Horse trailer inspection woes

[shadesofbay3]

my trailer got inspected a few weeks ago and a few other things were supposed to be done (fix some loose siding etc). i asked them to thoroughly check the trailer for safety, check floors, etc, even though i know that’s part of inspection.

my husband just noticed that they didn’t fix the siding (and they billed for it) so now i’m wondering if they did the state inspection and fully checked it out… do you think it’s worth dropping it off somewhere else to be inspected? or i’m just being paranoid?

[Foxglove]

Take ur trailer back and talk to the manager.

I deal with local repair places (small town in the Trailer Capital of the World). Because I use the same shops year after year, I always give the worker/owner a chance to make things right. First, I write down everything I want done. Copy inside trailer, copy to worker, copy for me. Then I get an estimate–in writing. When I pick up the trailer I go over the list with the worker to be sure everything is done. One other thing I do is provide any parts that are needed. Sometimes the shop will charge for finding and shipping parts (and that can cause a delay). But if I have the part in my trailer for them to replace or attach (lights, hay rings, etc) easy peasy. I say thank you, pay my bill, and if I see the owner or manager, tell him/her how good a job the worker did. But there is a trailer repair literally on every corner where I live…

[candyappy]

Take it back with the bill showing you paid for it ( work that wasn’t done) and have them fix it right.

Why was the trailer inspected to begin with? ( just wondering)

[Foxglove]

@candyappy–not speaking for OP but I have my trailer inspected by a shop that specifically works on horse trailers EACH YEAR before hunt season and after show season. The shop does a "35 point inspection " of the horse trailer. It is included with the cost of brakes and bearings. Tires, trailer battery, all lights, fire extinguisher, seals, welds–all checked along with hitch and floor.

[candyappy]

@Foxglove

not speaking for OP but I have my trailer inspected by a shop that specifically works on horse trailers EACH YEAR before hunt season and after show season. The shop does a "35 point inspection " of the horse trailer. It is included with the cost of brakes and bearings. Tires, trailer battery, all lights, fire extinguisher, seals, welds–all checked along with hitch and floor.

Makes perfect sense. My husband does all that for me, so I never even think about it

[2tempe]

OP references a “state inspection”; sounds like something required…

[walkinthewalk]

@2tempe is correct. When I lived in PA, years ago, state inspection was required not only on vehicles but also my horse trailer.

OP yes, take the trailer and your receipt back, and speak to the owner of the shop if possible. I’m not sure I would want them re-inspecting the trailer but getting your money back for work not done, is certainly in order:)

[candyappy]

@2tempe

OP references a “state inspection”; sounds like something required…

Never lived in a state that requires those. I am thankful.

[Christa_P]

NY requires a yearly safety inspection on any licensed vehicle. It’s under $10 for a trailer up to, I think $27 for a car, not a big deal and it hopefully keeps the dangerous vehicles off the road.

[candyappy]

@Christa_P

NY requires a yearly safety inspection on any licensed vehicle. It’s under $10 for a trailer up to, I think $27 for a car, not a big deal and it hopefully keeps the dangerous vehicles off the road.

My state has vehicle safety inspections for tags but not for trailers. With some of the trailers I’ve seen being towed down the highway it probably has some merit.

[happilyretired]

As another poster has said – in NY trailers must be inspected annually by a state approved inspector. Now I’m in Florida and inspections are not required by the state so you’re on your own to be sure everything is in good shape.