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Old 09-27-2011, 10:13 AM   #1
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How can I tell what year and specific model a trailer is by serial number?I've included a picture of the serial number.
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It's a 1976, center twin, built in California.
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Old 09-27-2011, 05:32 PM   #3
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Can you tell me how to decipher the serial number to get that info?
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Can you tell me how to decipher the serial number to get that info?
L=Land Yacht (not base model, which would be "O", or International, which would be "I"
25= Length, bumper to ball
T=center twin beds
6= year, in this case, 1976
S= Santa Fe Springs, CA, plant
last 4 digits are the sequential production number
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Old 09-27-2011, 06:08 PM   #5
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You are awesome! Thanks for the info. Any pros and cons on this model? Looks pretty clean so far.needs axles of course but no separation or floor damage.
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