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Old 06-13-2019, 04:48 PM   #15
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I don't know - I keep running into things like this, from the Texas DMV web site at
https://www.dmv.org/tx-texas/other-t...f-vehicles.php

Quote:
Trailer Registration in Texas
All non-farm trailers operating on public roads
require registration, but only certain ones require titling The exact requirements vary by trailer type and weight. This includes a homemade trailer.

Manufactured Trailers
Trailers heavier than 4,000 lbs. (gross weight) must be titled.
To get a title, visit your county tax office with:
Proof of ownership (Manufacturer Certificate of Origin, title, Bill of Sale). A completed Application for Texas Certificate of Title (form 130-U). Payment for registration fees.
So I read that as saying that manufactured trailers that weigh less than 4000 pounds do not need to be titled. They may be titled, but they are not required to be.

Remember, "registered" is not the same as "titled".

Maine's weight limit for a title is 3000 pounds. They use the weight that is advertised by the manufacturer, rather than the actual weight on a scale. Since a 2720SL is advertised as "dry weight 2875", that is what they use. And they won't give you a title even if they want one (I know - I tried).

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