Important licensing information for RV trailer towing

dwcjwerfner

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My dad who owns a campground found this out, not sure how normal people would find this out unless you were buying a new RV.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/recreational-vehicles/frequently-asked-questions.shtml

Covers everything in there including home made 5th wheels campers are not in the exemption. For those of you that did not know a lot of people were running into problems with their 5th wheels being over 4600kg and needing a class A restricted. This is better...
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Richard

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I find it funny (well NOT) that they keep mentioning safety yet training isn't required to tow such big trailer :rolleyes:

Not directly related to your topic, but I previously didn't know this:
Q2:. If I have an RV with a towed weight of more than 4,600 kg, a Class “G” Ontario driver’s licence and I am traveling outside of Ontario, and that province or U.S. state requires a higher class of driver’s licence, can I still drive on my Class G driver’s licence?

Yes. Your Ontario Class G driver’s licence will be sufficient. Under reciprocity agreements that Ontario has with Canadian provinces and U.S. states, if you are legal in Ontario, you will be considered legal in the province or state you are driving through.
 

Twinkie

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I immediately thought of that and Karen's dad too. LoL The question is, is his trailer & boat under 4600Kg?

Q8: Will I be able to tow another trailer, such as my boat, with my recreational vehicle and take advantage of the increase in allowable towed weight?

No, only one vehicle will be allowed to be towed. This is so that a Class G driver’s licence does not exceed the limits on a Class A with R condition driver’s licence. If the towed weight exceeds 4,600 kg, a driver with a Class A with R condition driver’s licence is limited to towing only one vehicle, as well.

Q10: What if the weight of the two trailers is not more than 4,600 kg?

If the weight of the two towed trailers is not more than 4,600 kg, the two towed trailers may be towed by a commercial motor vehicle such as a pick-up truck.
 

dwcjwerfner

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I find it funny (well NOT) that they keep mentioning safety yet training isn't required to tow such big trailer :rolleyes:

Not directly related to your topic, but I previously didn't know this:
Q2:. If I have an RV with a towed weight of more than 4,600 kg, a Class “G” Ontario driver’s licence and I am traveling outside of Ontario, and that province or U.S. state requires a higher class of driver’s licence, can I still drive on my Class G driver’s licence?

Yes. Your Ontario Class G driver’s licence will be sufficient. Under reciprocity agreements that Ontario has with Canadian provinces and U.S. states, if you are legal in Ontario, you will be considered legal in the province or state you are driving through.

Actually this was the whole email from an RV dealership. Apparently there is supposed to be a self-regulation by the industry itself to alleviate any more legislation being put in.

09/07/11
Attention Bryan,
The safety checklist/test is performed through an RV dealer. It is only recommended for consumers who are buying/towing a heavier RV such as a fifth wheel where the unit weight and/or combined weight are over the original 4600kgs but no more than 11000 kgs.. Let me know the city of residence and I can direct you to an ORVDA member dealer who performs this checklist. I have also attached the press release from the Provincial Government and the MTO weblink should you want more information on the new weight/license regulation.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/recreational-vehicles/frequently-asked-questions.shtml

Regards,
Kim Bryant
ORVDA
110 Freelton Rd.
Freelton, ON
L0R 1K0
Phone: 905-659-8800
Fax: 905-659-9900
kim@ontariorvda.ca
 

Richard

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Richard, I wonder if that relates to B-trains as well? It is legal in Ontario to B-train, but legal in most US States. Does it fall under being legal from the Province you are from?

I'm wondering if it applies to non-RV but personal applications?
 
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Dirk

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About time this got changed...

Not that it affects me at the moment but it sure helps a lot of people out.
Ofcourse anual inspection and proper gross vehicle weight registration requirements still need to be met. This ONLY addresses the drivers licence class.
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Provinces have their own legislation on towing multiple trailers, max length, etc... These must still be considered. For example BC does not allow multiple trailers, no matter the class of license or province/state or origin/registration.

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Q16. Is a home-built RV or trailer converted to an RV eligible to participate as part of this change?
The RV must be built to meet Canadian Standards Association Z240 or Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (of America) manufacturing standards. As such, a home-built RV or trailer would not qualify.

Blatant catering to the RV "industries" lobbying.
Any other trailer can be homebuilt and isn't discriminates against.

So no mounting slide-ins or short 5th wheel campers on a longer gooseneck and calling it an RV.

Unless...one uses the donor RV's registration and called it modified vs homebuilt. Hmmmm...
This may put the combination over 11,000kg though...perhaps.
 
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