Trying to find VIN on EZ Loader trailer

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Originally Posted by jjuriga

So with this new boat I got a 1991 EZ Loader dual axle trailer. For the life of me, I cannot locate the VIN (in order get a replacement title). I searched the entire body of it, even inside the tubing towards the front where most said to look for the stamp... nothing!

Any help would be appreciated!

I'm sorry to say this, but you're probably sh!t out of luck. For some unknown, unfathomable, completely a$$ine reason trailer makers put the VIN number on their trailers with an adhesive label rather than stamp the numbers into the trailer. That label can fade, be torn off, or simply unattach itself during towing.

(Long ago I learned to take a set of metal stamps (less than $10 from Harbor Freight) and stamp the numbers into the tongue of any trailer I bought. That way they can never be lost).

Usually, when you buy a boat/trailer combo, the previous owner will give you his trailer registration (that shows the VIN number). Unless the PO has that registration it becomes a hassle. You present the registration to your local Motor Vehicle Agency, and they will issue you a new registration in your name for the trailer. (Most states do not title trailers). But if you don't have that old registration, then you have to register your trailer as a homebuilt, get the state police to do an inspection (to make sure it's not stolen) and they will issue a release form to the DMV so they will issue you a new registration. Different states have different procedures, but that's how it's done in the majority of states. Sorry for the bad news. Best thing I can tell you is go back to the person you bought the boat from and see if he has the old registration.