Question for TEXANS- Class A non CDL
We are looking at a toy hauler that combined with the truck will be over 26001 lbs. Legally this requires the Class A non CDL. I know many horse folks that are towing way over that that use their regu...
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Class C allows an important exception for farm trailers.
From Texas Driver Handbook.
Class C
2. A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 26,001 lbs. towing a trailer not to exceed 10,000 lbs. GVWR or a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 lbs.
For a combined GVWR of 26,001 lbs towing a trailer in excess of 10,000 lb GVWR you do need a class A non CDL. However, I would guess fewer than 50% of RVers do have it.
From Texas Driver Handbook.
Class C
2. A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 26,001 lbs. towing a trailer not to exceed 10,000 lbs. GVWR or a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 lbs.
For a combined GVWR of 26,001 lbs towing a trailer in excess of 10,000 lb GVWR you do need a class A non CDL. However, I would guess fewer than 50% of RVers do have it.
