We're thinking of driving an RV for an long-distance trip, SF Bay Area to Vancouver, BC and back. Not that we need an RV here, there or in between but it should be more comfortable than a van.

Questions:

- what class/weight vehicles can we drive with California class C licenses?

- are RVs subject to truck speed limits or car speed limits? There's a 15mph difference in some parts of California. I don't know about the rest of the route.

- what mpg can I expect on a 1000 mile route including the Cascades for Diesel? For a gasser?

- is the maximum passenger capacity of an RV limited to the number of seats with seatbelts? Can we travel with more than 4 people in an RV that sleeps 4?

- is it mandatory for rear cabin passengers to wear seat belts when on the road? Does it vary by state? I see through the rear window of RVs kids seated around a table playing board games, etc. They don't seem to be wearing seatbelts. I assume law enforcement sees the same thing I see.

- is it legal to lie in bed during the trip? Are there seatbelts (bedbelts?) like on airline bunks?

Thanks,
Sixto
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