What year is this prospective MH?

[Rusbet]

There is Class B+ I might be interested in. It is listed as a 2021 Ford Transit. I checked the VIN and the year digit is " J", which is 2018. There is another date on the specification plate that indicates the build year is 2020. What could be the reason for the difference in dates. I do realize that chassis might be purchased by the manufacturer and used in a later model MH which would account for some difference. I pointed this discrepancy out to the dealer and the salesperson confirms the chassis is 2020 but the MH is a 2021.

Thoughts?

[Reverse_snowbird]

Usually the chassis is a year older than the motorhome.

[MtBiker]

If the VIN matches a 2018 then the chassis was made in 2018. Don't ever believe a mh salesperson.
Check with Ford on the chassis.

[kenandterry]

For sure, the tenth digit in the Ford VIN is “J” as seen at the base of the windshield on the driver’s side? True or false?

That’s a 2018 FORD chassis, regardless of what year of house Forest River put on top.