The trend of travel by motorhome in Argentina has grown significantly in recent years. More and more people are opting for this form of tourism because of the freedom and flexibility it offers, allowing them to explore various destinations without the need to reserve accommodation. That requirements must comply with the mobile homes, or trailers when hitting the road.
Families and groups of friends find in mobile homes an ideal option to enjoy nature, especially in places like Patagonia, the mountains and the coasts. Additionally, the pandemic prompted many to seek safer and more isolated travel alternatives, which has increased the popularity of this style of travel.
New requirements for mobile homes and trailers in Argentina
According to the current standard of the National Road Safety Agency, “the trailers, trailers and trailers intended for the transfer of luggagesmall sports boats or elements of family recreation, included in category O1, towed by motor vehicles for private use, must present to the National Directorate of the National Registries of Automotive Property and Pledged Credits, the vehicle safety certification that is established by complementary regulations, in which case it is anticipated that said vehicles will carry an alternative identification plate.”
Las new measures reach trailers and motor homes and were released in mid-September. The regulations for trailers and motor homes of category 01 such as 2-axle vehicles, belonging to categories 02 and 03, who must also carry out checks to circulate. The vehicles affected by the measure are: rtrailers, trailers, trailers and motor homes up to 750 kg that are used to transport luggage, small sports boats and recreational items that are pulled by cars weighing up to 3,500 kg.
He total width of the vehicle, weight and registration are the three fundamental requirements to comply with to be able to enjoy the route and its landscapes until reaching the destination.
Trailers, trailers and motor homes: width, weight and patent specifications
- Total width of 1-axle vehicles, category 01: extendable mirrors are allowed in cases where the trailer or motor home is wider than the towing vehicle.
- Weight Total vehicle to be towed: the limit remains up to 750 kg. If due to equipment reasons this weight is exceeded, each case will be evaluated to determine if it is still considered within category 01.
- You can no longer circulate with “Patent 101”. The new regulations for trailers require a single patent, both for the towing vehicle and for the motor home or trailer.
- Trailers and motor homess will be approved and patented together with the towing vehicle. Said patent will also serve to be used in conjunction with any other tractor vehicle. This speeds up the rolling patenting processes.
- To 2 axle vehiclescategory 02 and 03, the technical verification conditions to obtain the Vehicle Safety Certificate (CSV) do not vary with the new regulations for trailers. However, the licenses for towing and towing vehicles are also unified, as in category 01.
- To patent category 01 mobile homes and trailers, the National Directorate of the Automotive Property Registry requires a Vehicle Safety Certificate issued by the National Road Safety Agency (ANSV), so a technical report prepared and signed by a registered engineer is needed.
- In the case of mobile homes and trailers category 02/03, the technical report It must be prepared by the National Jurisdiction workshops, distributed throughout the country, dependent on the Undersecretariat of Automotive Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation.
2024-10-22 14:00:00