Can someone please advise as to whether "pink slips" are required to register a van in NSW if it is under 3 years old. Thx.
Aus-Kiwi said
10:57 AM Aug 29, 2014
What does it say on your renewal ?
cazbaz said
11:57 AM Aug 29, 2014
Don't gave rego papers yet, not due for a couple of months, but will be interstate when it is due.
Aus-Kiwi said
01:21 PM Aug 29, 2014
Hm?? What's done if your in NT and have NSW or Vic rego? In NSW the vehicle has to be inspected ?
grahamg said
02:05 PM Aug 29, 2014
no inspection required for a 3 year old van
Jonathan said
03:01 PM Aug 29, 2014
just a point of interest for you ..
I believe it doesn't matter how old your trailer/van is (above 1.5 tonne, I think) in NSW, but if you have a break-away system fitted, it is subject to an inspection ..
My NewAge Van is being inspected on the 10th of next month for its 1st renewal .. and that's by a heavy vehicle inspection station as they are the only ones qualified to do it ..
Roving-Dutchy said
03:15 PM Aug 29, 2014
If your van is due for rego renewal you can go to the RMS, up to 3 months before it is due and get the paperwork and get the pink slip sorted if it is needed.
Unless things have changed a pink slip isn't required till the van has passed 5 years old.
Cheers
David
KFT said
03:41 PM Aug 29, 2014
Roving-Dutchy wrote:
If your van is due for rego renewal you can go to the RMS, up to 3 months before it is due and get the paperwork and get the pink slip sorted if it is needed. Unless things have changed a pink slip isn't required till the van has passed 5 years old. Cheers David
I can second that motion. My van is 2.8tonne has a breakaway system and is 4 years old this october. No inspections required till the 6th year as the first five are exempt.
frank
Gerty Dancer said
05:01 PM Aug 29, 2014
The pink slip inspections, we were told, have to be done no more than 6 weeks from renewal date.
Its difficult when you are out of the state, but I think bigger places might have the appropriate paperwork. Can one get a list of out-of-state inspection stations?
-- Edited by Jonathan on Friday 29th of August 2014 05:23:52 PM
cazbaz said
07:01 AM Aug 30, 2014
Thanks all for input, bit confusing but like Kft my van is 2.8 tonne so hopefully no inspection required! Happy and safe travels all.
Jonathan said
09:13 AM Aug 30, 2014
.. and I'm still somewhat confused too, Barrie ..
For your info .. I'm currently in the Tamworth area. I took it on to get my rego renewed as early as possible so that I can have more freedom to move over the next 14 or so months ..
Even here at the rego centre the general knowlege on this topic was rather vague .. I simply followed the advice of one of the more learned ladies who seemed to know exactly what I needed to do ..
My new tug didn't need an inspection (but not forgetting a CTP Green Slip was needed) I was able to renew that rego within the 3 months prior to its due date (in November) ..
The lady was also able to bring up the appropriate inspection stations where I might get the Caravan inspection done locally. I went and saw one of them and booked it in for the 10th of September ..
The next day, and with the inspection completed (ok I hope), I will be able to then renew that rego as well, as that also falls within that 3 month renewal period .. (early Dec for the Van)
If I have any hiccups at all here with my Van Rego renewal, I will post details on here .. if nothing posted then assume all progressed as expected ..
Good luck mate !
Lozza1956 said
10:01 PM Sep 2, 2014
Hi. If under 5 years old then no, except for the first rego. You then have to have it inspected every year after it turns 5. That applies to all passenger vehicles and light trucks which happens to include motor homes and vans. I believe however that it does not include caravans or braked tandem axeled trailers.
we purchased all of the above new and we have to have the trailer inspected every twelve months.
Hope this helps
Jonathan said
08:03 PM Sep 11, 2014
I've now renewed my first registration for my Caravan ..
I was sent by the RMS in Tamworth to get an inspection on my Van as it has the break-away system and batt monitor installed ..
When I went in today to get the Registration paid, I asked the lady there .. "could she please print out a copy of the renewal notice that would have been sent out" .. had I not renewed the Registration early .. (I had to do this before I did the rego and lost the opportunity)
It clearly stated .. "Inspection not required" ..
The lady was also confused so then made a phone call to an "appropriate source" ..
She was then told I didn't need to have this inspection .. Like a car, my Van was good for the first 5 years without a need for inspection ..
so ..
anyone with NSW Caravan registration that has the break-away and monitor system fitted, does NOT NEED an inspection for renewal in the first 5 years ..
