VW Transporter, am i mad?

[roofman]

Is that the om642 engine?

If so, it's what's in my Jeep and fuel consumption is dire

Yes the 0M642...the good things in life don't come cheap

 

[indy4x]

@roofman yes, the om462 is a fab engine, only gotcha is the oil cooler seals, its on my to do list as my Jeep is leaking from there, have the bits, just need to motivate myself to do them

 

[TEO]

Yes, has been the case for about 4 or 5 years now. Note that this is just DVLA's take on things of what they want to see to put 'motor caravan' on the V5 - it isn't law. No matter what the DVLA body type, if it fits the definition in my post above, then it's a Motor caravan and not subject to the reduced speed limits.

Converting a vehicle into a motor caravan (motor home)

www.gov.uk

I've seen this quoted many times amongst converters, particularly businesses doing transporters, they're still getting the vans re-designated as motor caravans with just the pop top but they really have to look the part now. DIY conversions may have to work a bit harder.

 

[Greeves246]

Discussed many times on T6 forum. The VOSA designation is what counts not DVLA interpretation. A mattress and a stove in the back of a van doesn’t make it a camper but a decent conversion does even if the log book says N1.

Motorhome Speed Limits

Answers to many frequently asked questions about motorhomes and their use.

www.ukmotorhomes.net

 

[Chris152]

We've had our 63 T5 10 years now, in that time we replaced the intercooler and recently, put new front brake disks on (the calliper seized and I ignored the sound til it got too bad). It's a bottom of the line T30. That's all we've had to do (looking for wood to touch...). It was owned by a florist in Swansea before we bought it, low miles and I guess light use.
A friend had a 60 T5 with all bells and whistles and everything went wrong, he spent over 10K trying to keep it going and was glad to see the back of it after several years. No idea what it was used for before he bought it.
I'm not sure that helps, but good luck!

 

[Olderisbetter]

Discussed many times on T6 forum. The VOSA designation is what counts not DVLA interpretation. A mattress and a stove in the back of a van doesn’t make it a camper but a decent conversion does even if the log book says N1.

Motorhome Speed Limits

Answers to many frequently asked questions about motorhomes and their use.

www.ukmotorhomes.net

I might look into making my T4 a camper if I can then, but not if I have to fit a pop top as its a low budget thing

 

[Greeves246]

The biggie, how fast can I go?
This is probably the area that causes the most confusion & debate in the whole MC quagmire. So lets dive in with a bold statement:-

IF YOUR VAN NOW IDENTIFIES AS A MOTOR CARAVAN & IS UNDER 3050KG UNLADEN, IT IS SUBJECT TO CAR SPEED LIMITS, INCLUDING 70MPH ON A DUAL CARRIAGEWAY.

Let's pad that statement out & back it up with some facts:-

Speed limits are set out in the 1984 Road Traffic Regulations Act,
As we are now a Motor Caravan, AND we are under 3050kg UNLADEN.
(N.B. All transporters are under 3050kg UL, don't confuse Unladen with MAM. Unladen is the base empty vehicle, used to be Kerb Weight. MAM is Maximum Allowed Mass, which used to be Maximum Gross Vehicle weight.)

HM GOV Speed Limits see paragraph3

And if you're still not convinced.

VOSA Statement regarding Motor Home Speed Limits

To conclude.

There is anecdotal evidence that some people have received NIPs (Notice of Intended Prosecution) after being caught doing over 60mph in their Motor Homes on dual carriageways, these NIPs have subsequently been cancelled when the victim has pointed out to the police that the vehicle is indeed a MC within the definition of the 1979 TA regs. This is a situation caused entirely by the DVLA & they (The DVLA) have been criticised by the Ombudsman for their handling of the situation. Things may change in the future, who knows? But for now, it is what it is. To be fair it isn't the end of the world, if you have a Motor Caravan in the eyes of the Law, then what it says on a piece of paper is irrelevant as we have shown. So don't sweat it, go out & enjoy your van, the law has got your back...for once.

 

[Erie Fred]

Here you go....qty (1) Cheby Van:

1975 chevy g10 short wheel base

1975 Chevrolet G10 shorty all original with 53,000 on the dash customized by van masters of Columbus ohio back in the day very clean for its age runs and drives dont have alot of pictures at the...

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[indy4x]

@Erie Fred that would be a fab project

 

[Erie Fred]

@Erie Fred that would be a fab project

Buy a case of 3M 77 spray adhesive, and rolls of shag carpeting.....

 

[indy4x]

Buy a case of 3M 77 spray adhesive, and rolls of shag carpeting.....

Nah, rip all that out and start again

 

[keithski122]

Buy a case of 3M 77 spray adhesive, and rolls of shag carpeting.....

If Op buys a vw van he'll have to buy a case of adhesive and rolls of van liner.

 

[Erie Fred]

If Op buys a vw van he'll have to buy a case of adhesive and rolls of van liner.

Tinfoil would be an improvement....