Thread: My Trailer Build - Car carrier

Mate, top job!! Makes a huge difference when you, and others can see it behind you.

Not a bad controller the Dexter either. And once you've had Electric... you never go back!

And Rego can be pretty easy, as most Vicroads officers don't know all the trailer reg's. But it's better to be correct anyway, as the onus is always going to be on you, the manufacturer.

Congratulations. Fantastic job, really looks the part. The best job is the one you do yourself. I was wondering how the rego process went for when I do my trailer. It sounds fairly simple. Am I right in saying that you ring up vicroads and get a VIN number, make an appointment, get it weighed, and take it for inspection? What did you stamp the VIN number on the drawbar with and what size? Any problems with the compliance plate? Sorry about the questions.
Cheers.

Hey BST.
There is a separate VIN section to Vicroads, but you just ring the 131171 number and ask to be put through to them.

As for the VIN on the trailer, you can scribe/engrave this on the ID (VIN) plate that you buy. In addition, (it is only "recommended" by the regulations, but not compulsory) you can add it onto the trailer somewhere, either by letter/number stamps or as I do, weld it on. Bear in mind, that the VIN system is a way of tracing stolen vehicles, and it only take me a day or so to remove and replace a drawbar, so I always add my VIN numbers onto another rail on the trailer where it cant be got at with a grinder, is not easily replaced, and even out of sight unless you go looking for it. That way, even if thieves change the VIN plate, the VIN number is still elsewhere on the trailer.

Thanks Yonnee. Good advice. Will put the number on the main frame somewheres.
Cheers.