I will go to dmv and ask for the restriction 41 to my class C license.
Just a helpful hint (or more of them lol) and that is go to a DMV in a rural area. Its worth the trip. I see you live in MV and if you go to a DMV there they'll be clueless, and develope an attitude that will likely get you nothing but frustration. I live in LA and stopped in the DMV in Blythe, CA. No appointment, no crowd, no problem. They knew what 41 was and I was in an out quick.
YIKES!
No need for at trip from Mission Viejo to Blythe . . .unless you're a "River Rat".
Been in MV since 1971 (8K population then) and San Clemente *was* rural *then*. Still the best bet *NOW* - never had an employee who didn't know "their stuff".
Laguna Hills (Woods? - "Seisure World") has always been too crowded
(But - There's always a first time at *ANY* CA DMV !!)
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Note: The OP "only" needs to take a simple (easy) written exam.
For those who might need a Class A (trlr above 15K lbs) - which includes driving - only certain DMV offices administer the (driving) test.
All in all, this sounds like another good reason to avoid California. Having to get commercial tags for all pick-ups, take a special test for towing a trailer, etc. sounds like just a reason for them to stick thier hand a little deeper into your wallet. If the test is that easy, then it adds no safety or security to the drivers.
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Glen41 wrote: All in all, this sounds like another good reason to avoid California. Having to get commercial tags for all pick-ups, take a special test for towing a trailer, etc. sounds like just a reason for them to stick thier hand a little deeper into your wallet. If the test is that easy, then it adds no safety or security to the drivers.
Applying the above reasoning, I quess I should be able to drive a semi without any special licensing. The purpose of the RV Restriction #41 test is to ensure drivers licensed in CA understand the regulations governing the towing & safe operation of RV's over 10K GVWR. There is no charge for adding the restriction to your license. If a person wanting to take the test studies the DMV RV Handbook, then the test is fairly easy to pass. No big deal.
BTW...you don't need to avoid CA. Come visit anytime, spend some money, and enjoy our beautiful state. We need the money.
Glen41 wrote: All in all, this sounds like another good reason to avoid California. Having to get commercial tags for all pick-ups, take a special test for towing a trailer, etc. sounds like just a reason for them to stick thier hand a little deeper into your wallet. If the test is that easy, then it adds no safety or security to the drivers.
Applying the above reasoning, I quess I should be able to drive a semi without any special licensing. The purpose of the RV Restriction #41 test is to ensure drivers licensed in CA understand the regulations governing the towing & safe operation of RV's over 10K GVWR. There is no charge for adding the restriction to your license. If a person wanting to take the test studies the DMV RV Handbook, then the test is fairly easy to pass. No big deal.
BTW...you don't need to avoid CA. Come visit anytime, spend some money, and enjoy our beautiful state. We need the money.
True, CA does need money I'll be in CA 2x this year possibly 3x (and so will my family & relatives (some already live in CA)
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Glen41 wrote: All in all, this sounds like another good reason to avoid California. Having to get commercial tags for all pick-ups, take a special test for towing a trailer, etc. sounds like just a reason for them to stick thier hand a little deeper into your wallet. If the test is that easy, then it adds no safety or security to the drivers.
Applying the above reasoning, I quess I should be able to drive a semi without any special licensing. The purpose of the RV Restriction #41 test is to ensure drivers licensed in CA understand the regulations governing the towing & safe operation of RV's over 10K GVWR. There is no charge for adding the restriction to your license. If a person wanting to take the test studies the DMV RV Handbook, then the test is fairly easy to pass. No big deal.
BTW...you don't need to avoid CA. Come visit anytime, spend some money, and enjoy our beautiful state. We need the money.
Commercial License, Class A or B, is much more involved. You will have to get a Medical Certificate (Must renew every 2 years), take a pre-trip test, and a driving test with an examiner. Most of the time you will also need an endorsement for air brakes (An additional test), passengers if 15 or more (Additional test), doubles (Additional test), and depending on the cargo being hauled you may need yet additional tests for the endorsements, as well as a background check for HazMat. I have a Class A Commercial endorsed for air brakes, passengers less 70 or less, and hazardous materials. My DW has the Non-Commercial Class A, which is a breeze to get, and is just a written test. No driving, no medical, no background. Commercial Licenses are a PITA to get and maintain. In my case I have not driven anything I needed it for in almost 5 years, but I maintain it just in case.
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