I need advice on non commercial class A license in California. Just bought a 3500 HD and a cyclone 4200. Was told I have to get a new class to tow the 5th wheel. Any one with experience with this? Bought myself into a hole. Thanks in advance.

Calif license classSure looks that way. Here's the link

Yes like it say's. Pulling a fifth wheel over 15000 lbs.

Load up your new truck and fifth wheel and move out of California

It's why my kid moved. Any way to get more money.

Yes, you need one. The chances of getting caught are slim, but that said I was pulled over just to have my license and ins checked by chp on the grapevine. Once in 4 years, but had I not had a class A it would be a "driving out of class" ticket, and the trailer parked at the side of the freeway with a 2 hour tow tag attached.

Noob as noob gets. Non commercial class A license?

kelly4hand
Explorer
May 17, 2015
Whew! Ok good, thx!
colliehauler
Explorer III
May 17, 2015
kelly4hand wrote:
What if you are hauling across country on vacation? Or do they go by the requirements of the state your license is issued at??
Requirements of the state your licensed in.
colliehauler
Explorer III
May 17, 2015
Ropdoc wrote:
now we are talking california only right?
Kansas requires a noncommercial class A for anything GCWR 26001# and above.
kelly4hand
Explorer
May 17, 2015
What if you are hauling across country on vacation? Or do they go by the requirements of the state your license is issued at??
TXiceman
Explorer II
May 17, 2015
Texas requires a non-commercial Class for a GCVWR of 26,001# or more and towing a trailer over 10,000#. If your Weight is 26,001 # or more and towing under 10,000#, you need a class B non-commercial. You take a written test over a portion of the commercial license manual and then a driving test with the truck and trailer or motorhome.

They are not that hard.

Ken
kelly4hand
Explorer
May 17, 2015
so is this just in Calif. or do all states require a class A. We are in Fl. and was told if you are pulling a personal camper, no need for different license...??
mrw8i
Explorer
Jan 20, 2015
BoonHauler wrote:
Okay, I see it's time for a call to the DMV again...... Jeeezzzz.

I need to check on the 10k endorsement as well, someone mentioned it's only good for two years..... more Jeeezzzz.

If you are attempting to get the license for 5th Wheel RV above 10,000 lbs and less than 15,000 lbs, GVWR here is some information that might be useful for anyone you are talking to at the DMV. There might be one or two persons at the DMV office who might know what you are talking about.

It is called a Restriction 41 - Class A
You will need to take 2 written tests.
1 - The Class C, which you should already know, but take the online practice test.
2 - Test number DL 656 (REV. 4/2008) and titled "Driver's Examination for Recreational Vehicles and Noncommercial Class A Trailers".
You will have to take an eye test.

DMV Handbook
musicman54
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
glad im in oregon
BoonHauler
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
Okay, I see it's time for a call to the DMV again...... Jeeezzzz.

I need to check on the 10k endorsement as well, someone mentioned it's only good for two years..... more Jeeezzzz.
Tango__AE7UI
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
A very good reason to never move back to CA.
Used to live in So CA and glad we are out of there.