CDLs

[AGGIECJ-7]

in california, do you have to have a CDL to drive a motorhome? I know that in Texas you do not. both Burrabbit and myself are bus drivers for the Texas A&M system. During home sports games, prolly around 100-200 motorhomes come in. These people are not required to have CDL training and it shows. THey can not drive worth a darn. The University Police Department has to close down the main road going in to the motorhome parking so they can get out safely. i think there should be some sort of length requirments for drivers. there is a big difference in driving a 40' vehicle and driving a 40' truck/trailer combo.

[smurfsdad]

No CDL required in Ca or Nv for a motorhome.

[Dustball]

I believe that if it's under 26K lbs GVW, no CDL required.

[CSP]

Recreation Vehicles are exempt from the CDL requirement nationwide. Doesn't matter what the GVW is.

[AGGIECJ-7]

Originally posted by cmegoup
Recreation Vehicles are exempt from the CDL requirement nationwide. Doesn't matter what the GVW is.


i dont know why....some of those things are bigger and longer then a bus, and are certianly harder to drive then a tractor trailer combo.

[randii]

i dont know why....some of those things are bigger and longer then a bus, and are certianly harder to drive then a tractor trailer combo.
DUH. :flipoff2: They have laws that favor them because they have well-funded, well-organized professional lobbyists working to ensure this. RV sales is a HUGE chunk of business, and these businesses understand how to work the political system.

Randii

[smurfsdad]

The people in our government want to drive their motorhomes without restriction thats why. One of them made it legal to tow a boat behind a fifth wheel travel trailer to suit their needs.

[thereverend]

As I understand it, no CDL for motorhomes.