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Trailer Towing Information No person shall, on a highway, operate a combination of a towing unit and one or mare trailers that exceeds 20 metres (65.7 feet) in length in total. Maximum height cannot exceed 3S5 metres as measured from the road surface, unless the trailer is a mobile home that does not exceed 3.05 metres in width. Width is 2.6 metres (102 inches) If you have an awning on your fifth wheel you are probably over the 102". You may not be stopped for this, but it is a regulation and con be enforced, if you are stopped for any other infraction. A person may operate on a highway a combination of a towing unit and 2 trailers if the combination meets the following requirements: a) The lead trailer must be towed by a pin and plate fifth wheel coupling mounted over the rear axle of the towing vehicle and fastened to its frame: b) The lead trailer must have 2 or more axles in tandem: c) The longer trailer must be the lead trailer: d) The hitch connecting the lead trailer and the 2nd trailer must be fastened to the frame of the lead trailer. The above section does not apply to a combination that is being operated for commercial purposes, and is carrying a load. For further information contact: Alberta Transportation |