Class A Non-Commercial California Drivers License

[barrie34]

Class A Noncommercial California Drivers License

I tow a 4-horse with living quarters Sundowner GN trailer with a GVWR of 17,500 pounds, not used for hire. I am being told by the local DMV office that I need to apply for a Class A Commercial license. I am sure that I all I really need is a Class A Noncommercial license. Do any of you TDR folk living in California and towing a trailer similar to mine know for sure what license I should be applying for? By the way, I drive a 03 Ram 3500 DRW with which I tow this rig loaded with my wife's Welsh Mountain pony, two competition driving vehicles, and a whole bunch of show clothes, camping gear and assorted gear necessary to compete in Combined Driving Events. Thanks!

 

[Grey Wolf]

barrie34,



Check out this DMV page for RV and trailers, it may clarify the issue for you. Personally this is a new one to me too



http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/dl648/dl648toc.htm

 

[Stranger]

I think you only need the RV Endorsement. 20 question written test. No physical, no inspection, no drive test.

 

[jacqnbill]

I tow a 4-horse with living quarters Sundowner GN trailer with a GVWR of 17,500 pounds, not used for hire. I am being told by the local DMV office that I need to apply for a Class A Commercial license. I am sure that I all I really need is a Class A Noncommercial license. Do any of you TDR folk living in California and towing a trailer similar to mine know for sure what license I should be applying for? By the way, I drive a 03 Ram 3500 DRW with which I tow this rig loaded with my wife's Welsh Mountain pony, two competition driving vehicles, and a whole bunch of show clothes, camping gear and assorted gear necessary to compete in Combined Driving Events. Thanks!

If you tow a trailer over 15,000 lbs. you need a Non Commercial Class A Drivers license ( RVs and No Hazardous) in California. No physical required but you must complete a medical form and take the appropiate written and road test driving the vehicle you will be towing.



Bill