Ok, new to the site and just trying to get some info on this. I have owned a trailer previous, so I am not new to the camping world, but I came across a really awesome deal at the insurance auction and jumped on it. I bought a 2010 keystone springdale bunk house with hail damage for $8000. I contacted the previous owner myself and he confirmed that it was indeed just hail damage. super nice trailer and everything is power. So my question is, I received the title today and ready to go get it registered. The title is pink, salvaged and I have already paid all sales tax at the auction on it. My question is, when I received the title, they sent some paperwork with it for rebuilding it and getting it signed off on. But I believe they probably send this packet out with all the vehicles they sale since its mostly salvaged cars. Does anybody know if all you do is register it and it stays pink or can you get it back to blue title?? This is in Texas.thank you for helping.

You cannot register a salvage title, only a rebuilt title You are going to have to fill out the paper work and pay to have it inspected even though may have done nothing to it.

Not sure abut texas , but Maryland requires a 1 time inspection everytime ownership changes . A salvage title requires an additional inspection by the state police . Your trailer would be no problem here since they only check the frame , hitch ,lights , brakes and tires . them you get a new clean title.

oh ok. that shouldn't be too bad then since it didn't do anything to it. Guess I just need to find a inspection place that does trailers to get them to sign off on it.

The odds are you will never get a clean title. The title should always carried a "brand" since it is indeed a rebuilt or salvage title vehicle. You won't be able to wash the title and get that designation removed. It won't keep you from licensing the rig, but it will probably prevent you from getting collision and comprehensive insurance and will always effect the resale value. Both of those are reasonable, in my opinion.

In MN you would always be stuck with a salvage title. If you are happy with the TT go have fun and don't worry about it. It will affect the resale value but, if you use the unit for a long time it will become so cheap that it won't matter anyway.

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Ivylog
Explorer III
Mar 10, 2015
You cannot register a salvage title, only a rebuilt title You are going to have to fill out the paper work and pay to have it inspected even though may have done nothing to it.
SprinklerMan
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
Not sure abut texas , but Maryland requires a 1 time inspection everytime ownership changes . A salvage title requires an additional inspection by the state police . Your trailer would be no problem here since they only check the frame , hitch ,lights , brakes and tires . them you get a new clean title.
xtreme10
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
oh ok. that shouldn't be too bad then since it didn't do anything to it. Guess I just need to find a inspection place that does trailers to get them to sign off on it.
westernrvparkow
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
The odds are you will never get a clean title. The title should always carried a "brand" since it is indeed a rebuilt or salvage title vehicle. You won't be able to wash the title and get that designation removed. It won't keep you from licensing the rig, but it will probably prevent you from getting collision and comprehensive insurance and will always effect the resale value. Both of those are reasonable, in my opinion.
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Mar 10, 2015
In MN you would always be stuck with a salvage title. If you are happy with the TT go have fun and don't worry about it. It will affect the resale value but, if you use the unit for a long time it will become so cheap that it won't matter anyway.
avatr
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
a TEXAS salvage title is always a salvage title, and absolutely affects the resale and ability to get insurance. your best bet is to use it and enjoy your money's worth.
xtreme10
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
I think for the price I paid, it was still worth it. Not a lot of places to find a 2010 for $8100 plus tax. I plan on using it, but I do believe if I wanted to sell it, I would at least get my money back and maybe a little something over, just because a salvage trailer is not the same as a salvage car. Plus we are only talking about hail damage. Know I just need to get inspection and basically it should get a blue rebuilt title after it's signed off on
RoyB
Explorer II
Mar 10, 2015
Not having Comprehensive Insurance in this state is a very expensive situation.

Hopefully you can get the right title and make things normal again... I would for sure talk with your local DMV where the trailer will be licensed and get your answers straight from the folks who knows.

Roy Ken
Kennedy64
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
I bought a TT on a salvaged title. In MI, 'clean' is green, mine was orange, clearly stated 'salvaged title'. In order to get a 'salvaged rebuilt title', which is still orange, I had to pay $100 to the local sheriff, a police officer was sent out to inspect the trailer and the repair I did, had to have copies of all receipts. The officer gave me the inspection approval form. I did have to fill out a form from the SOS stating all work that was done, by who and what replacement components, which everything on the official list was only for vehicles. Pay for the new rebuilt title and a plate, I can legally pull my TT.
I was wishy washy on buying a salvaged but I'm so glad I did now.
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
Every state has different rules regarding salvage titles. In a few states, you cannot register a vehicle with a salvage title.

You should ask your question to the authorities in your state.

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