Total RV length at Canadian border
I have some questions for anyone who has crossed into BC Canada recently with a large RV. I have a 45' pusher and I need to pull a trailer that is a total length of 23' so that is at least 68' total l...
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The border agents don't enforce B.C.'s motor vehicle act. But the weigh scales and police do. If a weigh scale operator sees a non-compliant vehicle go by, they report it. There are Commercial Vehicle inspectors out and about as well who keep their eyes open for non-compliance, regardless of whether or not a vehicle is commercial.
There are random safety checks as well that stop all traffic to check paperwork and mechanical safety. Inspectors and police check everything to ensure a vehicle is in compliance. And they will weigh a rig if they think it is overweight. If a truck or trailer is over its GVWR, they'll make you park it until you can comply.
B.C. is strict. Penalties are harsh financially.
There are random safety checks as well that stop all traffic to check paperwork and mechanical safety. Inspectors and police check everything to ensure a vehicle is in compliance. And they will weigh a rig if they think it is overweight. If a truck or trailer is over its GVWR, they'll make you park it until you can comply.
B.C. is strict. Penalties are harsh financially.
