Shasta Vin# and Model Database (Please include Model)

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It will be located on the curbside (passenger side) stamped on the side of the tongue, usually a few inches or so behind the hitch assembly, sometimes beneath the tank rack, depending on its position. Some of the older models also had a tag on the inside of the frame rail on the streetside (driver side).




Often times the stamp is obscured by layers of paint and/or rust that accumulates, and since it is not stamped very deeply into the metal, care must be taken to reveal it. A good approach is to start with some rough rags or fine steel wool, and paint thinner. A brass wire brush can also be helpful as well. A LITTLE elbow grease and a GENTLE touch can work wonders in revealing your camper's heritage.

Although there are some variations over the years, the VIN on the Shastas was usually a 4- or 5-digit number, preceded by a letter. The letter prefix was usually indicative of the plant they were manufactured in. IE a "P" prefix indicated the Pennsylvania plant ( and the manufacturer's tag near the door would read, "Shasta Trailers, Leola, Pennsylvania". I forget all of the plants offhand now, T=Grapevine, Texas; S= South Carolina; V= Goshen, Indiana; I think W= Battle Ground, Washington. The California plant had a few combinations of letters and numerals over the years.

I found a VIN# the PO put a storage box on the tongue where gas tanks use to be. it was under there, under some rust paint. on the horizontal. flash light and good pair of eye glasses later, I got it. There was also evidence of a plate having been there, the holes were there with a screw still in one hole.
Before I put it here why do some not want the number known??? Isn't it to be listed at the DMV?
Mine will be now, I want it on the title as a real deal. for insurance as renovated. right now it just says trailer 13 ft.
please advise about the why to not want the number posted???
tiajannet

I have a 1963 Shasta Astroflyte, sold April of 1964; the I.D. number isP1259

Some people are nervous about things like ID theft and with the complete serial number it is one more way for people to find out more about you. It is no big deal just a matter of personal choice.

hre's my comlpete number I don't understand why someone wouldn't want their number known.
P15723 1969 shasta compact. It's was redone a hand full of years ago. Birch paneling, tiny sink, cargo door says Shasta Compact, no wings, but would like some, axel has been flipped which is good for dirt roads, got two two many leaks under research. wish me blessings on the search.
Can you tell me anything about my shasta from the number??? I'd like to know thank you tiajannet