insuring/licensing a home built trailer?
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I know in PA (which is not where I live) it is extremely difficult, but not impossible, to get one approved for road use after being home built. FWIW, if I did it again, I would find some old trailer with a valid registration and simply "re-work" it no matter how extensive that may be 
. Since you are asking about B.C. , your best bet would be to check into the local laws up that way first.
. Since you are asking about B.C. , your best bet would be to check into the local laws up that way first.
I know riley on this site has one similar,
He might tell you if you bribe him wiht beer.
Dave
He might tell you if you bribe him wiht beer.
Dave
semlin
curmudgeon
i live in bc and my boat trailer is registered as home built although I didn't build it. I have heard of people building their own trailers. I would call your local autoplan for instructions.
Exiled
SILVER Star
When I bought my M416, I did not get a title from the military, just a bill of sale. In the state where I lived at the time, that was not enough to register a trailer. Since I was doing some pretty heavy modifications, I decided to register it as a home-made. All I needed was a list of the parts used and two pictures of it that showed the rear lights and the front safety chains, and I was all set.
I paid $35 and the new VIN plate came in the mail a few weeks after that.
I paid $35 and the new VIN plate came in the mail a few weeks after that.
I just went through this in California. The trailer had to be 'verified' by the DMV guy, and a VIN Number assigned and attached to the frame. Took about an hour - mostly waiting in line. They issued a trailer plate valid for 5 years.
Insurance? Dunno, I didn't insure the trailer.
Mike S
Insurance? Dunno, I didn't insure the trailer.
Mike S
In WI the trailers need to be inspected by the Highway patrol, this involves scheduling a time. Once inspection is passed they will issue you a vin # then the DMV will sell you a plate.
Also In WI under 3500#'s does not need a registration.
Also In WI under 3500#'s does not need a registration.
In Colorado, you simply state the size and weight of the trailer, sign some statement that it is strong enough for whatever you want to use it for, they give you a metallic foil sticker with a VIN, a set of plates, and stickers for the plates. I was surprised how simple it was. Then I was scared how simple it was; I went way way way overkill when building my little 4 x 8 utility trailer but not everyone will do it right, there are a lot of rickity looking rigs around here.
