chickencoop Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 We are in Kansas and DH had a non CDL Class B license to drive our Powerhouse Coach. When he got his license and did the driving test in our coach, a air brake endorsement was never mentioned. A fellow RVer mentioned the other day he should have one. Of course when you call the DMV you get numerous responses. Can anyone share any insight? Travels of the Lipson Chicken Coop Ed and Patti Lipsonwith their 4 parrotsFull timing in a 2008 Powerhouse CoachEnclosed Trailer2016 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 It would appear that Kansas has a restriction of "Vehicle without airbrakes" which only applies to CDL's. This is exactly the same as Texas. I do not understand why your licensing agency in Kansas could not answer that question. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 This is a state by state issue. I can't answer for Kansas, but just as an example CA does not require an air brake endorsement for an RV under 40' long regardless of how it is equipped or how much it weighs. Once you go over 40' in length, the exemption disappears and special licensing and endorsements apply. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFWAHO Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Kansas guy here. I got a non-commercial class 'A' last year. DL office said that is what I needed for my combination weight (truck, trailer, Jeeps). As you can see by signature photo we haul our Jeeps around. I had to do the standard written DL test everyone else does. No air break test was given, written or hands on in truck. It was suggested that I bring truck and trailer in and they would go for a ride with me. Was told it was not mandatory but advisable. Pre-trip consisted of tester checking out all truck and trailer lights while I signaled. Short little drive, probably 7-8 miles, 3 right and 6 left turns. That was about it. 1999 Volvo VNL610, Cummins M11 - 350/400 HP, 10 speed Rockwell - 'CHIEF' Custom flatbed with TrailerSaver air hitch. 3 cyl 8000 watt Kubota diesel generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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