Rodeo
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Good luck with that then.
vandog
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Do you think I will have trouble? I have a PDF of requirements for motorcaravan classification and It passes all of them. Its just this grey area and really vague requirement of having to look like a motorhome from the exterior. I'm gonna leave it for now until I know exactly what is needed
n brown
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it could depend on who reads your app. they seem to be going back to the old one-van with side windows. most vans they see have fridge vents,water heater exhaust, ehu socket,water inlet ,awnings and bike racks,all that stuff,and off course roof lights and windows ! I'm not suggesting you should in any way do any kind of hoodwinkery,but a less scrupulous person might stick some of things on with blu tack for the photies
Rodeo
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There seems to be differing thoughts on the external look.Some get through,some dont.I believe that it has to have at least one window in the side as well.Apparently ins for fulltiming is different too.Im just waiting for my campervan application to be approved by DVLA.
GRWXJR
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I read on here recently a post (probably by n brown) that said that the requirement to 'look like a motorhome' was no longer a stipulation. So if you've got at least one side window and meet all the other bits n bobs on your list - then that should be ok.
I hope so - cos my LDV hasn't been re-classified yet and its something I need to get around to. Mine started as a van not a minibus so only has a single extra window in the sliding side door - no rear door windows or windows on the offside.
When I send off the pics I'll focus on the images inside proving its got the bed, sink, table, cooker etc. and on the outside images I'll use the front and nearside images (with the window clearly visible) and cross my fingers!
As I had no trouble getting camper insurance without re-registering I didn't worry about it. But Rodeo suggested that the Insurance Co might try to use the classification to wriggle out of it if I ever did need to make a claim. So - its one more thing I need to get around to.
I hope so - cos my LDV hasn't been re-classified yet and its something I need to get around to. Mine started as a van not a minibus so only has a single extra window in the sliding side door - no rear door windows or windows on the offside.
When I send off the pics I'll focus on the images inside proving its got the bed, sink, table, cooker etc. and on the outside images I'll use the front and nearside images (with the window clearly visible) and cross my fingers!
As I had no trouble getting camper insurance without re-registering I didn't worry about it. But Rodeo suggested that the Insurance Co might try to use the classification to wriggle out of it if I ever did need to make a claim. So - its one more thing I need to get around to.
vandog
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PERFECT haha thankyou
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Hi vandog ,very cosy and differing from many others i have seen i like it.Like yourself i have been spending ages converting a part converted coach.
Let me tell you quiting your job and then doing a conversion is so much a better idea than still having that job around your neck.Its taken me nearly 1.5 years lol and i cant tell you the amount of time has been spent on pondering on how to do something.Its a great experiance and things are coming together nicely before selling up at the start of next year and fulltiming. I have bookmarked your page so will read properly later on but for now im back outside on the coach ha ha ha.
Incidentally the hydraulic crimpers are a great tool to have,these will be hitting the road with us,as i think canal boat living will be in our future.Worth investing in.That fuse box is great as well i have the same and enjoyed wiring it up.One of the better feelings when you get that circuit done.The only downside with building a self build is that you would do it all over again as many do
Welcome to the site by the way
Let me tell you quiting your job and then doing a conversion is so much a better idea than still having that job around your neck.Its taken me nearly 1.5 years lol and i cant tell you the amount of time has been spent on pondering on how to do something.Its a great experiance and things are coming together nicely before selling up at the start of next year and fulltiming. I have bookmarked your page so will read properly later on but for now im back outside on the coach ha ha ha.
Incidentally the hydraulic crimpers are a great tool to have,these will be hitting the road with us,as i think canal boat living will be in our future.Worth investing in.That fuse box is great as well i have the same and enjoyed wiring it up.One of the better feelings when you get that circuit done.The only downside with building a self build is that you would do it all over again as many do
Welcome to the site by the way
shawbags
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haha OK. Is that just for the show forum in particular? I cant be paying those fees at the moment but I'd be happy to receive free membership in exchange for a link on my van blog (I cannot believe the interest I have had in the past month)
This is the inside of my LDV Convoy:
That's my kind of build , your van and site are very good , cheers Chris.
vandog
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Hi vandog ,very cosy and differing from many others i have seen i like it.Like yourself i have been spending ages converting a part converted coach.
Let me tell you quiting your job and then doing a conversion is so much a better idea than still having that job around your neck.Its taken me nearly 1.5 years lol and i cant tell you the amount of time has been spent on pondering on how to do something.Its a great experiance and things are coming together nicely before selling up at the start of next year and fulltiming. I have bookmarked your page so will read properly later on but for now im back outside on the coach ha ha ha.
Incidentally the hydraulic crimpers are a great tool to have,these will be hitting the road with us,as i think canal boat living will be in our future.Worth investing in.That fuse box is great as well i have the same and enjoyed wiring it up.One of the better feelings when you get that circuit done.The only downside with building a self build is that you would do it all over again as many do
Welcome to the site by the way
Thank you. I totally understand how it can take that long with a job as well. Good effort! I would find that impossible.
As for the hydraulic crimpers, I did nearly buy some until I found other ways to do it: hammer, mole wrench or solder (only with a powerful iron). If I was doing a job for someone else I'd use the right tool but I don't mind on my own one-off project (I say one-off...)
I agree, wiring is fun! like really fun
Rodeo
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Vandog...FYI....just got my minibus (transit lwb semi high roof)through Dvla as a camper, no outside embellishments or stickers etc.All windows (tinted) still in place, and just a roof vent.
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vandog
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Excellent congrats! this is good news for me as well then. I may start to compile the app.
Rodeo
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It took about 4 or 5 weeks to come back.Seems to be about the going rate for the time nowadays.Over the years Ive had them back a lot quicker.
vandog
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Front windows open a bit. Also have 2 mushroom vents, one of which is a 12v fan extractor. I also have a Peltier dehumidifier which seems to work