5th Wheel Towing and Drivers License Poll
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fredwrichardson
Past New Mexico Chapter Leader
2014 Ram 3500 DRW, Aisin, LB
In New Mexico you do not need a special license so I have a regular driver license. When we moved here from California we had to answer 10 questions and read a eye chart that you could read if you were half blind. Took all of 10 minutes to get a license. Just remember that when you are driving through our beautiful State. Also we give out licenses to anyone (no proof of citizenship needed).
In New Mexico you do not need a special license so I have a regular driver license. When we moved here from California we had to answer 10 questions and read a eye chart that you could read if you were half blind. Took all of 10 minutes to get a license. Just remember that when you are driving through our beautiful State. Also we give out licenses to anyone (no proof of citizenship needed).
branson4020
Icantre Member
No special license required in Oregon.
jassson007
Founding Louisiana Chapter Leaders-Retired
No special license in louisiana either but I maintain a cdl class d from a previous business venture.
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BouseBill
Guest
TV is a F-450, No special license required in SD
pegmikef
Well-known member
I went down to DMV to get the Class-A non-CDL, but my rig doesn't weigh enough for the test. I would have had to borrow another rig 26K pounds or over to take the test as mine is under the weight limit. At my age, I don't plan on getting another heavier rig (so he says now being on his third rig in less than five years). Since I'm legal, I did not pursue it further. . . anyway I get the normal license free.
VMooreSR
Well-known member
I was told that TV and Trailer together has to be over 26K, if your not, your good to go..... Those Fords are Heavy
Well, all of you know that in California there are strict rules for everything and anything you do.
California DMV has restrictions on just about everything that has wheels and rolls on their streets and sidewalks. Comes with a hefty price and then passing a test.
When I bought my 5vr I was not aware of the endorsements till it was brought to my attemtion. I went to Calif. DMV and requested to take the test. They were clueless till they called there main office in Sacramento. Sacramento had to fax the test and answers. This is what the endorsement looks like behind a California drivers license. I need to up grade from 15000lbs to 26000lbs but doing so I would have to retest and take a drivers test with the 5vr which wasn't required before. I believe they call it class A non commercial.
California DMV has restrictions on just about everything that has wheels and rolls on their streets and sidewalks. Comes with a hefty price and then passing a test.
When I bought my 5vr I was not aware of the endorsements till it was brought to my attemtion. I went to Calif. DMV and requested to take the test. They were clueless till they called there main office in Sacramento. Sacramento had to fax the test and answers. This is what the endorsement looks like behind a California drivers license. I need to up grade from 15000lbs to 26000lbs but doing so I would have to retest and take a drivers test with the 5vr which wasn't required before. I believe they call it class A non commercial.
Bob&Patty
Founders of SoCal Chapter
Hippy, towing any trailer at 10K and under is a "C" license. From 10001# to 15000# you need the 20 question test for the endorsement to your class "C". 15001# and up you will need the CDL non-commercial license. Keep in mind the GVW posted on the side of your CY is what Ca. goes by.....not empty weight. Lets say its 15500#....that requires the CDL non-commercial license. No if's and's or but's. BTW, you cannot drive the rig to DMV yourself to take the test. You have to have someone with a CDL drive it there for you. They will check this...trust me.
Jimsryker
Well-known member
Hey! That's my name for this crummy state! Hahaha. Born and raised here but not proud of that anymore. I'll be leaving as soon as I can like so many others. Nothing is going to stop the inevitable collapse of this place.
I retired almost 2yrs and would really love to bale out of California. Pretty soon all California roads are going to become toll roads. With the .50 cent tax on fuel per gallon plus DMV fees it's not enough. Now they want to charge $52.00 more per car and more for trucks. The state says they need more money for road repairs. There losing money. There blaming it on all the Electric cars. They don't buy fuel so taxes are lost.
Jim.Allison
Well-known member
If you have a DRW and your trailer has a GVWR of greater than 10,000 lbs you need a Class A non commercial in Texas. You need a Class B if you have a DRW towing a trailer under 10,000 GVWR. This is a shocker to most DRW drivers in Texas.
A class A is required for; (2) a combination of vehicles that has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, if the gross vehicle weight rating of any vehicle or vehicles in tow is more than 10,000 pounds.
A class A is required for; (2) a combination of vehicles that has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, if the gross vehicle weight rating of any vehicle or vehicles in tow is more than 10,000 pounds.
I was told that TV and Trailer together has to be over 26K, if your not, your good to go..... Those Fords are Heavy
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