Trailer (above 4500lb) inspection

[Soclose]

Okay, need the GS to clarify something for me. I bought an 18' heavy duty low. It for hauling tractor around. I went to get it inspected and they said I have to have insurance on it? Does my auto not cover it? I'm a little confused on why I must buy insurance specifically for the trailer

[BrandonA]

Never heard of that

[Soclose]

Me either, it's driving me crazy

[Buckshot-73]

What did your vehicle carrier say when you ask them??

Can you add the trailer to your current policy?

[hogslayer78]

I got my 16' cargo trailer inspected a month ago before selling it. All I have ever been ask for was my vehicle insurance that is towing the trailer.

[fordsuper08]

your car insurance will not cover it unless you actually list it on the policy now if you are borrowing the trailer from someone else then your car insurance will cover it under the liability part of your coverage just fyi

[Dejashoot]

Insurance for the vehicle you used to tow the trailer to the inection place.

[DUKFVR]

I got my 16' cargo trailer inspected a month ago before selling it. All I have ever been ask for was my vehicle insurance that is towing the trailer.

This for me too.

[denimdeerslayer]

Lets hope they do away with this inspection when the state does away with vehicle inspections.

[SaltwaterSlick]

Lets hope they do away with this inspection when the state does away with vehicle inspections.

...ain't gonna happen. That's too big of a cash cow for 'em...

[Dale Moser]

I had one inspected 2 weeks ago with just my truck insurance.

[Bruiser]

Heard of google

What's Inspected by Vehicle Type

Items of Inspection for a Trailers or Mobile Homes

05.06 Inspect All Trailers, Semitrailers, Pole Trailers, or Mobile Homes Exceeding 4,500 Pounds Actual Gross Weight or Registered Weight For: (Listed in suggested order of inspection) Refer to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, if required.

* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility on towing vehicle

1. Brakes (system) (If gross weight exceeds 4,500 pounds)
2. Tires
3. Wheel Assembly
4. Safety Guards or Flaps (if four tires or more on rearmost axle) Pole trailers exempt.
5. Tail Lamps (2)
6. Stop Lamps (2)
7. License Plate Lamp (1)
8. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
9. Turn Signal Lamps
10. Clearance Lamps
11. Side Marker Lamps
12. Side Reflectors
13. Side Marker Lamps and Reflectors (30 feet or more in overall length)
(Refer to Reference Section as per lighting diagrams and as applicable to the particular trailer being inspected.)
14. Serial or Vehicle Identification Number
15. Window Tint.

[Dale Moser]

If, for whatever reason, your auto coverage doesn't cover any trailer you pull...you need different insurance.

[EliteDriver]

If, for whatever reason, your auto coverage doesn't cover any trailer you pull...you need different insurance.

Correct....Liability will extend from your vehicle to your trailer. What it doesn't cover is physical damage to your trailer unless you have a physical damage policy on the trailer itself...

[SAC]

if, for whatever reason, your auto coverage doesn't cover any trailer you pull...you need different insurance.

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