What Do the Characters of a Trailer VIN Mean

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Can you read what this vin says? Im tryin to find out the manufacturer but i cant read it

asked by: Kristen H

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I am sorry but I cannot make out anything on your trailer VIN sticker. We do have a guide to the information on a VIN sticker. This is shown in the linked image. Usually the first three characters tell you the trailer manufacturer and the last six indicate the trailer serial number.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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