{"id":10355,"date":"2023-09-11T16:30:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T23:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10355"},"modified":"2024-08-02T14:16:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T21:16:56","slug":"do-i-need-a-special-license-to-drive-an-rv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/do-i-need-a-special-license-to-drive-an-rv\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Special License to Drive an RV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever dreamed of hitting the open road in an RV, exploring the country, and enjoying the freedom of the road? With van life on the rise and trendy RV campgrounds like <a href=\"https:\/\/autocamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AutoCamp<\/a>, you&rsquo;re getting more and more RV curious. But you have a lot of questions, and not just questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.bookoutdoors.com\/guides\/guide-to-buying-an-rv\/\" target=\"_blank\">buying an RV<\/a> but driving one, too. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>What are the licensing requirements for driving an RV in 2023?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Do you need a special license to drive an RV?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Do you have to get a CDL to drive an RV, or will a non-commercial license suffice?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&rsquo;re an experienced RVer or just starting to consider this exciting lifestyle, understanding RV licensing requirements by state is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>No, you don&rsquo;t need a Commercial Driver&rsquo;s License (CDL) to drive an RV under 26,000 lbs. or a travel trailer under 10,000 lbs. <\/strong><\/em>Of course, state laws can change, so it&rsquo;s always best to double-check before hitting the open road. But generally, all you need is a valid driver&rsquo;s license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If your RV or trailer exceeds that 28.000-lb weight limit<\/strong>, you might need a special license or an endorsement, depending on the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"variant\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. 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The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/cdl-vs-non-cdl-drivers-licenses\/\">commercial driver&rsquo;s license<\/a> and the non-commercial driver&rsquo;s license. (<em>Creative names, righ<\/em>t<em>?<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"type-1-commercial-drivers-license-cdl-and-rvs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type #1: Commercial Driver&rsquo;s License (CDL) and RVs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A commercial driver&rsquo;s license (CDL) is necessary for vehicles over 26,000 pounds<\/strong>, while a non-commercial license is sufficient for smaller RVs. In some cases, <strong>a special permit or endorsement may be required for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-rv-roadside-assistance-of-2024\/\">towing<\/a> multiple vehicles or driving a fifth whee<\/strong>l.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acquiring a commercial driver&rsquo;s license ensures that you can drive anything and adhere to safety regulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the <strong>vast majority of RVs and travel trailers weigh in at under 26,000 lbs and 10,000 lbs, <\/strong>obtaining a CDL for your RV<em> isn&rsquo;t necessary<\/em><strong>. <\/strong><em>Unless you&rsquo;re driving a luxury bus or hauling big boy toys in your RV, you&rsquo;re not going to exceed the weight limits.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But depending on your state, you may need a non-commercial CDL for class A RV that weighs more than 26,000 pounds, a trailer that weighs more than 10,000 pounds, or a trailer that exceeds a certain length. For more details on the differences between a non-commercial CDL and a standard CDL, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/finding-a-job\/cdl-vs-non-cdl#:~:text=A%20class%20C%20CDL%20permits,weighs%20less%20than%2026%2C001%20pounds.\" target=\"_blank\">check out this resource.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"type-2-non-commercial-licenses-and-rvs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type #2: Non-Commercial Licenses and RVs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A non-commercial driver&rsquo;s license is typically all you need to drive an RV<\/strong>. However, some states require special non-commercial licenses before you&rsquo;re legally allowed to operate an RV. Of those states that require a special license, most will ask for a non-commercial <em>class A<\/em> or <em>B license. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rv-classes-and-needs-a-state-by-state-guide-to-rv-licensing-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">RV Classes and Needs: A State-by-State Guide to RV Licensing Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary RV classes are Class A, Class B, and Class C, with the main distinctions between them being their <strong>size<\/strong> and <strong>weight.<\/strong> If you need help clarifying what RV classes there are, check out this article<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/types-of-motorhomes\/\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are considering a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/can-you-walk-around-in-an-rv-while-driving\/\">large Class A<\/a> motorhome or a compact Class B camper van, knowing the licensing requirements can help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To assist you in navigating the world of RV licensing, <strong>we did the leg work for you and found the states that require a CDL or special license to drive an RV.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Keep in mind that licensing requirements can change over time, so it&rsquo;s always a good idea to double-check with the state&rsquo;s DMV for the most up-to-date information on license requirements.