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RV VIN lookup
Decode the chassis VIN on a motorhome or the 17-character VIN on a trailer, then check both chassis and coach recalls before you buy.
VIN decoder
- Paste the 17-character VIN
- Press Decode
- Read specs & recalls
Decoded vehicle
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Where the VIN is on an RV
| RV type | VIN location | Second plate |
|---|---|---|
| Class A | Chassis VIN at the driver's side windshield and on the frame rail | Coach data plate by the driver's seat or entry door |
| Class B / C | Van chassis VIN at the windshield and door jamb | Coach builder's label inside a cabinet |
| Travel trailer / fifth wheel | Stamped on the A-frame tongue and on the federal certification label at the front left | Weight and tire label |
What each part of an RV VIN tells you
- 1–3 (WMI): the chassis or trailer maker.
- 4–8: chassis line, gross weight class, body or axle type.
- 9: check digit that confirms the VIN is valid.
- 10: model year. 11: plant. 12–17: serial number.
Used RV checklist
- Match the VIN on the title, frame and data plate.
- Decode it above and confirm the model year and chassis.
- Check chassis recalls here and coach recalls with the coach builder.
- Inspect the roof seams and floor for water damage; ask for the title brand history.
- Weigh the rig against the GVWR on the certification label.
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Questions people ask
Why does my motorhome have two VINs?
The chassis maker (Ford, Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz, Ram) assigns the 17-character chassis VIN. The coach builder adds a data plate for the living area. The title uses the chassis VIN.
Does NHTSA decode travel trailer VINs?
Yes, for trailers built since 1981 with a 17-character VIN. Trailer makers register their WMI with NHTSA, so year, maker and type decode.
Are RV recalls tracked by VIN?
Yes. Chassis recalls are under the chassis maker; coach recalls (propane, slide-outs, electrical) are filed by the coach builder.