NEW DVLA Van To Motorcaravan Requirements

[alcam]

I and never mind the tw-ts that think these things up.

Your having a larf,that lot never done a hard days work in there lives.

Arlene is hard work . Imagine taking a burst pay packet home to her !

 

[Moped]

The DVLA have a lower standard requirement for recognition as a motor caravan. Only if you require the body type to be changed on the documents do you require the permanent external features. So you can still have a vehicle that has been converted for use as a motor caravan with a body type of panel van. Or am I reading this wrong?

To quote the DVLA web page:-

“For a vehicle to be recognised as being converted to a motor caravan it must meet all 4 categories shown below. For DVLA to change the body type, the vehicle must have the external permanent features described in the DVLA guidance for converting a vehicle into a motor caravan.”

“DVLA is required to record vehicle details for road safety and law enforcement. The body type information held on the vehicle record must describe what a vehicle looks like in traffic. This description, as well as other distinguishing features, allows the police and other enforcement agencies to easily identify vehicles.
The body type does not affect the insurance category of the vehicle, or have any effect on speed limits or other legislative requirements. It is only used for establishing vehicle appearance and identification.
It is important to remember that even if the vehicle’s body type is not changed to ‘motor caravan’, the vehicle can still be used for this purpose as long as the keeper is satisfied the converted vehicle meets the required internal features for motor caravans.”

Internal features for motor caravans

www.gov.uk

 

[Markd]

Correct - So an owner should be able to insure the vehicle as a motorcaravan if functionally it meets the internal criteria.
The one difference now is that the separate door to hab area is an "external" feature.

 

[trevskoda]

The DVLA have a lower standard requirement for recognition as a motor caravan. Only if you require the body type to be changed on the documents do you require the permanent external features. So you can still have a vehicle that has been converted for use as a motor caravan with a body type of panel van. Or am I reading this wrong?

To quote the DVLA web page:-

“For a vehicle to be recognised as being converted to a motor caravan it must meet all 4 categories shown below. For DVLA to change the body type, the vehicle must have the external permanent features described in the DVLA guidance for converting a vehicle into a motor caravan.”

“DVLA is required to record vehicle details for road safety and law enforcement. The body type information held on the vehicle record must describe what a vehicle looks like in traffic. This description, as well as other distinguishing features, allows the police and other enforcement agencies to easily identify vehicles.
The body type does not affect the insurance category of the vehicle, or have any effect on speed limits or other legislative requirements. It is only used for establishing vehicle appearance and identification.
It is important to remember that even if the vehicle’s body type is not changed to ‘motor caravan’, the vehicle can still be used for this purpose as long as the keeper is satisfied the converted vehicle meets the required internal features for motor caravans.”

Internal features for motor caravans

www.gov.uk

Yes it does,if com van then you pay com insurance if you are a trader,if motorcaravan then the insurance is much cheaper and you do not have to prove com use to get cover.
Van ins here for me would be £700 plus where as motorcaravan ins is just over £200, plus strict a psv test which also costs more.

 

[Nesting Zombie]

The DVLA have a lower standard requirement for recognition as a motor caravan. Only if you require the body type to be changed on the documents do you require the permanent external features. So you can still have a vehicle that has been converted for use as a motor caravan with a body type of panel van. Or am I reading this wrong?

To quote the DVLA web page:-

“For a vehicle to be recognised as being converted to a motor caravan it must meet all 4 categories shown below. For DVLA to change the body type, the vehicle must have the external permanent features described in the DVLA guidance for converting a vehicle into a motor caravan.”

“DVLA is required to record vehicle details for road safety and law enforcement. The body type information held on the vehicle record must describe what a vehicle looks like in traffic. This description, as well as other distinguishing features, allows the police and other enforcement agencies to easily identify vehicles.
The body type does not affect the insurance category of the vehicle, or have any effect on speed limits or other legislative requirements. It is only used for establishing vehicle appearance and identification.
It is important to remember that even if the vehicle’s body type is not changed to ‘motor caravan’, the vehicle can still be used for this purpose as long as the keeper is satisfied the converted vehicle meets the required internal features for motor caravans.”



Hi ya Moped
This is the core of what we are kinda on about,
The trouble could be that in the event of a claim let’s say through fire or smoke damage from an appliance or electrical fault supplying your Habitation ‘Loads’ as an example, the insurance company ‘Could’ use the get out card of -
Well on the Log book it states that it’s a Panel Van !.
What on Earth was you doing Heating & Cooking in the back while watching Porn on the TV ?., as well as Falsely declareing the usage of the vehicle to us !.
So sorry NO payout !.

 

[Nabsim]

Don’t think that would hold up if you have told them it is fitted out to live in NZ. The guidance specifically says you can do that but doesn’t it say it would be classified an with windows? Could be a problem with a stealth van that hasn’t been notified of changes maybe

 

[Nesting Zombie]

Don’t think that would hold up if you have told them it is fitted out to live in NZ. The guidance specifically says you can do that but doesn’t it say it would be classified an with windows? Could be a problem with a stealth van that hasn’t been notified of changes maybe

Ahhhh, Maybe Matey,
But in this day & age I think that if there’s a get out option for either insurance NOT to pay out, OR a Legal option for whomever to extract money from you in someway then they will take it .
I’ve always ‘Tried’ to Shuffle the Legal side of the line, & if on the times I haven’t I’ve been prepared to pay the price. What Grates me is when you try SO SO Blinking hard to meet whatever requirements you need to to achieve whatever you aims for, It can kick you in the arse because you haven’t Ticked a certain box that invalidates your payment or investment!.
I can’t wait for ‘Z’ Day

 

[DocMartin]

just out of interest i insure my "proper" campervan with AIB and they have it registered as a private car. i have mentioned this every year when i renew with them and Darren says its fine...... has anyone else had this ?

My Hijet Romahome is insured through AIB with Markerstudy. On their paperwork the Description of vehicle states Hijet Romahome. It's registered as a Pick up.
I am insured to drive it as a pick up, I always check that when I renew as I occasionally have rubbish to dump etc.

 

[Nesting Zombie]

I’m exactly the same company through AIB as well, & found Both absolutely brilliant to date.
The Nest is referred to as a ‘Peugeot C - Autotrail Chieftain, Motorhome or Caravanett OR Car’ throughout the Paper work so take your pick on that one ,

Have you got the Demountable back on yours?

 

[DocMartin]

I’m exactly the same company through AIB as well, & found Both absolutely brilliant to date.
The Nest is referred to as a ‘Peugeot C - Autotrail Chieftain, Motorhome or Caravanett OR Car’ throughout the Paper work so take your pick on that one ,

Have you got the Demountable back on yours?

No, I have some furniture to move and I am intending to do some paintwork.