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jthrv
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Oct 13, 2020

California DL towing an Exactly 10,000 lb GVWR trailer

Can I tow an Exactly 10,000 lb GVWR trailer ? The DMV Handbook says No, as it has to be "under 10,000". The Vehicle Code says Yes, as it is "Not exceeding 10,000". Why would they be different ?...
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wgriswold
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Oct 13, 2020
The Handbook also states for a regular class C license:

If the towing vehicle weighs 4,000 lbs. or more unladen, you may tow a:
Trailer coach not exceeding 9,000 lbs. gross.

I suppose the law says the same thing but don't know how to check that.

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