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04-03-2018, 11:52 AM
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CDL required?
Anyone know if there are CDL REQUIREMENTS for coaches of certain GVW or length?
Also, does anyone have any fuel consumption numbers for Cummins 600 hp on a 45 foot coach?
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04-03-2018, 11:54 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Licence question is state dependent, 5-7 mpg on the 600 hp Cummins......
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04-03-2018, 11:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 42QD Dreamer
Anyone know if there are CDL REQUIREMENTS for coaches of certain GVW or length?
Also, does anyone have any fuel consumption numbers for Cummins 600 hp on a 45 foot coach?
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CDL requirements will vary by state. You need to check with your state DMV. Once you meet your state's requirements, your license is good for travel anywhere.
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04-03-2018, 12:12 PM
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We also get 5-7mpg in our coach with the 600hp ISX. Varries with percent bio and terrain. Got 6.1 this weekend from FL to IN. Also note how you drive including speed has a major affect on mpg. Also seem to use around 1gal DEF per 30gal diesel.
As stated above check your state for license requirements.
Tom
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04-03-2018, 12:15 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
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My ISX 650 is showing 7.6 mpg over 49,500 miles.
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04-03-2018, 12:57 PM
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Location: Pa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THenman
We also get 5-7mpg in our coach with the 600hp ISX. Varries with percent bio and terrain. Got 6.1 this weekend from FL to IN. Also note how you drive including speed has a major affect on mpg. Also seem to use around 1gal DEF per 30gal diesel.
As stated above check your state for license requirements.
Tom
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I hope you missed a "0" in that 30 gal answer 
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04-03-2018, 01:01 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
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Hi !  Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Others have answered your questions but I wanted to say hello!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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04-03-2018, 01:01 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: St. Augustine FL
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No state requires a CDL (Commercial Driver License)
Several states will require an upgraded license. Best to check with your state of residence. If you are legal to drive in your state of residence, then you will be legal in all states.
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04-03-2018, 01:04 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southwest Iowa.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MoCoTom
I hope you missed a "0" in that 30 gal answer |
He's probably pretty close, Cummins states its usually around 50:1, 50 gallons of diesel to 1 gallon DEF.
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04-03-2018, 01:06 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southwest Iowa.
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Your Profile says you live in Oregon maybe this will help.
https://www.dmv.org/or-oregon/cdl-faqs.php
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04-03-2018, 05:03 PM
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RV Mutant #14
Winnebago Owners Club Texas Boomers Club Freightliner Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Location: Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srx-6
No state requires a CDL (Commercial Driver License)
Several states will require an upgraded license. Best to check with your state of residence. If you are legal to drive in your state of residence, then you will be legal in all states.
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District of Columbia
Hawaii
Indiana
Wisconsin
All require a CDL if certain conditions are met for that state. Example >45' and most likely will not apply to a motorhome as I'm not aware of any over 45'. Over 26,000 pounds for HI and DC.
As stated, many states require special class licenses for certain conditions met.
Check with your state for specific requirements.
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04-03-2018, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MoCoTom
I hope you missed a "0" in that 30 gal answer |
Nope. Runs about 3% of diesel use and last trip about 1 gal DEF to 30 gal diesel.
The ISX15 guzzles DEF.
Tom
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04-03-2018, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THenman
The ISX15 guzzles DEF.
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Not mine, no DEF. It "guzzles" valves in #6. DEF
is lots cheaper
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04-03-2018, 07:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
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For an RV, no state requires a CDL for weight or length. As you should know, different states have different classes of licenses depending on the type of vehicle. Motorcycle license for example or Texas that requires a Class A if you're over 26000 pounds. It's not a commercial license though. It just says that you understand and have demonstrated proficiency of handling your vehicle.
Fuel economy will be 5-7 mpg.
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