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Who knows but all it takes is for a jobsworth in the DVLA who has a bit of knowledge of vans to refuse application. The point of my original comment was that it is a risk that would mean a lot of expensive rework and as a dedicated forum to helping with self conversions then we should be...

Yes but the last page says ' ultimately the interpretation of the law is a matter for the courts based on individual facts' and as I mentioned I wouldn't want to go down the route of what would be an extremely expensive court case with no guarantee of winning. I am only advising that sticking...

I did read the document. In order for a converted vehicle to qualify as a motor caravan it must have certain minimum features: a bed, which has a minimum length of 1800mm or 6 feet - this can be converted from seats used for other purposes during the day but must be permanently fixed within...

I wouldn't risk building in a bed less than 6 foot and hoping you get away with it. If someone at the DVLA has a little knowledge of van dimensions then they will instinctively know if a bed is less then 6 ft from the internal photos you have to submit. Imagine the amount of rework that would...

I assume it is a winter lull that is the reason for so few postings, certainly not a lot happening at the moment. Could it be that others have decided to stay with more established forums.

The downfall of SBMCC has been predicted for quite some time but in truth is going from strength to strength with increasing membership. The downfall of DIY was apparently down to one members childish and demanding attitude towards the forum owner. This forum can be a success if it can attract...