Classic Motorhomes and Campervans .. Do you own one ? (1 Viewer)

[froghopper43]

In reply to Gus lopaz. I didn't think they were except at 25 years thought it had to be pre 1973.

 

[bartiny]

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I didn't think they were except at 25 years thought it had to be pre 1973.

I am pretty sure that it is now 40 years, so this year cars built before 1st Jan 1975 are exempt this year?

 

[CandC]

My autoaleeper rcx on a Renault trafic t1000.... 30 years old next February and still going strong!



No rust on any structural points but some spot rust and some on the slam panel, front bumper end (a common problem on these I have been told) and a small bit on the bottom corner of one of the rear doors which really needs sorting.

As the engine is still running well and no advisories on the last mot, I'm going to get some quotes for sorting the rust over the winter.

Any recommendations for bodywork repairs in the Plymouth area please anyone?

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[gus-lopez]

Perhaps a good definition rather than just age would be when a vehicle starts to Appreciate rather than Depreciate.

Hard to tell here with the prices they ask !

What a FAB thread this is! Thanks posters.

I love TV shows like "Wheeler Dealers" a bit cheesy, but what a mechanic that bloke is! Be great to see them restore a wreck of an MH.

He certainly is a good mechanic. just surprises me sometimes what low prices they sell for when the costs are high & there's hardly any profit !

In reply to Gus lopaz. I didn't think they were except at 25 years thought it had to be pre 1973.

I live in Spain. Most councils here offer free road tax over 25 years old .

 

[Lucky one]

 

[Lucky one]

The vw was my first camper I have owned it for eleven years and really don't want to part with it although it doesn't get much use. . The Bedford was bought as an exhibit and accommodation for Tony about 14 months ago so that he could still attend steam rallies when I am out with 'fun'

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[Badknee]

The Bedford should get you free entry to most shows, you could go as an entrant A mate of mine has a camper on a mk1 Transit chassis and gets invites from all over and gets lots of free weekends away.

 

[Lucky one]

The Bedford should get you free entry to most shows, you could go as an entrant A mate of mine has a camper on a mk1 Transit chassis and gets invites from all over and gets lots of free weekends away.

Yes it does ...the previous owner used it for steam rallies too he said the only one that wouldn't accept it as not old enough was Lincoln.

 

[Tackle man]

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I am pretty sure that it is now 40 years, so this year cars built before 1st Jan 1975 are exempt this year?

No not in the UK.
I think it was Gordon Brown (I may be wrong) who stopped this.
Vehicles registered before 1st January 1973 were and still are classed as Historic vehicles and qualify for no road tax.
Any vehicle first registered from the 1st January 1973 has to pay road tax.
Unfortunately the 25 year exemption is no longer accepted here.
I was lucky with "Martha" my VW Camper (Above picture) as she was built on 6th June 1971 and is registered as a historical vehicle, No Tax.

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[Lucky one]

more to the point, when do the insurance companies class them as classic. I have old cars on classic insurance where they reckon 20yrs old and over, for as little as £69 yr and I had a 6 ton fire engine for £59 per year [3yrs ago], but nither of the firms I deal with for classic insurance can accommodate a classic motorhome on these type policies, so I pay 5 times that for our 26yr old gulfstream. Just wondered if others had managed to find classic insurance for theirs.

Try Cherished Cars but it may depend on how many miles you are expecting to do.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

At 13 years old maybe our 2002 B544 doesn't yet qualify despite being named 'Classic'.

Our first Motorhome and could well be our only as everytime we consider a change we decide against it!

 

[bartiny]

No not in the UK.
I think it was Gordon Brown (I may be wrong) who stopped this.
Vehicles registered before 1st January 1973 were and still are classed as Historic vehicles and qualify for no road tax.
Any vehicle first registered from the 1st January 1973 has to pay road tax.
Unfortunately the 25 year exemption is no longer accepted here.
I was lucky with "Martha" my VW Camper (Above picture) as she was built on 6th June 1971 and is registered as a historical vehicle, No Tax.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...r_rolling_exemption_for_classic_vehicles_.pdf

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[Badknee]

At 13 years old maybe our 2002 B544 doesn't yet qualify despite being named 'Classic'.

