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shaw10873
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May 05, 2013

Double towing in Canada

We are planning our Alaska trip for this year. But to my great disappointment I heard we wouldn't be able to tow our motorcycle with us? Does any one know the truth of this? We have a fifth wheel and tow our motorcycle trailer all around the states. I guess the rule is because the way a fifth wheel rv hooks up to a truck, it is considered an extension of the truck. So towing the motorcycle trailer ,( i.e. our "toy Box") is not against the law,(in most states);). But I heard we wouldn't be allowed to do so in Canada? Can anyone verify that for me? Thanks so much!

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  • Hamops wrote:
    If your State allows double towing then there shouldn't be any problem. All the States and Provinces have reciprocity agreements that allow you operate your vehicles in their state or province as long as you are legal in your home state or province.
    I sure wouldn't count on that. The OP could find themselves turned around at the border or shortly thereafter. Not a good start to an Alaska vacation.

    The OP could cross into Alberta and minimize the time spent in BC.

    Don't forget that a trailer over 2000kg (in BC) must have brakes.
  • Hamops wrote:
    If your State allows double towing then there shouldn't be any problem. All the States and Provinces have reciprocity agreements that allow you operate your vehicles in their state or province as long as you are legal in your home state or province.

    The only caveat is that you can not exceed the total length limit of the jurisdiction that you're in. For example, here in Ontario, total length of your setup can not exceed 75 feet. Because British Columbia has government run auto insurance, their rules may be different so you may have to look into that but I doubt if you will have any problems.

    not true,no reciprocity as far as vehical laws,drivers licence yes -car/truck configuration -no.
  • If your State allows double towing then there shouldn't be any problem. All the States and Provinces have reciprocity agreements that allow you operate your vehicles in their state or province as long as you are legal in your home state or province.

    The only caveat is that you can not exceed the total length limit of the jurisdiction that you're in. For example, here in Ontario, total length of your setup can not exceed 75 feet. Because British Columbia has government run auto insurance, their rules may be different so you may have to look into that but I doubt if you will have any problems.
  • Mark Heisler wrote:
    You can double tow in Alberta and Sask. But in BC you can not double tow.sorry about that.It dew to the mountains and the hair pin curves in the road.


    Mountain dew :B
  • Here a web site you need to look at for all your info.
    camping canada.com
    click on Rv info then click on rv towing regulations.
    every thing you need to know about towing in Canada
    Here another web site www.rvhotlinecanada.com.
    click on rv resources then on rv regulations.
    this should help you.
  • You can double tow in Alberta and Sask. But in BC you can not double tow.sorry about that.It dew to the mountains and the hair pin curves in the road.