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perchnbox -> Boat Trailer Inspection (6/21/2008 8:25:31 PM)

Does anyone know a place near Lake City or Walnut to get a Trailer inspected?  



dublvision -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/21/2008 10:12:34 PM)

yes across tracks by old caboose, 50 yards down road. just got mine.



pghmarty -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 12:32:47 AM)

Any inspection shop can do it.



perchnbox -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 7:20:06 AM)

Thanks



pghmarty -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 10:55:39 AM)

Call first
I have an inspection license that I think covers cars & trucks to 26000 lbs and trailers to 10000 lbs
I never inspected a trailer or saw one inspected while working at a Chevy Dealer for 5 years.



Storm Warning 2 -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 3:02:30 PM)

IF that isn't a PFBC / PA State boys trap, I am not sure what is.  Who has ever had their trailer inspected?  Has anyone ever seen it enforced?  Why don't we get a sticker like we do for our cars to remind us when to have our trailer inspected?

We need to stand up as a group fellas, Great Lakes User fees?  Trailer Inspections?  Gas prices that are already forcing a lot of us to limit time on the water, they are trying to make us obsolete like they pretty much have the commercial anglers as well.

Its a big joke, so many rules that they trip over them...



Carpet Bagger -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 3:29:32 PM)

I get mine inspected....lol

A run away trailer is no laughing matter.  The breaks need to work...the chains need to work...the tires need to be up to par......Lose a trailer without having it inspected have it hit another car, or a house, or maybe just flip over...and your world will be miserable....

Its $29 bucks a year....



Storm Warning 2 -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 4:53:43 PM)

Come on Bagger!  $29 bucks is darn near a tank full of fuel for the kicker!  [;)][;)]

Do we really need to go so far as to check our tires (which if bad, will hold us up from fishing due to having to change a flat, etc.), If I can't tell my safety chains are good, then I don't need to touch a boat, let alone anything else mechanical in nature, the brakes, OK, maybe they need checked by a pro every once in a while, but it is still inane!  I would be sick for a few weeks if I lost the cargo that the trailer was pulling, that is what I am driving at...



Brad1 -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 5:15:15 PM)

From what I have been reading, other states have been cracking down on enforcing trailer regulations as well. North Carolina has stepped it up.

I do like the thought of knowing that the vehicles (all vehicles, including trailers) that are traveling at higher speeds (55 to 75 mph) on the same highways and within close proximity of my vehicle (which is carrying my family), have been checked for safety. When I lived in Michigan for several years, I couldn't believe the condition of the vehicles traveling on the road up there.

Remember the accident in Butler county which occurred within the last few years in which a would chipper detached from it's tow vehicle and collided with a vehicle occupied by a father and child. The operator of the tow vehicle didn't have safety chains. The father and child were killed in that accident from what I recall. The operator of the tow vehicle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.



Carpet Bagger -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 7:40:35 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Storm Warning 2

Come on Bagger!  $29 bucks is darn near a tank full of fuel for the kicker!  [;)][;)]

Do we really need to go so far as to check our tires (which if bad, will hold us up from fishing due to having to change a flat, etc.), If I can't tell my safety chains are good, then I don't need to touch a boat, let alone anything else mechanical in nature, the brakes, OK, maybe they need checked by a pro every once in a while, but it is still inane!  I would be sick for a few weeks if I lost the cargo that the trailer was pulling, that is what I am driving at...


Storm you know as well as I do what kinda ratty trailers you see from time to time around the boat dock...Theres alot of boats up there with bad tires, bad bearings, bad breaks, and bad couplers....And im sure theres alot of trucks with step bumpers that are over loaded for towing as well...

Yes I agree with you, I am mechanical enough and have enough common sense to keep my breaks, tires, and lights up to par...others dont know a screwdriver from a hammer.  Its there as a liability in case their is an accident where a trailer breaks loose that is not up to par...Last thing i would want to see is my 2ton boat headed for oncoming traffic because of my neglect....

Alot of guys dont do any prep work.  They see the fish are biting, so they go out, hook up their boat to their truck, and just think everything is going to work right each year...Thats just not always the case...I start thinking about fishing in early April, and start getting organized for the year...Do my greasing, and other maint., get the trailer inspected and im off for Port Clinton.

I have a 3.5gal for my honda...$29 its like almost 2 tanks of gas...but last time i checked this game we play isnt exactly cheap.

For $29 bucks to have the fish cops and police look the other way while im trailering knowing my trailer is up to par, its money well spent...If your equipment is up to par you will never get hasseled...You always see the WCOs checking the ratty looking boats, and its always the same excuse, they are picking on a guy....Erie is a nasty body of water, to go out there with any kinda half assed ideas CAN be fairly dangerous. Same thing applies when dragging a 2 ton boat up 79 at 70mph.



2dog -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/22/2008 9:13:47 PM)

According to state law any trailer less than 3000 pounds gross weight do not inspected. Number 5 in bold and underlined. Here is the link if someone wants to double check.
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/vehicle_code/chapter47.pdf

