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Thread: BC, Canada Buyers BEWARE!!
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05-09-2019, 04:26 AM #11
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How do we find out if this is required in our province?
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05-09-2019, 04:47 AM #12
Ontario Class G Drivers Licence:
Any automobile, small truck or combination of vehicles that do not weigh or have a registered gross weight of over 11,000 kg (24,250 lbs) provided the towed vehicle does not weigh more than 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs)
Special Note: A pick-up truck towing a 2 axle house trailer by a fifth wheel will be deemed a Class G vehicle provided the combined gross weight is not in excess of 11,000 kg. (24,250 lbs)Cate & Rob
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05-09-2019, 11:41 AM #13
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In Manitoba, you are required to have a Class 3 license to tow anything with a GVWR of more than 4540 KG. The rule of thumb has always been anything more than 10000 Lbs. With that license you have a written and practical test that is fairly challenging, and you have to have a medical every 5 years if your under 46, every 3 years under 65, and every year if your over 65. My reflection weighs in at 9985 for a reason.
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05-09-2019, 12:07 PM #14
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Agree! but it would have been nice to know..
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05-09-2019, 10:37 PM #15
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The British Columbia regulations covering trailer towing have been in effect for many years and not a secret. It’s only an issue when the rec vehicle is 10,000 pounds or more. When I bought my trailer the sales manager checked my driver’s lic. and noted that it was a class 1 and qualified me to tow over 10,000 pound trailers. The issue for those of us over 65 is paying for an annual medical to keep the class 1 valid. Most recreation vehicle sales personnel are as likely to advise a person of any licensing requirements as they are explaining pin weights and tow vehicle maximum limits.
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05-10-2019, 06:22 AM #16
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05-10-2019, 09:18 AM #17
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07 Endorsement
On the ICBC website you can download the study guide "Towing A Recreational Trailer" plus there is a ton of practice exams there. I am currently in the process of upgrading to 07 - have done the written portion and scheduled for the road test on May 27. Note: depending on where you want or need to take the road test there can be a considerable wait time !
...VTX-Al
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05-10-2019, 09:24 AM #18
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Manitoba's Public Insurance Corporation (yes, we are a bunch of socialists, albeit forced) has a good brochure on Trailer Safety that includes some good information, and the rules seem similar regardless of where you live.
https://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/PDFs/TrailerSafety.pdfGreg & Lisa (and the Yorkies - Rocky & Adrian)
Winnipeg, MB
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05-10-2019, 11:30 AM #19
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Just a standard Class 5 license is all you need in Alberta. From the government website:
A Class 5 licence also allows you to drive all Class 5 motor vehicles, which includes:
-a 2-axle single motor vehicle
-a motor home without airbrakes unless you hold an air brake certificate
-tow a trailer with one or more axles if the trailer is not equipped with airbrakes
-a moped, a recreational vehicle, or any combination of recreational vehicles and a trailer, if the trailer has 2 axles or less, and isn’t equipped with airbrakes
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05-16-2019, 04:10 PM #20
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In BC if you have a 1 ton truck it is considered a commercial vehicle and you will find on the bottom of your insurance saying that you must have the correct license if towing.
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