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<blockquote data-quote="Boat2fast" data-source="post: 371633" data-attributes="member: 13358"><p>Faded stickers...</p><p></p><p>I made calls to various agencies trying to find out requirements for trailer ID stickers. As it turns out, after all the information was in, these mandated VIN ID stickers are required to be "permanent". The definition of permanent is the surprise here. Permanent is defined as 7 years. </p><p></p><p>Go figure. </p><p></p><p>I got this information from an old timer at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> On the upside, I have found that some of the trailer manufacturers are willing to REPLACE faded stickers. Certain conditions need to be met and rules followed, of course.</p><p> Shoreland'r is one fine example of progressive customer service. They have helped me to renew the correct numbers on more than one trailer whose sticker had faded out. Evidence needed to be supplied as to legal ownership and original ID number. Pictures were required to attest to trailer structure. A small fee was charged as well. They have seen the problem and provided a solution.</p><p> EasyLoader scoffed at me right on the phone. EasyLoader trailers have lost value in my eyes. As a buyer I don't think I'll get any help if the sticker is illegible... </p><p> Karavan is another good company when you need to resolve a faded sticker problem. They have a good online parts system too, last time I used it.</p><p></p><p> The state of CT requires a VIN check for registration of out-of-state trailers. In the absence of a legible ID number they will assign on and apply it to the trailer. One inspector put the sticker on the winchpost before I could stop him. I didn't think that was too bright of him. Maybe he had other things on his mind. </p><p></p><p></p><p> By far the most important thing I have learned: Get PROPER paperwork or don't hand over the money. If someone says they'll get you the paperwork later...they won't. The money is already spent and the trailer is out of their yard. Why should they bother. </p><p> Whatever the trailer seems to be worth...it is scrap value without the paperwork.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boat2fast, post: 371633, member: 13358"] Faded stickers... I made calls to various agencies trying to find out requirements for trailer ID stickers. As it turns out, after all the information was in, these mandated VIN ID stickers are required to be "permanent". The definition of permanent is the surprise here. Permanent is defined as 7 years. Go figure. I got this information from an old timer at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). On the upside, I have found that some of the trailer manufacturers are willing to REPLACE faded stickers. Certain conditions need to be met and rules followed, of course. Shoreland'r is one fine example of progressive customer service. They have helped me to renew the correct numbers on more than one trailer whose sticker had faded out. Evidence needed to be supplied as to legal ownership and original ID number. Pictures were required to attest to trailer structure. A small fee was charged as well. They have seen the problem and provided a solution. EasyLoader scoffed at me right on the phone. EasyLoader trailers have lost value in my eyes. As a buyer I don't think I'll get any help if the sticker is illegible... Karavan is another good company when you need to resolve a faded sticker problem. They have a good online parts system too, last time I used it. The state of CT requires a VIN check for registration of out-of-state trailers. In the absence of a legible ID number they will assign on and apply it to the trailer. One inspector put the sticker on the winchpost before I could stop him. I didn't think that was too bright of him. Maybe he had other things on his mind. By far the most important thing I have learned: Get PROPER paperwork or don't hand over the money. If someone says they'll get you the paperwork later...they won't. The money is already spent and the trailer is out of their yard. Why should they bother. Whatever the trailer seems to be worth...it is scrap value without the paperwork. [/QUOTE]
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