Towing a recreational vehicle

A Class 5 or Class 7 licence allows you to tow a trailer weighing up to 4,600 kilograms (10,120 pounds). To tow a trailer that weighs more than 4,600kg, you may need to upgrade your driver’s licence.

There are three options for you

1. Apply for a House Trailer endorsement (Code 51). This will allow you to tow recreational house trailers of any weight.
2. Apply for a Heavy Trailer endorsement (Code 20). This will allow you to tow any kind of trailer of unlimited weight provided it does not have air brakes.
3. Apply for a Class 1 or 3 commercial licence.

Test requirements

Each of these options involves passing a driver knowledge test, and passing a road test in an appropriate vehicle combination for the class of licence being applied for.

In addition, options 2 and 3 will require you to meet the applicable medical standards. 

There are fees for the knowledge test ($15.00) and the road test ($50.00). You will not be charged for these tests if you are 65 years old or older. There is also a fee for your new photo driver’s licence.