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    I've been looking in to trailers to tow 2 dirt bikes around, Jackie has a really nice one (someone should buy it) but looking for something more light weight. I have looked at two 3 bike trailers and only found junk for 300 plus dollar's. .. not going to happend! !

    I'm willing to buy something for a few extra bucks that need some maintenance but not a rebuild.

    While biking the other day I found a 3 motor bike trailer down the road from my house. I stopped by to check it out today and owner was out side! Asked about it he said he woukd be willing to sell it but it from out of state and did not require a title..... so what I have in front of me is a out of state trailer for sale low cost with no title that has a non colorado vin.........

    How do I make this mine with out doing all the legal stuff..... can I just take off the old info and call it a home made trailer and get a title under my name ? I read a lot of info on the DMV web site but still seems like to much time and energy I can just spend on something
    Allready titled......

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    no one will tell you on here that its ok to take the vin off and claim homemade (but I certainly wouldn't judge, not that I have been in that situation ). Just make sure if you go that route you hide the evidence of an existing vin plate, as they will look for it. Also, my neighbor is selling a small trailer that you could definitely put 3 bikes on. Not sure how much he wants, but I think he is hoping to get around $700. New wood, new lights, new paint. Also no title though.

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    scout man previously posted:
    "no one will tell you on here that its ok to take the vin off and claim homemade (but I certainly wouldn't judge, not that I have been in that situation ). Just make sure if you go that route you hide the evidence of an existing vin plate, as they will look for it. Also, my neighbor is selling a small trailer that you could definitely put 3 bikes on. Not sure how much he wants, but I think he is hoping to get around $700. New wood, new lights, new paint. Also no title though."

    Yeah I figured that... I know not to do that but what ekse is there to do with out making a 100-200 trailer a 500 plus trailer ??
    Jackie has that nice one to for 700.... I wish I had the cash on hand for it.

    What I'm thinking is asking him to do a vin identification. ..... if might offer him 50 / 100 bucks with bill of sale.... no more then that with out a title

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    Just seen Jackies trailer ad.... its been sold for a week. Someone got a deal ! Good for you jackie

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    Getting a title on an out of state trailer shouldn't be too hard. I bought a car trailer from a guy who brought it to CO from Florida. Filled out the paperwork, made an appointment with state patrol, took it by, they looked it over & declared it homemade even though it had been temporarily licensed in Florida. It's their call which way they will let it be registered. Mine was a kit that was actually built at home. If it is a factory trailer with a VIN they will use that. They have forms at the DMV for out of state trailers that weren't required to have a license.

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    CS79bronco previously posted:
    "Getting a title on an out of state trailer shouldn't be too hard. I bought a car trailer from a guy who brought it to CO from Florida. Filled out the paperwork, made an appointment with state patrol, took it by, they looked it over & declared it homemade even though it had been temporarily licensed in Florida. It's their call which way they will let it be registered. Mine was a kit that was actually built at home. If it is a factory trailer with a VIN they will use that. They have forms at the DMV for out of state trailers that weren't required to have a license."

    Did you have to show state patrol proof of purchase? I noticed on the DMV website it says you can take A vehicle for title inspection Colorado clean air emissions centers has anyone has any experience with this?

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    94ToyBear previously posted:
    "Just seen Jackies trailer ad.... its been sold for a week. Someone got a deal ! Good for you jackie"

    Yeah - he did get a great deal. And thank god Britton was handling the transaction because the dude didn't want to give him the agreed upon price. Britton kept repeating "keep counting - you're not there yet...". At the same time three other guys un-hooked it from my Jeep that was strategically parked on the driveway, and dragged it across my lawn even after I told them to stop. Not sure I could have managed the situation very well on my own. I would have blown a gasket! All ended well - except they had a hitch with nothing to lock their hitch-pin in. We did our best to twist some wire in there to hold it on.... Hope they got it home OK.

    Oh - The buyer was not a member here - so no worries!!!

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    Jackie previously posted:
    "Yeah - he did get a great deal. And thank god Britton was handling the transaction because the dude didn't want to give him the agreed upon price. Britton kept repeating "keep counting - you're not there yet...". At the same time three other guys un-hooked it from my Jeep that was strategically parked on the driveway, and dragged it across my lawn even after I told them to stop. Not sure I could have managed the situation very well on my own. I would have blown a gasket! All ended well - except they had a hitch with nothing to lock their hitch-pin in. We did our best to twist some wire in there to hold it on.... Hope they got it home OK.

    Oh - The buyer was not a member here - so no worries!!!"

    Wow ! Glad it worked out ! Was it a craig list sale.

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    Yup.

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    Guy only want 50 bucks for it ! Ill most likely take it off his hands with a bill of sale...

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    You can't make one for that, even if you have all the stuff sitting around!
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    94ToyBear previously posted:
    "Did you have to show state patrol proof of purchase? I noticed on the DMV website it says you can take A vehicle for title inspection Colorado clean air emissions centers has anyone has any experience with this?"

    Had to have a bill of sale to get the forms at DMV IIRC. We don't have emissions here so had to make an appointment with the patrol. They will give you the contact info & days etc. They only do inspections here 2 days a week so there was a short line.

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    Hypoid previously posted:
    "You can't make one for that, even if you have all the stuff sitting around!"

    No kidding ! I'm sure it will need some work like taking the bearings in tires maybe you like to come on some lights but can't beat that price I'm willing to work on something and spend some time on as long as you don't cost me too much

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    trailfiend previously posted:


    How do I go about where I got the parts ?

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    "Materials on hand."

    http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...-built-trailer

    I titled my trailer before inspections were required. Nobody asked for any reciepts.
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    Hypoid previously posted:
    ""Materials on hand."

    http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...-built-trailer

    I titled my trailer before inspections were required. Nobody asked for any reciepts."

    Thanks !!! I'm gon to try n pick it up today.

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