EU-UK Grand California conversion

[pabloalvinGC600]

Hi all,

I will be moving from Spain to UK in the coming months and I need to be prepared to get the GC registered in the UK. From what I know, I will have to adapt the speedometer and beams. I have a couple of questions, hoping someone has done it before.

Speedometer: the Crafter has this small LCD screen where you can display speed in KPH and MPH, do you know if this would be enough to pass the MOT?
Beams: I guess I would need to replace the entire headlight sets, or is there a way to adapt them? I don't have the LED version, just standard.

Is there anything else I'm missing?

Thanks!
Pablo

 

[WelshGas]

Hi all,

I will be moving from Spain to UK in the coming months and I need to be prepared to get the GC registered in the UK. From what I know, I will have to adapt the speedometer and beams. I have a couple of questions, hoping someone has done it before.

Speedometer: the Crafter has this small LCD screen where you can display speed in KPH and MPH, do you know if this would be enough to pass the MOT?
Beams: I guess I would need to replace the entire headlight sets, or is there a way to adapt them? I don't have the LED version, just standard.

Is there anything else I'm missing?

Thanks!
Pablo

Rear foglight unless you have 2 working fog lights.
I don't think the LCD screen will be sufficient.

 

[pabloalvinGC600]

Rear foglight unless you have 2 working fog lights.
I don't think the LCD screen will be sufficient.

Thanks!

 

[Corradobrit]

Never done it outside the EU but I assume you will need similar documentation. Certificate of Conformity is probably essential.

Might be a good opportunity to upgrade to the LED headlights. Although listening to a news report this morning the nanny state might be making an intervention.

RAC calls for government action on headlight glare | RAC Drive

The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found the problem is getting worse.

www.rac.co.uk

Odd but has never been a problem for me and I have yet to be flashed by oncoming drivers.

 

[pabloalvinGC600]

Never done it outside the EU but I assume you will need similar documentation. Certificate of Conformity is probably essential.

Might be a good opportunity to upgrade to the LED headlights. Although listening to a news report this morning the nanny state might be making an intervention.

RAC calls for government action on headlight glare | RAC Drive

The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found the problem is getting worse.

www.rac.co.uk

Odd but has never been a problem for me and I have yet to be flashed by oncoming drivers.

I had this one in mind, fitting the factory ones are way too expensive and complex as you need extra wiring and sensors, programming etc... With these I could do it myself, it would be just replacing one by the other:

VW Crafter/MAN TGE (2017-Current) - Headlights - Sequential Indicators - LED DRL - RHD - Chrome

With our VW Crafter headlights you get a wonderful, attractive looking Chrome surround that houses the exceptional, high functioning lights.

transporterhq.co.uk

 

[WelshGas]

Never done it outside the EU but I assume you will need similar documentation. Certificate of Conformity is probably essential.

Might be a good opportunity to upgrade to the LED headlights. Although listening to a news report this morning the nanny state might be making an intervention.

RAC calls for government action on headlight glare | RAC Drive

The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found the problem is getting worse.

www.rac.co.uk

Odd but has never been a problem for me and I have yet to be flashed by oncoming drivers.

I don't see how you can state " the nanny state might be making an intervention " . The Government is the licencing authority for these vehicles/ headlights and have been asked by a National Motoring Organization to investigate claims of its members which it has substantiated from its own research. The fact that you find no problem is immaterial. You may not have been flashed because the other driver was too busy trying to see through the glare produced by your headlights .

 

[B J G]

As you think the headlight units will need replacing for standard Halogen units. LED conversion wouldn't be viable as self levelling and washers also needed.

Example prices

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/headlight-insert-10533/vw/crafter/crafter-box-sy/126602-2-0-tdi-4motion

Alternative upgrade source

VW Crafter/MAN TGE (2017-Current) - Headlights - Sequential Indicators - LED DRL - RHD - Chrome

With our VW Crafter headlights you get a wonderful, attractive looking Chrome surround that houses the exceptional, high functioning lights.

transporterhq.co.uk

Ref rear fog lights you need one on the right, you will have one on the left but if you have both sides currently no problem.

If not already familiar Gov.uk info relating to importing

Importing vehicles into the UK

Importing vehicles into the UK - register imported vehicles, GB conversion IVA scheme, type approval, vehicle excise duty and VAT

www.gov.uk

GB conversion IVA: motorhomes

For the import of motorhomes into the United Kingdom from other European countries.

www.gov.uk

Ref Speedometer you may find the required model on Ebay Headlights possibly to suit also on here

Vw Crafter Speedometer for sale | eBay

Find great deals on eBay for Vw Crafter Speedometer. Shop with confidence.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[pabloalvinGC600]

As you think the headlight units will need replacing for standard Halogen units. LED conversion wouldn't be viable as self levelling and washers also needed.

