NON Commercial Driver License

[TheLexx]

This is correct. If you have a fifth wheel between 10k-15k lbs GVWR, you'll need a special permit added to your class C DL known as "Restriction 41". It's a simple matter of taking an easy written test.

The moment you cross over 15k lbs GVWR on a fifth wheel, you're into a non-commercial Class A.

And in California the 26k lb GCWR does NOT apply. You could tow with anything up to 26k lbs GVWR and two axles with your Class C, so long as you comply with the trailer class restrictions.

In CA forget about the 26,000 lb thing. Instead,

5th wheel 15,000+ = non-commercial class A

TT 10,000+ = non-commercial class A

Motorhome up to 40ft = regular class C

[goodoz]

In CA forget about the 26,000 lb thing. Instead,

5th wheel 15,000+ = non-commercial class A

TT 10,000+ = non-commercial class A

Motorhome up to 40ft = regular class C

Now I understand why my 297RSTS is GVWR 9995...makes sense.

[goodoz]

This is correct. If you have a fifth wheel between 10k-15k lbs GVWR, you'll need a special permit added to your class C DL known as "Restriction 41". It's a simple matter of taking an easy written test.

The moment you cross over 15k lbs GVWR on a fifth wheel, you're into a non-commercial Class A.

And in California the 26k lb GCWR does NOT apply. You could tow with anything up to 26k lbs GVWR and two axles with your Class C, so long as you comply with the trailer class restrictions.

Are these requirements based upon your home state or are they applicable in the state in which you are operating at the moment?

[xrated]

Are these requirements based upon your home state or are they applicable in the state in which you are operating at the moment?

You are obligated to follow what every the rules are in your state of residence. For example, I live in TN and there are NO special requirements for any RV....5ver, Motorcoach, whatever. And the great part of that is that I am legal in all of the other 49 states as long as I'm legal in my residence state. Having said that, do not confuse that requirement with the "Rules of the Road" requirement. An example of that would be speed limits, triple towing, length requirement, etc. Those rules of the road must be followed no matter what state you live in. Hope that helps.

[TheLexx]

Are these requirements based upon your home state or are they applicable in the state in which you are operating at the moment?

AFAIK the rules you need to follow are the rules of the state in which your DL is registered to.

[goodoz]

You are obligated to follow what every the rules are in your state of residence. For example, I live in TN and there are NO special requirements for any RV....5ver, Motorcoach, whatever. And the great part of that is that I am legal in all of the other 49 states as long as I'm legal in my residence state. Having said that, do not confuse that requirement with the "Rules of the Road" requirement. An example of that would be speed limits, triple towing, length requirement, etc. Those rules of the road must be followed no matter what state you live in. Hope that helps.

Thank you!

[Rapid1]

Have to wonder how anyone can read a thread like this and still preach that any of the ratings, especially the tire sticker payload ratings, mean anything other than revenue. Safety? lol. Not even the states can agree on that one. Manufacturer ratings are based on the arbitrary rules and regulations listed here by each state trying to squeeze as much as they can out of the lime. GVWR ratings are nothing but an effort to get around revenue. In many states, you can't...lol. Doesn't mean you're unsafe.

[Cannon07]

In Georgia it's all about the revenue. You need the non commercial license, but only required to take written test. No road test.

[boyscout]

Sir, CWSWine

I am in Kansas also. Did you ever get class A non commercial license? If so what was process? I can’t find anything online. Thanks in advance

Welcome to the forum. You've got the advice you needed re: the driver's license. Here's advice about using the forum.

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Again, welcome.

[Azlin75]

I recently decided to move up to a class a motor home a s discovered the non commercial class a or b license requirement in Kansas. The thing that is baffling me is I’ve been to 4 different RV dealers in the Wichita area and they all said no special license is required. Finally today I just whipped out my phone while at a dealer and showed them the requirements. I’ve also inquired at my local dmv and they said the same thing. The thing that baffles me is the lack of knowledge from both the dealers selling these rigs and lack of knowledge at the dmv. And according to an earlier post it’s not an isolated issue.

There is also a pretty significant lack of information online about what I need to do to prepare for a change from class c to presumably a class A non commercial since most diesel class a motor homes are well above the 26000 lb GRWV and I’d like to tow a vehicle behind the RV. If I understand correctly I’d need a class B non commercial license to operate a vehicle over 26000 lbs GRWV and a class A to tow another vehicle behind it.

Hopefully someone here can educate me to if I’m correct in my understanding of kansas law pertaining to this situation and where I might be able to get the proper information to prepare for any written and driving tests I need. I’ve already spent several hours looking online and asking local dmv and law enforcement and having discussions with RV salesmen. I’m sure not going to make an investment on a expensive RV until I’m sure I can legally operate it. Thanks