Towing a recreational trailer (study guide)

Towing a recreation trailer is must-read guide for any B.C. driver who tows a recreational trailer.

If you tow a heavy RV trailer

If you have a Class 4 or 5 driver's licence and want to tow a recreational trailer weighing more than 4,600 kg fully loaded, you must get a house trailer endorsement. 

If your truck or trailer has air brakes »

Steps to get a house trailer endorsement

To upgrade your licence, you will have to

• apply at a driver licensing office
• pass a knowledge test
• pass a road test, and
• pay the applicable fees.

Ace the signs portion of your knowledge test by going through all of the signs on our new Road signs practice knowledge test.

To learn more about getting a house trailer endorsement and study for your tests, download Towing a Recreational Vehicle below. (You can also pick up a copy at any driver licensing office.)

If you tow an RV trailer of any size

Download Towing a reacreational trailer, and keep it as a reference. It's loaded with tips and information to help you enjoy your road trips safely.

Towing a recreational trailer: contents

Introduction (PDF)

Chapter 1 — Driver licensing requirements for towing a recreational trailer (PDF)

Chapter 2 — Before you tow (PDF)

Chapter 3 — Pre-trip inspection (PDF)

Chapter 4 — Driving an RV combination (PDF)

Chapter 5 — Recreational trailer safety (PDF)

Chapter 6 — Signs signals and road markings (PDF)

Copyright and statement of limitation (PDF)