Whats all involved? It seems with all the scrap tubing i have it would be much more cost effecient to build my own trailer, But im not sure how registrations would go, To get plates, GVW and all that who haw. Anyone know the basic routine?

 

in michigan you would need to get it inspected and weighed to get a title and plates.

 

The last time I made a trailer out of old truck bed. I just went to the Sec. of State and got a title for a homebuilt trailer. They told me what serial number to put on it and that was it. I think it can vary with the GTW you want. That was in Illinois about 8 or 10 years ago.

 

I've made buggys and trailers and only needed to go to a DMV office for an inspection and they attach ID tags and give you registration and license plates. That is for California. I don't see where you are located in your profile.

 

sorry, im in iowa

 

It will vary depending on your state. I picked up a trailer made from a pickup box in GA and it did not ever have plates on it. I took it down and it may have been an option as it was classified as a homemade trailer. As I traveled around the country I opted to get plates and registration. In several states I had to buy tabs each year. In Idaho I got tabs for I think 10 years. Contact your state Dept of Licensing to get the facts.