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Finding the “Hidden VIN”

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Question: Dear Luise: Where can I find the Serial Number and VIN number on a 1967 Pathfinder camper? J.

Answer: Dear J.: The only way I know of to find that out is for someone else who has a vintage Pathfinder to respond with the information. Let’s hope someone does. Obviously you have already looked everywhere without success. Blessings, Luise

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Comment by john perry

November 5, 2008 @ 4:38 pm

i am looking for my vin # on my ’78 rockwood pop-up so I can get registration

Comment by Luise

November 8, 2008 @ 8:50 pm

Dear J. As I understand it the Rockwood line is manufactured by Forest River,Inc. and that company is still in business. Their URL is: http://www.forestriverinc.com/rockwood/
Hope they can help you. Blessings, Luise

Comment by Michael Beresford

January 16, 2009 @ 2:51 pm

I have a 1986 31 ft. Pace Arrow & recently tried to reg. in Calif. DMV cannot find the vin#. We looked everywhere, doors, under hood, all cabinet doors & on the engine. Seems in other states the serial number is sufficent. Other than the manufacturer, how can we find the vin number?

Thanks in advance, Michael

Comment by K.

May 23, 2009 @ 7:19 pm

We bought an older camper that came w/ no paper work. DMV said to register it we need to start by finding the VIN #. We’ve looked but can’t find one. We don’t know what make it is or how old it is. Any idea where they hide the numbers? Thanks, K.

Comment by Luise

May 23, 2009 @ 7:35 pm

They are all over the place as I understand it. No industry standard, originally. Some have found
VINs on the tongue and some never find one anywhere. Good luck! Luise

Comment by B.

October 21, 2009 @ 9:43 am

We just bought a 1951 Shasta with no paperwork except the bill of sale from most recent owner. DMV said I need to find the VIN in order to register it. I have looked high and low and can’t seem to locate it. If you have any info please let me know. Thanks. B.

Comment by Luise

October 22, 2009 @ 4:10 pm

I have been told that people have found the VIN number on the tongue of vintage travel trailers under many coats of paint and/or rust. Some have used a sandblaster or sandpaper to help them find the imprint. Hope this helps. Blessings, Luise

Comment by PETE

April 22, 2010 @ 8:14 pm

ALL THE TRAVEL TRAILERS ARE SUPPOST TO HAVE THE VIN # STAMPT ON THE RIGHT SIDE HITCH FRAME ON THE TOP.

Comment by E.

May 8, 2010 @ 4:14 pm

I’m trying to find the VIN # of my 1967 Shasta camper. All i have the bill of sale. No title. DMV says to locate the VIN #. Where do I look? Please help. E.

Comment by Luise

May 8, 2010 @ 4:53 pm

Please read the other questions and answers about this on my site under RV Advice. There are a lot of suggestions.

Comment by Kevin Kehl

June 13, 2010 @ 8:18 am

Does anyone know where to find the vin on a 1960 Layton travel trailer. The inside has been partialy stripped out and there was no title for it.

Comment by Theresa

June 28, 2010 @ 10:39 pm

I have a 1955 Pathfinder camper that was manufactured in Spencer Wisconin. I found the vin number on the right side of the hitch on the top of the frame. All that I found was the numbers “55″ a small space and the numbers “1285″. The numbers are about 1 inch high. The “55″ is the year 19″55″ and the “1285″ is the actual number that this camper was in line as it was manufactured. Meaning that the camper that was manufactured before this one was stamped “55″ “1284″. There will not be a long vin number like on cars today and I have been told that these are the only numbers that were stamped on the campers. Let me know if I can be of any more help.

Comment by C.A. Carr

July 31, 2010 @ 3:25 pm

Purchased a Scotty Camper in pretty good condition., but to register it and get it on the road I need the numbers to do this can anyone help., We’re retired and would like to see places before it’s too late., Can anyone help us locate the numbers? C.

Comment by Luise

August 7, 2010 @ 2:43 pm

Sand the tongue carefully to see if the Vehicle Identification Number is imprinted there.

Comment by C.

August 11, 2010 @ 7:10 pm

i cannot find the VIN on my camper, and have lost the title. I want to renew the registration, what can I do? C.

Comment by Luise

August 12, 2010 @ 8:25 am

Many people have found their VIN by carefully sanding the tongue. The number is often imprinted there. If you are successful…take that number to your department of licensing for a lost title.

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