V5 Documentation - DVLA Rule Change for Motor Caravan Reregistration June 2019
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Hi Dan, Did you received a response?
Motorcaravan, Campervan & Van With Windows Speed Limits - UPDATED 2020 | Jerba Campervans
Nice blog post from Jerba on this topic.
Nice blog post from Jerba on this topic.
Thanks for the link, a good read but only tells us what we already know and again doesn't define how PC plod would interpret the law when he has a speed camera on you. Don't kow if static cameras can define a vehicle, I think its the mpr type.
I think if you was unfortunate to get a speeding ticket for over the 50, 60, range and took it to court, then you may get off if you have all the evidence of your van being a convert to a the Motorhome specs.
I don't know of anyone at the moment who has done this so I await any such outcome while I'm going to stick, whimp, to the 50, 60,70 rule simple because I wouldn't want the hassle of a court case.
I'm sure many others are the same.
I agree, good informative read but doesn’t move us away from the fact that an automated ANPR system will (if not successful in having DVLA recognise your pop top as a camper) still apply van speed limit enforcement if you are unfortunate enough to forget the differing speed limits between van and campervan. I still think that any policeman worth his salt would acknowledge the change if I were ever in the situation where the argument arose, but automated systems not a hope in hell other than going to court to argue it out.
I know it refers to motorhomes but follow this link for news on VED increases: Motorhome tax reversed
All we've got to do now is get them to change their mind on re-registering our non-high top camper vans (some chance but we can all live in hope!!).
All we've got to do now is get them to change their mind on re-registering our non-high top camper vans (some chance but we can all live in hope!!).
Good news, I bet Greta is spitting into her vegan chai latte
On the question of insurance, I have a t32 kombi LWB which I have insured with Admiral. We are only doing a day van conversion as we didn't want the furniture and kitchen, but insurer happily covered as a part conversion for only £30 more than a van! So not getting a camper v5 not an issue on insurance cost for us
Same here but I would still prefer it to say motor caravan / camper van (or whatever).
Oh definitely, 100% with you on that. I think my van is what a campervan looks like that’s the daft thing but with brexit, Boris and trump I’m now used to my opinions not being the accepted norm!
Handyman
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Mine was re-classified as a van with windows but also as a MPV
@Handyman what was the campervan originally? Panel van, Caravelle, Kombi?
Handyman
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Hi mate, the van was a panel van.
My conversion as follows;
30mm vw sportline springs
Side windows
Fully insulated and carpet lined
Full width RIB seat bed (now a 6 seated vehicle) MPV
Blackout curtains
Basically it is a Kombi, but it is predominantly used for camping. I have a slimline J Rail fitted in the roof where the roof bars would be. Use this to couple up the drive away awning.
Insurance company fine with it and is classed as a Motor Caravan for insurance purposes as this is what it is used for.
No pop up top, fridge, cooker or sink
Hope this helps
My conversion as follows;
30mm vw sportline springs
Side windows
Fully insulated and carpet lined
Full width RIB seat bed (now a 6 seated vehicle) MPV
Blackout curtains
Basically it is a Kombi, but it is predominantly used for camping. I have a slimline J Rail fitted in the roof where the roof bars would be. Use this to couple up the drive away awning.
Insurance company fine with it and is classed as a Motor Caravan for insurance purposes as this is what it is used for.
No pop up top, fridge, cooker or sink
Hope this helps
manwithavwvan
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Just to say purchased a Bilbos Celex register new on the 07/10/2019 based on T30 window van Registration document shows Motor Caravan category M1 ?
Does anybody know what actually constitutes an MPV? I ask as my application for the change to Motor Caravan was declined last year (as reported above) - I think it meets all the requirements except for the high top roof and that's what did it for the DVLA. I do however have belted seating for 5 (1 + 2 front and 2 on the folded Evo Smart Bed in the back).
@Handyman , are you now hoping to do the higher 60/70, single/dual carriageway speed limits, rather than 50/60, single/dual carriageway, van speed limits?
Are you still taxed as a panel van?
Apologies re. so many questions, but this is a thread with many interested folk, who have more questions to ask than the DVLA really answer!!
I would be interested to know the benefits of reclassifying as an MPV. Also what evidence did you send to get the reclassification done? ThankS.
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