Lighting solutions for camper equipment

[SirPeale]

No, I hadn't seen that.  Thanks!  I'll have to dig up a copy.

[ChadTower]

$400, looks about right

[SirPeale]

No title...think that would be a big problem.

[ChadTower]

It is as big a problem for trailers as it is for vehicles?  I've always wondered that.  For $400 it may be a problem worth solving.

[shardian]

No title...think that would be a big problem.

Do pop-up campers require titles? I thought you just had to claim them as personal property and get a trailer tag. Learn something new everyday huh?

I called the DMV and you DEFINITELY have to get a title from the people. No title basically means you can't even pull it out of the driveway.

[ChadTower]

Which is odd, since you move a car without a title by towing it... so what do you do with a trailer that has no title?  Drive it?

[shardian]

Which is odd, since you move a car without a title by towing it... so what do you do with a trailer that has no title?  Drive it?

I asked the lady about trailers. I specifically mentioned the fold up trailer from Harbor freight. I could have swore my dad told me you can get a generic trailer plate. The lady said that Harbor Freight would be required by law to supply you with a manufacturers statement of origin, which would be used to obtain a title...for a $100 frikkin trailer.

So WTF do people do that frankenstein their own trailers?

[ChadTower]

So WTF do people do that frankenstein their own trailers?

I can't remember ever seeing one of those in MA.

[SirPeale]

It may vary from state to state.  I don't have $400 or a way to move a trailer at the moment, so it's rather moot.  In addition, I think any trailer I get/make will be enclosed, not pop-up.  I'd like to use it year-round.

[Ed_McCarron]

So WTF do people do that frankenstein their own trailers?

Duh.  They leave the plates from the old pickup truck on there.  See below.

I did the HF trailer... It was a PITA.  Had to build it, take it to a mechanic to get inspected, send the title and paperwork to Harrisburg, get the crap back...

Cost me as much as the trailer did.

[SirPeale]

HF trailer?

[Ed_McCarron]

Harbor Freight.  DIY trailer frame with lights, springs, wheels...  Add choice of toppings and mix well.  Instant trailer.

[SirPeale]

Gotcha.  But we're talking about a camper here.

edit: but I suppose you could build one on top of the HF frame.

[ChadTower]

Gotcha.  But we're talking about a camper here.

RMV rules are likely the same for that type of camper.

[AtomSmasher]

edit: but I suppose you could build one on top of the HF frame.

When I was looking into building a camper a while back, that was exactly how most places said to do it.

[SirPeale]

I found this on Make.  Neat.

http://www.josepino.com/circuits/index.php?fluorescent_light.jpc

[shardian]

I found this on Make.  Neat.

http://www.josepino.com/circuits/index.php?fluorescent_light.jpc

Cool link.