Pop Up Trailer Inspections in NYS

[scottab96]

This might seem like a silly question but I have looked on line and I can't seem to find an answer.  So was hoping that someone can fill me in.
 
In NYS (or any state for that matter) does a pop up trailer need a yearly inspection like a car?
 
If anyone knows where on the DMV site I can find the info I would be much abliged....
 
Thanks!

[mike4947]

In a word yes. Any inspection station that has a license can do trailers as well as cars/light trucks. They will check your lights and operation of the brakes, as well as tire condition/tread. And bring the trailer registration with you.
For those out of state folks wondering why I mentioned brakes when your state doesn't require them; NYS require operational brakes on any trailer over 1000 pound dry weight, or 3000 pounds GVWR. Which ever is less. So 99% of our PU's come with brakes.

[austinado16]

If you're asking specifically if a pop-up registered in NYS is required by your DMV to have an annual safety inspection, then I'd say that's a phone call to your local DMV.

As far as other states go, I don't know.  In CA, no we don't have required safety inspections for our vehicles or trailers/campers.  Seems like that's more of a rust-belt "thing." (but I could be wrong)

[MomboTN]

This might seem like a silly question but I have looked on line and I can't seem to find an answer.  So was hoping that someone can fill me in.
 
In NYS (or any state for that matter) does a pop up trailer need a yearly inspection like a car?
 
If anyone knows where on the DMV site I can find the info I would be much abliged....
 
Thanks!

Each state  is different.  In TN we do not have inspections and do not have to have license plates on our pop-up.  I do carry a copy of the law in case I leave the state.

[rjh8115]

In Michigan, no inspections are required.  Trailers require a license plate.

[J-Bird]

This might seem like a silly question but I have looked on line and I can't seem to find an answer.  So was hoping that someone can fill me in.
 
In NYS (or any state for that matter) does a pop up trailer need a yearly inspection like a car?
 
If anyone knows where on the DMV site I can find the info I would be much abliged....
 
Thanks!

YES !!!! You need to inspect EVERY year here in new York, J-Bird  :U

[dthurk]

Once inspected, staple the inspection sticker to your registration.

[aw738]

Here in West what another tax Virginia only three types of vehicles don't require inspection stickers.

Mobile Homes
Vehicles with antique tags
Trailers under 2000lbs gvw

[curryp]

You can register your pop-up in NYS w/o an inspection sticker. When you register it at DMV you will be given a 10 day temporary inspection certificate (small white square piece of paper). Although the inspection sticker doesn't have to be displayed on a pop-up like a vehicle, law enforcement can ask for proof of inspection. I just renewed my pop-up registration in a DMV office and was given the 10 day temporary inspection paper.

[scottab96]

That is funny..... the reason I asked was the lady at the DMV asked me if I needed an inspection and and I replied that "I didn't know".  She said OK and told me to have a nice day.  Never gave me a 10 day temporary paper or anything....

[SpeakEasy]

That is funny..... the reason I asked was the lady at the DMV asked me if I needed an inspection and and I replied that "I didn't know".  She said OK and told me to have a nice day.  Never gave me a 10 day temporary paper or anything....

Gotta love it. And our state taxes are paying for the salary, benefits, and early retirement of people like this.

-Speak

[aw738]

I sell auto parts and I have found that people have a title that states one model year and the car is another. If the car was manufactured before July 1st it is the previous model. If it was manufactured after July 1st it is the next years model.

ie. Mfr date of June 30, 2007 is a 2007 model.
    Mfr date of July 1, 2007 is a 2008 model.

This is approximate, but is close. The problem is that our DMV doesn't have a clue about this. It would surprise you how many people have a (used) car that is a year newer or older because they rely on the title.

[SpeakEasy]

I sell auto parts and I have found that people have a title that states one model year and the car is another. If the car was manufactured before July 1st it is the previous model. If it was manufactured after July 1st it is the next years model.

ie. Mfr date of June 30, 2007 is a 2007 model.
    Mfr date of July 1, 2007 is a 2008 model.

I'm not too smart when it comes to stuff like this, but it seems that your information can't be completely true across the board. Why do I say that? Last week,  May, 2008, my daughter bought a 2009 Corolla.

Whassup with that?

-Speak

[aw738]

I should have said that it wasn't exact, but it's close. 99% of the time it's true.

[curryp]

The last two numbers on a VIN are the year the vehicle was manufactured. I am not sure if this is true on all vehicles but I know for a fact that on personal watercraft the last four digits are the month and year of manufacturing.