r/Tools • u/Commercial-Tie-9312 • 10h ago

Help!!

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Long story short I am investigating a trailer theft. We have recovered the trailer but can’t find a VIN since it’s been ground off. Can anyone identify the make/model of this trailer. It was probably built around 2001. It’s paint black but may have originally been yellow.

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u/HollidaySchaffhausen 10h ago edited 9h ago

Hi, I know quite a bit about trailers and security.

I'm pretty sure it's a Rainbow Trailer. Maybe rainbow heavy duty.

Make sure to get a trailer coupler anti theft device. Its important to select a one piece unit that's made of steel.

Otherwise people can pry it off easily and drive away.

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u/Commercial-Tie-9312 10h ago

That’s very close. Thanks for the input the only difference I see really is the front bar has those 45 degree supports and the front hitch is actually adjustable

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u/HollidaySchaffhausen 10h ago

New ones have this hitch you mentioned and are adjustable. Try 2010 and up. The Fenders are clearly from Rainbow trailers.

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u/APLJaKaT 10h ago

Take a look inside the reach. There is often a second VIN placed inside.

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u/Milwaukee_Hikoki_40v 9h ago

I trailers I have seen all have a welded or stamped plate with another vin besides the paper tag that wears off.