California License Req for Class A Motorhomes
This topic has probably been beaten to death but after everything I have read, I am fairly certain I am COMPLETELY confused. So my wife and I want the largest MH we can get without having to get t...
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You "Probably" will never have a problem. It is difficult for a cop to drive past a motorhome and have "Probable Cause" to pull it over and measure it's length.
However if you are ever in a serious accident, the attorneys can have probable cause or just measure your RV anyway, and if you do not have the correct drivers license, it will not help your case, even if you should not be held responsible. If for no other reason, stay below 40' overall length to avoid a complication in the event of a lawsuit.
The "Cops" can not measure your RV length unless they have a valid reason to detain you while it is being done. However accident investigators will take measurements and weights of vehicles as part of their investigation. The results might not be in your favor if you are overloaded, and over length.
California also has a license requirement for residents that if towing something over 15,000 GVWR, you have to have an endorsement. Probably a great idea to have the towing public read a booklet and learn something about the huge vehicles they are towing.
Also several vehicles have air brakes, even in the 36' to 39' range. You would want to educate yourself about air brakes if you have them. Maintenance, drain the air tank procedures, change the air compressor oil intervals, ect. Just one more thing to learn about.
Fred.
However if you are ever in a serious accident, the attorneys can have probable cause or just measure your RV anyway, and if you do not have the correct drivers license, it will not help your case, even if you should not be held responsible. If for no other reason, stay below 40' overall length to avoid a complication in the event of a lawsuit.
The "Cops" can not measure your RV length unless they have a valid reason to detain you while it is being done. However accident investigators will take measurements and weights of vehicles as part of their investigation. The results might not be in your favor if you are overloaded, and over length.
California also has a license requirement for residents that if towing something over 15,000 GVWR, you have to have an endorsement. Probably a great idea to have the towing public read a booklet and learn something about the huge vehicles they are towing.
Also several vehicles have air brakes, even in the 36' to 39' range. You would want to educate yourself about air brakes if you have them. Maintenance, drain the air tank procedures, change the air compressor oil intervals, ect. Just one more thing to learn about.
Fred.
