Can’t Find the Right Motorhome Part? Try Our Part Finder Service

Anyone who owns a motorhome knows the problem. Something wears out or breaks, and suddenly you’re scrolling through listings that all look almost right. Is it the part for the 2015 model or the 2016 one? Does it fit your Fiat base vehicle or the habitation side? Order the wrong part and you lose time, postage and patience.

At South West Leisure Spares, we have a vast range of spares for all types and makes of motorhome and campervan, and our Part Finder Service is there for the times when you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for. Our experienced team will do the hard work for you.

How the Part Finder Service works

1. Browse first. Search our site or shop by manufacturer or spares category. If you spot your part, great.
2. Can’t find it? Fill in the form. Head to our Part Finder page and complete the form with as much information as possible.
3. Include your chassis number and photos. These are the two most useful things you can send us (more on the chassis number below).
4. We do the searching. We hold a huge stock in our Somerset warehouse, and if we don’t have what you need, we can order it in from our trusted suppliers.
5. Prefer to talk? Call the team on 01460 493160 and we’ll help you over the phone.

We source parts for all the major brands, including Auto-Trail, Roller Team, Bailey, Dethleffs, Elddis, Globecar, Malibu and Sunlight. Next-day delivery is available too (see our delivery terms for details).

Why your chassis number matters

Motorhomes are built in two stages. A manufacturer such as Fiat, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot or Renault supplies the base vehicle, and a motorhome builder then fits out the living area. Even within one model name, there can be differences in engine, axles, brakes, trim and year of production.

Your chassis number identifies your exact vehicle, so we can match the right version of a part rather than guessing from a model name. It’s the quickest route to getting the right part the first time.

What is a chassis number?

On most vehicles the chassis number is the same as the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): a unique 17-character code of letters and numbers.

Where to find your chassis number on a motorhome

1. Your V5C registration document (logbook)
The easiest place to look. It’s listed as “VIN/Chassis/Frame No.”

2. The windscreen
Look at the bottom corner of the windscreen on the driver’s side, viewed from outside. On many vehicles the VIN is visible through the glass on a small plate on the dashboard.

3. The VIN plate on the door pillar or under the bonnet
Open the driver’s or passenger door and check the door frame for a metal plate or sticker. On some base vehicles the plate is in the engine bay, on the bulkhead or front crossmember.

4. Stamped into the chassis
Many base vehicles have the VIN stamped directly into the metal. The location varies by manufacturer, but it’s often on the floor beneath one of the front seats (sometimes under a small flap or piece of carpet) or on the chassis rail. Your vehicle handbook should show you where.

5. Your paperwork
Insurance documents, service history, warranty paperwork and MOT certificates normally include it too.

Watch out for more than one plate

Because motorhomes are built in stages, you may find more than one plate on yours: one for the base vehicle and sometimes a separate plate from the motorhome builder. If your motorhome sits on an aftermarket chassis such as an AL-KO, it may have its own serial number plate as well. If you find more than one, send us them all and we’ll work out which is relevant.

Top tips for getting your number right

• It should be 17 characters. If you have fewer or more, double-check.
• Watch for look-alikes. VINs never contain the letters I, O or Q, so what looks like an O is a zero.
• Take a photo. A clear photo of the plate or your V5C is more reliable than copying it by hand.
• Check it twice. A single wrong character can point to a different vehicle.

What to include in your Part Finder request

• Your chassis number (VIN)
• The make, model and year of your motorhome
• Clear photos of the part, and the area around it
• Any numbers printed or stamped on the old part
• A description of what the part does, if you’re not sure what it’s called

Even if you can’t find your chassis number, send us what you’ve got or give us a call. We’ll help you work out the rest.

Ready to find your part?

Stop second-guessing and get the right part first time. Use our Part Finder Service or call us on 01460 493160, and let our team get you back on the road.

South West Leisure Spares, C2 Goldenhaye Industrial Estate, Goldenhaye Lane, Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4BN.