Requirements/rules for re~registering a VV?

[Trish_M]

Hi there Vintage Vanners,

Before I begin to undertake my two restorations I would like to bring up the topic of what a VV needs to be re registered. Eg: brakes, light requirements (brakes/indicators), compliance plates, do you need to know the weight and all this type of stuff.

I trawled through the technical Stuff thread but only found bits and pieces and thought it might be good to raise the topic in the hope of getting it all in one place?

Looking forward to the replies,
Trish

[Franklin1]

Hi Trish, as you say, this topic has been mentioned many times and bits and pieces of information are scattered throughout the forum. The real hurdle you will have to overcome is the person at the inspection place who will sign the form so you can get it registered. I always think it is worthwhile going to that person and asking them what you need to do that will make them pass the van the first time.

There is a National Code for trailer designs and specifications. In theory, this means that any inspector anywhere in Oz should follow the code. But some don't always. You can argue that because your van didn't have indicator lights when it was built, for example, therefore it doesn't require them now. Some members seem to be able to work through those sorts of issues (lights, couplings, etc) and get the van passed, whereas others hit a brick wall.

The National Code says that all trailers (caravans are classed as trailers) weighing 750kg and above should have brakes.

I'm sure other members, especially from Vic, can enlighten you further.

cheers,
Al.

[firefighter]

hi lacem

vic roads have a booklet that tells what you need to know called

TOWING TRAILERS have you looked on the vic roads webb site before asking on the forum
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
if you have all ready checked with vic roads disregrard the above info
f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[shaneandsimoen]

Hello Trish,

when I went to get my van registered

the van being over 750kg I had to fit brakes. I fitted a new axel with hydraulic brakes and coupling ( I tow with a Vanguard, no electric brake unit fitted ) so that if I had to I could tow with other vehicles and still have brakes working on van.

Lights - I fitted trailer lights for the moment, the original ones were not the best, ( will fit period lights one day ), best to be seen be safe.

Having no make or identification on van Vic roads gave me a VIN number to fit on van.

Had to have a weigh bridge certificate,

Had to have a receipt from people who I purchased van from.

Took van to Vic Roads office they measured length and width of van, checked van.

Paid my rego fee away I went.

Had to point out to them when they were checking van that I had fitted brakes they were more interested in looking inside van, guess they dont see vintage vans often.

This was my experience, hope this helps you, things might be different in other states.

Keep on smiling

Shane and Simoen

[tinnie]

Hi trish,
If you have the old rego number, ask someone at vicroads to check their archives, if it is there it makes it a bit easier to re-rego they told me. I was lucky with my Ambassador that they had the original rego number and 3 digit chassis number still in their archives so when I go to re-rego I should not need a Vin, I will need to get it weighed and get the brakes working (and find my reciept -gotta remember where I put it).
The 750kg brakes rule is supposedly "laden" weight - how on earth one is meant to calculate that from an "unladen" weighbridge measure I will never know.....
Vicroads told me recently:
I need a reciept (proof of purchase/ownership), weighbridge docket, and van must be roadworthy - ie have necessary lights, RW tyres, have brakes (weight is 750kg), etc. And need to book it in for the registration inspection with your local VR branch.

Cheers,
Gristy