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Title: VIN for a homemade trailer?
Post by: LAHAL on June 07, 2009, 08:45:55 PM

Hey guys,

Just wondering, if I'm building a utility trailer or flat bed trailer. How do I go about getting it registered as there is no Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?

I know you can get a cheap trailer from Canadian Tire or Costco, but what if I wanted to build one. How would I get it registered?

Anyone know?

Thanks,

Title: Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
Post by: dubbleJs on June 07, 2009, 09:08:43 PM

I was wondering this a while ago when i acquired a homemade, Im not 100% but what I heard was you can get a trailer VIN stamped, it apparently costs a couple hundred $.
Try calling a registry, Im sure they will have the answer.

Title: Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
Post by: LAHAL on June 07, 2009, 09:15:47 PM

Great Thanks, I'll came them tomorrow.

If anyone has more info, please fill me in.

Title: Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on June 07, 2009, 09:53:33 PM

When I had to register my no vin tent trailer it is:

$53 for homebuilt trailer less than 1400 kg
$418.70 for all trailers otherwise

https://apps.ibc.ca/AlbertaReVin/TRANS0030.pdf

Title: Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
Post by: DGenR8 on June 07, 2009, 10:04:26 PM

Check this site,

http://www.ibc.ca/en/Insurance_Crime/Prevention_Investigation/Alberta_ReVINing.asp (http://www.ibc.ca/en/Insurance_Crime/Prevention_Investigation/Alberta_ReVINing.asp)

Also has to meet Government regs for lights, brakes etc.

Title: Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
Post by: calltrex on June 08, 2009, 08:16:09 AM

last time i just punched some numbers in and gave them that.

Title: Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
Post by: SwampSinger on June 08, 2009, 05:04:56 PM

100% you need a VIN... I went through that a few years ago. they come to your house (or wherever your trailer is) and put it on your homebuilt trailer...

Title: Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
Post by: cLAY on June 08, 2009, 06:10:07 PM

Quote from: DGenR8 on June 07, 2009, 10:04:26 PM

Check this site,

http://www.ibc.ca/en/Insurance_Crime/Prevention_Investigation/Alberta_ReVINing.asp (http://www.ibc.ca/en/Insurance_Crime/Prevention_Investigation/Alberta_ReVINing.asp)

Also has to meet Government regs for lights, brakes etc.

Not true actually. Only has to be built from NON-stolen parts. There is no inspection required for non-comercial trailers.

quoted from your link:

Please note: The vehicle examination conducted by IBC is not an inspection of the safety and/or mechanical integrity of the vehicle. A Salvage Vehicle Inspection or an Out-of-Province Vehicle Inspection, at the applicant's expense, may be required before the vehicle can be registered in Alberta. Please contact an Alberta motor vehicle registry agent for information about registering your vehicle/trailer.