New Motor Home for the disabled (1 Viewer)

kcy

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do blue badge holders get a discount on new motorhomes?
 
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do blue badge holders get a discount on new motorhomes?
Not specifically because someone is a blue badge holder, but if you are able to sign the requisite form that allows you to be supplied with goods designed for disabled people at zero rate Vat, then you can have your motorhome zero rated provided it has been 'significantly & permanently' adapted to suit the requirements of a person who uses either a stretcher or a wheelchair.

New & second hand vehicles are eligible, but while Vat is applied to the full price of a new vehicle (so the saving is significant), Vat is only levied on the dealer's margin when buying secondhand, so the saving will be in hundreds, not thousands (unless it's a very expensive s/h vehicle).

'Significant & permanent' is not defined, but is usually interpreted to mean that the modification is welded or bolted in place. So a wheelchair hoist would count, but portable ramps are a grey area. Some dealers will zero rate if the ramps have a safety slot (into which the ramps clip) bolted to the floor. Others won't consider ramps at all.
 
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Not specifically because someone is a blue badge holder, but if you are able to sign the requisite form that allows you to be supplied with goods designed for disabled people at zero rate Vat, then you can have your motorhome zero rated provided it has been 'significantly & permanently' adapted to suit the requirements of a person who uses either a stretcher or a wheelchair.

New & second hand vehicles are eligible, but while Vat is applied to the full price of a new vehicle (so the saving is significant), Vat is only levied on the dealer's margin when buying secondhand, so the saving will be in hundreds, not thousands (unless it's a very expensive s/h vehicle).

'Significant & permanent' is not defined, but is usually interpreted to mean that the modification is welded or bolted in place. So a wheelchair hoist would count, but portable ramps are a grey area. Some dealers will zero rate if the ramps have a safety slot (into which the ramps clip) bolted to the floor. Others won't consider ramps at all.

I believe that Mobility allowance can be used towards the purchase instead of a car.

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I believe that Mobility allowance can be used towards the purchase instead of a car.
You can use your Mobility Allowance pretty much any way you like & there's certainly no reason why you shouldn't use it to part fund a motorhome.

I suspect you may be thinking of transferring the Mobility Allowance into the Motability scheme, which uses the Mobility Allowance to fund a discounted 3 year contract hire leasing deal through Motability Operations Ltd.

My understanding is that you have to chose from a predetermined list of vehicles, even though the vehicle you choose may then be extensively modified to suit your needs. There don't appear to be any motorhomes on the list, although both the Mercedes Vito & the ubiquitous VW Transporter both appear, each of which form the starting point of many a campervan.

It would require a manufacturer/converter to approach Motability to join the scheme. But I doubt that a 3 year contract hire agreement would be the best way to fund a motorhome.

But there is nothing to stop you using the Allowance to buy a motorhome yourself.
 

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We have recently got a Swift Sundance 636L from "Coachbuilt" here in West Midlands. It has been gutted and rebuilt around my needs as I have a spinal injury and am confined to a wheelchair at all times.
We have used it 5 times and found the independence it gives us is priceless (my wife drives it as we opted for the manual gearbox to prevent getting stuck in mud). We bought it to get me to Folk Festivals as well as usual camping sites around the UK.
Please feel free to e mail me at steveonley@icloud.com if I can help.
 

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Having been inside Steves motorhome all i can say is wow:thumb: what a conversion they have done for you , you and carol will have so much fun and freedom with it ::bigsmile: enjoy

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Steveonley

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Look at Coachbuilt in Warwickshire where I got my adapted Swift Sundance 636L from.
 

joncris

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Great Idea and should be encouraged. I'm a wheelchair user & we have just purchased 2013 Rimor Katamarano 12p+ Auto and I must say driving it is a joy.
Who will providing the cab & chassis? I would suggest Fiat as I think they are the only large manufacturer who design a chassis specifically for motorhomes

Also 'price' that will be a strong deciding factor best to cost your 'basic' model then go from there as the more adept you become costs will reduce

And have you considered contacting the powers that be at Motability as they often get asked if they have a MH on their scheme. As I understand it they used to but for some reason it stopped
 

EvnJock

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I am the only driver as my husband is disabled. We would like as small as possible. A wide entrance door with a good grab handle and possibly an opening door at the back for when he will require a wheelchair. Kindest regards.
 

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I am the only driver as my husband is disabled. We would like as small as possible. A wide entrance door with a good grab handle and possibly an opening door at the back for when he will require a wheelchair. Kindest regards.
Unfortunately this post originated nearly 5 years ago and the OP didn't stay around. There have been sporadic extra comments since but that's all.
 
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I am the only driver as my husband is disabled. We would like as small as possible. A wide entrance door with a good grab handle and possibly an opening door at the back for when he will require a wheelchair. Kindest regards.
Have a look at this one - WildAx Callisto

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