Is this a vin number?

Yes, that is the vin# for your Shasta. I logged it in to my Shasta Vin# Database and it is showing that you have a 1981 Shasta.

Does the title state that it is an '83 or that is what you were told by the previous owner?

77markv
This is great info. I will change the database to reflect this findings.

In the early building of the database, I had to go by what the owners were saying and as the database grew, an established pattern started to become visible.

This is what really helps with the database, is factual manufacturing dates.

Thanks again!!

Sounds like there never was a title for your Shasta. The best thing to do is to check with your local DMV and apply for a title. Once you fill out some paper work, they will send out or you take it to an Officer with the Department of Theft and Recovery (at least that what we have in North Carolina)and they will run the vin# to see if there are any issues. If not, you will have a clean title.

The other option is to apply for a Bonded Title. They will issue you a new vin# and it must be stamped into the axle and tongue of the trailer. They may also still run the original vin# to see if there are any problems. Again, this is what I have experienced here in North Carolina.

The best thing to do is to see what you need to do at your local DMV.

Well, I decided decided to give up on her. I have no idea what I'm doing on the whole vin check thing. Probably no chance of getting a title for it since I have no idea who the original owner is. I don't even have a bill of sale as it was given to me. Even as good a shape it's in, it would still need at least another 1000 put into it. Gas line is crushed in one spot. Cut off where it connects to the water heater. No regulator. No water heater. Plumbing is cut in a few places. No toilet. No bathroom sink. One of the holding tanks underneath is cracked at the pipe where it goes to the other tank from sitting so close to the ground. Moved it to the back yard yesterday and the two metal skids snapped off the frame. Probably put there to guard the rear tank. Accidentally knocked off one off the outside lights because of a 2 inch stump sticking up from an old bush. Just figured sine the little one wanted me to build her a playhouse, this would probably be even better. Lights and refrigerator still work. Even at the very least, it would make for good storage. These trailers are kinda neat but in the end, I'm just not really interested. Old trailers are not really my bag. Thanks for all the help tho. Never knew there was an interest in old trailers outside of the airstream.