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03-28-2013, 09:44 AM
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State Inspection
Just curious which states, like PA, require annual inspection for travel trailers.
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03-28-2013, 09:51 AM
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Cabinfever -
Texas requires an inspection yearly and will place an ugly inspection sticker on the front port side. However, it does not seem like Texas enforces inspection on trailer RVs as they do motorized vehicles including motorized RVs. It seems as though the inspection certificate is just needed to obtain the license tag and registration. I don't know of anyone who goes past the first year getting a trailer RV inspected. However, the inspection is pretty minor - it's the same thing one does before pulling out of the campground, stop lights, left blinker, right blinker, running lights.
Ron
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03-28-2013, 10:05 AM
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North Carolina does not require an inspection on the RV unless its motorized.
BUT we pay for tags(license plates) and taxes on the rigs about two months after you purchase your tags from the DMV. You will get a statement from the your local county government and you pay the taxes. if you dont pay, your tags are blocked at the DMV until you pay the taxes.
I have vanity plates(NC State Parks tag) on the camper so I pay an extra $30.00 along with my regular license plate fee.
randy
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03-28-2013, 10:08 AM
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New York does require annual inspection. All they check is tires, all lights working, brakes grab ok, and they eyeball the hitch.
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03-28-2013, 10:44 AM
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Well here in connecticut. the rule is Buy it Drive it.your welcome to kill anyone you want on the road. no inspections ever unless it comes in from out of state or over 10 years old. that's why we have so many lawyers here
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03-28-2013, 12:43 PM
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Here in Ohio there is no inspection of anything at any time. Well, some of the counties where the bigger cities are such as Dayton, C'bus and Cincy, require exhaust checks. On rare occasions you see the state troopers doing random car inspections along the highway. Been driving for 25 years, can't say I have ever been thru one of those. Other than that, it is run what you brung here in Ohio.
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03-28-2013, 03:03 PM
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Wisconsin does not require inspections, they just send a license renewal notice every year.
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03-28-2013, 04:09 PM
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No Inspection required West Virginia
In West Virgina No Inspection is required on travel trailers or fifth wheels. I just bought a new Toy Hauler in Pa and spent about two hours at the DMV. One thing nice thou I was aloud to transfer my plates from my old travel trailer which weighed around 8K. My new TH weighs in around 14K and it cost 5 bucks
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03-29-2013, 02:07 AM
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Virginia also requires an annual inspection.
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03-29-2013, 02:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Laredo291OH
Here in Ohio there is no inspection of anything at any time.
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Same as Oklahoma.
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03-29-2013, 02:28 AM
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Me bad! I haven't had a PA. Inspection done on mine since I bought it over 2 years ago. I check lights every time I hook up. I check the brakes and do the bearings every year so I know they are ok. I think the charge is ridiculous for the inspection. I know the consequences of getting caught is higher and it's probably a matter of time I get busted.
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04-28-2013, 03:26 AM
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off topic
Think the inspections should start at and in Indiana where the campers are made or most are made any one think I am right?????? Bushman and if they had the inspections the Trailers or per.say campers would be of higher build standers My 2cents spent more comments the floor is open .
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04-28-2013, 07:14 AM
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To me the annual inspection of trailers is just another form of taxation on the people of that state.
I have enough taxation now without more being added.
Jim W.
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04-28-2013, 07:50 AM
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Michigan has no inspection and for trailers you only have to buy one permanent license plate for the life of your trailer.
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04-28-2013, 07:54 AM
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Here in New Jersey where they inspect and tax everything, they don't inspect trailers. I sure hope the politicians in Trenton don't read this forum or they will create and privatize another agency.
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04-28-2013, 08:41 AM
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hankpage, Howdy;
Then they'd have to re-design the entry to the inspection huts as well
as the pathway to the fix-it shop and the exit for the trailers to be able
to manouver safely thru them...
the other hank
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04-28-2013, 10:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by geo
Cabinfever -
Texas requires an inspection yearly and will place an ugly inspection sticker on the front port side. However, it does not seem like Texas enforces inspection on trailer RVs as they do motorized vehicles including motorized RVs. It seems as though the inspection certificate is just needed to obtain the license tag and registration. I don't know of anyone who goes past the first year getting a trailer RV inspected. However, the inspection is pretty minor - it's the same thing one does before pulling out of the campground, stop lights, left blinker, right blinker, running lights.
Ron
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In Texas, all you need to get tags every year is proof of insurance, on your motor vehicle, not the trailer, same as getting your truck tag.
I get mine inspected every year. It's only $14.50 for the inspection and that tag saying the lights and brakes work, may turn out to be a good defense some day. At any rate, it's a cheap price to pay to be compliant and not have some over zealous cop that's having a bad day hassle you.
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04-28-2013, 08:01 PM
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I do my own inspections, cost $2.00 for the sticker
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06-15-2018, 02:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by geo
Cabinfever -
Texas requires an inspection yearly and will place an ugly inspection sticker on the front port side. However, it does not seem like Texas enforces inspection on trailer RVs as they do motorized vehicles including motorized RVs. It seems as though the inspection certificate is just needed to obtain the license tag and registration. I don't know of anyone who goes past the first year getting a trailer RV inspected. However, the inspection is pretty minor - it's the same thing one does before pulling out of the campground, stop lights, left blinker, right blinker, running lights.
Ron
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Hello fellow Texan! Is registration (tags) needed (after only one year) for a year old travel trailer? I have gotten it inspected, yet have never received any state info on tags for it. I know when purchasing a new car, you don't have to get tags for two years. I was just wondering on TT's. Thanks.
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06-15-2018, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by champyun
Hello fellow Texan! Is registration (tags) needed (after only one year) for a year old travel trailer? I have gotten it inspected, yet have never received any state info on tags for it. I know when purchasing a new car, you don't have to get tags for two years. I was just wondering on TT's. Thanks.
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If you bought from a dealer the registration & inspection should have been done by them & should receive your tags in 3 to 5 weeks either from the dealer or mailed to you.
If purchased from a private seller you'll have to get it inspected & go to the county clerks office to register it, proof of insurance also required.
Since this thread began 5+ years ago Texas has changed the requirement for trailer inspections, they must be done annually within 90 days of the registration due date, if out of state they will allow registration without inspection, but must be done as soon as re-entering the state.
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