How to Determine the Length of a Trailer

Published 10/19/2017

Question:

I bought a enclosed trailer and need the footage of it 2007 Wells trlr how do you measure it or does the vin say

asked by: Peggy

Expert Reply:

Typically the 6th and 7th numbers of the VIN indicate the length of the trailer. You can verify that by measuring from the rearmost point on your trailer to the point of the trailer closest to your vehicle. This will include the coupler or any overhang.

I have attached a sample VIN that you can use as a reference as well as a demonstration of where to measure your trailer which is found on the linked trailer lighting article.

expert reply by: Jon G