Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

[Beau]

Thanks, Ritch!

[Gator Ritch]

Your welcome.  Again, let me know what we can do to assist in getting plated.  Ritch

[Beau]

Just got back from the DMV. All that paper work and they did not want to see a sales receipt ir nothing. The took my word that trailer and carry weight were 2000 lbs, gave me a VIN plate to rivet to the left hand side of the trailer. I still need to get a Police Officer to verify the tag and then go back to title and register.

Seems to be getting easier.......I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Thanks for all the suggestions!

[zeeman]

:shock:  :shock: Come get mine, before shift change :shock:  :lol:
z

[Gator Ritch]

[FATZ]

I rolled my Bandit up to Troop G in Bossier City, LA and had them take a look.  Said since it was meant as just a mobile cooking unit, it would be like a mobile log splitter.  It is not considered "utility/storage".  No need for tags, numbers, or anything.  I obliged the fine gentleman, drove away and cooked ribs.

Mmmmm...  Ribs.

[zeeman]

I'm glad "G" had at least some kinda answer for ya...cause "A" has no idea :lol:
z

[Bob-BQN]

From past experience I've found it benifical to have a departmental memo-for-record to carry along in case an officer from troop X pulls you over and has his own opinion.

[Beau]

Got mine tagged and ready to roll!

[Big Time]

Looks like the mobile Bandit won't be so mobile. Here in the great commonwealth it seems that anything with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more, including load must be equiped with breaks and a breakaway switch. Also, since there is no VIN number you have to fill out a form and then track down a VA Law Enforcement member (cop) to inspect your rig before the state issues a VIN number which needs to be riveted to the trailer, then you may apply to register and title your cooker.
Anyone else run into this problem? I guess I could white out the Carry Capacity of 3500lbs on my invoice so all they see is total trailer weight 2000lbs.

Any suggestions would be great!

Don't show'em the invoice - tell its a home made trailer and will only pull 2000lbs

[Gator Ritch]

We, Gator Pit, are now providing Notarized  Bill of Sales along with the invoice and trailer forms.  Since attaching the Bill of Sale, I haven't had anyone have problems with plating in their state.  Go figure, something as simple as a Notarized Bill of Sale can prevent BS with the local DMV.

[Zilla]

Hey Ritch, I need one of those for my insurance company.  If I send you my VIN# will you include it on the Bill of sale?

[Gator Ritch]

Hey Ritch, I need one of those for my insurance company.  If I send you my VIN# will you include it on the Bill of sale?

I'll check with Helen.  She is the Notary.  I don't think it should matter as long as we date the sale when it was received.