How much does a 16 ft flatbed weigh?

[muley4x4]

Just called the DMV. My grandpa had one built like 15 years ago. It's farm built it looks just like this one.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/for/2179350197.html

I need to get it registered. Can't find the old paperwork he had on it when he kept it current.

What is the weight of the trailer?
What is the overall carry weight? guessing 7000#?

I was told by the dmv that all I needed was this and my drivers lic. Anyone have any experince doing this?

Thanks in advance guys!

[ccolley68]

Ballpark it. I would say probably 1000-2000 lbs. The DMV wont weigh it. Does it need to be something certified declaring the weight? As for capacity, ballpark that as well. If it has to be certified, take it by a weigh station and see if they will let you get a reading on it or something.

[muley4x4]

Ballpark it. I would say probably 1000-2000 lbs. The DMV wont weigh it. Does it need to be something certified declaring the weight? As for capacity, ballpark that as well. If it has to be certified, take it by a weigh station and see if they will let you get a reading on it or something.

He told me that I could have this done if I was unsure of weight. He also said that if I could questimate it I would be fine with a accurate description.....

[mboltm]

I have done it both ways, a guesstimate is good but be careful on capacity, if it is too high you will have to have it inspected

[Loneaggie]

I'd guess 1500 and 5500.

[muley4x4]

I have done it both ways, a guesstimate is good but be careful on capacity, if it is too high you will have to have it inspected

do you know how high?

[ccolley68]

do you know how high?

Just lowball it. Say it has a 2000 lb capacity and you will be fine. They have no way to know, they dont have the ability to test, and no one will ask once you leave the DMV.

[muley4x4]

Just lowball it. Say it has a 2000 lb capacity and you will be fine. They have no way to know, they dont have the ability to test, and no one will ask once you leave the DMV.

ok cool! One more question i'm getting it rewired after I pick it up from the house. However I am driving it a few miles. I was told by the guy wiring it for me it was fine as long as it was day light?

[jgard]

You should be in the 1000 range empty and 5500 to 7000 loaded range

[jgard]

ok cool! One more question i'm getting it rewired after I pick it up from the house. However I am driving it a few miles. I was told by the guy wiring it for me it was fine as long as it was day light?

And you can see the lights on you truck you will be fine

[Dale Moser]

do you know how high?

I think ours weighs around 1400, but it's a little heavier than most. Anything over 4500GVWR is required to have breaks on the rear axle, and I believe anything over 1500GVWR is supposed to be inspected.

Ours has neither brakes, nor inspection.....never had any trouble, but I have with some company trailers.

[Swooshski]

I thought the 3500# number was the start for requiring inspection? I had a guy tell me that was due to most builders using an axle rated at 3500# for loboys and atv type trailers ---- that way the state could have another revenue source. Dpn't know for sure but it sounds feasible.

[ccolley68]

And you can see the lights on you truck you will be fine

This

As long as your truck tailights are visible, you can drive it, even when loaded.

[Jaspro]

I think ours weighs around 1400, but it's a little heavier than most. Anything over 4500GVWR is required to have breaks on the rear axle, and I believe anything over 1500GVWR is supposed to be inspected.

Ours has neither brakes, nor inspection.....never had any trouble, but I have with some company trailers.

This. Every homemade trailer I have ever registered i said the trailer weighed 1500# and had a carrying capacity of 3500#. Dale I believe the inspections start at 4500# GVWR though farm trailers are exempted.

[muley4x4]

This. Every homemade trailer I have ever registered i said the trailer weighed 1500# and had a carrying capacity of 3500#. Dale I believe the inspections start at 4500# GVWR though farm trailers are exempted.

thanks a bunch.