MA trailer reg fee

[Mr. Sandman]

My gross load is 7500, maybe that is correct after all?

[mooncusser]

It should be based on the weight of the trailer, but if you listed the gross load instead of the actual weight of the trailer, you may have screwed yourself.

[Swimmer]

It can't be based on the actual trailers weight. It has to be based on the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for the vehicle (trailer or truck.) To register the trailer for 1322 #'s which might be what it weighs when you can legally load a boat on it that weighs 5000 #'s for a combined weight of 6322 #'s isn't legal. Thier is such a law, 90 3 1/2 that says if you register a vehicle to avoid taxes or premiums you could be fined $500.00. Most people including cops don't know anything about it though. Anything you might want to know in this regard PM me and I'll fill you in.

[Mr. Sandman]

Just came back from the RMV. Swimmer is right, the price of the reg is based on the total weight of the the trailer + what is carrying rounded up to the nearest 1000#.
I was able to save a little by figuring the actual weight instead of the maxium weight that was listed.

For example: if the boat and motor weighs 4000# and the trailer weighs 1700# your weight is 5700 but they round it up to 6000. Don't enter the maxium gross weight that the trailer can haul, your actaul may be less by a few 1000#.

[mooncusser]

Swimmer: Thanks for clearing that up. I suspect there are a lot of folks out there that are not in compliance. I know I am, but until the registry starts asking for GVWRs and not trailer weights, I'll continue to pay my $41 each year.

[Vectorfisher]

Originally Posted by mooncusser

Swimmer: Thanks for clearing that up. I suspect there are a lot of folks out there that are not in compliance. I know I am, but until the registry starts asking for GVWRs and not trailer weights, I'll continue to pay my $41 each year.

You will know real quick if you get into a wreck whether it is your fault or not, I would suggest you get the correct GVW's listed on your registration as well as your insurance co. $ 41.00 may be a bargain until you owe somebody a million after a lawsuit

[Mike P]

What would be the approximate cost to register a 3300 lb GW pop-up camper trailer in Mass? I think I paid $58 to register it in NY. It also has to be inspected annually. Brakes and lights, and I think it's $5 for the sticker.

For all of our other killer taxes and fees, DMV fees in NY aren't all that bad. Under $80 to register my Jeep for 2 years. Forgot what my license cost, but whatever I paid, it was good for 8 years. And I'm pretty sure it was less than $80. Plus no annual personal property or excise tax on motor vehicles.

Do they still have a flat excise tax on motor vehicles? And what's the going rate in Mass for license and an SUV reggie? Say, 3900# GVW.

[capesams]

my boat trailer---9000 gross wt.+ $113.00,,