Example prices

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/headlight-insert-10533/vw/crafter/crafter-box-sy/126602-2-0-tdi-4motion

Alternative upgrade source

VW Crafter/MAN TGE (2017-Current) - Headlights - Sequential Indicators - LED DRL - RHD - Chrome

With our VW Crafter headlights you get a wonderful, attractive looking Chrome surround that houses the exceptional, high functioning lights.

transporterhq.co.uk

Ref rear fog lights you need one on the right, you will have one on the left but if you have both sides currently no problem.

If not already familiar Gov.uk info relating to importing

Importing vehicles into the UK

Importing vehicles into the UK - register imported vehicles, GB conversion IVA scheme, type approval, vehicle excise duty and VAT

www.gov.uk

GB conversion IVA: motorhomes

For the import of motorhomes into the United Kingdom from other European countries.

www.gov.uk

Ref Speedometer you may find the required model on Ebay Headlights possibly to suit also on here

Vw Crafter Speedometer for sale | eBay

Find great deals on eBay for Vw Crafter Speedometer. Shop with confidence.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thanks B J G, this is so helpful!

Regarding the LED headlights, these are for any Crafter, excluding vans with Factory Fitted LED lights, and they won't need any sensor as they are meant to replace the halogen VW headlights.

These are the details from the HQ store

• Any VW Crafter (2nd Generation) and MAN TGE – EXCLUDING VANS WITH FACTORY FITTED LED HEADLIGHTS
• From late 2017 to current
• PLUG AND PLAY
• No Coding required, simply fit them and go!
• No Error Codes, No Dash Warning Lights!

Thanks,
Pablo

 

[B J G]

Thanks B J G, this is so helpful!

Regarding the LED headlights, these are for any Crafter, excluding vans with Factory Fitted LED lights, and they won't need any sensor as they are meant to replace the halogen VW headlights.

These are the details from the HQ store

• Any VW Crafter (2nd Generation) and MAN TGE – EXCLUDING VANS WITH FACTORY FITTED LED HEADLIGHTS
• From late 2017 to current
• PLUG AND PLAY
• No Coding required, simply fit them and go!
• No Error Codes, No Dash Warning Lights!

Thanks,
Pablo

Ref bulb options on those, Halogen Osram H7 +200% are a good option. Their LED bulb option isn't road legal and if you have bulb failure warning that needs turning off.

 

[Carryon Cali Camping]

Thanks B J G, this is so helpful!

Regarding the LED headlights, these are for any Crafter, excluding vans with Factory Fitted LED lights, and they won't need any sensor as they are meant to replace the halogen VW headlights.

These are the details from the HQ store

• Any VW Crafter (2nd Generation) and MAN TGE – EXCLUDING VANS WITH FACTORY FITTED LED HEADLIGHTS
• From late 2017 to current
• PLUG AND PLAY
• No Coding required, simply fit them and go!
• No Error Codes, No Dash Warning Lights!

Thanks,
Pablo

If in doubt, give Transporter HQ a call, they are really helpful and know their stuff!

 

[andyinluton]

Hi all,

I will be moving from Spain to UK in the coming months and I need to be prepared to get the GC registered in the UK. From what I know, I will have to adapt the speedometer and beams. I have a couple of questions, hoping someone has done it before.

Speedometer: the Crafter has this small LCD screen where you can display speed in KPH and MPH, do you know if this would be enough to pass the MOT?
Beams: I guess I would need to replace the entire headlight sets, or is there a way to adapt them? I don't have the LED version, just standard.

Is there anything else I'm missing?

Thanks!
Pablo

Have you read the form that you need to fill in? it tells you what you need.

 

[pabloalvinGC600]

Have you read the form that you need to fill in? it tells you what you need.

This is perfect, thanks!

 

[andyinluton]

This is perfect, thanks!

Note that that was for a <3500kg van, I believe the rules may be different for >3500kg

 

[Anthony1]

Hi all,

I will be moving from Spain to UK in the coming months and I need to be prepared to get the GC registered in the UK. From what I know, I will have to adapt the speedometer and beams. I have a couple of questions, hoping someone has done it before.

Speedometer: the Crafter has this small LCD screen where you can display speed in KPH and MPH, do you know if this would be enough to pass the MOT?
Beams: I guess I would need to replace the entire headlight sets, or is there a way to adapt them? I don't have the LED version, just standard.

Is there anything else I'm missing?

Thanks!
Pablo

All vehicles registered in the UK since 1977 have been required to have a speedometer capable of displaying speeds in kilometres per hour (km/h) as well as miles per hour (mph).

 

[itsSteve]

Never done it outside the EU but I assume you will need similar documentation. Certificate of Conformity is probably essential.

Might be a good opportunity to upgrade to the LED headlights. Although listening to a news report this morning the nanny state might be making an intervention.

RAC calls for government action on headlight glare | RAC Drive

The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found the problem is getting worse.

www.rac.co.uk

Odd but has never been a problem for me and I have yet to be flashed by oncoming drivers.

Seems unfair to refer, disparagingly, to the "nanny state", when it is a private for-profit business raising the issue .........