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Offline LAHAL

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VIN for a homemade trailer?
« 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,
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Offline dubbleJs

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Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline LAHAL

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Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2009, 09:15:47 PM »
Great Thanks, I'll came them tomorrow.

If anyone has more info, please fill me in.
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Offline RckyMtnTJ

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Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
« Reply #3 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
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Offline DGenR8

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Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2009, 10:04:26 PM »
Check this site,

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

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

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Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2009, 08:16:09 AM »
last time i just punched some numbers in and gave them that.
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Offline SwampSinger

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Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
« Reply #6 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...
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Offline cLAY

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Re: VIN for a homemade trailer?
« Reply #7 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

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.
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