PA non-commercial Class A license?

Whiskey River wrote:
Todd: Just wondering why or what you are pulling or driving to need the license. I think you get 26,000 pounds on your regular license. And the "Oh officer I did not know I was at 27,300 pounds" excuse. I do know you need that type of license if you have something like a diesel pusher and I think one of the reasons is the air brakes that are on those heavy rigs... I guess if you are pulling the 5er with a tractor as in tractor trailer tow vehicle you would need the license..

First, with a 1 ton pickup and a typical 40'+ fifth wheel it is EASY to get over 26,001 lbs.

It's not ACTUAL weight they monitor, it is GCWR based on the stickers that are on the truck and trailer.

I am using a GMC 3500 diesel dually with a GVWR of 11,400 and a Jayco 377RLBH with a GVWR of 16,750. My GCWR is 28,150lbs.

Second, there are no second chances if you get pulled over or, worse, have an accident if you are not carrying a Class A endorsement on your PA (and other state) Drivers License, whether CDL or non.

It is like driving around with NO license. The trooper can impound your vehicle on the spot. If you had an accident, you can be criminally charged and civilly sued.

There seems to be a huge ignorance issue on this topic nationwide by recreational vehicle owners, partly due to the lack of education by RV dealers since they just want to move product. They are knowingly pushing illegal rigs onto the road.

But, in this country, we are all adults and should do our own due diligence.

Start here:

State by State breakdown of Class A and B laws