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01-31-2018, 05:27 PM
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Non-commercial A license
Wish me luck...off to the California DMV for my "behind the wheel test" tomorrow. I'll update the out come later
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01-31-2018, 06:19 PM
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Good luck--remember, the main thing is NOT to hit a curb.
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01-31-2018, 06:29 PM
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Rodger that!
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01-31-2018, 06:30 PM
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And DONT DRIVE YOURSELF THERE.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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01-31-2018, 06:41 PM
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Question for Cali drivers... Is it required you take that test or like a Class B test if you have a Motor Coach as in a bus chassis air brakes and over 26K GVW or do they just do that for heavy trailers?
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2016 Ford F350 CC 6.7 4x4 SRW (Ghost Rider)
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01-31-2018, 06:57 PM
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Yes sir I'll have my personal "instructor" accompany me
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01-31-2018, 07:05 PM
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Yes I believe so..go to dmv.ca.gov and search recreational vehicle and trailer handbook
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01-31-2018, 07:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ADQ K9
Question for Cali drivers... Is it required you take that test or like a Class B test if you have a Motor Coach as in a bus chassis air brakes and over 26K GVW or do they just do that for heavy trailers?
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Here you go:
https://www.dmv.org/ca-california/ap...ivers-Licenses
This should clear it up
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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02-01-2018, 06:00 PM
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Well backing in the docking alley was no joke could not get er done...try again in a few weeks. To be continued
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02-01-2018, 06:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aorobie
Well backing in the docking alley was no joke could not get er done...try again in a few weeks. To be continued
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Did they set up a couple rows of cones?
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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02-01-2018, 06:55 PM
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The docking alley aka "campsite" is a 90 degree turn while backing into a 12' wide spot. The street is 40' wide. With my 11'+ rear overhang to the rear most axle it is challenging. I kept knocking down the cone on my off-side (right rear corner of the trailer)
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02-01-2018, 07:10 PM
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Sounds like time to find an empty parking lot. You’ll get it!
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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02-01-2018, 07:30 PM
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Could be ~~ A 250 costs less to buy and register. The 10,000 rating at 1,500 less than the 350 could eliminate the need for that license. Could be why we see so many 250 trucks pulling heavy 5ers. Could be why so many knowingly tow over PW.
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02-01-2018, 07:33 PM
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Yep drove all sorts of apparatus with the LAFD held Class A for 35+ years. Embarrassing yes but not down
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02-01-2018, 07:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aorobie
The docking alley aka "campsite" is a 90 degree turn while backing into a 12' wide spot. The street is 40' wide. With my 11'+ rear overhang to the rear most axle it is challenging. I kept knocking down the cone on my off-side (right rear corner of the trailer)
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You are close, you have it next time. I know about that overhang problem~ as a tail swing it bit me once.
How many heavy RVs are backed in without a spotter?
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02-02-2018, 04:05 AM
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Ah the joys of living in CA!! All kidding aside, an empty parking lot is your best friend on this, practice, practice and more practice. When I tried to get my CDL which I never actually got because of all things I missed speaking about the bright light indicator on the truck walk around! Anyway, I saved up old milk jugs and filled them with water and set them up in a parking lot to practice backing and parallel parking with a 30ft gooseneck trailer. Had it down to a science but then the walk around tripped me up. Hindsight tells me I failed because I drove myself down there with the trailer. In my situation it was going to cost me another $100 to retake the test, nope not going to happen, decided I didn't need it that bad.
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02-02-2018, 05:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
Could be ~~ A 250 costs less to buy and register. The 10,000 rating at 1,500 less than the 350 could eliminate the need for that license. Could be why we see so many 250 trucks pulling heavy 5ers. Could be why so many knowingly tow over PW.
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It’s not the TV, but the GVWR of the trailer that requires the license, and yeah lots of people use a 3/4 ton truck for different reasons. I’m willing to bet a LOT of people don’t even know about the requirements, and some that do don’t care!!
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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02-02-2018, 06:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
Could be ~~ A 250 costs less to buy and register. The 10,000 rating at 1,500 less than the 350 could eliminate the need for that license. Could be why we see so many 250 trucks pulling heavy 5ers. Could be why so many knowingly tow over PW.
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In California the need for a class A non-commercial license (in regards to pulling a non-commercial trailer) is based on the CVWR (not actual weight) of the towed vehicle. 10000# or less requires a regular class C - 10,001# to 15,000# requires a class C with an RV endorsement - 15,001# or more calls for the non-commercial class C.
The weight of the TV isn't a factor unless the GCVWR exceeds a certain amount - I think 26000#
The link provided in a previous post spells it all out.
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02-02-2018, 06:39 AM
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Thank goodness campgrounds don't use cones!
But, maybe they do in California!
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02-02-2018, 07:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ctbruce
Thank goodness campgrounds don't use cones!
But, maybe they do in California!
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Yeah - I agree - California is WAY messed up!!
Kansas is the "perfect" state
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