towing

My buddy is planning to tow his 4,000lb boat (wet weight, all in) up the Coquihala and to the Okanagan on his 2016 Toyota Highlander v6. The car has a towing package and is rated for 5,000lb. He’ll be travelling with his kids in the car so I warned him of the hot summer days and the horror...

I’m just looking for some feedback on the issues of towing a wide load in BC. From what I’ve been able to find out between 8’6” and 10’6” you need a permit and can’t cross the Lions Gate Bridge along with a few other exceptions. Is the permit process a pain? You apparently don’t need a pilot...