I would like to clear up some misconceptions about the need to obtain a special endorsement if you tow a trailer that weighs over 4600kg. The actual trailer weight with all of your items that you intend to carry (including water in the holding tank, propane etc) as it sits on your driveway and not connected to your tow vehicle is the basis for your need or not to hold the special endorsement. I have just completed the exam and driving test so I feel I can speak with some authority. If you go to the site www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/towingrv and download or view the study guide, page three clearly states that if the weight of the trailer unhooked from the tow vehicle is over 4600kg you require an endorsement. I would hate to think that Mr Cloutiers comments in the November/December issue #144 should lead to someones insurance being void in case of an accident because they were over weight.
Don Carmichael
carmichd@shaw.ca
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