GWB Toll for RVs and Campers
RV tolls run from $16.79 (2-axle camper with single rear wheels, E-ZPass peak) to $128.35 (5-axle with tow, by mail). Your rear wheels matter as much as your axle count.
Tariff effective 4 January 2026 | Rates verified 2 October 2026 | Source: Port Authority of NY and NJ toll schedule
| RV Configuration | Axles | PA class | E-ZPass Peak | Off-Peak | By Mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class B campervan, 2 axle, single rear wheels2 axles, PA class 1 | 2 | 1 | $16.79 | $14.79 | $23.30 |
| Class B campervan, 2 axle, dual rear wheels2 axles, PA class 2 | 2 | 2 | $45.34 | $43.34 | $51.34 |
| Class C motorhome, 2 axle, dual-rear-wheel cutaway chassis2 axles, PA class 2 | 2 | 2 | $45.34 | $43.34 | $51.34 |
| Single-rear-wheel camper + 1-axle trailer or tow dolly3 axles, PA class 7 | 3 | 7 | $30.59 | $28.59 | $44.60 |
| Single-rear-wheel camper + 2-axle tow car4 axles, PA class 7 | 4 | 7 | $44.39 | $42.39 | $65.90 |
| Class A motorhome, 3 axle (dual rear wheels)3 axles, PA class 3 | 3 | 3 | $68.01 | $65.01 | $77.01 |
| Class A motorhome (dual rear) + tow car, 4 axle total4 axles, PA class 4 | 4 | 4 | $90.68 | $86.68 | $102.68 |
| Class A motorhome (dual rear) + tow car, 5 axle total5 axles, PA class 5 | 5 | 5 | $113.35 | $108.35 | $128.35 |
| Dually truck + fifth-wheel travel trailer, 4 axle4 axles, PA class 4 | 4 | 4 | $90.68 | $86.68 | $102.68 |
| Dually truck + fifth-wheel travel trailer, 5 axle5 axles, PA class 5 | 5 | 5 | $113.35 | $108.35 | $128.35 |
How RV Tolls Are Calculated
Two tests, in this order. First, count every axle on the road: overhead sensors at the gantry count the motorhome and anything it is towing. Second, look at the rear-most axle of the vehicle doing the driving. The Port Authority tariff puts a two-axle recreational vehicle with single rear wheels and nothing in tow in Class 1, the passenger-car class, at $16.79 E-ZPass peak. The same body on a dual-rear-wheel chassis is Class 2, at $45.34. That is a $28.55 difference per crossing decided by four tyres rather than two.
The rear wheels keep mattering once you hitch something up. A single-rear-wheel camper towing a trailer or a flat-tow car moves into Class 7, "Class 1 or 11 (including Class 1 recreational vehicles) with trailer", which starts at $30.59 E-ZPass peak for three axles and adds $13.80 per axle after that. A dual-rear-wheel motorhome towing the same car is priced on the truck schedule by total axle count instead, which is why four axles behind a dually costs $90.68 while four axles behind a single-rear-wheel camper costs $44.39.
RV Class Examples
Class B campervan (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit conversion): 2 axles. On a single-rear-wheel chassis, such as a Sprinter 2500, this is PA Class 1 at $16.79 E-ZPass peak. On a dual-rear-wheel chassis, such as a Sprinter 3500 dually, it is PA Class 2 at $45.34. Check the rear axle before you assume which one you are.
Class C motorhome (van cab with an overhead bed, 22 to 32 feet): 2 axles, and almost always built on a dual-rear-wheel cutaway chassis such as a Ford E-450 or Chevrolet 4500. That makes it PA Class 2 at $45.34 E-ZPass peak.
Class A motorhome (bus-style, 30 to 45 feet): typically 3 axles, front plus rear tandem or a tag axle, on dual rear wheels. Pays the 3-axle rate of $68.01 E-ZPass peak. Adding a 2-axle towed car brings the total to 5 axles and $113.35.
