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Old 08-11-2019, 02:42 PM   #21
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I dont mean to be highjacking this thread. But I have been concerned about this for a while .l have been told that if your combined gvwr is over 26001 pounds you are required to have a CDl does this not apply to rv's . When I bought our tv and trailer I used that as a guide.
In NYS you’re required to have an R endorsement to your driver’s license if the combined GVWR is over 26,000#. Most states have some requirement and you’re legal in all states if you’re legal in your home state.
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Old 08-12-2019, 04:14 AM   #22
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In NYS you’re required to have an R endorsement to your driver’s license if the combined GVWR is over 26,000#. Most states have some requirement and you’re legal in all states if you’re legal in your home state.
This mistake is made very often. While fortunately I know nothing about NY, I do know about CDL and DOT.

The rules for CDL are if the trailer that is being towed has a capacity of greater than 10k lbs and is being used in COMMERCIAL venture, then a CDL is required. The same holds true for the magical 26k number. CDL is required when exceeding 26k in a COMMERCIAL venture.

My camper is well beyond the 10k limit but because it is not used commercially a CDL is not required.

I will be one of the first to admit that when pulling campers that are beyond either of aforementioned limits probably should require a CDL.

Many of us have seen HUGE camping rigs on the road where the driver was well beyond their skill set. Not saying that the CDL would help but at least it would make the drivers of these rigs more aware of what they are getting into.
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Old 08-12-2019, 08:08 AM   #23
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Thank you for the replies. I should have looked more closely at my fl dr. The back states any non commercial vehicle with a gvwr less than 26001 lbs. or any rv. That being said we are very happy with our set up and have logged many happy miles traveling this great country. Thanks again
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Old 08-16-2019, 09:46 PM   #24
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Well on the subject of license requirements for driving an RV over 26,000#, here in Oregon there is no requirement for special license or endorsement to drive an RV over 26,000#. That said commercial trucks/drivers can tow up to three trailers, but a commercial driver with a triples endorsement can’t drive an RV towing doubles!
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Old 08-17-2019, 10:10 AM   #25
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Each state makes it's own rules. I understand California requires CDL's for fifth wheels. Not sure if it's weight limited or not.
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Each state makes it's own rules. I understand California requires CDL's for fifth wheels. Not sure if it's weight limited or not.
I believe that it is an endorsement to regular drivers license. To get a CDL is costly.
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I believe that it is an endorsement to regular drivers license. To get a CDL is costly.
Chuckster57 (from California) advises that they require a CDL in some instances.
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Chuckster57 (from California) advises that they require a CDL in some instances.


In calif your license is dependent on the GVWR of the fiver:
Under 10,000 lb- class C (regular license)
10,001-15,000 lb- travel trailer endorsement
15,001 and over lb- a “non commercial” commercial license.

The commercial license includes a driving test, endorsement is just a written test.
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Federal DOT regulations require any towed combination over 32,000 lb have a CDL or a None commercial for over that weight.
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