Exporting a motorhome to NZ (1 Viewer)

[Elliotts]

We are emigrating to NZ and leaving these shores and thinking of taking a new motorhome with us. I'm contemplating buying one from Germany for export, as if it's not complicated enough buying one in the UK, I am wondering if there is a deal to be struck still despite the appalling EURO rate from buying in Europe. As it's for export I understand I have 12 months.
Failing that I'll get one from the UK

Lots to consider as we pretty much are hoping to be leaving within 6 months ... so little time to get it ordered and bought...
There are only certain manufacturers I'd be looking at as it's ultimately for the NZ market and resale over there.
My budget can stretch to a small A class but I'm not yet sold on the idea as I'd like to keep it under £75k if feasible ...
Any thoughts/guidance very much appreciated

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

There is a good article in this months MMM about a couple that purchased a new MH as it is a lot easier to get into NZ with rather than s/h..
They had it for the duration 4 or 6 months I think then sold it for what it cost them in total trip and MH.
Apparently big A class are not a good resale in NZ because of regulations, there was a chap from the UK who lives in NZ that sorted all the paperwork out and got the MH road legal when it landed.
Worth having a read I think, I cannot see how it would not work coming from Germany, in this country they had to have the new MH delivered on a lorry to the docks so they could buy it VAT free.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Some one on here exported their MoHo from here to NZ and was going to sell when they finished touring.
Theirs wasn't new but they would know about costs etc.
Might be worth a search

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[emjaiuk]

I don't know if things have changed, but a few and more years ago my brother took a S/H car with him back to NZ, import was very expensive and very very difficult. It had to be steam cleaned everywhere, fumigated and almost put in quarantine

Malcolm.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

I don't know if things have changed, but a few and more years ago my brother took a S/H car with him back to NZ, import was very expensive and very very difficult. It had to be steam cleaned everywhere, fumigated and almost put in quarantine

Malcolm.

That's why it is recommended to take a new one..apparently they are very very fussy about secondhand vehicles coming into the country.

 

[jongood]

I think you will find that it needs to be rhd with at least one door on the leftside.

Good idea though as they are a ridiculous price and limited choice over there.

Jon

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[tonka]

I think you will find that it needs to be rhd with at least one door on the leftside.

Good idea though as they are a ridiculous price and limited choice over there.

Jon

As above... RHD will be far more desirable.. Autotrails are very popular down there, I am on the Facebook owners group and we have several members from NZ.. Some UK owners have bought vans, taken them to NZ, toured and then sold and got most if not all of their cash back.. Cant offer any further advise..

 

[pappajohn]

Importing for a holiday is one thing, permanently importing and registering, as you will be a NZ resident, could be a different thing altogether.

 

[Elliotts]

Thanks for the replies, I have already been in touch with Paul Graveling about helping me on the import.
I was aware of the A class thing, but I've always wanted one!
I'm probably going to end up with a Burstner or something - although having been to the motorhome shows in Brum for years I was watched the quality and finish degrade on them.
The wintering/weathering of whatever the term is .. is appealing though.
My plan would be to buy one here, run it across to southern europe for the winter this winter , having sold the house, sort out any gripes and minor issues and then export it ...
that way it depreciates a little bit and the NZ customs guys hit we will a smaller bill

Sounds like a plan?

I suppose the question is - is there any discount in buying in Germany at the moment with the Euro at 1.09, probably not! I might be better getting an end of 2017 season deal from a dealer in the UK...

Lots to ponder!

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[Theonlysue]

Lhd may be illegal in nz.

 

[Elliotts]

yup i'm only looking at a RHD UK spec vehicle for sure - to aid resale after 12 months or so