Importing a trailer

[firko]

I just had a word with my shipper who told me it'd cost around 2k to import this trailer to Oz. He also told me that filling it full to the gills with bikes and parts would cost me only a little more because the shipping is based on the volume of the trailer. I'm not considering this actual trailer but I'm hoping to go to the USA later this year or early next year so I may look at buying a similar trailer and fill it full of who knows what...... At around 4.5-5k landed, how does it compare price wise with a locally sourced enclosed trailer? Has anyone on here done anything similar, and are there any registration hassles?
                                                               

FOR SALE
Ad # 3219925 July 18, 2013
 
2009 Carry-On Cargo 6x12 ft. trailer. Great shape, has the back ramp door. Included in sale is 79 Husqvarna WR 250 project. Mostly complete. $2100 for all.
Thanks,
Steve

     Steve Meyer
Mechanicsburg, OH
Phone: 614-565-0063 | Email
Registered Since 4/20/2005 | 98 Posts

[Simo63]

Yes there are Mark. A few years ago I imported a brand new Boat from the USA and it was on a brand new trailer. 

I had to spend around $2500 to get it complianced which included a new hitch, new axle, brake system, lights, and then a new VIN plate even though it was already stamped on the trailer in no less than 5 places??

Still saved almost 50% of the same boat here but a bit of a hassle.

[Tim754]

Don't forget the "caution left hand drive" sticker cost too

I have a mate that locally builds and also imports upscale horse floats Mark . My information from his experiences show you appear to save on importing powered items,( $ exchange dependent..) but lose consistently on non power trailers.
He now imports them from the USA as "knocked down and fumigated " in standard shipping containers, for a much better financial outcome even after reassembly and Australian compliance.

[Matador107]

The Vin number,recognised manufacturer,--no more make your own and head  down to the RMS with a cardboard TRAFFIC number plate.Also the dimensions of trailer, width--critical,  but also the centre of axle to hitch along with rear lights. The lights would be the easy bit.

Maybe a second hand horse float but overally heavy for intended use.

[jimg1au]

all of the above is the reasons i didnt buy bobs trailer it was big and near new
jim

[Sorelegs11]

Sell it unregistered and let someone else go thru the motions.