Driver’s license for DPs

[kohana]

So, I want to switch from 5th wheel to a DP but I’m confused about the CDL requirements.
What do you all due ?
Thanks Bob

[rhagfo]

kohana wrote:
I saw that but the only info I’ve found involved 2-4weeks of school. I’m thinking you guys aren’t doing that so what am I missing. Tax is a good example.

Well you need to check with your state DMV about licensing requirements. We live in Oregon and there is no special requirements.

[wolfe10]

ArchHoagland wrote:
What state do you live in?

Yup, without that information, you will get quite a lot of good advice that applies to OTHER states, but may not apply to where you are licensed.

[wa8yxm]

Laws vary from state to state. Some states reaquire special endorsements for any vechicle that has air brakes.. Or any vehicle that's over xxxxx pounds or so many feet long or or or or or or

Some don't.

However one thing that is common to all states.. If your license allows you to drive it in your home state... You are good in whatever state. And a good part of Canada as well (not sure about all of Canada)

So you are going to have to research your state.

[rdhetrick]

Campinghoss@51 wrote:
In NC anything over 26001 lbs required a B CDL. All I did was download the handbook for CDL and studied it one night. Then took the written test. I also had to drive my dp with the examiner with me. Piece of cake.
Since switching back to a fiver I plan to keep the B license now that I have it.

Actually, NC doesn't require a CDL for private use of a motorhome, they require the regular license for the appropriate CLASS of vehicle, which for most DP's is a CLASS B. So what you have is a Non-commercial Class B license.

What people don't seem to grasp is that the CLASS of a license has nothing to do with it being commercial or not - it is simply a designation for the type of vehicle you are allowed to operate.

A "CDL" just means it's a Commercial Driver's License. It also needs a CLASS qualification. The most common is the Commercial Class A, and this is what people think of when they hear "CDL", but I know people that have a Commercial Class B license. They can drive a vehicle over 26,000 lbs but the trailer is limited to 10,000 lbs.

Many states, but not all, are the same way.

I doubt there are many RV'rs that actually have a Commercial license, except those that drive for a living...

[JRscooby]

I live in Mo. Last November, when time to re-new, I asked about driving a MH if did not keep CDL. Now I have just normal state DL

[Campinghoss]

In NC anything over 26001 lbs required a B CDL. All I did was download the handbook for CDL and studied it one night. Then took the written test. I also had to drive my dp with the examiner with me. Piece of cake.
Since switching back to a fiver I plan to keep the B license now that I have it.

[ArchHoagland]

What state do you live in?

[AllegroD]

None, in my state.

[BB_TX]

School for a commercial drivers license. Not for a personal use RV. What is your state of residence?

[kohana]

I saw that but the only info I’ve found involved 2-4weeks of school. I’m thinking you guys aren’t doing that so what am I missing. Tax is a good example.

[BB_TX]

Not likely you will need a CDL. But most likely you will need a higher level non CDL license than a standard license. Requirements differ by state. Example is Texas that you need a class A or class B non CDL license for any thing with a GVWR of over 26,001 lbs.

Google drivers license for your state.

[CA_Traveler]

Check the DVM requirements for your home state for license requirements. DLs are recopical in all other states.