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Boat trailer inspection required?
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01/06/16 02:45 AM
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lakeforkfisherman
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Just got my 2016 trailer tag renewal. Am I really required to take my trailer to be inspected in order to get renewed? If you've ben through this, I am interested in what they inspect and how the process works. Thanks,
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/06/16 03:33 AM
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grout-scout
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If it says you have to get it renewed then yes you have to have the inspection. Pretty simple, they check the lights, tires, safety chains/cable, etc and they are supposed to check the brakes; but my place did not do that.
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/06/16 07:55 PM
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Windbreaker
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State inspection is only required for trailers that weigh over 4500 pounds. Most bass boat trailers do not weight that. My 19 bass boat trailer weighs 1200 pounds without the boat. With the boat,gear, gas,etc. its about 3000 pounds
More information here....http://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/trailers
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/06/16 08:52 PM
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trlrman
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required with a GVWR of more than 4500 lb.s , does not matter what it weighs it is what it is rated for.
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: trlrman]
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01/07/16 01:41 PM
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TxPanhandle
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required with a GVWR of more than 4500 lb.s , does not matter what it weighs it is what it is rated for. This is correct
Retired to Fish 10 Skeeter ZX22 Bay 200 HP Yamaha Sho Hummminbird Electronics 2015 GMC 2500HD
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/07/16 05:57 PM
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Jim N
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If your trailer requires it, you should have received a letter stating so instead of an actual renewal form. No ig deal, but it's a hassell as I had to get the inspection then take the letter and inspection to the tax office instead of going anywhere.
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'19 Nitro Z20 250 ProXS 4S
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/10/16 02:06 PM
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papamark
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I took my boat registration to the tag place and told the lady that my boat and trailer together didn't weigh that much, and mine said the trailer was 4500. She asked what my boat weighed and I showed her, she changed it and now I don't have to have it inspected.
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/10/16 10:03 PM
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CrazyCajun
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did you go have it weighted mark?
Jason Romero Bayou kustom Rods 337-322-0227 FEEL WHAT YOU BEEN MISSING!!!
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/11/16 12:22 AM
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Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King
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I had taken mine to a local scrap yard and used the scales there. Gave the guy 20 for lunch probably made his day haha
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/11/16 08:30 AM
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papamark
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Nope, it says on my paper work how much my boat weighs
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/11/16 12:38 PM
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CrazyCajun
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Jason Romero Bayou kustom Rods 337-322-0227 FEEL WHAT YOU BEEN MISSING!!!
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/14/16 02:22 AM
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Lou r Pitcher
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Trailer inspection was not required on my renewal occurring last month....a 2007 Ranger Z19.
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/15/16 11:03 PM
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CJ.Skeeter
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Anybody know a place near Fork to get this done?
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
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01/16/16 02:34 AM
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Gamblinman
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Tire shop on the south side of Yantis. Make sure everything works, lights, and brakes.
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Re: Boat trailer inspection required?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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01/29/16 10:42 AM
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Derek Stansell
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Only if you have a very heavy boat.
Derek Stansell
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