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    From what I have read, about the only drawback for SD is for those with healthcare concerns and getting coverage that's good outside of SD. Is that right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RamGunner View Post
    From what I have read, about the only drawback for SD is for those with healthcare concerns and getting coverage that's good outside of SD. Is that right?

    I've been told by full timers that use South Dakota as a domain that you'll need plan F if you want to have Medicare access all over the U.S. They are both on Medicare and said it hasn't been a problem for them.
    SOLD my 2017 Momentum 376TH being pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, Crew Cab, Longbed, Dually. Not pulling the 5er, catch me on my 2013 CVO Harley Ultra Classic.

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    Second Chance,
    Thanks for bringing this up, I wouldn't have known and sooner or later gotten bitten by not having right license.
    I'd read it once and either didn't think it applied or forgot in the meantime.

    Now I'll do some practicing and find an office where I can find some parking space or street space to park for the skills test.
    Hopefully Houston's rally race drivers won't make the drive test too hard, otherwise I'll be looking for a smaller town outside of Houston area.

    I don't see Livingston listed on the Non-CDL list anymore, I know it was very popular for the skills test.
    https://www.dps.texas.gov/administra...hTestSites.htm

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    all the different rules everywhere, sounds like it would just be easier jump through the hoops to get my A CDL reinstated...
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    In regards to license requirements by state, I ran across this link on another forum. At first, I thought it was just for HDT's (Heavy Duty Trucks) however, if you click this link and scroll down to the list of states you see that it's for RVs of all types including 5th wheels.

    Please be sure to confirm what's current for your location.....I hope this helps.....

    http://www.hhrvresource.com/node/44
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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Chance View Post
    For those of you contemplating going full-time (or already are) and establishing domicile in Texas, there have been some changes to the Class A/B Non-Commercial Exempt driver's license procedures. This applies only to those with rigs that exceed the weight criteria for a regular Class C driver's license (see link below):

    https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/dlClasses.htm

    Previously, one had to go to a CDL (commercial driver's license) testing location to take the skills (driving) test. While "streamlining" (read: making things more complicated for the consumer) and bringing their requirements and processes into alignment with the Department of Transportation, Texas DPS has reduced the number of these CDL testing sites to 25 statewide - and it's a BIG state! The good news is, they have separated the exempt license skills testing from the CDL sites and there are now 114 sites that can/will do the skill test for the exempt licenses we RVers need (see link below):

    https://www.dps.texas.gov/administra...hTestSites.htm

    Now for the confusing part: one can take the written test on a walk-in basis, but the skills test must be scheduled on-line. The only problem is that, when you click on one of the locations to schedule a test, the only options are "Regular Car / Pickup Truck" or "Commercial Vehicle." (Some locations only offer the "Regular Car / Pickup Truck.") What is found nowhere on the DPS web site is the fact that you need to schedule a driving test for a "Regular Car / Pickup Truck." If you take the written test before scheduling the driving test, the driving test location will have paperwork for you when you walk in and will know that you are there for the Class A or Class B skills test (you will need to take this test in your rig).

    This took me two months and an in-person visit to a Texas DPS driver's license office to discover - and then only because a very helpful lady told me! All phone numbers for local offices are now shunted to Austin and all emails go to Austin - where you will receive canned responses that don't answer your questions.

    I hope someone finds this helpful. Let me know if I can answer any other questions.

    PS - the material covered on the written exam is from Section 14, "Special Requirements," of the Texas CDL handbook which can be found on-line and downloaded.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shrode View Post
    What all did you have to do during the skills test and where did you take it?
    I took the driving test at the northeast El Paso office. For the skills test, I had to back the trailer about 100' between a curb and a line (piece of cake). The examiner stayed in the back and told me when to stop (although I have a rear-view camera, they don't want those used during the test). He then got in and we went driving around the east side of El Paso: four lanes with traffic and stop lights, entering from side streets, through neighborhoods with narrower streets, etc. Be sure to keep both hands on the wheel at all times (I had a couple of points knocked of for this... old habits). They watch to make sure you are using your mirrors to stay centered in your lane and to clear curbs, etc., when making right turns. They don't want you speeding nor do they want you driving slow enough to hinder traffic. Having not taken a driving test in 50 years, it wasn't bad at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Chance View Post
    I took the driving test at the northeast El Paso office. For the skills test, I had to back the trailer about 100' between a curb and a line (piece of cake). The examiner stayed in the back and told me when to stop (although I have a rear-view camera, they don't want those used during the test). He then got in and we went driving around the east side of El Paso: four lanes with traffic and stop lights, entering from side streets, through neighborhoods with narrower streets, etc. Be sure to keep both hands on the wheel at all times (I had a couple of points knocked of for this... old habits). They watch to make sure you are using your mirrors to stay centered in your lane and to clear curbs, etc., when making right turns. They don't want you speeding nor do they want you driving slow enough to hinder traffic. Having not taken a driving test in 50 years, it wasn't bad at all.

    Rob

    That doesn't sound too bad, although keeping both hands on the wheel might be a challenge. I'll have to focus....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Chance View Post
    I read it differently, Rojo - and the experts at Escapees do, too. From the TX DPS web site:

    "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."

    The combination has to add up to 26,001 lbs. AND the trailer has to be over 10K. In our previous situation, the trailer was 13,990, but the truck was 10K. That put us at 23,990 total and I did not have to have the Class A license. It was trading up to a 1-ton DRW at 13,300 GVRW that put us over the 26,000 combined and kicked us into the Class A category.

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    . Rob, as a Texas attorney and former prosecutor I believe you are incorrect. The combination does not have to actually exceed 26,001 lbs with a >10k lbs trailer, it merely needs to potentially exceed the 26k lbs limit, e.g. a Ram 2500 with GCVWR of 26k lbs and an M350 actually weigh <26K lbs but since both the GCVWR of the tow vehicle and the trailer wt exceed the thresholds a class A endorsement is required.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ra&Ta350 View Post
    . Rob, as a Texas attorney and former prosecutor I believe you are incorrect. The combination does not have to actually exceed 26,001 lbs with a >10k lbs trailer, it merely needs to potentially exceed the 26k lbs limit, e.g. a Ram 2500 with GCVWR of 26k lbs and an M350 actually weigh <26K lbs but since both the GCVWR of the tow vehicle and the trailer wt exceed the thresholds a class A endorsement is required.
    Perhaps I wasn't clear enough in my writing. I should have stated "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating" - which is what I was talking about. It seems we agree...

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