[Public-list] Trailering

[Don Campbell]

Be sure to check things out with the department of transport for the states or
provinces you are driuving in. As far as I know, there is no pick-up truck that
has a GVW (which includes the weight of the towed load) that will get to 10,000
lbs + truck weight  on the door plate. The reason is simple, there is not
enough weight for stopping ability without jack-knifing. The tow vehicle also
requires an annual safety check and sticker for towing loads aver 5000 lbs.  At
least in Ontario, you will need an A Class license to pull an Alberg 30,
whatever the rig you use, since it is not classed as a recreational vehicle
within the Highway Traffic Act. (We need an A license and saftey checked tow
vehicle for pulling a 2 horse trailer in this province and that is just over
5,000 lbs.). In the photo below, a wide load permit would be needed since it is
well beyond what any inspector or law enforcement officer would allow.  If you
are prepared to travel in the fashion illustrated, also check with your
insurance company to see if your insurance covers you for this sort of
arrangement.

Don # 528

"J. Brown" wrote:

>  Yet another disadvantage is getting a truck
> with a 14,000lb tow rating.
>
> . No need for class 3 licence or trailer, and a much wider
> choice of tow vehicles.  BTW you will be overwidth but only by a few
> inches, even the meanest inspector is not likely to be concerned about that
> if everything else is in order.
>
> http://www.jb0713.com/sail/trailer/6loaded.jpg
>
> jb
> Haefen #561
>


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