Camping Interior self build DIY conversion DVLA\insurance
CycloneMike
I changed mine from Van to Motor Caravan
Along with the V5 I sent a letter as below. It was written to show the van had all the requirements of a Motor caravan. I sent a pile of photos to back this up. I used these documents as guidance
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/Motor%20Caravans%20-%20Advice.pdf
There were no further questions or requests for inspection, the V5 came back ammended.
Application for amendment of V5 to Motor Home/Caravan
VRM: XXXXXXXXX
Dear DVLA,
Please find enclose V5 document requesting change of details. I am the owner and registered keeper of this vehicle. When I bought the vehicle it was part converted as a camper but not registered as such, I am led to believe it has been a camper for more than 10 years but I have no history. I have since fitted a new interior which is now complete and includes: Permanently fixed rear seat which folds down to provide a 6' bed. Permanently fixed cooking/kitchen facilities, including 2 ring hob, oven and grill, sink with running hot and cold water, fridge. A rigidly fixed but detachable table which mounts in the centre of the seating area, but is stored to allow the bed to be put down. Permanently fitted storage including side lockers, over head locker, under bed locker, toilet box. The van is also fitted with a hi top roof which provides further storage and child's sleeping area.
Hope this helps, Regards Mike.
Another letter by Big Tam
This is what I sent along with a number of photo's, new V5 issued, Motor Caravan, with out any questions
Dear Sirs,
I am writing to you to request a change of body type for my vehicle, **** ***, from a panel van to a Motor Caravan. The vehicle has been professionally converted and I believe that it now complies with the regulations to be defined as a Motor Caravan.
Seats and a Table Are an integral part of the living accommodation area, and mounted independently of other items. The table is capable of being mounted directly to the vehicle floor and /or side wall. The table mounting arrangement is secured as a permanent feature, (bolted, riveted, screwed or welded), although the table may be detachable. Permanently secured seating is available for use at the table. The seats are secured directly to the vehicle floor and/or side wall. The seats are secured as a permanent feature, (bolted riveted, screwed or welded).
Sleeping Accommodation is an integral part of the living accommodation area. Both lower and upper beds can be converted to form a mattress base. Are as a permanent feature, with base structures bolted, riveted, screwed or welded to the vehicle floor and / or side wall.
Cooking Facilities These are an integral part of the vehicle living accommodation and is mounted independently of other items. They are secured to the vehicle floor and / or side wall. Secured as a permanent feature, (bolted, riveted, screwed, or welded. The cooking facility does consist of a minimum of a two ring cooking facility, having a fuel/power source. The cooking facility is fuelled by gas having a remote fuel supply, and the fuel supply pipe is permanently secured to the vehicle structure. The cooking facility is fuelled by gas and has a remote fuel supply; the fuel reservoir is secured in a storage cupboard.
Storage Facilities Storage facilities are provided by a cupboard or locker. The facility are an integral part of the vehicle living accommodation, i.e. mounted independently of other items, also some storage facilities are incorporated below seat/sleeping facilities. The storage facilities are a permanent feature, (bolted, riveted, screwed or welded). The storage facilities are secured directly to the vehicle floor and / or side wall. I have enclosed a disc with pictures of the facilities and I have also completed the relevant section of the V5C. I trust that all is in order and that you can make the changes requested.
