Which GVWR on a New Pickup in California???
I've been talking to you knowledgable people for what must be a couple of years about buying my New Truck/ :D I'm now ready to go.. the dealer has the DURA for the factory order for my F350 Powerst...
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Golden_HVAC wrote:
In California, you can park a "Pickup truck" that is less than 10,000 GVWR on a non-commercial street. If over 10,000 GVWR, then it shall not be parked on a residential street overnight. My buddy with a F-250 and 8,800 GVWR and 6,050 unladen weight found this out the hard way, she had to park it in her 8' long driveway (or 12' long garage - small lot in Long Beach CA). Long Beach passed a law requiring no on street parking of vehicles over 6,000 pounds unladen on any city street (except commercial marked truck routes).
She can park legally for 20 minutes in any yellow zone!
My guess is that you will want the 11,400 GVWR option! The 10,000 GVWR is to low for any great use as a trailer hauler.
You would be required to have commercial plates, but not a commercial license. If you tow a fifth wheel over 10,000 pounds, seek advice on the weight limit that you can not exceed without a special endorsement.
Good luck,
Fred.
Never heard of that in Australia! You can park a 3/4 or 1 ton US Pickup where you find space for them. They do not come under special licenses here Go over 10,000 GVWR yes you need a special licence
