How often do you do it? (State Inspection that is!)

[Ronnie and Ginger]

we had our brakes adjusted and the fellow at the shop noticed we did nto have sticker, We just forgot about it since we got the fifth in october 2000... but we do get inspected in Louisiana.

2000 F250 PSD CC 8'Bed and AirLifts hauling a 32' triple slide mostly around Cajun country till we can retire! Roaming is where the heart is! see pictures under construction
http://www.picturetrail.com/gingerd

[Rich & Zara]

In addition to NO inspections in Washington State, I might mention that the annual registration for our 5th wheel is $3 with a $3 processing fee on top of that ...a whopping $6 total.

Rich

Our 'Alaska 2000' trip

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[Millie]

Our county (Fort Bend) is also under the new smog inspections for Texas. Our station who used to inspect all our vehicles has quit due to the cost of the new equipment ($40,000). We don't know where we will take the 5er to get it done, I'm sure they are going to charge us the higher price on it too. We have had our 5ers inspected yearly since 1982. Most inspection stations just walked around, look at tires, make sure it has brakes, etc and put on a sticker. Ours is in the bedroom window of the drivers side.

F550 4DR CC DUALLY W/FONTAINE BED
2001 40' Travel Supreme 5er with triple slides -Fulltime in 2004!
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[John & Barbara]

Georgia

I have a fiver now and inspections are not required. When I had my Class A I did not have to have it inspected either.

[jking2000]

Va_Budman, I get ours done every year at HoleyAcres in Woodbridge. Now after May 17th, I may have to look into other options closer to home. Alot, look at as a hassle, but where else can you get the whole brake system checked for $ 11.00

James King

[*Virginia Budman*]

... IF they do the full inspection. Although most folks(above)who have to deal with inspections in their state are of the impression the laws are little more than a revenue source for the state, I have to admit I see the value of having some degree of inspections for motohomes & TT's.
I travel to several Nascar races a year where we camp for several days. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff folks show up to camp in/on/with . "Rolling Roadkill" for sure. Makes you wonder how bad things could be without some type of inspection laws. But I suppose it's the annual hassle of hauling to a place to have it done that is so annoying.
Ahhh, well. Enjoy Partlow. Hope the move and transition go smoothly for you and your family.

Bud, Kate, two boys and one big 'ol grin
'02 Ford F350 PSD CC SB 4x4 SRW Lariat - Tekonsha Prodigy - Reese Dual Cam
'01 28' Sunline Solaris T-267SR Super Slide TT

[KenGSr]

In lieu of inspections on trailers I would suggest they inspect, and stop, vehicles towing more than they should. I live near a large lake and you would never believe what people tow their boats with. Actually saw a Honda Civic towing a small cabin cruiser last weekend. I wondered how they get the boat out of the water once launched. Must have found a level launch ramp?

HitchHiker II 1993 Ford F250 Diesel Minature Snauzer = co-pilot.

[RKamperRV]

Pennsylvania requires annual inspection on trailers every year if they are over a certain GVW...I think it is 2,000 lbs. Anyway, pop-ups are usually exempt.

I always use the inspection appointment as the time I get my wheel bearings repacked. I have it done every year.

By-the-way...

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RKamperRV...(Rick)...Lancaster, PA
1996 Wilderness 29S
2001 Chevy 2500HD Duramax/Allison Crew Cab Long Bed
30,000 miles and counting. This TRUCK is awesome!!!

Been to all 48 lower continental states!
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[Frank P. Martin]

PA state inspection for my TT was $35. I also had the brakes adjusted and the bearings repacked (not included in the $35).

Rick: I think the inspection requirement based on whether it's equipped with brakes. My Coleman pop-up doesn't have brakes and I never had to have it inspected in the 16 years I've owned it.

Happy Camping!

1996 Ford HD F-250 SC SB PSD 5sp 4.10
2000 Jayco Eagle 266 FBS TT
1986 Coleman Laramie Pop-Up

[*Virginia Budman*]

Geez, Frank. Is that an annual thing in Pa.?

Bud, Kate, two boys and one big 'ol grin
'02 Ford F350 PSD CC SB 4x4 SRW Lariat - Tekonsha Prodigy - Reese Dual Cam
'01 28' Sunline Solaris T-267SR Super Slide TT

[Frank P. Martin]

Va Budman:

I say "fortunately" because years ago, motor vehicles were required to be inspected twice a year (I don't know about RVs though as I didn't own one then). Then the state changed to an annual inspection. However, in doing this, they slapped on an emissions inspection for those that live in certain "urban" counties (the rest of the counties in the state are exempt!). I'm one of those "fortunate" ones to live in one of those counties. It literally doubled the cost of a state inspection because of the emissions test.

I had the TT inspected at a different place last year but I can't find the receipt to see what I paid for the inspection. I think it was about the same price.

Happy Camping!

1996 Ford HD F-250 SC SB PSD 5sp 4.10
2000 Jayco Eagle 266 FBS TT
1986 Coleman Laramie Pop-Up

[fatears]

Has anyone ever had to prove that your TT/5er was inspected?

'01 2500 RAM Diesel QC LB Auto 4.10 15K RBW
'00 ALUMASCAPE 29SKD 5er
one wierd weinie dog named Bud

[Johnny]

Even when pulled over towing my car trailer (lights not working--plug was loose), the cop looked right at the inspection tag (which had expired about 3 years earlier) & didn't say anything.

Johnny

[*Virginia Budman*]

Frank - At one time Virginia also had semi-annual vehicle safety inspections. Went to annual inspection for $10 a number of years ago. Towed trailers with braking systems are also required to get this safety inspection each year.. same price. The additional emissions inspection is for gas powered vehicles in the counties included in the D.C. metro area which (for the last few years) includes my county and implies that I am part of the "Northern Virginia" mindset. (This tends to make me cringe for reasons I will not go into .) The emissions inspection is every two years; costs $20 . My Ford diesel is exempt.

Fatears - In Va., the vehicle inspector gives you a receipt (to further clutter up your glove box) and affixes a sticker on your windshield next to the "County Sticker" (which proves you have paid the astronomical "personal property taxes" - another issue for another time.) For towed trailers, the sticker is placed either on a window on the left side of the rig or on the left facing side of the trailer tongue... this so the State Trooper can easily see it. The sticker on my trailer is on the tongue and I'll be darned if either of the 2 State Troopers who passed me last weekend ever gave it a glance. Oh, and the inspector hands you yet another receipt to further clutter up the inside of the TT.

Bud, Kate, two boys and one big 'ol grin
'02 Ford F350 PSD CC SB 4x4 SRW Lariat - Tekonsha Prodigy - Reese Dual Cam
'01 28' Sunline Solaris T-267SR Super Slide TT