Re: [MV] towing a M35 with a 1 ton or ?

From: Ryan Gill (rmgill@mindspring.com)
Date: Sun Feb 01 2004 - 10:06:09 PST


At 10:56 AM -0500 2/1/04, Recovry4x4@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 2/1/04 10:38:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>DavidCole@tk7.net writes:
>
>> with the 5th wheel removed and a
>> ball installed. (Again to avoid the DOT cops).
>
>Is there something in the Federal Commercial Motor vehicle Law that dictates
>that the 5th wheel is commercial? Avoiding the creeper cops seems to be a
>hassle!

Well, if the trailer is over 10,000 lbs, you're
in Class A territory. CDL or not. Either way,
it's class A unless you're hauling an RV.

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