Year model from VIN

[DaveJ]

Is it possible for anybody here to tell me whether I have a 91 or 92 model Land Yacht? I just bought it and there was some confusion whether it's really a 91 or 92. The original owner passed away so I can't ask him. But I have VIN # if that would help. Is it safe to post that # in the public forum. I'll post it or part of it if that helps but will wait for someone to let me know if posting my VIN in public is advisable or not.

Thanks.

Dave

[Silver City]

Dave,

I can't think of a single reason why you wouldn't / couldn't post your VIN # for the help you need in dating the vehicle.

I can't think of any security issues involved with your VIN #.

[DaveJ]

The VIN is 1GBKP37N6M3312047.

Thanks

[Silver City]

Dave,

I just ran your VIN # through ... www.vindecoder.org ... and the results show it to be a "1991 Chevrolet P30 Motorized Home"

Go to the www.vondecoder.org site and run the number yourself to see the results.

Hope this helps ...

[wingfoot321]

Dave J,

If you go in on Airstream's site, under Prod Line, FAQ, & VIN, you will see Airstreams detailed breakdown of VIN numbers.

However, I read somewhere that on motorhomes, Airstream doesn't assign the original VIN number. You need to get one of the folks on here who owns a motorhome vs. trailer.

The 10th digit is the year digit on a trailer. If it is the same on your unit, the M = 1991.

[Silver City]

Oops, typo ...

www.vindecoder.org

[DaveJ]

Now I know what it is. Thanks all!!

[uncleneal]

The classic motorhomes have 2 vin numbers. One is the Chevrolet number for the P30 chassis, and the other is the Airstream VIN for the body. Often the numbers will indicate different years. My current 345 is built on a 1985 P30 chassis, and is registered as an 85 P30. But the body is an '86, and has the '86 cabinets and features and an '86 Airstream VIN. The two VIN plates are next to each other on the curb side of the radiator. The motorhome I had before this one was an '82/'83 310 that was the same way. Airstream buys the chassis and doesn't always build the body in the same year.

Neal
'85/'86 345 - For Sale

[JPAIRSTREAM]

Here is what you have..

30 LY MOTORHOME 1992

[DaveJ]

Well, now that makes more sense because the previous owner's widow was saying that she was not sure what year it was <91 or 92>. So now that means that the chassis is 91 but the motorhome package on top of the frame is 92.

Thanks for clarifying this. BTW: I just transferred ownership and the reg says 91. But now I understand why.

Best Regards

[87MH]

When dealing with mechanics, parts stores, chassis equip, etc.....

It's important to let anyone who may be working on or involved in procuring parts for the motor home to give them only the chassis build year.

GM made various changes from year to year, and cunfusion sometimes runs rampant!

Experience speaking here....

Found out an '87 fuel pump will definitly not fit on an '86 454.

Lost several hours on THAT learning curve.

[63flyingcloud]

Originally posted by Silver City
I can't think of a single reason why you wouldn't / couldn't post your VIN # for the help you need in dating the vehicle.

I can't think of any security issues involved with your VIN #.

HEY, DAVE! I think I just bought your rig on ebay!!!

[uncleneal]

Having the proper VIN and chassis year model is no guarantee of getting the right parts. After 3 trips to NAPA, I found out that the left front caliper hose on my 85/86 345 is off of a G30 van not a P30. Sometimes they just used whatever was handy.
Neal

[DaveJ]

Originally posted by 63flyingcloud


HEY, DAVE! I think I just bought your rig on ebay!!!

LOL!!!!

[74Argosy24MH]

After 3 trips to NAPA, I found out that the left front caliper hose on my 85/86 345 is off of a G30 van not a P30. Sometimes they just used whatever was handy.

The P30 and van were never built in the same plant, and even back then brakes were a real no no to substitute parts. I would put that one on NAPA or their vendor. I can't believe some of the parts I have ordered lately that were no where near the description, returned them and got the same thing again.

John

[Astrodokk]

Now that my MH is smogged in California, I went to get it finally registered at the DMV. They said I had to physically have the MH there for "verification" of the VIN. So there I am and they could not find it and neither could I, although they have it from the original owner...they couldn't find the VIN plate on the coach. We looked around the windshield, behind the seats, and even limited engine compartment. So now I have to take it to the California Hwy. patrol for them to find it or give me a new one. The appt. isn't til Nov. 6.
Reading here, maybe I can save that trip if indeed the VIN plate is on the curb side of the rediator. I wish I had read this before going to DMV just in case! Maybe I'll bump into Eric Estrada at CHP!

[Astrodokk]

I tried the VIN site mentioned above, and they say my VIN is invalid. It should have 17 characters and mine is only 13. I think they changed it in 1981, which is my coach year, but my chassis is 1979, so I think that's why there's this problem. Will keep all posted.