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ViperACR
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Jul 11, 2013

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 length maybe 69' with the receiver insert. I see that there is a 65.6' or 20 meter total length max from their web site. My question is do they check this and if they do how strict are they? I would hate to start my Alaska vacation with having to buy a new trailer in Washington and then leave my motorcycles there and only get to proceed with my Jeep. Any help would be appreciated .
  • sue_t's avatar
    sue_t
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2013
    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.
  • Macktee's avatar
    Macktee
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2013
    Come over and go thru Alberta, I run with a 42' pusher and an overall 28' trailer.
    Just finished a five thousand mile trip yo Ontario and back with the Dodge Journey in the trailer, among many other things.

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