Over 10,001 lbs GVWR on pickup an issue?

[Viet_Vet]

It is NOT the combined weight of TV and camper, it is the weight of the TV only. If the TV has a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds, you need a CDL.

Your truck is probably in the 6500 to 7500 weight range. I know people that use a single rear axle Freightliner tractor to tow their 44 foot 5er. Their Freightliner has a GVWR of 24,500 pounds, so no CDL is needed. They have been full timing for 10 years. The only place they are concerned about is California, as they have some weird laws.

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by SummitPond

Thanks everyone. The above statement is what I was always led to believe, but you're all right - double check. I wish there was a central repository that either had links to the appropriate sites or at least indicated the language that should be used for the search. Sometimes site searches can be picky based on the word you use, and while something may sound totally reasonable - it's not what that particular state calls it.

A similar quagmire is state/ county and incorporated town trade licenses and reciprocity between states..I wanted to get a Florida hvac license ...too many hoops to jump through

[Javi]

Originally Posted by Viet_Vet

It is NOT the combined weight of TV and camper, it is the weight of the TV only. If the TV has a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds, you need a CDL.

Your truck is probably in the 6500 to 7500 weight range. I know people that use a single rear axle Freightliner tractor to tow their 44 foot 5er. Their Freightliner has a GVWR of 24,500 pounds, so no CDL is needed. They have been full timing for 10 years. The only place they are concerned about is California, as they have some weird laws.

Class A Non Commercial
Authorizes an individual to drive:

Single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more
A combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds