The GVW of a motorhome depends on the following:
- motorhome model
- vehicle year
- options included
- cargo carried
If your motorhome will be used to tow a trailer or another vehicle, include the weight of the units towed when you're calculating the GVW.
Loaded weights can vary significantly based on options and cargo, so be sure to weigh your motorhome fully loaded to make sure you are paying the correct registration fee.
To help determine your motorhome's GVW, check the manufacturer's information plate or decal for the vehicle's empty or tare weight (located inside the unit). Don't forget to add in your cargo and supplies. Or, select the style and length of your motorhome from the guide below and make note of the weight range:
Class A Style
| Length in feet | Average weight range when loaded (in kg) |
| 25 | 6,000 - 7,000 |
| 30 | 5,800 - 8,200 |
| 32 | 6,000 - 9,300 |
| 35 | 6,900 - 10,000 |
| 36 | 7,400 - 11,000 |
| 37 | 8,000 - 13,600 |
| 38 | 10,600 - 14,500 |
| Over 39 | 12,165 - 14,500 |
Class C Style
| Length in feet | Average weight range when loaded (in kg) |
| 18 | 3,725 - 4,200 |
| 19 to 24 | 4,659 - 5,227 |
| 25 to 31 | 4,762 - 6,373 |
| Over 31 | Up to 9,979 |
Note: The above ranges are estimated averages only. Units may fall outside these ranges based on make, model, model year and options included.
Registration fees
Registration fees are based on the gross vehicle weight (GVW) you declare for your motorhome at the time of registration.
Motorhomes can be registered in Class LV or in Class PV, depending on their GVW:
- Motorhomes with a GVW of 15,000 kg and less are registered in Class LV.
- Motorhomes with a GVW of 15,001 kg and greater are registered in Class PV.
To determine your registration fee, find your motorhome's GVW on the appropriate guide below:
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Registration fee guide for Class LV motorhomes (GVW of 5,000 kg and less) |
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| Year Range | Body Style | Registration Fee |
| 1942 and newer | Motorhomes, Vans and Buses | $68 |
| 1941 and older | All | $5 |
| Registration fee guide for Class LV motorhomes (GVW of 5,001 kg - 15,000 kg) |
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| GVW (kg) | Registration Fee | GVW (kg) | Registration Fee |
| 5,001 - 6,000 | $112 | 10,001 - 11,000 | $188 |
| 6,001 - 7,000 | $130 | 11,001 - 12,000 | $193 |
| 7,001 - 8,000 | $148 | 12,001 - 13,000 | $200 |
| 8,001 - 9,000 | $166 | 13,001 - 14,000 | $206 |
| 9,001 - 10,000 | $183 | 14,001 - 15,000 | $258 |
| Registration fee guide for Class PV motorhomes (GVW of 15,001 kg and greater) |
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| GVW (kg) | Registration Fee | GVW (kg) | Registration Fee |
| 15,001 - 16,000 | $271 | 22,001 - 23,000 | $389 |
| 16,001 - 17,000 | $284 | 23,001 - 24,000 | $394 |
| 17,001 - 18,000 | $295 | 24,001 - 25,000 | $399 |
| 18,001 - 19,000 | $332 | 25,001 - 26,000 | $405 |
| 19,001 - 20,000 | $349 | 26,001 - 27,000 | $479 |
| 20,001 - 21,000 | $365 | 27,001 - 28,000 | $497 |
| 21,001 - 22,000 | $383 | ||
