A Class 4, 5 or 7 (novice) driver’s licence allows you to tow a trailer weighing up to 4,600 kg gross vehicle weight (GVW). GVW refers to the combined weight of the towed vehicle (trailer) and its load. If a trailer weighs 4,000 kg when empty you may tow the trailer with a Class 4, 5 or 7 (novice) driver’s licence.

Federal law controls maximum gross vehicle weights and axle loads on the Interstate System. Federal limits are 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, 20,000 pounds on a single axle, and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle group. There are also Federal standards for length and width on the National Network (NN).

Weight Limitation

GVWR explained: gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) refers to the maximum allowable weight of any given vehicle. A vehicle may be an automotive vehicle or a trailer. In the case of a trailer, the GVWR is the most a trailer can weigh in total, as determined by the trailer manufacturer.

Technically yes it is allowed to carry two trailers – but it is illegal because he is exceeding the GVW capacity on the truck. Under the motor vehicle act you are allowed to tow a second trailer IF it is over 10,000lbs GVW AND has its own brakes.

Explanation: If you’re towing a caravan or trailer, you mustn’t use the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes except in certain specified circumstances, such as when lanes are closed.

The maximum weight for a tridem axle on a municipal road is 17,000 kg and the maximum GVW is 53,500 kg….Maximum Legal Weight Allowed.

When fully loaded, a small enclosed utility trailer can be rated for a maximum of up to 7,000 pounds (GVWR). However, for trailers 12 feet long or less, the average cargo load capacity is typically around 2,200 pounds.

Small Enclosed Trailer Weight When fully loaded, a small enclosed utility trailer can be rated for a maximum of up to 7,000 pounds (GVWR). However, for trailers 12 feet long or less, the average cargo load capacity is typically around 2,200 pounds.

The legal weight for 53′ trailer in combination with a tractor-truck is 80,000 lbs. The trick is that, sometimes, after loading, even though the truck’s gross weight may be under 80,000 lbs, it may still be overweight.

What is GVWR? GVWR stands for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, and it’s a number that represents a maximum value of what your vehicle can safely weigh including payload. To give you an example, your truck may have an ’empty’ weight of 5,500 pounds (often called a “curb weight”) and a GVWR of 7,000 pounds.

For trailers over 10,000 pounds GVWR, first determine the empty weight of your trailer. Then, find the GVWR on the VIN label. Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from the GVWR listed. The resulting number will be the maximum available cargo capacity of the trailer.

Maximum Legal Weight Allowed Axle Group Maximum Single 9,100 kg Tandem 9,100 kg Tridem 17,000 kg Gross Vehicle Weight 38,000 kg

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations in B.C. prohibit the operation of vehicles that are unsafe or improperly loaded and exceed either the Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These regulations apply to recreational towing, utility towing and boat towing. Trailer Towing FAQ (PDF – May 2008)

The 4,600 kg GVW limit is consistent with the weight limits in other Canadian jurisdictions and was established as a safety threshold between small and large trailers. Towing a larger trailer is more difficult than a smaller trailer because it requires special handling and braking techniques.

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations in B.C. prohibit the operation of vehicles that are unsafe or improperly loaded and exceed either the Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).