Can I tow a travel trailer or 5th wheel in the US with a foreign licence? [closed]

I’m planning an RV trip around the central US (TX, NM, AZ, NV, CA, UT, CO, KS, OK). We were originally planning to rent a class A motorhome but are now considering renting a 3/4 or 1 ton truck and a large (~30’ long) travel trailer or 5th wheeler RV: cheaper, more space, and more flexibility to travel around after setting up camp.

I have a regular UK car driving licence and have driven in the US loads (cars, SUVs, trucks) and towed trailers in the UK. Am I legally allowed to tow in the US on my UK licence? Are there any weight or other restrictions?

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Do I need a special licence to tow a trailer?

There is no special caravan licence or trailer licence needed for towing; it all depends on how heavy the load is that you want to tow. If it is heavy, you may need to upgrade your licence by taking a driving test for the correct category. This depends on what category test you passed and when you passed it.

Can you ride in a 5th wheel while driving in California?

These 23 states legally allow you to ride in a fifth wheel in motion: Arizona, California, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, West Virginia, and ...

Can you ride in a travel trailer while driving in California?

Surprisingly, many states allow you to ride in a travel trailer while it's being towed. Some, such as Georgia and Idaho, allow riders to do so without any restrictions, AAA reports. But in California, you can ride in a towed trailer only with a door that opens from the inside.

Do you need a Class A license to drive a Class A RV in California?

California: California requires a non-commercial Class B license for RVs over 25,000 pounds and a Class A license for RVs over 10,000 pounds.

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