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I think you are confusing two separate issues. Cities and Counties can write you a citation for the wrong type of drivers license or anything else they find you in violation of. BUT you specifically asked about "dot inspections". We are exempt from "dot inspections" so I'm not really sure what you are asking about, but yes certain cities and counties, in Texas, are authorized by law to conduct dot inspections and issue citations for violating the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

What he said. ^^^^^^^ And they are less likely to have questions if you are registered as a MH than as a Truck. They will have more questions about you driving a 52,000 lb truck without a CDL than a motorhome.

You obviously have a reading comprehension issue. Try reading the exact text you quoted in your previous post. We are talking about DRIVERS LICENSES!!!!! It is in plain english. If you call anyone and say "I have a recreational vehicle, do I need a cdl", they will tell you no. That is EXACTLY what I said. Like Rocky said, we are talking we were talking about HDT's not little girlie trucks...BUT your LGT and a 10,000+lb trailer does fit the definition of a CMV according to TEXAS CDL law. (you quoted it earlier, I assume you read it). But our HDT's still meet that definition without a trailer. That is why WE (those of us with HDT's) have an issue with DL/CDL when registered as a truck. But again, we are talking HDT's not LGT's. Now, AS I SAID BEFORE, towing a recreational vehicle you are exempt from CDL. How hard is that to understand..CDL, RV, EXEMPT got it?? I'm not sure what your argument is. But you just keep on getting your legal advice from clerks and managers and you'll be fine. Safe travels

Read the definition of a CMV. Nowhere does it say anything about being used in commercial service. It says a vehicle designed to haul passengers or property that weighs in excess of 26,001 lbs....that is us. Every HDT out there has a GVWR in excess of 26,001. Nowhere does it say anything about being used in commercial service. You might want to educate yourself on the legal definition of commerce too, before you start trying to tell people what they are or are not. You also tell me to read 522.004 which is what I already posted.... I highlighted the applicable parts even. RV's are exempt, yes. Show me where it says "trucks" are exempt.....It doesn't. I just retired from a 34 year career in law enforcement and the last 10+ in Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. I'll argue with you all day. You are incorrect. You might wanna check your facts before you make your 2nd post here. BTW: Welcome to the forum.

So to shorten your post, you are saying the LED's are a no go?

Might have been funny if true. I guess my new pet peeve is people who change the words other people say. Reminds me of these new breed politicians. I'm a lot of things, specific is one of them. What I wrote didnt need to be fixed or corrected by anyone or their grandchildren. Kinda relates to my new signature line.

Carl that is what I like about you...you are so tolerant. My pet peeve is....well, truthfully....everyone else on the road

I just re-read that....and I promise I won't say anything (sorry, NE..I just couldn't resist)

You don't need me, Rick. You are spot on for the difference between a tractor and a truck and that length is not reciprocal. To many followers of the FB pages seem to forget these things. They think BIG truck can just haul whatever and as much as they desire. That's why I don't go there...see my new signature

LMAO, you kinda make a valid point Lance. Kinda makes Barbara's "Propane in transportation" post moot since it doesn't apply at all to the OP.

And I specifically said the US DOT regulations. Please stick with the thread. And I will ask you the same thing I asked others..SHOW ME this regulation that says "Propane in transportation must be open to the atmosphere (not in closed bay where fumes could accumulate) and the values must be accessible to fire departments".

Dutch quoted NFPA regs. I don't think he is making that up, so I will take his reference as being where he said it is. So again, please show me this regulation and an associated fine schedule. Just saying it is there means nothing. Let's find it so we can all read it.

And I would agree with you there....so in regards to this thread, who will enforce the NFPA regs in an area that is serviced by oh, say a volunteer FD or a small municipal FD? Does anyone think the State Fire Marshall is trolling around RV parks looking for locked compartments?

Show me this regulation.

He is not a delivery truck. The US DOT regulations do not apply to him. As an RV he is exempt from the fed regs.

Did it have a jeep on the incline??

Interesting. Thanks for the education Dutch. Now the big question is, in the area of the OP, who is the "Authority Having Jurisdiction" to enforce the NFPA? Not the local police, so??????

Go on your trip. When you get back, drive it to the county you need to and get it inspected and registered. IF you get stopped (highly unlikely anyway) explain to the officer that you have been out of the country. Show them your passport or other proof that you have been gone from November to August. They may or may not have pity on you. If he doesn't, so what? Go get the registration and inspection done. Take your ticket and go to court. Explain the situation to the judge. Show him/her that you got your vehicle registered and inspected immediately after returning to the country and request that the citation be dismissed. Section 502.407 of the Texas Transportation Code says the judge may dismiss the citation, if you remedied the issue within 20 days of the offense, and charge you a processing fee of no more than $20 for the dismissal.

Every LP bottle exchange business has their LP bottles locked in an enclosure. If the argument is that this is allowed because they are all turned off, then the OP could simply turn off his bottles as he leaves for work and then lock the compartment.

The ex cop in me just has to ask...How long do you expect this thing to be??

Henry needs 518's. The 579's wont work for what he needs.

LMAO...there ya go. Problem solved.

Also keep in mind that the pictures (and the story later confirmed by the OP) plainly show the MH towed out of a campground to a waiting flatbed trailer. How much heat build up and how many potholes do you think were involved in this trip?

There is certainly some weight shift, no doubt about it. But enough to overload to front axle? I wouldn't think so but anything is possible....and of course assuming they arent loaded to their max to begin with.