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Fanukalum · 05-29-2020, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyG

Never has happened to me and may never happen.
I upgraded to avoid the liability IF I was ever in an accident of any kind. The first thing they will check is your license. If they find that you do not have the proper license, you are deemed to be driving without a license. That will create all kinds of problems. Just a CYA at this point. Not worth taking the risk for me.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
Mike

X2 NOT a problem until you HAVE a problem, then it's a REAL problem

cashmore · 05-29-2020, 02:22 PM

X3 always have the correct license. If you don’t and something happens it will be a huge problem for you.

BobGed · 05-29-2020, 02:52 PM

I'm not familiar with Newmar specs but isn't the New Aire 3543 somewhere around 36 feet? If so the OP should have no need to upgrade his California class C license.

texskeet · 05-29-2020, 03:20 PM

Texas passed a new law for motor homes that you had to have a new class b . Soon after Kansas started checking. The fines were in the thousands.

Shadowrip · 05-29-2020, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by texskeet

Texas passed a new law for motor homes that you had to have a new class b . Soon after Kansas started checking. The fines were in the thousands.

When was a new law passed, have not heard of any changes. ... I think it is still OVER 26,000 lbs, not length specific.

CaptainGizmo · 05-29-2020, 05:35 PM

The OP asked the CALIF license needs for his 35’ coach.

Answered in Post #7

texskeet · 05-30-2020, 02:32 PM

Could be after 25000 lbs. All I know is I had to take new test both written and drive.

B-Man49 · 05-31-2020, 03:02 PM

Here you go. Weight limit also. Had a discussion with CHP at a RV show about length and weight limits.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/de...dl648/dl648pt2

JJS707787 · 07-07-2020, 02:58 PM

I was never pulled over in 3 years.....the guy I sold my motorhome to got pulled over AND got a ticket for speeding in his first year. Speeding in a motorhome? Seriously?

sgwyble · 07-08-2020, 05:36 AM

NY requires an R certification on your license and until now most people never bothered. If you asked most DMV or police you would find few who actually knew about it. That is changing with their new licenses. I just had mine renewed and there is an area that lists if you have an R certification or not.

KanzKran · 07-08-2020, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sgwyble

That is changing with their new licenses.

Are we changing license formats yet again?

Fefanatic · 07-09-2020, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by texskeet

Texas passed a new law for motor homes that you had to have a new class b . Soon after Kansas started checking. The fines were in the thousands.

I have DSDP 4024. It is over 40' and the GVWR is 33200. I read the Kansas requirements and it looked like I would need a class B license. I contacted the state and have a email that tells me that RV's are not included in the rules. So if Kansas is enforcing a class B license whoever doing so is wrong.

Don't believe me? Contact KDOR at KDOR_DC@KS.GOV