Firstly, note that a regular driver’s licence allows for towing a fully loaded recreational trailer weighing up to 4,600 kg gross vehicle weight (GVW) with a two-axle vehicle. If it’s more than this, you will need to upgrade your driver’s licence.
Take the trailer to a certified inspection station (click HERE for a list of weigh scales in BC) for a proper weight when the trailer is fully loaded, including gear, full water and propane tanks. (You can also do an Internet search for “truck scales near me” or “CAT scales near me”.) When arriving at a weigh station ask for instructions if needed (the scale operator can print out and review the numbers with you). On a standard commercial scale, drive only the tow vehicle’s front wheels onto the scale, then the rear, then the trailer; this will give front-axle, rear-axle and total weight. (A multi-platform scale can do this all at once.) For trailer weight only, drive the tow vehicle off the scale, then disconnect the trailer while the trailer’s axles and A-frame jack are on the scale. For more information, ICBC has a webpage on towing a recreational trailer and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (TranBC) has a webpage about RV safety.
