Van coming along

[TaffZee]

Hello zeders just thought I would update on how my project is coming on used the van over the summer had some great trips out not fully finished yet needs trimming up but useable added some pics for you to have a look at done everything myself including installing the windows

 

[Z Victor 1]

Looking good.

 

[Paul Rice]

Nice work Jim. Hope you are keeping well?

 

[t-tony]

I like this Jim. Our Gary got his new Crafter in September so he will be following similar path.

Tony.

 

[Pingu]

If it's still registered as a van, you may want to consider contacting DVLA and getting them to change it to a motor caravan. It can be quite advantageous . VED = £270 irrespective of emissions. It may increase your insurance, though.

 

[D R Oldfield]

Have done a view of these in the 1990 s used either Fiat ivecos or mercedes 609s our son did schoolboy MX had great fun doing them and even more fun using them

 

[TaffZee]

Nice work Jim. Hope you are keeping well?

Thanks Paul, yes feeling good so far.

 

[TaffZee]

If it's still registered as a van, you may want to consider contacting DVLA and getting them to change it to a motor caravan. It can be quite advantageous . VED = £270 irrespective of emissions. It may increase your insurance, though.

This is being done in the spring (Hopefully) Insured as a campervan, insurance company were good about it, saying because of the backlog with DVLA they would insure as campervan even without the re classification and have given me 18 months to re classify it, rules regarding campervans are a bit hit or miss at the moment with DVLA, I am just waiting for re spray of van in the spring to enable the graphics to go on, and I need to fit an awning rail (Fitting Sun Canopy with awning rail), it then meets all the criteria required! but a lot of builds failing to make it as a campervan even though the required criteria was met , no explanation from DVLA, they just re classify as a van with windows?????

 

[TaffZee]

I like this Jim. Our Gary got his new Crafter in September so he will be following similar path.

Tony.

Thanks Tony, tell Gary good luck with the build, I recommend a guy on you tube if he needs any pointers, search for Greg Virgo.

 

[D R Oldfield]

I dont know if this helps when we did ours one of the stipulations was that it had to have a wardrobe fitted with a hanging rail, had to have windows , sink and cooking facilities and you had to present it to your local DVLA office for inspection

 

[TaffZee]

I dont know if this helps when we did ours one of the stipulations was that it had to have a wardrobe fitted with a hanging rail, had to have windows , sink and cooking facilities and you had to present it to your local DVLA office for inspection

Hi Dave thanks, currently there are a few things more now, it must have graphics on the van to show its a campervan, apparently this is to assist the police in identifying it as a campervan! it also has to have two opening windows on one side of the van drivers door not included, it must have a fixed table which can be removable when required, the bed must be 6 foot long and fixed to the floor or side wall but can be a retractable construction, and it must have an awning rail on one side of the vehicle. It does not require an inspection by the DVLA or a change in the current MOT which still remains valid after re classification. You need to provide photographs of each of the requirements that are stipulated. But they keep changing the requirements to suit?

Mine meets every stipulation (and more) except for the graphics and the awning rail, so once this is done it should? be accepted and re classified. Unless they are having a bad day!

 

[TaffZee]

Fitted so far.

Full off grid using solar charging (320 watt but will increase next year to 630 watt second panel) of the batteries, also 20amp smart charger for use when on shore power, a 2000watt pure sine wave inverter, and using spit charging system from alternator used for over a week off grid in July with no problems with power.

240 volt shore hook up (when needed)
Dual Fuel Hot water heater gas & electric.
Pressurized water system
Electric flush Cassette Toilet
Shower (Wet-room)
Bathroom Basin
2 Bathroom extractor fans
Air Conditioning
Combined Cooker & Sink
Electric Drinking water dispenser (5ltr spring water bottles or 25 ltr fresh water container when in the UK)
80ltr onboard water for washing and toilet outside fill.
Microwave
Dual Fuel Fridge Gas,12 volt,240volt
Pull out full size bed (really comfy)
LED under cupboard lighting as well as overhead lighting
2 roof vents (one will be changed next year to a power extractor fan Maxxair Delux)
Electric 240 volt fitted fan room heater
Diesel room heater
Full internet connection (not failed to get signal yet)
Smart TV
Internal control panel controls heating lighting and everything else, battery state, heating & cooling thermostat.
Underslung gas cylinder re fuel from petrol station 62p ltr holds 25 ltrs and only charged it once so far. it still has 3 quarters left

Cant forget the important stuff, Gas detector, and carbon dioxide detector, linked with full CCTV motion detection that can be accessed anywhere from my phone informs me of any issues I can also activate the alarm on the van if required.

Home from Home...

 

[TaffZee]

Hello zeders just thought I would update on how my project is coming on used the van over the summer had some great trips out not fully finished yet needs trimming up but useable added some pics for you to have a look at done everything myself including installing the windows

Van very nearly done now,been a lot harder than owning a Zed, but it has its benefits, re spray and graphics now completed, have used it a lot this year,just got back from a 3 day trip to Tenby, weather was scorching was glad I fitted air con in it, ready for a major euro trip next year

 

[t-tony]

That looks fantastic mate, you should be very proud of it.

Tony.

 

[Paul Rice]

Make a great tow vehicle for track days?