Now comes the time where you want to change the the v5 logbook form from panel van to motor caravan. This will change the category of vehicle on the v5c or log book as it is commonly known. It is a legal requirement that all uk registered vehicles are classified correctly on the v5c log book. You need to change the vehicle body type to motor caravan. You should change your v5c log book document and return it to them. How to register your converted camper van with the dvla.
Insert your address insert your address insert your address insert your address insert your postcode insert date dvla swansea sa99 1ba dear sirs. At my wits end van camperconversion who knows insurance. In this video i discuss how to go about reregistering a van as a campervan, also known as a motor caravan. Current body type shown on your v5c registration certificate log book. A decent search of the forum would probably yield more information andor some of the more experienced users will chime in. Attach 1520 photos of all aspects of your new camper. Dvla will only consider changing the body type to motor caravan if the. Conversion requirements new 2019 registration changes. How to register your converted van as a camper van the road is.
Its funny but it was so rewarding to receive the new logbook and see the words motor caravan. For a vehicle to be recognised as being converted to a motor caravan, it must meet all 4 categories in this guidance. Dvla will only consider changing the body type to motor caravan if the body type shown on your v5c registration certificate log book is currently one of the. Its also used to inform the dvla of a change of ownership, a change. Reregister your campervan conversion build a campervan.
If your log book shows an engine number, i would tell the dvla. Convert van to camper van dvla tax class link that will help. Write motor caravan in the body type box at the top and then the date in the box just below that. As quoted from the dvla website, it is a legal requirement that all uk registered vehicles are classified correctly on the v5c log book. Updated dvla campervan conversion requirements new 2019. Converting a vehicle into a motor caravan motor home. Then in section 8, sign and date the left hand box registered keeper, and pop it all in the post to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba. Dvla campervan conversion requirements how to register a. Vehicles registered as campervans generally have better. Updating your v5c registration certificate log book if you make changes to your vehicle change vehicle details on a v5c registration certificate log book. No more campervan conversions by dvla campervan conversion.
Is there any point notifying dvla of replaced engine. Current body type shown on your v5c registration certificate log book dvla will only consider changing the body type to motor caravan if the body type. Im just about to embark on a vw conversion and had intended on changing the use of vehicle to camper van but have heard a few stories of the dvla changing the goal posts. All camper vans, motor caravans and motorhomes fall into the dvla category of motor caravan. There are a number of requirements or characteristics that the vehicle. Converting a vehicle into a motor caravan motor home gov. Current body type shown on your v5c registration certificate log book dvla will only consider changing the body type to motor caravan if the body type shown on your v5c registration certificate. Change vehicle details on a v5c registration certificate.