MilitaryTruckGirlAlice

I searched the forums and couldn’t find an answer to this question. If I missed it respond with the link and I apologize in advance.
My question is can I drive a M818 on a regular PA Drivers License??? My fiancé is an ex-trucker and says if I put not for higher on the side I can. Basically I’m thinking the M818 be good for what I want because it has the look and safety features id like. It has the look of the deuce trucks I like as well as 6x6 abilities for bad weather. I want it as a tow vehicle to pull a 5th wheel RV or Bumper Hitch RV Trailer. I figure would be an easy mod to add a ball mount to pull a bumper hitch RV with very little modifications.
I am open to suggestions for a tow vehicle but I like the M818 better then newer ones because u can get a soft top and run around like a convertible. But any suggestion or advice would be appreciated

Sephirothq

The GVW is over 26,000 lbs you need at least a non commerical license to operate it legally. I am told, by PENNDOT you will need a class A because it is tractor, even if you run it bob tail

MilitaryTruckGirlAlice

thats what i thought the case would be. what about if we do what ex truckers do with peterbuilts and kw's with stretching the frame removing the hitch and putting a 20' sleeper another that is outfitted like a RV. would i i be able to drive that if registered as a RV??? or would i be better off finding a M36 XLWB or M35 2.5 Deuce and puling a RV Bumper Hitch Camper??? another idea i had was a M820 or a M934 Van and convert it into a RV. can i drive those on a Class C or would i have to get a M35 or M36 XLWB to use a class c pa license???

i wanted a military truck a long time and trying to figure the best way for me to go. i want the military vehicle for pulling a camper that will be my year round home. TY in advance.

73m819

The advantage of a 818 would be that you could drop the trailer and have a vehicle to go where you need to go, If you pulled the fifth wheel, installed a double sleeper, then installed a camper trailer fifth wheel and a pull trailer hitch, you would be ready to go, with the double sleeper set up as a RV (potty ect), I see no reason why you could not reg. it as a RV, please remember that a MV is not the fastest vehicle in the world, in fact NOT fast at all.

I believe you will like the 818 better then a deuce for what you want to do, more power, higher (can see better), shorter, PS, I believe shorter turning radius. The van trucks (820 ect.) along with the long wheel base deuce I think you will find to be pain in the a-s for what you want to do.

Good luck with your plans

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MilitaryTruckGirlAlice

yes i know they aren't fast lol, they have 2 speeds slow and slower. but they are durable and will last for ever if maintained. the reason i was looking at the m818 was because i could park the trailer but still get around. if i got a 820 or 934 and converted the van to a RV i could get a car dully and pull a car with me too. theres options I'm just not sure which be the best way to go. i just wondering on a 820 or 934 now. buss ill go to classifieds section and ask what id expect to pay for one.

Edit:.
Dang there are no 820's or 934 in classifieds here or GL. I'm guessing given the frustration ill have to get me a m35 or m36 xlwb preferably if i can find one. ty for all the help on the drivers license info though.

Sephirothq

I was told that if i took the 5th wheel plate off my truck, put a bed on it and got it registered as a straight truck not a tractor. I could use a class b license.

As far as an RV goes. if you get it registered as one you should be on calling it an RV but the GVW is still over 26,000 lbs. You will still need at least a non commercial class b.

THe RVs and such are why the noncommercial class licenses exist. I have been going through this with Penndot for under a year to try and find the answer.

GM-M1008

not sure if PA has them (i live here ) but try to get historic plates or classic plates.

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1986 Chevy M1028 CUCV
1986 Chevy m1008 CUCV - wrecked( next project)
1974 Chevy k20- Sold
1987 Chevy V10- Current project
1986 Chevy C10- parts truck for the v10
1986 Chevy k10- sold
1986 Chevy K10 - Scraped RIP
1988 Chevy K5 - Scraped RIP

antennaclimber

This link may help you.
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/driverLic..._classes.shtml

Karl

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1986 M1008
1986 M1009 USN
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MilitaryTruckGirlAlice

it was a thought i have had acutely. getting a m818 and getting the bed off a m35 drop side. have a custom hitch made up that u use in pickup[ps with rails and pick between 5th and goos neck.I'm begging to think it might be the better option of the m35 i can drive that on a pa class c and i can pull RV trailer camper easily. i can also drive my m35 around ton when i have to get groceries too that way. this post and replies really helped me a lot with the issues id face with A 5 ton. id get a class b but i take some meds that wouldn't let me get one sadly. so I'm limited to a m35 in that fact I'm seeing now.

Sephirothq

you don't need a medical for a noncommercial license.