2004 Amendment. Act 228 amended subsec. (a).
ยง 4703. Operation of vehicle without official certificate of inspection.
(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, no motor vehicle required to bear current registration plates issued by this Commonwealth and no farm vehicle with a gross weight or gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 17,000 pounds for which a Type I biennial certificate of exemption has been issued shall be driven and no trailer required to bear current registration plates issued by this Commonwealth shall be moved on a highway and no mass transit vehicle shall be operated unless the vehicle displays a currently valid certificate of inspection issued under this chapter.
(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply to:
(1) Special mobile equipment.
(2) Implements of husbandry.
(2.1) Registered commercial implement of husbandry with an implement of
husbandry body type.
(3) Motor vehicles being towed.
(4) Motor vehicles being operated or trailers being towed by an official inspection
station owner or employee for the purpose of inspection.
(5) Trailers having a registered gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less.
(5.1) A trailer or semitrailer with a gross weight or gross vehicle weight rating of
greater than 17,000 pounds displaying a currently valid Federal certificate of inspection.
(6) Motorized pedalcycles.
(7) Vehicles being repossessed by a financier or collector-repossessor business or
vehicles enroute to a wholesale vehicle auction by a transporter business using the appropriate
miscellaneous motor vehicle business registration plates.
(8) New vehicles while they are in the process of manufacture, including testing,
and not in transit from the manufacturer to a purchaser or dealer.
(9) Any military vehicle used for training by a private, nonprofit, tax exempt
military educational institution when such vehicle does not travel on public roads in excess of
one mile and the property on both sides of the public road is owned by the institution.
(10) A motor vehicle registered as an antique pursuant to section 1340 (relating to
antique, classic and collectible plates).
(11) A motor vehicle being operated by the vehicle owner while enroute to an
inspection station where an appointment for inspection has been scheduled, provided that such
operation occurs no later than ten days after the expiration of a valid certificate of inspection
issued under this chapter.
(12) (Deleted by amendment).
(13) New vehicles in the possession of a second-stage manufacturer which are in
transit:
(i) from a dealer or distributor for completion; or
(ii) to a dealer or distributor upon completion.



MuskyMastr -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/23/2008 1:29:24 PM)

You want to have a good fight.  Go to the DMV and apply for Antique plates for your trailer.  Mine is a 79 and qualifies.  Then you are inspection exempt.  Imagine trying to sort that out at the PSP roadblock, I think it would be fun.



MuskyMastr -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/23/2008 1:31:41 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: 2dog
(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply to:

(2) Implements of husbandry.


I'd hate to tangle with the SOB that has to haul his around on a trailer! 



storymaker -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/23/2008 4:22:53 PM)

do you have a name or number for this shop? been calling around and can find no one to inspect my trailer. I stopped at the one I thought you were describing(northcoast auto) but he said he does not inspect trailers. I did find a shop that would inspect it but he wants the boat off the trailer, is this normal?? If this is the case I'd have to get a transient slip for a day. Trying to do the right thing here, but this is turning into a pain in the backside.



dublvision -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/23/2008 5:41:01 PM)

fairview auto repair on 20 or cross tracks, make left past caboose and right before next bend in road on right hand side, forget the name of place, receipt is at camp.



pghmarty -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/23/2008 5:48:47 PM)

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but he wants the boat off the trailer, is this normal

No-he just does not want to do it!
Most trailers will pass so there is no money in inspecting them.
The only thing I have ever needed is a few light bulbs and a change of bearings + seals every 5-10 years.
I don't need to make their boat payment so I fix the trailer myself.



bulldog1 -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (6/25/2008 9:53:26 AM)

Check with any RV dealer, alot of camping trailers also require inspection so they should be able to do it. I've never had mine inspected without the boat on the trailer. I grew up camping with my family and we always had to have our camper inspected and that was a couple more than a couple of years ago, lol. Also, just a suggestion, I took mine to the local feed dealer and weighed it on their scale 5,850#, it's just good to know exactly what you're pulling around and cost only $1. Then I re-hitched it to the truck and weighed it again to determine tounge weight 420#. Also makes for a convincing argument with the wife for a new truck![image]http://forums.fishusa.com/micons/m8.gif[/image]



Big Fathead -> RE: Boat Trailer Inspection (7/1/2008 7:40:44 AM)

My opinion on trailer inspection: It is necasary, I've purchased many boats with trailers and utility trailers in the past and can honestly say TRAILERS USUALLY DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY! The surge brakes usually aren't working with the resevoir being bone dry or having water in them, Brakes are never adjusted (Need done not automatic like a car), Lights are usually not all working, Tires dry rot, Had one trailer the welds were cracked on the frame on 75% of the cross members, Also the inspection station should check your hitch to see if it is properly rated, the ball rating, and if trailer has electric brakes check your brake control, battery for break away (which does not charge from your vehicle you must charge by trickle charge while parked), and your break away chain or cable on surge or electric brakes.

AS YOUR DRIVING BACK AND FOURTH TO ERIE AND DOING YOUR DAILY DRIVING LOOK AT THE TRAILERS ON THE ROAD VERY FEW ARE LEGAL! YOU WILL SEE SOME WITH NO LIGHTS, BROKEN LIGHTS, MISSING LIGHTS, FENDERS FLAPPING, NO SAFETY CHAINS, SAFETY CHAINS THAT WOULDN'T HOLD A BICYCLE, BOATS AND EQUIPMENT NOT TIED DOWN, AND MANY MORE UNSAFE TRAILERING PRACTICES.

I can't believe anyone would complain about getting there equipment safety inspected. It's for your own good as well as mine and everyone else's on the road. How about the poor family on Rt. 8 that was killed due to improper trailering of a log splitter. I know accidents happen BUT SHOULDN'T WE TRY TO STOP THEM IF WE CAN.

As I look aound at the Marina parking lots, boat docks, tournament weigh ins, other areas boaters may be I just wonder why the $20 or $30 and a couple hours would be such a financial burden and inconvienence for anyone! COME ON NOW! As a friend of mine all says were driving $30,000-$50,000 trucks around, $25,000.00 plus boats around, wasting money on fishing tournaments, stocking our tackle boxes to the gills, and buying water for $1.50 for 16.9 oz. and we complain about ridiculous things that cost next to nothing!

I'm not a cop! But I am a concerned family man. If there were going to be another weekend the State Police should crack down I would think July 4th. weekend would be the time! I would get my trailers inspected.

JUST MY THOUGHTS! SEE YOU AT THE AUGUST PRO-AM!



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