Trailer

If I wanted to get a trailer for a pair of kayaks.  Do I need to get the trailer registered?  Thanks for any info, damn dmv is kinda vague regarding regs.

In California all trailers must be registered.  However there is not an annual renewal fee like a car.  I believe there is a very small fee every 3 or 5 years.  I think mine was around $20.00 and it's a PWC trailer, converted to haul a kayak and gear.

Martin

Correct Martin. Every 5 years there is a "maintenance" fee of $20 for all trailers. I have trailers ranging from 8' to 30' and they are all the same price.

PTI registration is for everything but trailers that you can live in like a travel trailer.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy&urile=wcm:path:/dmv_content_en/dmv/pubs/reg_hdbk/ch14/ch14_3

Thanks for responding,  think trailer is the way to go. 

only downside, 55mph.....

No back pains

62-64 is how I role for the last 20yrs and no issues anywhere in the country. Even cali.

What's the rush?  I get there when I get there.

62-64 is how I role for the last 20yrs and no issues anywhere in the country. Even cali.

Didn't work for me!  CHP popped me on I80 at 64mph on my way to pick up my second Pro Angler from Livermore.  He didn't write me a speeding ticket but gave me a "fix it" ticket for a non-existant tail light malfunction as a kind of warning.

What's the rush?  I get there when I get there.

When you drive 600-1000 miles to a destination it is nice to shave a little time.

There are a couple reasons for driving slower with a trailer.  #1 being safety - takes longer (generally) to stop that load.  #2 being wheel speed - this is especially true of small trailers like those we use.  The wheels are normally 8" or 12".  8" traveling at 55mph are turning much faster than a 12" at the same speed thus greater heat to the bearings, rubber, etc.  Trailers with 13"/15" can normally travel faster because the bearings are turning far slower/cooler/etc.  I had a chart at one time but can't find it right now to compare RPM of various wheel sizes.  Wheel hub failures at highway speeds are no joke!  I've had tires blow but luckily no hub failures yet.  I do know of someone recently who DID have a hub failure towing a 24' pontoon boat locally and the tire/wheel/hub came free at highway speeds and went thru the windshield of a car behind her ... nearly killed the other driver.

Proper hub maintenance is KEY along with routine maintenance to your trailer components.  Don't forget the safety chains either 

There are a couple reasons for driving slower with a trailer.  #1 being safety - takes longer (generally) to stop that load.  #2 being wheel speed - this is especially true of small trailers like those we use. 

#3 insurance liability in CA...if something bad happens while towing a trailer, and it is determined that you were exceeding the speed limit while it happened...you'll be in even more trouble. Thanks lawyers!

Yes.

For me it's mostly places that are pretty close.  So speed is not the issue.  It because my suv is tall and I am short.