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 wrote:

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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

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 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

 .. might be an interesting read ..

 http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/registration/authorisedinspectors/ais/

 look under HVAIS ..

.. 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 !

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 !

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.