Coachmen VIN Decoder & Lookup
Coachmen is a Forest River brand (and therefore part of Berkshire Hathaway). It builds Class A/B/C motorhomes (Mirada, Encore, Freelander, Cross Trail, Beyond) and towables (Apex, Catalina, Northern Spirit). Motorhomes decode as their chassis; towables carry a Coachmen VIN. Decode any Coachmen VIN below.
- Parent: Forest River / Berkshire Hathaway
- Builds: Class A/B/C motorhomes and travel trailers
- Motorhome chassis: Motorhomes (Mirada, Encore, Freelander, Cross Trail, Beyond) use Ford, Freightliner, Chevrolet, and Ford Transit chassis
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Which chassis it decodes as
Coachmen motorhomes decode as their chassis. Motorhomes (Mirada, Encore, Freelander, Cross Trail, Beyond) use Ford, Freightliner, Chevrolet, and Ford Transit chassis. The chassis VIN carries the engine, transmission, and drivetrain recalls; the coach is a later build stage on the same VIN.
What a VIN lookup shows — and what it doesn't
✓ A free VIN decode shows
- Make, model year, and body class (motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel)
- Chassis engine, transmission, and assembly plant for motorhomes (Ford/Mercedes/Freightliner)
- Open NHTSA recall campaigns filed against the exact VIN
- Manufacturer-reported build attributes from the federal NHTSA vPIC database
✗ A free VIN decode does not show
- Accident or damage history
- Title status — salvage, flood, or rebuilt brands
- Odometer / mileage readings
- Previous owners or lien records
Title and history data live in separate databases, not in the VIN specification record. For a used RV, pair the decode with a title/history check.
Where to find the VIN on a Coachmen
Coachmen motorhomes decode as the Ford, Freightliner, Chevrolet, or Ford Transit chassis; Coachmen towables decode as Coachmen with no powertrain data.
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FAQ
Who makes Coachmen RV?
Coachmen is a brand of Forest River, which is a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. It builds Class A/B/C motorhomes and travel trailers such as the Apex, Catalina, and Northern Spirit.
Why does my Coachmen motorhome decode as a Ford or Freightliner?
Coachmen motorhomes are built on Ford, Freightliner, Chevrolet, or Ford Transit chassis, so the VIN decodes as that chassis — including the engine, transmission, and drivetrain recalls.
Where is the VIN on a Coachmen travel trailer?
On the federal certification label on the front-left (roadside) exterior and stamped on the A-frame/tongue near the hitch. The same 17-character VIN appears on the title.
Data source & limitations
Data source: VIN decoding returns manufacturer-reported attributes from NHTSA's vPIC database; recall campaigns come from NHTSA Recalls. Coverage: motorhomes are built in multiple stages, so vPIC returns the chassis manufacturer's attributes (Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner) while the final-stage coach builder continues that same federally assigned VIN; towables carry a single-stage VIN owned by the builder and no powertrain data. Available fields and recall coverage vary by manufacturer and model year. This free decoder does not include accident, title, odometer, or ownership history. Cite this page: CarWhere, “Coachmen VIN Decoder,” https://www.carwhere.com/rv-vin-decoder/brand/coachmen, updated September 2026. Reviewed by Sam Reynolds, Lead Researcher, CarWhere.