
Ian Maddocks
Picked up a new Ocean last weekend and found two problems on my V5:
#2 is the new norm for all Californias from 1st May 2019, DLVA rule change.
My dilemma is should I keep it as an MPV or request it to be reclassified as a ‘Van with side windows’ which I think DLVA will be open to.
The advantage of ‘Van ...’ means I can get insurance from the Motorhome insurers which are reasonably priced, have gap insurance, and cover the whole camper and its increased personal possessions.
The disadvantage is ‘Van ...’ has a -10MPH speed restriction on dual carriageways.
Both have the risk that some sites may not accept me, so irrelevant.
Personally I don’t know why DLVA won’t classify it as a Camper Van, it discrirbes the outside appearance of the vehicle which is what DLVA want now from Body Type, but I don’t think that’s an option.
- Model not listed as a Cali but a Transporter
- Body type listed as MPV
#2 is the new norm for all Californias from 1st May 2019, DLVA rule change.
My dilemma is should I keep it as an MPV or request it to be reclassified as a ‘Van with side windows’ which I think DLVA will be open to.
The advantage of ‘Van ...’ means I can get insurance from the Motorhome insurers which are reasonably priced, have gap insurance, and cover the whole camper and its increased personal possessions.
The disadvantage is ‘Van ...’ has a -10MPH speed restriction on dual carriageways.
Both have the risk that some sites may not accept me, so irrelevant.
Personally I don’t know why DLVA won’t classify it as a Camper Van, it discrirbes the outside appearance of the vehicle which is what DLVA want now from Body Type, but I don’t think that’s an option.