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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 06:36 AM
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Over the weekend, Some friends and I were discussing our equipment trailers and this new DOT inspection. If were expected to pass the inspection then are are we suppose to have our 5th wheel campers inspected annually?
 
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Commercial or private use? Which are we talking about?
 
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Equipment trailer for hauling skid steer around doing odd jobs. (Not a full time Contractor). 5th Wheel camper for taking it easy on the weekends.
 
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5th wheel would not need it unless your state does an annual inspection.

Here in md private use stuff does not require and annual inspection.

And so far only gas power trucks/cars get smogged.
 
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Muddy, can you reference that new DOT inspection you are referring to? Thanks....is it a state or federal DOT?
 
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Here in Texas, we have to have an annual inspection on our Travel Trailers be it TT or 5ers. The sticker is the same as a motorcycle inspection sticker.

DOT inspection? Is this from the state of Wisconsin or do you have something Federal in mind?
 
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Originally Posted by Muddy 13
Over the weekend, Some friends and I were discussing our equipment trailers and this new DOT inspection. If were expected to pass the inspection then are are we suppose to have our 5th wheel campers inspected annually?
Frequently asked questions about State Patrol inspections - Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Contact them direct for the correct answer. Serving suggestion.
 
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I thought it was federal from the way the group was talking. But now I'm thinking its state since our State Troopers are doing all the enforcement. I'll have to call someone this workweek.
 
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Originally Posted by Muddy 13
I thought it was federal from the way the group was talking. But now I'm thinking its state since our State Troopers are doing all the enforcement. I'll have to call someone this workweek.
This issue has gotten no coverage at all from RVIA or RVDA, which would likely fight it, if it were federal.

Steve
 
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In IL you dont need any if its recreational not to say some of these class A's on the road shouldn't have CDLs there bigger then my Freight Shakers!
 
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