Science Abuse Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Looking throught e DMV site (which sucks), I'm not seeing anything for small private trailers. I'm getting a 48"x48" utility trailer, don't want to be pulled over by bored OHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 it appears you do http://bmv.ohio.gov/registration_non_com_trailer_chart.stm thats fees based on weight on the plus side, you dont have to title trailers unless theyre commercial (4000lb +) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 id call but im thinking its done by weight. u have to get the trailer weight. then over it needs it under dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 id call but im thinking its done by weight. u have to get the trailer weight. then over it needs it under dont. thats right...except by the chart, it appears now it doesnt matter you still pay... 1-500lbs is listed on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Word, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have a 4x8' trailer and yes you have to register it. Or at least we have been for the last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Doesn't matter the size, you have to have a plate. If you already own a trailer, just swap the tags between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 You have to get it weighed some place approved by the BMV. The scales behind my house that you guys enjoy tossing race cars on happens to be approved by the BMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transamatt99 Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 You have to buy a plate no matter what, but if its less that 4k empty weight you dont get a title, which is kinda goofy but oh well. I sell trailers btw, if you want to upgrade you 4x4fter lmk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Bought new from harbor freight, and got a title slip with the weight right on it. Wicked simple if you buy new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Do what I did. Register the trailer in Maine for $40 for 5 years. Or register it in Ohio for $40 for 1 year. You do the math. Perfectly legal. http://www.mbi-trailers.com/register/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The others are correct yes. Make sure your lights are always functional as well, theres a LOT of officers that will make you leave it on the side of the road if the lights are out. Youde actually be surprised by the amount of rear end trailer collisions there are due to darkness and lack of trailer lights as well. SAFETY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 At harbor freight for $10 you can get some magnetic lights. Might be a great thing to have in the car incase a light does go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The others are correct yes. Make sure your lights are always functional as well, theres a LOT of officers that will make you leave it on the side of the road if the lights are out. Youde actually be surprised by the amount of rear end trailer collisions there are due to darkness and lack of trailer lights as well. SAFETY I was told there was a little known law(even to officers) that as long as its daylight, and your vehicle lights are visible, trailers need no lights. Can you confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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