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07-14-2003, 03:19 AM

Did you buy the camper from a dealer or a private deal? If you purchased it from a dealer, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should be on the bill of sale. Sometimes, it is identified as "Serial Number." If purchased from a private deal, they should have provided you with the title. The VIN will be on the Title. I Agree that there should be a metal plate on the road side of the camper, but sometimes they either fall off or get damaged. Also, check on the inside edge of the hitch. There sould be a series of numbers and letters stamped into the frame.

If you cannot find a VIN, contact your local law enforcement agency and request a VIN Inspection. Some agencies will charge a small fee to come and verify the VIN. Most officers have the knowledge of where they hide VIN's on most campers.

ColoradoCop

PS:  Forget to add that if the vehicle had been previously registered, there will be the VIN on the old registration.  Again, a local LE agency should be able to help you.

07-14-2003, 03:19 AM	#3
ColoradoCop Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Owner w/questions Did you buy the camper from a dealer or a private deal? If you purchased it from a dealer, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should be on the bill of sale. Sometimes, it is identified as "Serial Number." If purchased from a private deal, they should have provided you with the title. The VIN will be on the Title. I Agree that there should be a metal plate on the road side of the camper, but sometimes they either fall off or get damaged. Also, check on the inside edge of the hitch. There sould be a series of numbers and letters stamped into the frame. If you cannot find a VIN, contact your local law enforcement agency and request a VIN Inspection. Some agencies will charge a small fee to come and verify the VIN. Most officers have the knowledge of where they hide VIN's on most campers. ColoradoCop PS:  Forget to add that if the vehicle had been previously registered, there will be the VIN on the old registration.  Again, a local LE agency should be able to help you.