94-D2 wrote:
The 5th wheel endorsement is not an endorsement in DMV language. That is part of the confusion in asking for it. It is a restriction on a class C license in endorsement clothing, so to speak. To be clear, any class C operator needs the 5th wheel restriction on their class C license if towing a 5th wheel RV between 10,000 and 15,000 lbs. anyone towing a 5th wheel RV OVER 15,000 lbs or a travel trailer over 10,000 lbs must have at least a non commercial class A.
DMV "so to speak":
The Class C is not restricted. You have a Non-Commercial Class A which is restricted.
Reverse side of Class C DL:
Quoted exactly, bold print is mine:
CLASS: Class C & M1-Veh w/GVWR <26000; No A; 2 whl M/C, Mtr-drvn Cycle, Scooter
ENDORSEMENTS: None
RESTRICTIONS:
41-Class A restricted to operating 5th wheel travel trailer between 10,000 and 15,000 lbs GVWR
End quote.
Yes - when Restriction 41 test and licensing came into play - the DMV folks would attempt to have you take a Non-commercial Class A exam (rather that the 25 Q for the 41), or a MH exam - - upon successful completion of testing, the person issuing a temp license actually tried to issue me a "standard" Non-Commercial Class A license - until I explained what he *should* issue.
That resulted in him tearing up the one he had already printed, and with help from another employee - he got it done correctly.
Yeah - should have kept my mouth quiet - and brought in the Doctor's Certificate he requested. (Never said a word about the/a driving portion!)
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