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02-17-2018, 02:24 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Frisco, Texas
Posts: 829
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: Dt466e
Rated Cap: 71
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buses under 26,001lbs
so i was starting to wonder what i could legally drive with my current class C license.
Does anyone know what size buses are under the 26,001lb gvwr? The 10 window i looked at was 27ish, so i was assuming maybe an 8 or 9 window, or are there other factors im not aware of?
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02-17-2018, 09:42 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjhwick119
so i was starting to wonder what i could legally drive with my current class C license.
Does anyone know what size buses are under the 26,001lb gvwr? The 10 window i looked at was 27ish, so i was assuming maybe an 8 or 9 window, or are there other factors im not aware of?
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One thing you could do, if you haven't already, is download the Texas DOT guide for taking their Non-Commercial Class B test.
It might not be all that arduous, and any training and practise you get would be worth it.
I do know that's not what you were asking, but thought it worth a mention.
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02-17-2018, 09:49 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Does Texas require class B if it is registered as an RV? Many states exempt RVs from additional license requirements.
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02-17-2018, 10:34 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Frisco, Texas
Posts: 829
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: Dt466e
Rated Cap: 71
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class B even as an RV. ive already looked at the class B requirements for license, im just wondering what size buses typically fall under that rated weight
edit - more than likely i will be getting my non commercial class b, at some point, but ive been thinking lately of going with one a little smaller and upgrading somewhere down the line assuming i still enjoy skoolie life. im still unsure if thats the way i want to go but im considering it right now
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02-17-2018, 10:42 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Does Texas require class B if it is registered as an RV? Many states exempt RVs from additional license requirements.
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I don't think any of them waive the 26k weight limit.
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02-17-2018, 10:50 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Frisco, Texas
Posts: 829
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: Dt466e
Rated Cap: 71
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https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...94&acctid=3051
something like that is what im considering. not too much smaller, but just under the limit.
this one looks good, just want something a little closer to home, and dont really have a need for the rear HC door as i plan on getting a hitch for a bike of some sort, eventually trailer a small car/truck
on gates vin decoder, GVWR says 19,500-26,000 so im assuming that one is fine, but dont know what actual rating is listed at
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02-17-2018, 10:52 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Kalispell, MT
Posts: 290
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Amtran Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
I don't think any of them waive the 26k weight limit.
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Washington state exempts all RV/Motorhomes. Weight doesn’t matter only the use.
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02-17-2018, 11:42 AM
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#8
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Asetechrail
Washington state exempts all RV/Motorhomes. Weight doesn’t matter only the use.
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Oregon, California and Arizona are pretty much the same. California has a length rule. As best I understand it, up to 40' regardless of weight you don't need any additional licensing. Over 40' requires a license upgrade of some sort.
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