Truck plus travel trailer: this is where the rear-wheel test bites hardest. A one-ton dually towing a single-axle trailer is three axles on the truck schedule at $68.01. A half-ton pickup with single rear wheels towing the same trailer is Class 7 at $30.59. Towing a tandem-axle trailer, those become $90.68 and $44.39. Full towing rate table and the classification rule.
Lower Level Restriction
RVs and any vehicle towing a trailer must use the upper level. The lower level prohibits trailers and has a 13ft 6in clearance that excludes most Class A and many Class C motorhomes. The toll is identical on both levels, so there is no financial penalty for being routed to the upper level.
Signage at the New Jersey approach directs RVs to the upper level. If you accidentally enter the lower-level approach in an RV, follow the diverter signs to merge back to the upper-level lanes.
E-ZPass for RVs
A standard individual E-ZPass account works for personal RVs. You can add your RV (and any towed car) to the same account. The transponder is mounted on the inside of the windshield of the lead vehicle, and the system reads it on every crossing.
The savings against Tolls by Mail run from $6.00 per crossing for a 2-axle dual-rear-wheel RV ($45.34 against $51.34) up to $20.00 for a 5-axle towed setup ($108.35 against $128.35). On a long trip with several Port Authority crossings, that compounds quickly. Note the discount is New York and New Jersey accounts only: an out-of-state tag pays the Tolls by Mail rate whatever your class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the toll on the GWB for an RV?
It depends on your axle count and on your rear wheels. A 2-axle recreational vehicle with single rear wheels and nothing in tow is Port Authority Class 1, the same as a car: $16.79 E-ZPass peak, $14.79 off-peak, $23.30 by mail. A 2-axle RV with dual rear wheels, which covers most Class C motorhomes and dually campervans, is Class 2 at $45.34 / $43.34 / $51.34. A 3-axle Class A motorhome pays $68.01 / $65.01 / $77.01, and towing a 2-axle car brings it to 5 axles at $113.35. Tariff effective 4 January 2026.
Can I take my RV on the GWB lower level?
Generally no. The lower level has a 13ft 6in clearance and prohibits trucks and trailers. Most RVs exceed the height limit (Class A motorhomes are typically 12-13 feet, Class C are 10-11 feet, but with rooftop equipment many exceed 13ft 6in). Vehicles towing trailers must use the upper level regardless of height. The toll is the same on both levels, so there is no cost saving for using the lower level.
Does the GWB count the tow car or trailer as a separate axle?
Yes, overhead sensors count every axle on the road, but the class the total lands in still depends on the tow vehicle's rear wheels. A 3-axle dual-rear-wheel Class A motorhome towing a 2-axle car is 5 axles on the truck schedule at $113.35 E-ZPass peak, and a dually pickup towing a tandem-axle travel trailer is 4 axles at $90.68. A single-rear-wheel camper or car towing the same trailer is Class 7 instead, which is $44.39 at four axles rather than $90.68.
Do I need a commercial E-ZPass for an RV?
No. Personal RVs and campers can use a standard individual E-ZPass account. Commercial E-ZPass is only required if the RV is registered as a commercial vehicle (rare for private owners). Your standard NY or NJ E-ZPass works on the GWB and other Port Authority crossings at the discounted per-class rate; out-of-state tags work for payment but are billed the full Toll-by-Mail rate.
Is the GWB RV toll cheaper at off-peak hours?
Yes, by $2.00 to $5.00 per crossing depending on axle count. A 2-axle RV saves $2.00 off-peak ($43.34 vs $45.34). A 3-axle RV saves $3.00. A 5-axle RV with tow vehicle saves $5.00. Off-peak is weekdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weekday evenings after 8:00 PM, overnight, and weekends before 11:00 AM and after 9:00 PM (weekend daytime 11 AM to 9 PM is peak). PANYNJ publishes no holiday exceptions.