small trailer title

[Stevie-D]

my friend gave me an old trailer that had been sitting up in his field for a long time. he had since boughten a new one and had no use for it. it used to be a pop-up camper. however, the title was lost years ago. how would i go about obtaining a title for it? the trailer is 5'X7'. is a title even necessary? hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

i tore it down to the frame this afternoon, and it's still in decent shape. i got most of the rust off of it, and tomorrow i am going to paint it---- green and silver---to match my truck. then i have to install lights and wiring and she'll be done.

i just have to get this title situation taken care of.:confused:

[250rAL]

I converted a boat trailer into an ATV trailer and they just titled it as new "homemade".

[fasterblaster09]

Originally posted by 250rAL
I converted a boat trailer into an ATV trailer and they just titled it as new "homemade".

Yeh same thing I did,finished painting yesterday.Sorry that had nothing to do with yuor question..

[Meek]

You will have to get a title for it, in order to put plates on it.

[trick250r]

go to the DMV

[sickmojave]

just have it listed as Homemade. I have done this several times. But you will need to know how much it weighs..;)

[250rAL]

Yep, weighed mine before I went.

[wilkin250r]

Originally posted by Stevie-D
the trailer is 5'X7'. is a title even necessary?

Regardless of how small it is, in most states ANY trailer needs a title and registration.

[huffdaddy_400EX]

Not sure if it is the same there but in California, if it's home made, you'll need to have either the CHP (Highway Patrol) inspect it or take it to a DMV inspection station and have it signed off before you can register it.