Towing toad into Canada w/ tow dolly- Brakes?

Benwa Clan · Jul 6, 2018

Early planning stages on a trip to Nova Scotia in 2019. I will be towing the toad on a tow dolly with surge brakes.
Anyone know if this is sufficient for braking? Or is there some other requirement??
Thanks,
David

Tom · Jul 6, 2018

We have an article in our forum Library on Canada brake laws by province. The details may have become superceded, and hopefully someone will jump in with current information.

Gary RV_Wizard · Jul 6, 2018

I think this site has current info - it is sponsored by the Canadian RVDA.

http://www.rvda.ca/ProvBrakeReqts.asp

Note that most provinces require a breakaway system and some (many?) tow dollys lack that. Especially those with surge brakes. Also, BC seems to have a requirement that the driver be able to apply the trailer brakes manually, which is nigh impossible with a surge brake.

When it comes to the trailer towing laws, US states often have exceptions for towed cars and tow dollies. I don't think Canadian provinces split hairs as much, i.e. if you are towing it, it's a trailer.

Tom · Jul 6, 2018

It appears that the rules for Nova Scotia haven't changed.

Roy M · Jul 6, 2018

It is an interesting question. AFAIK surge brakes are legal in all provinces, boat trailers use them, but maybe not with more than 1 axle. Best to check with the Nova Scotia DMV.

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