Thread: trailer design and axles

Originally Posted by Tins

Talk about thread archaeology! Good timing though. I was just looking for how one goes about gaining Vicroads approval for a home built trailer. Perhaps you would know.

I got my home built camper trailer registered in VIC year before last.
Reasonably simple process - from what I remember, you phone them and request a serial number (which then has to be stamped or permanently part of the trailer - I welded the numbers and letter into the drawbar), then download and fill out a form from Vicroads website, get a certified weighbridge certificate (which clarifies the class its in), take the whole lot in and give them money, then they give you a compliance plate and registration plate. They don't want to see the trailer, just the declaration that it complies with their list of requirements.

Thank you. I guess it's the "give them money" bit that matters.

I think the home made scenario has recently changed for Vic .
Pretty sure they need engineer paperwork now

You may need to show CTA compliance for lights, hitch and safety chain. This is a new thing in trailers to meet ADR