Comments on: can you build your own travel trailer/motor home at home and use it?

By: thewrangler_sw

thewrangler_sw — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:02:48 +0000

In many states (USA), you just have to take a home made trailer to the local sheriff to have it safety approved – then you can get a license for it from your local Dept of Motor Vehicles.

I would start with the steel frame, axle(s) and lights. Dual axle trailers pull easier, and don’t bounce around as much. I would use at least one axle with brakes. Once the frame is done, then I’d get the safety approval for the home made trailer. Then I’d finish it out as a travel trailer, and get the license. (Some states license camping trailers differently from flat bed/farm trailers.)

Have Fun

By: c_kayak_fun

c_kayak_fun — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:15:03 +0000

Sure. Google “build your own teardrop trailers” and you will see some examples of nifty little compact travel trailers and also sources to get components for them

By: William B

William B — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:43:06 +0000

yep all you have to do is get a lic plate for it,

By: Rambo

Rambo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:09:08 +0000

Yes, in some cases.. it strongly DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU ARE!!!! Russia will have different laws than Australia. Tennessee is different than Washington DC.. So, with what you have provided there is no way to answer you with an accurate answer.

By: woodbutcher

woodbutcher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:45:15 +0000

Many people have built their own travel trailers (TT). You just have to get them licensed for the road and to do that you will need to contact your local DMV office to see what is required.

Good luck.