How difficult is it to get a title?
We have an opportunity to buy my ideal old travel trailer. It is a 1970 Aristocrat Lo-Liner with the L shaped kitchen. My biggest concern is that the seller does not have the title, but says he will ...
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It varies greatly from state to state. Make sure you can find the VIN number - probably stamped on the tongue someplace. Without an identifiable VIN, in most states your only option is to register & title it as home made, which can be quite a game.
Once you know you have the VIN check with the DMV. On a modern vehicle, it can be a huge PIA, but a lot of states are pretty lenient on older trailers. We just registered a '63 in NY with no title. NY didn't issue titles until 1973, so even though we got it out of PA with only a bill of sale, they made us fill out a couple forms and handed us plates and registration.
For sure - research this in Idaho before you buy. Vintage trailers are super cool, but if you can't register it, you're in trouble.
Once you know you have the VIN check with the DMV. On a modern vehicle, it can be a huge PIA, but a lot of states are pretty lenient on older trailers. We just registered a '63 in NY with no title. NY didn't issue titles until 1973, so even though we got it out of PA with only a bill of sale, they made us fill out a couple forms and handed us plates and registration.
For sure - research this in Idaho before you buy. Vintage trailers are super cool, but if you can't register it, you're in trouble.
