Need a 10,000 GVWR trailer for DMV test

[Dragboat Dad]

I've been trying to get my commercial drivers license so I can pull my 5th wheel and boat at the same time, the DMV has not been making it easy. I've passed all the written test and physical and now I'm scheduled to take the driving test but my 5th wheel only has a GVWR of 8,000 and it has to be 10,000 or more for the test. Is there anyone in my area (Ventura county or western S.F. valley) that has 5th wheel or even a regular trailer, with this rating, that I could rent for about 4 hours Saturday morning so I can get this over with. There is a sticker somewhere near the front of most trailers with GVWR info.
Thanks in advance, Tom

[396_Z]

Tom, I don't know if it''s still an option or what you are trying to get but CA had a "Non-commercial class A" when I was doing all my licensing crap. That was the one for trailers above 10k GVWR yet not used for commercial purposes. I'm not sure if the endorsements for doubles was available for that one though and you'd have to have it to pull both at the same time. The double/triple test is only on paper once you have a class A.
If all you want is a 10k trailer I'd check with friends who are into ranching. A rancher will almost always have a trailer rated that high or know where one is that you could grab for an hour or 3.
Have fun dragging both, it can make for an interesting day. When you get really good and impatient you can launch the boat all hooked up with the 5th wheel.

[396_Z]

Oh yeah, and both trailers have to be 28' or less if your going to do that. I know people who drag their boats behind 40' 5th wheels and get away with it. I just wanted to let you know to have a really stupid look on your face when or if you get told that.

[Dragboat Dad]

396-Z, THanks for the advice. Tom

[Dragboat Dad]

I was originally told I could use a non commercial A so I got that. It comes down to the doubles endorsement and for that you need your commercial A. Thanks

[Sangerboy]

Tom I looked at my horse trailer( actually it's my daughters') but it's under 10K. If you haven't found one call me. I have a couple of friends with gooseneck trailers that might fit what you need:D

[Dragboat Dad]

Thanks for checkin' for me Greg. When am I gonna see your boat back at the house?

[Kindsvater Flat]

If you want to drive up I will let you use the Peterbilt and lowbed or a set of grain trailers. :D

[396_Z]

Originally posted by Kindsvater Flat
If you want to drive up I will let you use the Peterbilt and lowbed or a set of grain trailers. :D
9, 10, 13, 15, 18 or twin sticks? :p
Or you can really confuse the poor guy and send him out with one of the old double over 9's with the "around the block" pattern.

[Kindsvater Flat]

We have an old White Lightning with a 427 chevy with an allison auto and a 4spd brownie. Its a skill tester.

[396_Z]

I can see where that would suck. Imagine a compound downshift when climbing.... Thanks, I'll take an 18 anyday.

[Sangerboy]

Originally posted by Dragboat Dad
Thanks for checkin' for me Greg. When am I gonna see your boat back at the house?
I don't expect to have the Sanger back until after Thanksgiving, I should have the Canyon here on the 21st.

[hondo sanger]

dragboat daddy, i have trailer that is 15000 gvw. but i live in washington . i will be coming your way in april, if you dont get it handled by then let me know i will stop and you may use my trailer. also if i go south before x- mas . i will let you know.
good luck AL

[Dragboat Dad]

Hondo Sanger, thanks a lot for the offer. I hope to have it done by then but I'll let yiu know. Tom