Caravanette Mot

[pictishpunkgirl]

The guy at the garage said that if our van was a caravanette, then it would be a class4 instead of 7 and could then be moted less strictly, if this is the case, what would need to be done to class it as a caravanette, and would it be harder or more expensive to insure it?, If there is anyone with experience in this sort of thing, their advice would be appreciated.
Mike

[motorwise]

whats the gross vehicle weight? (GVW on the chassis plate)

[pictishpunkgirl]

3.5 tonnes but he said it could still be a Class 4 if it was a caravanette, despite the weight. True or false?

[MrMPuk]

3.5 tonnes but he said it could still be a Class 4 if it was a caravanette, despite the weight. True or false?

Correct, normallly a van between 3000kgs and 3500kgs then it requires a class 7 MOT but if it's registered as a motorhome then it can still be MOTed as a class 4.

[welshrussell]

I've just looked at my 1976 MK1 MOT, and it says Class 4.

Can anyone tell me what I will get away with compared to a Class 7?

I'm thinking along the lines of rusty wings

Cheers!

[MrMPuk]

You can have rusty wings but you can't have sharp edges or bits about to fall off.

[Neil]

what test do the big yankee motorhomes have then or the iveco

[MrMPuk]

what test do the big yankee motorhomes have then or the iveco

If you are talking about vehicles over 3500kgs, then they require a HGV test from the date they are 1 year old and every year then after.

[Neil]

so does puttin windows in alter the gvw

[pictishpunkgirl]

So does anyone know what you have to do to the vehicle to change it from a van to a caravanette?

[pictishpunkgirl]

OK,

found this

http://www.practicalmotorhome.com/features/law.html

if it helps any!

[MrMPuk]

so does puttin windows in alter the gvw

I don't make the regulations Neil!

[XLB]

what test do the big yankee motorhomes have then or the iveco :?:

If you are talking about vehicles over 3500kgs, then they require a HGV test from the date they are 1 year old and every year then after.

Unless it's a motorcaravan, then it's 3 years! Class 4 MOT regardless of weight! Old coaches etc fitted out as motorcaravans (not race transporters, they're different) are class 4 MOT.

XLB