<\/em> This <a href=\"https:\/\/changingears.com\/rv-drivers-license-requirements\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\">guide<\/a> serves as a starting point to help you to better understand the licensing requirements in your state and other states you may be traveling through. (<em>If you plan on traveling through Canada check <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-travel-to-canada\/\"><em>this<\/em><\/a><em> out.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own an RV that weighs more than 26,000 pounds when loaded, then check out these state&rsquo;s special requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Washington D.C.<\/em> <\/strong>and <em><strong>Hawaii<\/strong> <\/em>require a CDL to drive your RV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Georgia<\/strong> <\/em>and <strong><em>South Carolina<\/em> <\/strong>require a class E or F license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Kansas, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wyoming<\/strong><\/em>, and <em><strong>Maryland <\/strong><\/em>require a non-commercial A or B license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>New York<\/em> <\/strong>requires an R endorsement on your license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your travel trailer weighs more than 10,000 pounds, then you need these states require special licenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>California<\/strong> <\/em>requires a non-commercial class A license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Connecticut<\/strong> <\/em>requires a class 2 license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Nevada<\/strong> <\/em>requires a J endorsement on your license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here are the other special license requirements&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Hawaii <\/strong><\/em>requires a class 4 license for travel trailers over 15,000 pounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Illinois <\/strong><\/em>requires a non-commercial class A, B, or C license for RVs weighing more than 16,000 pounds loaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Indiana <\/strong><\/em>and <em><strong>Wisconsin<\/strong> <\/em>require a CDL for RVs longer than 45 feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong><em>California<\/em>,<\/strong> motorhomes over 40 feet require a non-commercial class B license, while a fifth wheel over 15,000 pounds requires a non-commercial class A license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Michigan<\/strong> <\/em>requires an R endorsement if you&rsquo;re towing more than one trailer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your state is NOT listed here, that&rsquo;s because they don&rsquo;t require a special license to drive your RV or trailer. Hooray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>But don&rsquo;t celebrate yet<\/em>.<strong> If you&rsquo;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/what-type-of-insurance-does-an-rv-need\/\">towing<\/a> a trailer, you may need a special permit depending on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-dimensions-length-width-and-height-explained\/\">dimensions.<\/a> <\/strong>So head on over to your DMV&rsquo;s website to make sure you have the correct, up-to-date information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-obtain-a-special-license-or-cdl-for-rv-driving\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Obtain a Special License or CDL for RV Driving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What do you do if you need a special license or CDL for RV driving? <em>No worries! <\/em><strong><em>The process of getting a special license isn&rsquo;t difficult.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit your DMV&rsquo;s website to learn what tests &mdash;<em> if any <\/em>&mdash; you need to prepare for. Among the tests that may be required are a vision test, a written test, and a short road skills test. Make an appointment for your test, and just do your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some states may not even require a special test, but you still want to give time for a new license to be issued before you leave on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While a CDL license can be expensive, a special driver&rsquo;s license is usually less than $50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re thinking of buying an RV, don&rsquo;t let special license requirements intimidate you. <strong>In most states and for most RVs and trailers, all you need is your regular driver&rsquo;s license.<\/strong> So that&rsquo;s one thing off your list to think about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you have to think about where you store your RV when you do finally purchase one. With all the time and money you&rsquo;re investing into your RV, you want to store it undercover where it will be safe from sun and storm damage. But you don&rsquo;t want to take up half of your garage with it either.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No worries. Neighbor has your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>With Neighbor, you can find RV storage options in all 50 states<\/strong>. You&rsquo;ll even find storage spaces in your very own neighborhood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighbor is a peer-to-peer <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\"><strong>RV storage<\/strong><\/a><strong> marketplace that offers RV storage up to 50% cheaper than traditional storage options.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Find listings (from pre-screened hosts) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\">nearest you<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\">Search nearby RV Storage&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Have you ever dreamed of hitting the open road in an RV, exploring the country, and enjoying the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":10575,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_appearance_grid":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[182],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-rv-ownership","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do You Need a Special License to Drive an RV? - Neighbor Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You have a lot of questions about driving an RV. 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