Venture Guy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I have a waverunner trailer that needs tags. I was instructed to take it and have it weighed. Anyone know where i can get this done? And how much it would be? Thanks! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Not sure... I didn't have to weigh mine. The paperwork came with a weight. Also, the BMV is only interested in the unloaded weight. I think my trailer unloaded came to 500lbs or so. When I told them it was going to be a race trailer and should be about 1000lbs at most when complete, the woman said that wasn't important and punched in the weight from the paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 scrap yards can do it. i bought one when i was 17 to carry lawn care shit around, and the BMV sent me to joyce iron and metal. i cant remember if i paid $2 or $7 (lol. i know), but im 99% sure it was under $10. they have you pull up, go in, get a weight slip, take back to bmv and they'll give you tags. i think tags were like $35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 any truck stop can get you done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venture Guy Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 thanks for the tips....ill have them take off about 380lbs for the ski..i dont think it weighs much more than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 you'll need to have the trailer weighed empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 you'll need to have the trailer weighed empty plus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOPR Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 while we're on the subject (thread jack) are trailers required to be insured or is that my choice? do i need to tell my insurance company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 while we're on the subject (thread jack) are trailers required to be insured or is that my choice? do i need to tell my insurance company? its your choice, but if something happens and it your falt, and the trailer was the cause(ie a wheel comes off it, or it unhooks and smash's other cars) they are not going to cover it. but if some one else smash's the trailer, then they will pay.. a buddie just went thru this last summer. a semi ran over his car dolly, and smashed his truck all up. i say cover it just in case. and limited use normally mean minimal cost's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I have had all my trailers weighed full. Just have a guesstimate of what you have on there weighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 while we're on the subject (thread jack) are trailers required to be insured or is that my choice? do i need to tell my insurance company? Yes trailer insurance is CHEAP!!! For my 24 foot enclosed with full coverage on it through state farm I pay $72 a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 just dump the wave runner in buckeye swamp and run over to the TA and have the trailer weighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 My insurance covers any trailer that is hooked to my car. See if yours covers it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Trailer insurance is uber cheap. For my boat, though, it is part of my boat insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venture Guy Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 just dump the wave runner in buckeye swamp and run over to the TA and have the trailer weighted. not a bad idea...i thought about just taking it off the trailer in my garage and running it up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Just tell them 1000lbs and be done with it. They won't care of know the difference and nothing will ever come of it if its not right. The only time you should be worried is if maybe it was a commercial vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I would call a place tell them you need weighed tell them its loaded and see if they will do it as such. I have never had to unload my trailers to have them weighed. Is this new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOPR Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 its your choice, but if something happens and it your falt, and the trailer was the cause(ie a wheel comes off it, or it unhooks and smash's other cars) they are not going to cover it. but if some one else smash's the trailer, then they will pay.. a buddie just went thru this last summer. a semi ran over his car dolly, and smashed his truck all up. i say cover it just in case. and limited use normally mean minimal cost's good to know! I guess this is something else to add to my to do list.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venture Guy Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 im sure there are loopholes to doing this. but i went to the dmv and got a weigh slip and drove up to wilson rd cat scale..and was out in no time....took the waverunner out on alum today...60+mph....its fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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