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Janekinson started a topic Looking for places to park up in scotland

in General Camping Discussion

06-09-2018, 09:13
Looking for places to park up in scotland

Our trip oop north starts very soon and ive got to say I'm starting to panic just a little bit..
every one says oh yes Scotland you can 'camp' anywhere.....

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8 posts
puffinman started a topic DVLA

in Cars and light vans adapted for camping

16-06-2018, 18:57
DVLA

Day van, what will the dvla except in a day van !?

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5 posts
CrlyWrly started a topic Dft / DVLA "minimum cooking facilities" clarified - only one ring required!

in All Motorhomes

23-04-2018, 18:36
Dft / DVLA "minimum cooking facilities" clarified - only one ring required!

This is probably more relevant to the "Cars and Light Vans Adapted for Camping" sub-forum but it applies to all conversions.

Very...

Motor Caravans - Minimum Requirement of a 2 ring cooking facility or microwave - a Freedom of Information request to Department for Transport - WhatDoTheyKnow

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com

EU Directive 2007/46/EC, a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, states in Paragraph 5.1: 5.1. ‘Motor Caravan’ means a special purpose M category vehicle constructed to include living accommodation which contains at least the following equipment: — seats and table, — sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats, — cooking facilities, and — storage facilities. This equipment shall be rigidly fixed to the living compartment; however, the table may be designed to be easily removable. ------------------------------------- The DfT Guidance "Converting a vehicle into a motorhome" Updated 22 April 2016, includes the following guidance: "If you have converted a van into a motor caravan then you must return the V5C to DVLA for body type amendment" "Cooking facilities must: - be an integral part of the vehicle living accommodation and mounted independently of other items - be secured to the vehicle floor and / or side wall - be secured as a permanent feature - bolted, riveted, screwed, or welded - consist of a minimum of a 2 ring cooking facility or a microwave in either case having a fuel / power source If the cooking facility is fuelled by gas having a remote fuel supply: - the fuel supply pipe must be permanently secured to the vehicle structure - the fuel reservoir must be secured in a storage cupboard or the reservoir secured to the vehicle structure." "Legal information The information in this document is a summary of the department’s understanding of what the law requires. However, ultimately the interpretation of the law is a matter for the courts based on individual facts of any particular case. You are therefore advised to consult the relevant legislation and, if necessary, seek independent advice." -------------------------------- I have used a small campervan (professionally customised Fiat Scudo Combi) with a two-ring cooking facility and no microwave for over five years and have never found it necessary to use more than one ring. The DfT guidance cannot be related to having "spare capacity", ie. in case one ring is defective, as the alternative provision is a single microwave. Unless there is some other legislation that has a bearing on this matter, I feel that the minimum requirement of a 2 ring cooking facility, as interpreted by the DfT, represents redundant over-provision of cooking facilities. I would therefore be grateful if you could clarify why the DfT understands that "the law requires" a minimum of a 2 ring cooking facility, ie. rather than a one-ring cooking facility. If there is no other legal requirement that impacts on this matter, I would be grateful if you could advise me whether the DfT would be willing to reconsider the current guidance? Yours faithfully, Liz Panton

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Bobajob started a topic Propex compact 1600

in Wanted Items

31-01-2018, 20:24
Propex compact 1600

Hi I'm after a propex compact 1600 if anyone has one for sale at a reasonable price? Or does anyone know of any alternative heaters for campervans?...

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Bradford Paul started a topic Help on electric

in Technical Discussion

23-01-2018, 22:16
Help on electric

Hi this is my first post for some help i have a Swift Challenger 490 se. Nothing wrong with it at all. But i Sadly lost my Wife last year but we was going...

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15 posts
Richard Sh started a topic Wheel chair access vehicle conversion

in Cars and light vans adapted for camping

20-08-2017, 16:24
Wheel chair access vehicle conversion

Hi everyone I'm new to posting on this, or any other forum so please excuse me if I'm getting anything wrong.

I think I want to convert a...

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5 posts
smiiithy started a topic Best minibus for a conversion? Crafter/Ducato/Master

in Cars and light vans adapted for camping

27-06-2017, 15:26
Best minibus for a conversion? Crafter/Ducato/Master

Hello all,

I am new to the forum. I am a keen (tent) camper from Northumberland and I have been presented potential opportunity to purchase...

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7 posts
marc288 started a topic Campervan insurance cheaper than car or van insurance? Not getting it...

in Motorhome and Caravan Insurance

06-09-2016, 20:36
Campervan insurance cheaper than car or van insurance? Not getting it...

...Literally or in a matter of speaking.

You all seem a very lovely bunch of people and very knowledgeable with lots of experience, so...

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3 posts
Monotreme started a topic Saying goodbye to my boot jump

in Cars and light vans adapted for camping

24-08-2016, 11:23
Saying goodbye to my boot jump

Hi folks,

For those interested, I've posted an ad in the for sale section selling off my barely used Berlingo Boot Jump.

...

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3 posts
Monotreme started a topic Another Amdro Boot Jump for sale (Oxford)

in General items for sale

24-08-2016, 11:06
Another Amdro Boot Jump for sale (Oxford)

Hi folks,

Having now bought a Romahome Dimension (see other threads), it's time to sell off the Amdro Boot Jump (I need the cash and also...

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11 posts
Highdoblo started a topic Hello, I am starting to convert my Doblo.

in Say Hello

20-05-2016, 15:25
Hello, I am starting to convert my Doblo.

I am stating with my Doblo conversion. It's an 05 plate Hightop. My first question (I am sure more will come) is how to remove the wooden floor? I have...

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Mouse started a topic Feeling Very Sad

in Romahome Chat

25-01-2016, 21:56
Feeling Very Sad

I have wanted a R10 for ages and now when I come to buy one I find that it does not meet my need. I feel so sad. I have also enquired about the next size...

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Last edited by Mouse; 25-01-2016, 22:48.
14 posts
10KDA started a topic VW Touran Campervan

in Cars and light vans adapted for camping

27-11-2014, 16:32
VW Touran Campervan

I wanted to show people my DIY Touran Camper.
Made for less then £100.

Please see my vid for a better look: https://www...

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dadee666 started a topic Converting early C15 Romahome to LPG (Gaslow)

in Romahome Chat

03-07-2014, 22:42
Converting early C15 Romahome to LPG (Gaslow)

Hello folks , just thought that this excercise might be of interest.
I have just downsized from a huge Dodge 50 coachbuilt, which I have...

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Last edited by dadee666; 04-07-2014, 22:02.
2 posts
tombond started a topic Help buying a second hand van/car to convert

in Cars and light vans adapted for camping

10-11-2013, 17:01
Help buying a second hand van/car to convert

Hello all, I'm Tom, I'm new to these forums

I'm currently looking for a van (I say van, I mean car with rear windows) such as a Citreon...

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