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RE: DRIVERS LICENSE IN ONTARIO CANADA
The laws that govern drivers licenses in your home state or province apply to any province or state that you are travelling in so drivers outside of Ontario don't have to worry if they are legally licensed where they live.
I posed the question to my insurance company this morning and this is their response:
"Yes, your insurance could be invalid if you are in an accident and are not properly licensed. The Statutory Conditions of your policy, under Authority to Drive state “the insured shall not drive or operate or permit any other person to drive or operate the automobile unless the insured or other person is authorized by law to drive or operate it.” So if the vehicle, trailer, etc requires an A license, and you are driving with only a G license, a claim could be denied. The renewal we send every year doesn’t include the full policy wording, please let me know if you would like me to send you a complete wording. Hope this answers your question."
Any fiver with 12,000 pounds or higher GVWR has the strong potential to exceed the trigger weight on the axles. My recommendation is to weigh the rig to be sure of the class of license you need and take the appropriate action to be sure you are covered. Failure to do so could be the most expensive mistake of your life.
Casey
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balvert
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11/20/08 02:42pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: DRIVERS LICENSE IN ONTARIO CANADA
Actually the law requiring a Class A license when towing a trailer over 4600 kg has been in effect for many years. It is only recently that the MTO put 15 pages on their website specifically aimed at people pulling RVs. Which tells me they are likely to start enforcing this legislation. The R portion is new so that anyone getting a Class AR now is restricted to the size of rig used to take the test. There is another thread on this
HERE The R portion prevents people from going out and taking the test with a fifth wheel RV and just by getting the additional air brake endorsement, go out and drive transport trucks. I obtained my class A when I bought my current trailer a few years ago, but I have no restriction, although I don't have the air brake portion. I was hoping that they would lighten up on the medical requirements somewhat when they brought out the R version of the A licence but nothing so far. The A license requires a medical and road test every year after age 65 which will be a real pain.
By the way, you also need to license the truck for the combined weight of the truck and trailer if your trailer is over a 2,800 kg axle weight. Most fivers would fall over the trigger weight. MTO goes by the weight on the axles to determine the trailer weight. Again that law has been in place for some time now but most license offices don't seem to know it. My license fees went from $109 to over $400 annually.
And rgriley is probably right about the insurance coverage issue. Best check with your insurance company so you are not hung out to dry if you are involved in a collision.
Ontario drivers should read page three on this Insurance Newsletter
Casey
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balvert
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11/20/08 03:18am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Best portable waste tanks?
Check PPL and J.C. Whitney. They often have the 32 gallon on sale for $99. Sometimes with free shipping. Check their site weekly if you have time to wait.:h $99?...I doubt it. Maybe $199.
I bought my four wheeled 32 gallon Barker from JC Whitney for 199 and I do believe that shipping was free.
Casey
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balvert
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11/19/08 02:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: #$@&^%^& Trailer Tires!
I bought the Viair 400P-RV kit. Runs on 12 volts and has hoses that will reach 60 feet from the compressor. Runs up to 150 psi. Works great.
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balvert
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11/18/08 03:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Best portable waste tanks?
No contest -- get the Barker (it's blue).
I have the 25 gallon (it has 4 wheels like the 32). The 32 is pretty heavy when full.
Ken
I agree that the 32 gallon when full is heavy. When I am on soft ground, I only fill it to 25 gallons or whatever I can comfortably move. :B On paved or firm ground the 32 is easy to move and saves trips over smaller capacity tanks.
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balvert
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11/18/08 03:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Slip Covers for couch/dinnette
We bought a covers for our couch and lazy boy at Kohl's. It is a stretchy material that fits both the chair and the couch rather well. Never could find one that fit the couch exactly but this one is close. This is our second cover for the couch and the best one we have found so far. The one for the lazy boy which matches the couch cover fits like a glove. Might we worth a look. We bought them to "doggy proof" the furniture.
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balvert
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11/18/08 03:29pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tire Pressure Monitor from Canadian Tire
I bought two of the CT pressure monitors on sale last week for the two small cars that I have. So far I am not impressed. Thinking of taking them both back. Even at 50 bucks each, they are not a good deal.
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balvert
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11/17/08 05:16pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Best portable waste tanks?
I did a lot of research on the various brands before deciding the Barker 32 gallon with four wheels. Works great. I heard too many concerns about the Thedford not draining completely. I am happy with the Barker.
