CA to IN and back.

[KevinLewis]

In a month or more I will be driving to IN to pick my new 38' gooseneck racecar trailer. Is there anthing I should know before I go? I was told I may need a Class A licencse? Length limits? I plan on taking I80 the whole way. I should save myself about $2000 picking it up myself. I am going to bring some buddies and drive non-stop. TIA.

 

[GAmes]

I really doubt if you need a class A if you are non-commercial... ... but you do live in CA, so maybe you ought to call the DMV. Length limits????????You won't be any longer than a rig with a 30ft TT, at least not by much. Drive safe

 

[cwsoules]

I don't know about your type trailer, but if it was a 5th wheel that weighs over 10K and less than 15K GVWR you would need a type 41 endorsement on your drivers license. If it over 15K another license like a non commercial truck driver license would be required. There probably are similiar rules for your trailer based upon it's GVWR. Check with the DMV, but don't be surprised if they don't know very much. I had to explain to them that the RV requirement existed and they had to call Sacremento to find out what they had to do.

 

[KevinLewis]

The GVWR is 18,800 lbs. and the length is 38' of deck with the OAL about 45'

 

[Cooker]

I'm pretty sure CA has a length limit for motorhomes, it's 40 feet if I remember correctly. I don't know if they have any limits for trailers?

 

[KevinLewis]

I'm pretty sure CA has a length limit for motorhomes, it's 40 feet if I remember correctly. I don't know if they have any limits for trailers?

I keep hearing it is 60'

 

[patcarman]

you will be ok, as long as you are not for hire or have an 18 wheeler they wont bother you,i drive a semi and have hauled moterhomes so youll be ok. by the way i live in indiana where u going... .

 

[KevinLewis]

by the way i live in indiana where u going... .

Elkhart is where the trailer is made so i assume that is where I will pick it up.