trailer lagalization headaches

[rtnapple]

I live in PA. and i bought a stratos bass boat and trailer from a guy in Del.After notarizing the bill of sale in Del.i took it back to Pa. and got the boat registered no problem,however when trying to register the trailer it was discovered that the Vin. plate was missing and Pa. wont regiser it that way.the guy i bought it from dosent seem interested in helping me out with Del. officials to get a replacement.Any suggestions on how i can get around this?

 

[thornious]

Re: trailer lagalization headaches

you could try the following say you built the trailer yourself and file for a homemade trailer title or reconstructed title. It's pretty simple you need the trailer dimensions and weight "I think" contact a notary they should be able to help you out.

 

[G-Daddy]

Re: trailer lagalization headaches

I have had numerous problems with PA regarding trailer registration. One thing you can do is to stamp the serial number from the DE title onto the frame of the trailer and make a tracing of that. Then send it in or have a state inspection mechanic certify to the number stamped on the frame.

 

[BrianG]

Re: trailer lagalization headaches

Kinda the same problem here. I bought a car trailer to tow my Jeep to the woods (for offroading) and they wanted a serial number. I couldn't find one on the trailer anywhere. I Told them that I built the trailer and they gave me 3 pieces of paper to fill out and I was on my way. I now have a 2002 trailer... Im from Jersey.

 

[Scottj25]

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Had the same problem here in CA. the VIN# could not be read so the clerk ask if I wanted to Reg. it as a home built? I ask if it mattered and was told no. The cost is the same, I still find it funny that the DMV worrys over a $1200 trailer but the $18,000 boat is if little conserned to them.

 

[rusty11]

Re: trailer lagalization headaches

along the same lines .... with customs and immigration involved.<br />I bought a boat and trailer in the U.S. and bought it back to Canada . the boat was okay but the trailer vin number is missing. I gave them a number I read off the trailer tongue but it doesn't match any vin numbers for that manufacturer . The model/manufacturer was Highlander and I can't find them anywhere. Anyone know of this brand ? if I get a number from a similar trailer I can stamp it onto the frame .Unfortunatly telling them it's a home-built won't cut it, since It's got a logo across the frame.

 

[DJ]

Re: trailer lagalization headaches

Rusty,<br /><br />I believe Highlander was built buy ShoreLander as was Shore Station.<br /><br />There located in Ida Grove, Iowa.<br /><br />Just paint it-now it's home made.

 

[bradyt]

Re: trailer lagalization headaches

About a year ago, a buddy of mine picked up a trailer in Michigan and brought it back to Indiana.The name was painted on the trailer but sticker with serial#,manufacturer, manufactuer date was missing.I got a piece of light gauge aluminum from work,cut it 2"x4"stamped ser#,manufactuer, manuf.date from the title,drilled hole on each side,and matching holes in frame, riveted it on frame.In. state Police oked it. <br /><br />Mth54-Pink at night sailors delight,Pink in the morning sailors take warning!