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Build Number

If my vin # is 1F97D5365XN054877.  Then what is my build #?? 
Tis is a 99 U270 36 ft.  Why is there not a 99 in the vin #?  Appreciate your help.  Tks DAn
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: Build Number

Reply #1 –
Maybe because it was built in 1997. A search here will disclose what each of the items in the vin # represents. I forget them, now!
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

Re: Build Number

Reply #2 –
Dan. Oops, bad assumption, the 97 does NOT represent the year of manufacture. I just checked mine and it as 98 in the similar location and I know mine was built in 2002. Sorry!
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

Re: Build Number

Reply #3 –
Your build # should be the last 4 digits in the model # before the length of your coach and what ever model you have , wtbi, and so on.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #4 –
Dan, the build number is embedded in the "model number" located below the VIN number:

For example: Model: F99551236WTFEU320CE27. The build number in this case (mine) is 5512

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Dan J. Stansel –
If my vin # is 1F97D5365XN054877.  Then what is my build #?? 
Tis is a 99 U270 36 ft.  Why is there not a 99 in the vin #?  Appreciate your help.  Tks DAn

What is your model # under the VIN?

Located under the VIN on the ID Plate

Example: F 03 6024 4023 AGDS U320T E31

03 = Year

6024 = Coach Build Unit #

4023 = Internal Designations

AGDS = Floorplan

U320T = Chassis

E31 = Internal Engine Designations

Reading the Vehicle Identification Number
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Build Number

Reply #6 –
Tks for the replys now I understand.  It sure is nice to know that there is a lot of smart
Foretravel owners out there and a place to connect.  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: Build Number

Reply #7 –
On autos, at any rate, the tenth digit indicates the year.

Code   Year   Code   Year   Code    Year   Code   Year
A ----   1980   L ----   1990   Y ----   2000   A ----   2010
B ----   1981   M ----   1991   1 ----   2001   B ----   2011
C ----   1982   N ----   1992   2 ----   2002   C ----   2012
D ----   1983   P ----   1993   3 ----   2003   D ----   2013
E ----   1984   R ----   1994   4 ----   2004   E ----   2014
F ----   1985   S ----   1995   5 ----   2005   F ----   2015
G ----   1986   T ----   1996   6 ----   2006   G ----   2016
H ----   1987   V ----   1997   7 ----   2007   H ----   2017
J ----   1988   W ----   1998   8 ----   2008   J ----   2018
K ----   1989   X ----   1999   9 ----   2009   K ----   2019

In your case, the tenth number is an X which matches the table.

Note, I cannot seem to get the formatting to work, sorry.
John Cooper
'91 GV 36'
Oshkosh chassis
Cat 3208T 300HP

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Reply #8 –
John:  Tks that helps me understand why there is no 99 in the vin #  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

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Reply #9 –
Dan,

you are welcome.  I only know about VIN numbers because the Sports Car Club of America requires certain classes of cars to keep their VIN numbers and that the VIN number matches the year they claim the car is.
John Cooper
'91 GV 36'
Oshkosh chassis
Cat 3208T 300HP

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: John Cooper –


Note, I cannot seem to get the formatting to work, sorry.

Steve says it's an SMF bug so he tweaked it and redid your post..... :)

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #11 –
Steve,

I figured that's what happened when I saw the nice columns.  Thank you!
John Cooper
'91 GV 36'
Oshkosh chassis
Cat 3208T 300HP