Bobi and Dick McKee Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 We are in Utah headed to Canada in a couple of weeks. A guy across from me just told me he came down from the Yukon through BC and that Canadian officials were pulling over 5th wheels and checking CGVW. He said It seemed they were targeting units that were obviously over the limit on weight. If they were over the limit the were ordered off the road. Any of you folks been up there this summer and seen anything like he is describing? Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Not this summer, but it's happened in the past. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 A few years ago, I heard the RCMP were pulling rigs over heading from Alberta to check weights. Those over were sent back. I have no personal experience and they don't give me a second glance and I never saw it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Roger you always get a "second" look! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 I don't know if that is true, but I do know that when I was driving semis I had the 'opportunity' to talk to LEOs in four different provinces and I was ALWAYS treated with respect. I never had an issue with what they did. They were very professional and without attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 We are in Utah headed to Canada in a couple of weeks. A guy across from me just told me he came down from the Yukon through BC and that Canadian officials were pulling over 5th wheels and checking CGVW. He said It seemed they were targeting units that were obviously over the limit on weight. If they were over the limit the were ordered off the road. Any of you folks been up there this summer and seen anything like he is describing? Dick Are you over your weight limit? That is, is there something about your rig that would give Canada some reason to pull you over? Like a motorcycle hanging off the rear? I'm not thinking about being 500 pounds over your 15,000 GVWR. I'm not sure why RMCP would just drive around pulling over 5th wheels unless there was something about the rig that would cause them to think it is over weight. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Are you over your weight limit? That is, is there something about your rig that would give Canada some reason to pull you over? Like a motorcycle hanging off the rear? I'm not thinking about being 500 pounds over your 15,000 GVWR. I'm not sure why RMCP would just drive around pulling over 5th wheels unless there was something about the rig that would cause them to think it is over weight. They don't drive around looking for violations, unless they're gross violations. They have set up checkpoints near border crossings, and will direct traffic through, or around it. Quite often it's only at the beginning of a long weekend, which is both a good time to catch violations, and a horrible time. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Agree with Darryl.....they set up checkpoints and inspect all vehicles for safety. They dont do it very often but it does happen. Here n Lethbridge I've seen it happen once in my lfetime and it was in the opposing lanes. To the OP I would not worry about it unless you have a very unsafe rig. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobi and Dick McKee Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Fortunately I'm not worried. I tow with a Sport Chassis so I know I within all limits. I was just curious because I must say I don't disagree with the concept after seeing folks tow trailers that are obviously over the CGVW of the truck at 70 mph+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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