califnornia non commercial class A

jmtandem wrote:

If it's a 5th wheel, you can get the RV endorsement instead of the Non-com Class A. The test is just a written test for the endorsement (no practical test).

To the OP, why not get a fifth wheel toy hauler under 15,000 pounds GVWR or a bumper pull that is 9990 pounds GVWR (just under 10,000)? If you are in the market for a new toyhauler that might be easier.

OP: You're getting lots of bogus info from folks from other states, as well as CA.
DON'T call the scales or CHP..:S

The "over 10K" for bumper pulls requiring a NON-Commercial Class A has been in effect for years!

Better than the above....WAY less expensive and way less grief! - -

Find a trlr manufacturer (someone who builds race car haulers, etc.) to officially downgrade your weight to 9999.

The asking is free - no harm, no foul if answer is negative.
Be polite, if one turns you down - keep looking!
(Best to do the asking in person - not over the phone)

My BIL had one custom built - and of course, the rating is "four 9s", as above.
(Been towing with that for LOTS of years, and IMO, he's "probably" way overweight, LOL!)

Then all you need is a Class C...:C

5th wheel over 10K to 15K requires the 41 endorsement, which is a very simple test & *no* driving.

BTW - names which look *anything* like a business - or a race team (even if it's only for trophies) are a RED FLAG for the CHP at the scales.....and you *will* have to prove you're not doing same for profit or a trophy = *Commercial*......including sponsor stickers on whatever you have inside.

Soooooo - blank sides on any enclosed trailer is the ONLY way to go!
(It's your *PERSONAL* dune buggy, ATV/s, Motorcycle/s, race car inside - for fun only. No trophies accepted.


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