Some trailerites believe that the extra numbers stamped onto the curb-side of the frame may indicate the Generally, Shasta used the letter codes to indicate which factory location built the trailer, but de-coding the meaning of these Will usually be longer, incorporating the number from the welded-on plate plus some other letters and numbers (click on the photo at the right). There doesn't appear to be a consistant scheme used by all of the Shasta factories thru-out the production years, for assigning these VIN numbers.Įach number is unique, but don't expect to be able to determine the trailer's month or year of manufacture, based on the VIN number. Technically, the number on the small welded-on plate (click on the photo at the left) contains the actual VIN number assigned by the Shasta factory. One of the numbers on the trailer's tongue frame. Regardless of which way the trailer was originally titled, make sure the VIN number printed on the title matches The VIN number printed on the title document may match just the digits on the welded-on plate, or it may match the longer number stamped into Worst case this trailer is stolen and the "seller" doesn't really own it. Will most likely be a difficult and hair-pulling experience. Getting the State to help you sort out the descrepancy Or the numbers don't match the VIN number printed on the title you should probably walk away.
If you can't find any numbers, or the numbers have been altered (filled-in, filed-off, scratched off, etc.), Of the built-up gunk, and expose the numbers. If the seller will let you, try lightly sanding the area to remove some You may need to get up-close and use a flashlight to make out the digits. If this is an un-restored trailer, these numbers on the frame may be obscured by rust, dirt and peeling paint. You should also find a small VIN plate welded to the inside face of the street-side leg of the tongue frame (the green outlined area in the photo at the right). On the outside face (see the red outlined area in the photo at the right). You should be able to find the VIN number stamped into the curb-side (i.e., "door side") leg of the tongue frame, On each trailer's frame, near the tongue. VIN (i.e., "Vehicle Identification Number") printed on the title document, matches the VIN number attached to the trailer. In addition, you need to make sure that the One of the most important details you need to confirm is that the seller has a "title" document (sometimes called a "Pink Slip"),
If you're checking out a vintage trailer for sale, you need to thoroughly inspect it and ask the seller a lot of questions.
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