Hinterloper
Free Member
Hey guys,
My first post here and I'm super excited to get started on a new chapter in my life.
I am looking to pick up a campervan in the next few weeks. Will probably be a professionally converted van, roughly the size of a VW T5, as this would suite me. Whatever happens, I'll be getting something that is registered as a camper/motorhome with the DVLA.
Now here is where it gets a bit more complicated and would really appreciate any help or a point in the right direction!
Would really appreciate any help or advice on this!
Final question is how to you think Brexit is going to mess around with the free movement of campers within the EU? Or is it still to early to say?
All the best,
Jay
My first post here and I'm super excited to get started on a new chapter in my life.
I am looking to pick up a campervan in the next few weeks. Will probably be a professionally converted van, roughly the size of a VW T5, as this would suite me. Whatever happens, I'll be getting something that is registered as a camper/motorhome with the DVLA.
Now here is where it gets a bit more complicated and would really appreciate any help or a point in the right direction!
- So, I am based in the UK and reside there, but I also spend a lot of time in Ireland (going back and forth) and can sometimes spend a good few months there at a time. I do have a car (hatchback) in Ireland (it's a real must over there) but would like the idea of getting rid of this and getting a camper in the UK, getting motorhome insurance on it which would allow travel in the EU.
- So the question would be, how long is the max amount of time you can be out of the UK with motorhome/camper insurance? Could I spend 3 months in Ireland, return to the UK for 2 and then spend another 2 in Ireland? I also plan on spending a couple months out of the year in France, as I have very good friends in the Pyrenees. Returning to the UK for MOTs as well. Would there be issues with any of this?
- As an extreme example - Could I technically spend 7 months in france, 3 in Ireland and 2 in the UK? Just curious as to the limits.
- Do you need any other requirements for getting campervan insurance which would allow european travel? Like would you need to have been driving for 2 years. I have been driving for a solid year and a half (will be 2 in August) and have a 1 years no claim bonus with an Irish company. I am 32yr male, if that makes a difference in anyway.
Would really appreciate any help or advice on this!
Final question is how to you think Brexit is going to mess around with the free movement of campers within the EU? Or is it still to early to say?
All the best,
Jay