What is stated by the RMS on the net in relation to "regardless of date" is obviously not correct !
So don't go and attempt to do the right thing (like I did) by what it says on the net .. simply go by what's written on the "renewal" notice ..
I'm now over it !
Dougwe said
08:12 PM Sep 11, 2014
You knew the van was in good nick anyway but now you know for sure Jon. You are also a few $$$$ shorter in the kitty.
Dougwe said
08:14 PM Sep 11, 2014
Just as a "off topic" for a minute. I am getting the clear view mirrors for the Collie within the next two weeks Jon.
Jonathan said
08:36 PM Sep 11, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
.. I am getting the clear view mirrors for the Collie within the next two weeks Jon.
Good for you .. I just think they're great ..
cheers !
Travel Bug said
09:22 PM Sep 11, 2014
Wow Jon...what a saga!
Sometimes it can be really difficult to do the right thing can't it!
Can someone please advise as to whether "pink slips" are required to register a van in NSW if it is under 3 years old. Thx.
just a point of interest for you ..
I believe it doesn't matter how old your trailer/van is (above 1.5 tonne, I think) in NSW, but if you have a break-away system fitted, it is subject to an inspection ..
My NewAge Van is being inspected on the 10th of next month for its 1st renewal .. and that's by a heavy vehicle inspection station as they are the only ones qualified to do it ..
Unless things have changed a pink slip isn't required till the van has passed 5 years old.
Cheers
David
I can second that motion. My van is 2.8tonne has a breakaway system and is 4 years old this october. No inspections required till the 6th year as the first five are exempt.
frank
Its difficult when you are out of the state, but I think bigger places might have the appropriate paperwork. Can one get a list of out-of-state inspection stations?
.. might be an interesting read ..
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/registration/authorisedinspectors/ais/
look under HVAIS ..
-- Edited by Jonathan on Friday 29th of August 2014 05:23:52 PM
.. and I'm still somewhat confused too, Barrie ..
For your info .. I'm currently in the Tamworth area. I took it on to get my rego renewed as early as possible so that I can have more freedom to move over the next 14 or so months ..
Even here at the rego centre the general knowlege on this topic was rather vague .. I simply followed the advice of one of the more learned ladies who seemed to know exactly what I needed to do ..
My new tug didn't need an inspection (but not forgetting a CTP Green Slip was needed) I was able to renew that rego within the 3 months prior to its due date (in November) ..
The lady was also able to bring up the appropriate inspection stations where I might get the Caravan inspection done locally. I went and saw one of them and booked it in for the 10th of September ..
The next day, and with the inspection completed (ok I hope), I will be able to then renew that rego as well, as that also falls within that 3 month renewal period .. (early Dec for the Van)
If I have any hiccups at all here with my Van Rego renewal, I will post details on here .. if nothing posted then assume all progressed as expected ..
Good luck mate !
Hi. If under 5 years old then no, except for the first rego. You then have to have it inspected every year after it turns 5. That applies to all passenger vehicles and light trucks which happens to include motor homes and vans. I believe however that it does not include caravans or braked tandem axeled trailers.
we purchased all of the above new and we have to have the trailer inspected every twelve months.
Hope this helps
I've now renewed my first registration for my Caravan ..
I was sent by the RMS in Tamworth to get an inspection on my Van as it has the break-away system and batt monitor installed ..
When I went in today to get the Registration paid, I asked the lady there .. "could she please print out a copy of the renewal notice that would have been sent out" .. had I not renewed the Registration early .. (I had to do this before I did the rego and lost the opportunity)
It clearly stated .. "Inspection not required" ..
The lady was also confused so then made a phone call to an "appropriate source" ..
She was then told I didn't need to have this inspection .. Like a car, my Van was good for the first 5 years without a need for inspection ..
so ..
anyone with NSW Caravan registration that has the break-away and monitor system fitted, does NOT NEED an inspection for renewal in the first 5 years ..
What is stated by the RMS on the net in relation to "regardless of date" is obviously not correct !
So don't go and attempt to do the right thing (like I did) by what it says on the net .. simply go by what's written on the "renewal" notice ..
I'm now over it !
Good for you .. I just think they're great ..
cheers !
Wow Jon...what a saga!
Sometimes it can be really difficult to do the right thing can't it!
Keep on smiling.
Safe and happy travels.
.. thanks Pam .. I'm still grinning ok .. hehe !