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 11-27-2007, 18:21 Post: 148777
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  Building a trailer II

If I were to build myself a trailer from plans- how would I go about getting DOT to sign off on it? VIN? Do welds need to be certified? Determining value? Does it need brake lights?

I know I can't do this cheaper than buying one new, but it would be a fun project and I would be able to get it exactly as I want it. However, I don't want to do it if DOT is going to say I cant use it on their highways.

Oh, I'm in Texas in case any of you local boys have any experience with TexDOT.

Just kidding about the brake lights.






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 11-27-2007, 21:50 Post: 148783
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Thats where I saw the plans I was going to buy. (I'm looking at a 14'x 76"Wink yeah right I guess my question has more to do with making it official. Everybody as there own horror story about showing up at the DMV with out the proper... whatever. Well, imagine showing up with nothing! No VIN, no reciept,... and how can your insurance company cover it without a VIN?






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 11-28-2007, 21:17 Post: 148823
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Thanks for all the info guys- I don't know if I will try this or not.
Mobilus- I have run the numbers twice now with diffent materials and options- buying from Northern tool, I think I would come in at 20% -30% higher than I would if I bought a trailer just right down the street. Everything adds up where it's suppose to be until you get to the axels, brakes and wheels.

I do have one other option- I could have the trailer company do the frame, axels, wheels and lights- (just enough to make it road worthy) and than I could finish it up. If I took that route I would probably avoid everything this board was about. I hope everybody could forgive me.






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 11-29-2007, 07:56 Post: 148825
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Speeking of trailers... I have a question which I'm sure will get a wide range of answers- what size vehicle/ engine for towing a CUT- hypothetically let's say a tractor that comes in at 3000#s, and a 16 foot trailer. Could a Dodge Dakota with a 4.7L V8 pull this set up? (This is the same powerplant that a lot of 1500's have.)






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