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Subject Topic: Rules for conversions on campsites?
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Personegbert
12/7/2022 at 9:47am
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Hi
We are converting a white van into a camper, with professional help for the gas, electrics - the important things that could be a hazard.
When we book into a campsite, do we have to let them know it's a conversion, or can we just book in as a camper van?
And - what's the difference between camper or motorhome? Would it be size, as its a LWB van?


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If it us fully converted then shouldn't need to mention it to a site, although some nice decals on the sides make it look more like a camper/motorhome!
I don't know of any set definition or camperva or motorhome, although it seems that people refer to converted vans as campervans and something coachbuilt as a motorhome even when the same size!


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Should read 'If it is' 😄


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Check this out: DVLA's guidance on converting a vehicle into a motor caravan:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/converting-a-vehicle-into-a-motor-carav........

When I book a site, I select "Motorhome" as she has onboard facilities such as a kitchen and a bathroom with a shower and flushing toilet, and is just under 6m long that does not qualify as a "small campervan" like a T5/T6.

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Thank you. We will be adding decals etc, and we should fit the DVLA requirements although I heard they can be difficult about changing status.


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Quote: Originally posted by egbert on 12/7/2022
Thank you. We will be adding decals etc, and we should fit the DVLA requirements although I heard they can be difficult about changing status.



I have not got round to changing the status of my van as I am not convinced if the effort is worth it.

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