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Wow, when you think about it - it is the next step in the DIY people/s area. I guess the interesting thing will be how will it go for registration

I wonder if there will be other manufacturers offering thing type of project

[atouchofglass]

All fun poking and knee slapping aside.
That would be a great project to have, IF you could get it at the right price.

Just a bit too large for me.
Blank canvas nothing to rip out.... Could be a good van and unique to you.

Atog

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Aug 22, 2015 11:43:43 GMT 10 atouchofglass said:

All fun poking and knee slapping aside.
That would be a great project to have, IF you could get it at the right price.

Just a bit too large for me.
Blank canvas nothing to rip out.... Could be a good van and unique to you.

Atog

But how would that go with Australian Standards either for manufacturing or safety I'm guessing it would have to be sold "as is" and unregistered. Which brings me to another thought, when does a trailer become a caravan  What is the Australia standard for a caravan ??

Cheers  

[atouchofglass]

No idea

With vintage vans and classics, they have passed the standards of that time and can still be used.
Even if they don't meet current standards.

If it is seen as a classic reborn... probably won't be a problem
If you tell them you have made it from scratch.... possibly still no problem.
I've seen new teardrops made to look retro and they pass without a word.

If you have an engineering works do the chassis, a gas certificate and an electrician has signed off on the electrics what would they be failing it on?

Looks to me as if the seller is trying to see if there is a market for his shells.

Atog

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Aug 22, 2015 16:55:12 GMT 10 atouchofglass said:

I've seen new teardrops made to look retro and they pass without a word.

If you have an engineering works do the chassis, a gas certificate and an electrician has signed off on the electrics what would they be failing it on?

Looks to me as if the seller is trying to see if there is a market for his shells.

Atog

I think you will find that a "Teardrop" would be classed as a trailer and here in QLD you are allowed to build your own trailer/s and have them inspected and signed off. I used to have a Cub camper and it was classed as a "light trailer".

Another member on here once sent me a link to what conditions/standards Qld transport required of a caravan, it talked about the number of seats in relation to beds and windows as well, plus ventilation and fire protection. I think it is a great idea myself being able to have that blank canvas but without more information on who has designed the chassis and if the correct supports are in place it may be more trouble then it is worth.

Cheers

[atouchofglass]

A trailer or caravan in Queensland is the same type of registration.

www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/register/caravan/index.html

I've re-registered a caravan after it not being registered for a period of years.
It required the same amount of documentation as a new trailer or caravan, as per the above link.
Which includes the following.

-Self assessment of a single axle trailer or caravan
www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/formsdat.nsf/forms/QF3970/$file/F3970_CFD.pdf

And the following as shown in this link
www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/register/caravan/index.html#apply
-A weighbridge certificate stating it's weight
-Evidence of your identity
-Evidence of where the trailer is to be garaged
-Payment for registration costs.

You may also need a gas certificate if you have gas fitted to the caravan.

It is also wise to have a number that they can inspect welded into the chassis or A frame.
This gives further identification on the van/trailer.

Page three of the application requires an ID plate with a list of information including that the trailer complies with the Motor Vehicle Standards Act of 1989


It's not that hard, just takes a little bit of time and planning.


BUT
None of anything either of us has said is important.... the trailer is in Victoria.

So Victorian registration laws would apply.

When it's all said and done, if you really want to register such a trailer it is possible, you just have to jump through the right hoops.
Do the research before buying and it will soon be obvious what needs to be done to get it registered.