RV Training - Code 20 & 51

Code 20 & 51 endorsements are the required license endorsements to pull commercial trailers (code20) and Recreational Vehicle Trailers (code 51) that are over 4600 Kilograms in weight and neither the truck or trailer have air brakes.

RoadRunner Driving Academy offers hands on training, unlike other schools that only offer you theory (not hands on, only classroom and videos). Our instructors work with you from start to finish providing you hands on training using your own vehicle.

Course Content

• The Towing Vehicle
    - Is it capable of pulling the extra weight
• The Trailer
    - GVWR
    - Tires
    - Brakes
• Coupling & Uncoupling
    - Connection Types
• Pre-Trip
    - Parking
    - Under Hood
    - Inside tow vehicle
    - Outside tow vehicle
        • Front of vehicle
        • Under Front of vehicle
        • Rear of vehicle
        • Right side of vehicle
    - Brake Response
    - Pre-Trip sheets

• Additional requirements for code 20
     - Heavy trailer endorsement

Frequently Asked Questions

1) I already have a class 5 driver's license, why do I need to get this code thing?

For further information, visit ICBC’s website at: www.icbc.com/licensing/lic_getlic_types.asp

2) Is this really necessary, I know lots of people who pull RV’s over 4600 KG that don’t know anything about a code 51 let alone having one?

It is law to have a code 51 endorsement if pulling a Recreational Trailer exceeding 4600 Kilograms provided neither the truck nor trailer has air brakes.

It is also law to have a code 20 endorsement if pulling commercial trailers or towed vehicles exceeding 4600 Kilograms provided neither the truck nor trailer has air brakes.

3) What are the steps to getting the Code 51 or 20 placed on my license?

How to Apply for a House Trailer Endorsement
1. Study the training guide (available from our office)
2. Apply for a learner’s licence at an ICBC driver licensing office.
You will be required to:
• present one piece of primary and one piece of secondary identification (acceptable roofs of identification are listed later in this chapter),
• pay the knowledge test fee,
• take the knowledge and road signs test,
• have your vision and hearing checked and answer questions relating to your medical health. You must disclose any known medical conditions.
3. You will receive your learner’s licence after successfully completing all of the above, provided you do not have a medical condition that requires pre-approval. A learner’s licence is valid for one year.
4. Practise with an appropriately licensed driver and/or attend adriver training school.
5. When you are ready, phone to schedule your road test. In Greater Vancouver phone 604-661-2255; in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Kelowna or Prince George phone 1-888-715-7775. In other areas contact your local ICBC driver licensing office.
6. Take your road test, which includes a pre-trip inspection test of your truck and recreational trailer combination.
Note: You must bring the same identification you used to apply for your learner’s licence (Step 2) and the fee for your test.
7. You will receive a temporary licence after you successfully complete all your licensing tests. You must pay the fee for your new driver’s licence.
8. You will receive your photo licence in the mail once it is confirmed that you meet the required medical standards.

For further details go to ICBC’s website at: www.icbc.com/licensing/lic_utility_resman_fifthwheel.asp

At Roadrunner we thrive to make getting your code 20 heavy trailer endorsement or your code 51 RV/Horse Trailer endorsement as easy as possible.

We can teach you on your own unit at our offices, or we can send our instructor out to your location to teach you in your own area.

For RV companies we can send an instructor out to teach multiple students all in one day as part of your sales cycle. This makes the client purchase as simple and efficient as possible.

Code 51 applies to all vehicles towing RV trailers, horse trailers or similar that is over 4600 kg.

For commercial trailer manufacture’s, utility companies and others who require their staff to pull trailers over 4600 kg without air we will also send an instructor out to your plant to provide training for your clients who require Code 20.

Code 20 also applies to many towing companies for example companies that move dealer cars from one dealership to another or to auctions and pull a car trailer.

We also offer Class 5 with air certification for those who drive Motor Homes with air brakes.

Give us a call and we will give you all the necessary details.

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