Big5er

1 hour ago, Steve from SoCal said:

I ain't Phil but I betcha the plate has to be clearly visible.

Just put on the outside of the basket

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.

6 hours ago, Jack Mayer said:

This is why we carry copies of our domicile state laws concerning MH status. Registration and licensing is reciprocal so given that you can show your legality in your home state, that should be sufficient. Now, a LEO may still write you a ticket, but asking for a supervisor in that case would likely mitigate that - IF you have the research handy and it is clearly stated.  

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.

10 hours ago, jcoffey620 said:

But you know as well as I do that that the Feds (and Texas) refer to "passengers and property" as something moved for hire, for profit, or in furtherance of a business. Please show mean this in either the FMCSA regulations or the Texas Transportation Code. You know this so well, certainly you should be able to find this reference.

And just for the fun of it, since I'm not doing anything else, I just called the State of Texas DMV, again.  And DMV does not enforce any laws nor do they deal with Drivers Licenses, which is what this topic was about. Not the county. And once again, with 2 clerks and a Super/manager And these clerks and a manager enforce what laws? NONE and they do not issue drivers license either on the phone, was told that if it is not being used in a commercial manner (as I described my truck- registered as a truck>1ton being used to pull a 5th wheel RV or horse trailer for personal recreation-and no, I don't make money with my horses), then it is NOT a CMV (confirmed that the terms mentioned above are as I described them in accordance with Fed laws) Federal regs have nothing to do with your STATE registration and does not need to be registered as a CMV  and no one ever said you needed to be REGISTERED as a CMV.  of any type, and does not require a CDL.  But you do you. 

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

10 hours ago, jcoffey620 said:

but regardless of the size of the vehicle, if it is not used in commercial service, it is not a Commercial Motor Vehicle

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. 

5 hours ago, Nuke-E said:

The heat around the bulb base trying to make its way to the heatsink will cause the reflective surface on the projector to start to degrade, and once that starts the temperatures get hotter, accelerating the degradation. 

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.

6 hours ago, SuiteSuccess said:

My pet peeve are the idiots that won’t merge when it goes to one lane for road work or otherwise.  These folks are the same that probably cut in line at the buffet.  I’ve actually had some that passed not on the shoulder but actually in the grass off the shoulder to cut the merge line. 

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

6 hours ago, noteven said:

I’m not as stupid as I come across I don’t think ...honest I aren’t

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

On 7/16/2019 at 6:36 AM, rickeieio said:

Hopefully big5er will step in and correct me if I'm wrong here, but as Steve said, there's no length limit on a road tractor.  But, when you carry a lod on a bed, it's no longer a tractor, it's a truck, no matter what type hitch.  Most states have a length limit of an rv at 45', and 65' for combination.  This is NOT reciprocal, so local law applies when you leave your home state, same as any other length/width/weight laws.

You have a lot of homework to do.  Good luck.

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

7 minutes ago, Lance A Lott said:

Does a dot law apply to a parked vehicle that is not on a public highway?

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. 

1 hour ago, Barbaraok said:

No an RV is not exempt from Federal Regs.  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.  All state fire Marshalls also adopted NFPA recommendations 

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". 

57 minutes ago, Ray,IN said:

Big5er, the NFPA standards are entered into the Federal Register each year, in effect making them federal laws.

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.

51 minutes ago, palmeris said:

AHJ would be the fire marshal for the municipality the vehicle is currently located within. 

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? 

1 hour ago, Ray,IN said:

Lets back up. We were discussing locking an RV compartment containing an LP tank. That is covered by USDOT rules that state LP tank compartment may not be locked. The same holds true for the LP tank delivery truck. This is also why it is illegal to haul a used LP tank in a car trunk. The storage racks in front of stores are not covered by USDOT, they are covered by  state and local regulations -which usually do not address moving vehicles.

Edit: the correct term is cylinders, permanent ASME tanks fall under that regulation too though.

Show me this regulation. 

8 minutes ago, Ray,IN said:

It is a USDOT rule.The delivery truck must not have their doors to access the tanks locked.

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??

3 minutes ago, Dutch_12078 said:

The difference is that those installations are not covered by NFPA 1192, "Standard on Recreational Vehicles".

Section 5.2.2:

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.

16 hours ago, Ray,IN said:

It is illegal to lock access to LP shut-off valves.

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. 

15 hours ago, Brian C said:

I recently purchased a Volvo truck and I need to stretch the frame about eight to nine feet to put a vehicle and some motorcycles lengthwise on the truck, and still pull our 5er  

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.

2 hours ago, Twotoes said:

When that happens I usually join their group and drink their beer. Lol lol lol 😆 

LMAO...there ya go. Problem solved.

9 hours ago, Lance A Lott said:

Keep in mind the max load for an axle is taking in account hitting potholes and bumps at speed also tires heating up over time on the road. During a hard turn one tire probably goes way over the load limit set for a stationary vehicle.

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? 

2 hours ago, Ray,IN said:

I was wondering out loud because of the statements from MH weigh experts that say if you are using a platform scale, and weighing one front or rear wheel, to keep both sides level to obtain an accurate weigh for the wheel on the scale.

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.