Campervan change of classification

Gonegolfing55
Gonegolfing55 Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited January 2023 in Motorhomes #1

Hi - I'm sure this has been covered extensively elsewhere, but I cant find the relevant discussion!

I have a VW T6 which was professionally converted to a campervan.  The conversion met all the DVLA guidance both internally and externally, with the sole exception of having no graphics on the side of the van. DVLA have declined to register it as a "Motor Caravan" on the V5 stating that the van must be "distinguishable" in traffic in order to change the V5.

Two questions - Has anyone else had this refusal, and possibly more important, does it disadvantage me in any way by not being able to change classification to "Motor Caravan" (for example speed limits?)?  If there is no disadvantage then I probably wont bother challenging it.

 

Thanks in advance

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,134 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2023 #2

    I don’t think it makes any difference re speed limits in that size of vehicle but it might mean a different road tax category.

    I'd contact DVLA and get a definitive answer as I’m not certain.

    I suggest you clarify the situation with your insurer too to ensure they know of the conversion.

  • paulmold
    paulmold Club Member Posts: 80 ✭✭✭
    edited January 2023 #3

    Insurers often asked if registered as motor caravan,  otherwise you may only get insurance as a van which won't reflect the costs involved in the conversion.

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