Our F350 dually in 2014 had a GCVWR over 30,000 lbs. Does that mean i would have needed a Class A in Texas just to drive the truck, or does the trailer have to be attached?
Is it actual weight, or Gross weight? Our F350 and Redwood 36RL weighed nearly 27,000 lbs when loaded.
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If you are from Out-of-State, I would think it would be up to your home State rules...
I guess it would have to be, as I don't think you can get a DL in two different states anymore. We did buy in Texas and the Dealer never said anything, even though he probably wasn't obligated to either.
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But I still think that me being a CO resident buying in Tx, I wasn't required to get anything beyond what CO requires. I'm pretty sure I can drive through Tx now with 44000 lbs and just my CO Class C license. Hope so, as I'm heading there in a few weeks 🙂
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But I still think that me being a CO resident buying in Tx, I wasn't required to get anything beyond what CO requires. I'm pretty sure I can drive through Tx now with 44000 lbs and just my CO Class C license. Hope so, as I'm heading there in a few weeks 🙂
Brad - that is my understanding. Provided we comply with licence requirements in your home State or Province, my understanding is that you are legal throughout U.S and Canada.
Similar to Texas, I had to pass a driving test in BC, but in neighbouring Alberta they can use a regular car licence and are OK to drive on BC roads.
But I still think that me being a CO resident buying in Tx, I wasn't required to get anything beyond what CO requires. I'm pretty sure I can drive through Tx now with 44000 lbs and just my CO Class C license. Hope so, as I'm heading there in a few weeks 🙂
Brad - that is my understanding. Provided we comply with licence requirements in your home State or Province, my understanding is that you are legal throughout U.S and Canada.
Similar to Texas, I had to pass a driving test in BC, but in neighbouring Alberta they can use a regular car license and are OK to drive on BC roads.
Andy, here in Ontario the RV dealers lobbied the government to allow RV owners with only a car license to haul heavier 5th wheels (total GCWR of 11,000 kg. which is just over 24,000 lb.) The pick up must have the original box, and we can't double tow. The RV dealers also provide a test but it's not required under the legislation. The document below indicates that 5 other Canadian provinces have the same weight exemption.
http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?postingId=6402
I just wonder how many Escapees using the Livingston, Texas address don't have the proper license then??
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Or true Texans that don't, like myself. I ask 2 years ago when I had to renew my licence & was told "No" that according to the scale ticket that #1 - my gross was under 26000 (25800+/-), #2 - I was towing for personal use only, weight of the rv (16525) was never mentioned, it was listed on the scale ticket though.The rv dealers ARE NOT going to mention it, they are there to sell rvs, not enforce the rv laws, if it applies.
My insurance agent knows we are fulltimers & has never ask about which license I have & have filed a couple claims since going fulltime.
I think some serious clarification is necessary in the great state of Texas on this matter, especially through Escapees information to those from out of state.
Are there any Escapees on here that were/were not informed of their licence not being sufficient or was the subject NEVER mentioned. I'm guessing Escapees don't/won't mention it as would severely reduce their memberships.
I would also doubt that the state will enforce it too strongly, all those joining Escapees & the money from sales taxes & vehicle registrations would be severely affected by enforcing that particular law.
It's always about the all mighty $$$.
Sorry for the rant & as usual we've strayed way off the original topic.
Travelin' Texans
Former '13 FB owner
Currently rvless!!
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But I still think that me being a CO resident buying in Tx, I wasn't required to get anything beyond what CO requires. I'm pretty sure I can drive through Tx now with 44000 lbs and just my CO Class C license. Hope so, as I'm heading there in a few weeks 🙂
Brad - that is my understanding. Provided we comply with licence requirements in your home State or Province, my understanding is that you are legal throughout U.S and Canada.
Similar to Texas, I had to pass a driving test in BC, but in neighbouring Alberta they can use a regular car license and are OK to drive on BC roads.
Andy, here in Ontario the RV dealers lobbied the government to allow RV owners with only a car license to haul heavier 5th wheels (total GCWR of 11,000 kg. which is just over 24,000 lb.) The pick up must have the original box, and we can't double tow. The RV dealers also provide a test but it's not required under the legislation. The document below indicates that 5 other Canadian provinces have the same weight exemption.
http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/view.do?postingId=6402
Al - I didn't require a full Class 1 licence, as BC introduced a "Heavy House Trailer" endorsement, which is added to my basic car licence.
Totally agree.
If you are a Texas Resident or Texas Domiciled, then a Class A Exempt CDL would be required.
If you are out of State, then home State rules apply.
My guess is that you did not register or pay sales tax in Texas. You did that when you got back home.
correct - actually it was kind of cool, Tx and NM are the only 2 states that process your plates for your home state. I bought the Redwood in Tx, and the truck in NM, and never had to go to the DMV in CO, my plates were mailed to me from the Dealers.
We have a 2013 Dodge Mega Cab 3500 - non-dually - and could not be happier with how it pulls the Redwood! It was the top of the line Dodge at the time with every option and much more comfortable than any Ford we ever owned for me (a female) to drive. I used to tow living quarters horse trailers on long trips with a Ford 1 ton and the power lacked on mountain passes and the seat never worked for my body.
One guy here brought his 2012 Mega Cab 3500 for new tires and kmc wheels installation. 5 years of ownership and he never had any issues. These monsters are definitely mighty work trucks.
