Inspection required for our 8 x 5 box trailer!
Submitted: Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 16:48
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Member - Boo Boo (NSW)
G'day all
I have just received our rego papers for our 2 trailers and the 8 x5 box trailer requires an inspection.
Does anyone know if this is a new requirement or have I missed something.
I have had the trailer for around 5 or 6 yrs.
Reply By: John and Regina M - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 17:19
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 17:19
X2 re brakes.
I believe it was introduced last year.
Based on the condition of most trailers where I live, it's the best thing. At least half will be off the road.
The number of people who don't maintain and repair their trailers is criminal. And the brakes will need to be working, so you will need a vehicle with operational trailer braking system otherwise they will defect your towing vehicle at the same time.
Good luck
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Follow Up By: John and Regina M - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 17:22
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 17:22
Oops, meant to include
That is if they're electric brakes.
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 17:28
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 17:28
Thanks for the replies fella's.
The trailer is your basic type of box trailer.
It does not have brakes.
That's why I'm a bit puzzled.
I don't have a problem with the inspection, the trailer is in good condition and roadworthy, but the trailer has never been required to be inspected before.
I am going in to the RMS next Tuesday and see if it is for real or a mistake.
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 17:59
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 17:59
What is the ATM for the Trailer??
My 8x5 is 2000kg, but if yours has no brakes then it will be 750kg max??
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 18:03
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 18:03
The rego paper says the GVM is 750kg.
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Follow Up By: Charlie - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 18:33
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 18:33
If the tare weight is over 254 kg then you need inspection, I guess you get the same five years grace period the same as new cars.
My boat trailers four years old, tare 260 and gross 640 I waiting to see what happens this year.
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Monday, Apr 21, 2014 at 19:58
Monday, Apr 21, 2014 at 19:58
Charlie
The tare weight is 260 kg, and I'm pretty sure it's about 7 yrs old.
Having said that I will still make enquires tomorrow at the RMS.
Two very switched on police officers I know didn't think it would need an inspection and are interested in the reply I will receive regarding this matter.
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Reply By: pop2jocem - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 20:04
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 20:04
At first after reading the post I thought "you gotta be kidding". Then I thought if it's got a brake system because it is over 750 kg then fair enough.
So does your common garden 6x4 trailer without brakes also need to be inspected?
Well fair enough, if dozens of motorists are killed every year by out of control trailers in NSW.
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the premier have to resign just recently because someone slipped him a nice bottle of red. LOL
Cheers
Pop
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Monday, Apr 21, 2014 at 20:02
Monday, Apr 21, 2014 at 20:02
Pop
The trailer does not have brakes and is what I have always considered to be an every day garden variety box trailer.
Hopefully it will just be a clerical error. lol
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Reply By: Member - Leanne W (NSW) - Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 20:55
Friday, Apr 18, 2014 at 20:55
Hi Boo Boo,
I just got my rego renewal papers for my horsefloat which I purchased new last year. I was shocked to see it needed another inspection (had it inspected last year to establish NSW rego) and it will have to be inspected every year for rego. It is because it has a breakaway system.... If it had electric breaks with no breakaway, then it would not need to be inspected until it was over 5 years old, like a motor vehicle. It is classified as a light vehicle because it is a trailer with a gvm less than 4.5T but it required a heavy vehicle inspection.
I think NSW is a bit over the top, but VIC is not good enough with respect to vehicle inspections for rego. I can't speak about other states because I don't know their regulations.
To renew my horsefloat rego cost $318 plus about $42 for the inspection. If it was registered in VIC it would never need an inspection and only cost about $40 for rego.
Why can't the states have similar rego rules??
Leanne
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