Trailer registration in Louisian

[johnny_swindle]

I am not talented enough to build a trailer so I will probably purchase a Harbor Freight or similar "kit" trailer (looking at several manufacturers). Anyone here from Louisiana care to share their adventures in getting the trailer and teardrop registered?

Thanks

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[GPW]

Just go to DMV , take the supplied Harbor Freight title info , give them $70.00 for a Lifetime license plate and you’re done ... Very Easy !!!

[GPW]

What part of LA do you live in ? ... there may be a FREE trailer available ...

[johnny_swindle]

I live in Ponchatoula....55 miles north of New Orleans....

Tell me more about this free trailer..........phone 985-634-1770

What part of LA do you live in ? ... there may be a FREE trailer available ...

[les45]

Make sure HF signed the title over to you. If you get it delivered instead of buying from the store they do not sign it. Sometimes even the store people will forget to sign it. We have similar registration requirements here in South Carolina and I had to take my title (Certificate of Origin) to the nearest store and have the manager to sign it before the DMV would accept it. Also, register as a utility trailer and not a camper, it's usually cheaper.

[johnny_swindle]

Thanks for the info.........

Make sure HF signed the title over to you. If you get it delivered instead of buying from the store they do not sign it. Sometimes even the store people will forget to sign it. We have similar registration requirements here in South Carolina and I had to take my title (Certificate of Origin) to the nearest store and have the manager to sign it before the DMV would accept it. Also, register as a utility trailer and not a camper, it's usually cheaper.

[johnny_swindle]

I am a total novice when it comes to modifying an existing trailer and I don't know if I would be able to make the modifications to meet these requirements:



I would have to modify the tongue. Not sure I am up to the task. It will make someone who has the skills an excellent trailer.

What part of LA do you live in ? ... there may be a FREE trailer available ...

[bbrider]

Shreveport here. I can tell you from experience from having done both HF trailers and home built. HF trailer COA is signed by the store manager and then since we are a notary state it has to be notarized. My local store has a notary that has their signatures on file you have to go to for the notarizing. Then you can go to the DMV for the title and plates.

Home built trailers require an notarized affidavit, build receipts for parts, and a trip to the State Troopers office to get a vin stamped on the tongue. This will get you a COA from the officer that you take to the DMV. No questions asked about how it is to be used. You also have to have the trailer built with lights to get it stamped obviously. Hope that helps answer your question.

[GPW]

What BB says !!! Our homemade trailer was given to us by the guy who made it ( a welder, neighbor and singer in the band ) . We had to get a notarized letter from him stating he built the trailer, and donated it to us (plus two witnesses) ... then drag the whole thing out to the State Police where after some paperwork and visual inspection of the trailer by one of the officers ( he said he’s never seen a Foamie before ) then they handed us a piece of paper with a number on it , some worn out dies, and a small maul hammer and told to go out and do it ourselves ... ( my stamping was awful ) Luckily the DMV was in the same building and we just got in another line ... came home with a life time license plate ( $70.00) and registration ... 2 hours ... mostly waiting in line ... Not so bad , but you MUST have your paperwork done ... and done properly... They’re "sticklers” ...

In addition , If you get your hands on an unlicensed or expired licence, no title trailer ( after Katrina , they were everywhere here , boats washed away , trailers abandoned )... You can apply for a "Salvage Title" after nine years .... So even an old or “Found" trailer can be legally registered ... and repurposed for camper building ...