Our first Motorhome and could well be our only as everytime we consider a change we decide against it!

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If your happy with the one you have and it's not falling to pieces I can't see the need to change. I must admit neither I nor Mrs Badknee are 'keep up with the Jones's' types and don't need the latest model of anything just for the sake of it.

 

[Tackle man]

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...r_rolling_exemption_for_classic_vehicles_.pdf

Thanks for the update @bartiny that will please a lot more enthusiasts!

 

[yodeli]

A few months before I bought Max , I nearly bought this one......

But just before I could go and pay for it, someone else came along with money in hand and bought it.....
I was soooo disappointed...
Never mind I now have Max and all is fine!

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[alfandM]

Heres our's, we restored it to all its glory over 3years,its a Hobby/ Mercedes 309d a 3 liter 5 cylinder diesel, 5speed box with coach diff in her and rear wheel drive, she's now 32years young with 382000km and going strong,the hab area is warm with Aldi heating, walls and floor,just right for the cold winters up here, every thing is on board so no freezing, Regards AlfandM

 

[scotjimland]

Heres our's, we restored it to all its glory over 3years

and a beauty it is too..

I could fall in love with it..

 

[Badknee]

and a beauty it is too..

I could fall in love with it..

Yes, me too Jim.

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[Hymie]

Our 1991 564 - Harriet, picking her up from the Motorhome Hospital on Monday after 1200 quids worth of fettling, worth every penny she costs for the pleasure she brings.

 

[Hymie]

And my 1989 Talbot Autosleeper Rambler, the Tardis.

Bought it to replace the company car when I retired.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

Heres our's, we restored it to all its glory over 3years,its a Hobby/ Mercedes 309d a 3 liter 5 cylinder diesel, 5speed box with coach diff in her and rear wheel drive, she's now 32years young with 382000km and going strong,the hab area is warm with Aldi heating, walls and floor,just right for the cold winters up here, every thing is on board so no freezing, Regards AlfandMView attachment 81757

32 years young, what an exceptional looking van, your 3 year effort is a credit to you!

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[magicsurfbus]

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1975 VW Devon conversion with pop top, photo taken in 1999 at Penhors, Brittany. The longboard on top was my 40th birthday present. That year we watched the full eclipse in Cornwall then got the ferry to France for a beach holiday, before driving over to Paris to take the kids to Disneyland.

Proud owners for 7 years before getting the MH.

 

[alfandM]

32 years young, what an exceptional looking van, your 3 year effort is a credit to you!

Thankyou Regards Alf

 

[Phillybarbour]

Finding this thread really interesting

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[Don Quixote]

Heres our's, we restored it to all its glory over 3years,its a Hobby/ Mercedes 309d a 3 liter 5 cylinder diesel, 5speed box with coach diff in her and rear wheel drive, she's now 32years young with 382000km and going strong,the hab area is warm with Aldi heating, walls and floor,just right for the cold winters up here, every thing is on board so no freezing, Regards AlfandMView attachment 81757

Wonderful looking MH, respect. I don't think our Spanish made MH will look that good at 32!

 

[alfandM]

Wonderful looking MH, respect. I don't think our Spanish made MH will look that good at 32!

Thankyou,Regards Alf

 

[jollyrodger]

Prefer elderly vehicles 1994 Frakia i590

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[scotjimland]

keep them coming.. some lovely ol' gals here already

 

[jollyrodger]

Perhaps have a "classic" fun section and have a rally somewhere next year ?

 

[Bacchus]

Perhaps have a "classic" fun section and have a rally somewhere next year ?

I'm in!

I might be able to get a good venue for it too, have to be at the top of a hill so that we can bump start the old crocks (c:

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