What is a Class 1 RV?
1. Class A RV. Image via rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide.com. These are the large, bus-shaped rigs that might come to mind when you think about a celebrity’s tour vehicle. They can be anywhere from 20 feet to 45 feet in length, or even longer, and some of them sleep up to eight or ten passengers.
What license do you need to drive a Class A motorhome?
For most RVs and states, a standard driver’s license is all you need to drive your RV. If your RV, towing vehicles, or motorhome clock in above the maximum length or above 26,000 pounds, you may need a special license to register, own, and operate it in certain states.
How hard is it to drive a Class A RV?
Driving a Class A RV is definitely harder than driving a regular car, Class B or C RVs. They can even become intimidating for someone used to driving a simple passenger car. No matter the size or type of your RV, know that you won’t need a particular driver’s license to drive one.
What is C Class A RV?
Class C RVs are somewhere between Class A and Class B. They are often built on a truck or van chassis that is specifically designed for a motorhome. They have an attached cab and most have an overhang that extends over the cab. This area is usually used as sleeping quarters but may also be used for storage. The Pros.
Do you need a special license to drive a Class A RV?
Here is the simple answer: You don’t need a special license to drive most motorhomes. If you’re driving any vehicle under 26,000 pounds — and most RV classes are — you are clear to drive with a regular operator’s driver’s license according to current DMV laws in all 50 states.
Do you need a CDL to drive a Class A RV?
When people think of a commercial driver’s license, they often think of truck drivers, because state laws almost always require truck drivers to have a CDL. Basically, you need a CDL for large vehicles like tractor-trailers, buses, and sometimes RVs. Some people refer to these certifications as “Class A” licenses.
Do Class A motorhomes have to stop at weigh stations?
Motorhomes do not have to stop at weigh stations. Any vehicle over 26,000 pounds must stop to be weighed. Only commercial vehicles must stop.
What is a Class B van?
Class B motorhomes are small, streamlined and ready to roll. Often called Camper Vans, Class B motorhomes are built using automotive vans or panel trucks. Due to their smaller size, they can conveniently double as your everyday driver.