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    stooby
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    After a van has been converted to a camper.Does it then have to go through a test to make sure everything is ok.The bed/seats and seatbelts are secured correctly etc.Im thinking on having the Unwin rail system for the bed/seats so would that have to be checked?

    #114120
    Scamp
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    I’m not sure ya know, I’d be
    I’m not sure ya know, I’d be interested to know this aswell. It’s just stuff in the back of a van though isn’t it, soo no would be my guess.
    I know you have to write and send pics to the dvla if you want to get it classed as a camper for the cheaper insurance rather than paying can insurance if that’s any news to you lol

    #114121
    Scamp
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    I’m not sure ya know, I’d be
    I’m not sure ya know, I’d be interested to know this aswell. It’s just stuff in the back of a van though isn’t it, soo no would be my guess.
    I know you have to write and send pics to the dvla if you want to get it classed as a camper for the cheaper insurance rather than paying can insurance if that’s any news to you lol

    #114124
    Darren
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    Normally it doesn’t need a
    Normally it doesn’t need a test.

    If you have the vehicle re-registered by the DVLA, that is normally enough information for insurance companies to insure the vehicle as a campervan.
    Sometimes the DVLA will inspect the vehicle.

    However, you don’t need to re-register the vehicle with the DVLA. You can insure it as a campervan, as long as you have converted it. Insurance companies normally ask you to take a form to campervan dealer to tick off that it has a bed, water tank, etc.

    Here is more information about the process:
    https://www.campervanlife.com/building/legal

    #114125
    Darren
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    Normally it doesn’t need a
    Normally it doesn’t need a test.

    If you have the vehicle re-registered by the DVLA, that is normally enough information for insurance companies to insure the vehicle as a campervan.
    Sometimes the DVLA will inspect the vehicle.

    However, you don’t need to re-register the vehicle with the DVLA. You can insure it as a campervan, as long as you have converted it. Insurance companies normally ask you to take a form to campervan dealer to tick off that it has a bed, water tank, etc.

    Here is more information about the process:
    https://www.campervanlife.com/building/legal

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