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mfoster711
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2015

Texas Inspection now required

http://twostepsonesticker.com/

It looks like those of us in Texas will now have to actually get our Travel Trailer inspected. I know it has always been the law but I don't know of a single person that actually gets it renewed annually.

Texas changed the law to require an inspection before you can get your vehicle registration. While the police may have ignored trailer inspections, I know they keep an eye on registrations.

This mainly affects those of us with Travel Trailers and 5th Wheels. Popups are most likely exempt because they are under 4500 pounds and all the motorhomes were probably already getting inspected.

Here is a site that tells you what actually gets inspected. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/inspection/inspectionCriteria.aspx
  • PawPaw_n_Gram's avatar
    PawPaw_n_Gram
    Explorer
    Jan 15, 2015
    I actually know a lot of people who have had their 5ers and TT inspected annually. Most do it once a year when they have their axles repacked or brakes checked.

    Almost all RV dealers and RV repair places can do it quickly and easily. It is a set $14.50 fee.

    I've found it better to go to an RV specialist rather than trying to deal with a normal inspection station.

    poppin_fresh wrote:
    Here in VT every trailer needs to be inspected.

    The odd thing is that it's opposite of Texas in that you must show proof of registration to get an inspection sticker.


    Texas has a huge problem with uninspected vehicles. The change in the law is an attempt to force automobiles and trucks to be inspected before the registration can be renewed.

    Motorhomes and trailers (and motorcycles) are just being collected up in the same law. It is not targeted at RVers.
  • poppin_fresh's avatar
    poppin_fresh
    Explorer
    Jan 15, 2015
    Here in VT every trailer needs to be inspected.

    The odd thing is that it's opposite of Texas in that you must show proof of registration to get an inspection sticker.

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