Bluemoon Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I have a series 11a station wagon, and I have been thinking of converting to a camper/ motorhome, but obviously I still want to retain the tax exempt status. All that will be changed is the engine, and body, basically, cab style with a bed above. I have nearly every part I need so cost will be very little indeed. cheers for your input. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 You won't lose the exempt staus if you are just changing the engine and body as long as the rest of the vehicle is same as original. What you do to the inside of the vehicle has no bearing on the points system. MOG converted a 127 ambulance into a camper, and a beautiful job it was too. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I have a series 11a station wagon, and I have been thinking of converting to a camper/ motorhome, but obviously I still want to retain the tax exempt status. All that will be changed is the engine, and body, basically, cab style with a bed above. I have nearly every part I need so cost will be very little indeed. cheers for your input.Brian As long as you keep the chassis (original one or new replacement) without being modified (arguable on what is modified) and 2 major components you should be ok. DVLA state to keep the ID your vehicle needs to score 8 or above from: Chassis (not modified or 2nd hand) = 5 points Steering = 2 points Axles = 2 points Transmission = 2 points Suspension = 2 points Engine = 1 point I think you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 and how do you go about informing them, is it just a case of writing on the V5, cheers for the info, I'm a happy man now. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 and how do you go about informing them, is it just a case of writing on the V5, cheers for the info, I'm a happy man now.Brian I believe so, although not done anything like this myself. From what I understand though its best not to make more hassle for yourself than you need. If you change the engine or body colour fill it out on the V5. Let the MOT centre do the rest, if they aren't happy they should say so and you can take it from there. Not sure if a camper body would need anything updating to inform the DVLA, there only have some many options you can choose from. Have a look here: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=39348 Les Brock posted a very helpful link in post 9, its probably worth a gander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 No need for any MOT stuff unless it's due of course. Just put the new engine number and body colour (and type if necessary) on the V5 and send it to the DVLA. When the next MOT is due, all relevant information will be in the system already. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 cheers everyone, a little wiser again, thanks for the input Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 cheers everyone, a little wiser again, thanks for the inputBrian Any gas system would need to be installed by a qualified fitter (you can lay it all out but they need to terminate it) and you need to get a certificate. Also, if it has a fixed bed in it you are supposed to let teh DVLA know that it's status has changed to "motorhome". I got around this by putting in a portable camp stove and we didn't have a fixed bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Any gas system would need to be installed by a qualified fitter (you can lay it all out but they need to terminate it) and you need to get a certificate. Who says? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I have dealings with Dieselec 'Gas and Go' here in Swindon. You install it, they inspect it and issue a certificate if it's all ok. Your insurers will require the certicate. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Are you referring to an LPG system for propulsion Les? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Erm, yes (thinking I just got it wrong) Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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