building a trailer

[cp1969]

Here in SC I don't need a inspection or a tag for it . not going to be that big of a load.

tommu56 what do you mean an arch from the center of the hitch.

I think he means an 'arc' from the center of the ball. In effect, it is two legs of a triangle. If you measure the same distance from the center of the ball on the hitch to a point on the spring shackle mount on either side, it means the axle is perpendicular to the hitch. You want that.

I wish I could draw on here.

 

[Gizmo36]

Yes I do that any way.I am just slow some times.

 

[Renze]

At the trailer company i work, we sold a couple of damaged trailers (mostly accident damage)
As long as they come with some paperwork, they are worth at least a 100 Euro...
I dont know why but afterwards i wondered if these trailers paperwork and VIN number would be stamped into some stolen trailer ... ???
Anyways, these guys could also just use the trailers identification for a home built trailer, or to certify an older trailer, as trailers from 750-3500 kg didnt have to be registered untill 3 years ago.

 

[czechsonofagun]

In Virginia, after I built it, I picked up a VIN number and two rivets from DMV, fixed the VIN to the tongue as described on the form and called State Trooper to check the VIN and confirm the form for me. Fast and simple.

 

[Gizmo36]

I got a little more done today . I will get it done one day.

 

[Skyco]

Here in SC I don't need a inspection or a tag for it . not going to be that big of a load.

Actually you DO need a tag in SC if it is over 2500 lbs but it doesn't seem to be enforced...

 

[Gizmo36]

Dose any one enforce it . I have pull trailers all over NC . SC. GA .Ala and I have never been stopped for a tag on a trailer . just been lucky over the years .

 

[Skyco]

Beats me..NC and GA require tags on all trailers. I have tags on several of my trailers that I tow out of state to avoid hassles. SC has a permanent tag you can get for around $80-90 that is good as long as you own the trailer and there is no property tax.

 

[Gizmo36]

maybe I better not keep pushing my luck and get one.

 

[Skyco]

That is what I figured The instant blood pressure rise when you see blue lights in the rearview mirror is worth $90 to avoid...
But here may be your problem- you need a certificate of origin to get a title to get a plate. Not sure how they would license a home built trailer, since you don't have those documents.
Funny story- Driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway with a 20 ft enclosed trailer with one of those permanent plates. Noticed a Ranger following me- thought I saw blue lights, took a look again and they were off. Thought I saw them again, took another look and they were off. WTH? A mile or two later saw them again so I pulled into an upcoming overlook. Yes he wanted to stop ME and said he kept turning on the blue lights every time an overlook pulloff came up He stopped me because he erroneously though the permanent license plate meant it was a commercial vehicle, and they aren't allowed on the BRP. Told him no it wasn't commercial and he was welcome to look in the trailer to confirm I was hauling toys ie dirt bikes and ATVs. He declined to bother, wished me a good day and on we went- so in that case my plan to avoid blue lights actually backfired Sorry to drift off topic