Casey
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balvert
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11/15/08 05:00pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: hot water heater pressure valve drips>>
I had a similar problem with my last trailer. Started to drip after the trailer was 5 years old. Took the pressure valve to the hardware store and replaced it for less than 20 dollars.
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balvert
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11/15/08 04:21am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wheel chocks - what kind is best?
Roto Choks are the only way to go. Stabilizes and keeps the rig from rolling. I tried to leave my site a while back with them installed and couldn't move the rig. Inspection revealed that I had forgotten to remove the RotoChoks. And that diesel has a lot of low end torque. Didn't budge it. Casey
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balvert
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11/14/08 05:08pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: gel battery charging in a 5th wheel
I have had very good results with gel batteries over the years. Used to boondock most of the season. However, they are expensive batteries to replace. A typical RV converter is NOT an appropriate charger for these batteries. The charger should have a "GEL" setting, preferably with temperature compensation. They are very sensitive to high voltages. FWIW.
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balvert
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11/10/08 02:25am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Improve your Dodge 3500 ride while pulling your 5er?
Dually or single rear wheel? What is your pin weight.
Mine, a 2003 dually rides well with Timbrens and the MorRyde pinbox. Pin weight on my dually is about 3300 pounds.
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balvert
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11/10/08 02:19am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: DTV conversion
My original Wineguard antenna works great on the digital channels. The old anolog channesl are snowy and switching to the digital channel of the same station comes in crystal clear. The antenna on the top of your RV will work just great.
Casey
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balvert
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11/09/08 11:14am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Trailer got some new shoes (tires)
Good choice. Considering the price of a blowout on the road, the Ribs are cheap insurance. Casey
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balvert
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11/07/08 02:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Went to the scales, but still stupid...
BFL13,
I agree. For the eight bucks it costs, get the rig reweighed properly and end the guesswork. Casey
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balvert
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11/05/08 05:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ideas needed for hauling water
I use two of the forty gallon collapsable bladders from Camping World. They are connected together with a "Y" hose to a regular RV water pump that is powered off the trailer connector at the back bumper of the pickup. I throw towels on floor of the pickup bed to protect the bladders and sanitize them before use with a bleach solution just like I would in the spring to the trailer fresh water tank. Works great and takes little space.
Casey
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balvert
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11/04/08 04:09pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Ontario Truck License Fees
After reading the MTO pages several times I came up with the same conclusions as PrivatePilot did. I already have the class A. Got it a about three years ago, and used my rig for the test. Since I got it before the "restricted" class came into effect, it is the same as commercial truckers but without the air brake endorsement. Also put the rig on the scale and she weighed just under 25,500 pounds or about 11,500 kilograms. (no comments from the weight police please) A chart which can be found in the provincial E-laws website indicates my plates will be costing me $421.00 this spring when I renew. (If anyone wants a copy of the fee schedule, PM me with your email address and I will send it to you in a PDF) Until then the truck is off the road and stored with the rig. Yellow sticker is good until next fall. Interestingly, with the exception of the "restricted" Class A these laws have always been there. I just found it really interesting that the MTO would put 15 pages on their website specifically addressing RV drivers. I suspect they will start enforcing the provisions or they would not have bothered.
A good idea to keep a copy of the new web pages in the truck since every MTO licensing office has a different answer when you ask them what you need to register the truck for.
Casey
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balvert
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11/02/08 11:36am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: checking for obstructions (fridge)
If you have no obstructions to air flow and you have cleaned the jet orifice and burner, if you still have poor cooling, then I agree with Bruce, time to see the dealer.
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balvert
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11/02/08 03:16am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: checking for obstructions (fridge)
Did this problem start when the recall repair was completed? IF so, then the large metal shield may be obstructing the airflow. In some cases the metal shield is almost right up against the exterior vent that there is a major obstruction to air flow from outside. Suggest bending in the shield somewhat to move it away from the vent openings. Casey
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balvert
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11/01/08 02:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: How level does your trailer need to be while towing
Flipping the axles raises the trailer, thus lowering the front, given nothing has changed on the hitch. ryoung has a good point. Try raising the pinbox. Also will give you additional pickup box siderail clearance which is a good thing.
Casey
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balvert
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10/31/08 06:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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