Motorhome conversions are more popular than ever, as holidaymakers embrace van life and the freedom offered by having your own accommodation on wheels.
With this in mind, motorhome insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk has issued a list of things to consider for anybody thinking about undertaking their own conversion.
Turning any type of van into a leisure vehicle requires its details to be updated with the DVLA for identification purposes.
There’s also a checklist of internal and external elements that must be complied with to ensure it’s roadworthy and safe for use as accommodation.
Converters must update the V5C form and provide photographic evidence that sleeping infrastructure; seats and a table; and cooking and storage facilities have all been fitted.
It’s also important that the insurance provider is informed of all modifications, like fitting alloy wheels, a new kitchen, design tweaks or added branding.
This ensures the policy is accurate and there’s no risk of it being voided by the updates to the vehicle.
Insurers will not always change the price of premiums when modifications are made, but it’s always best to inform them of the work so the information they hold is accurate.
Greg Wilson, founder of Quotezone.co.uk, said: “There was an understandable boom in motorhomes across the pandemic when foreign holidays were restricted, with families exploring staycations and investing in motorhomes.
“Our latest data shows that this trend is continuing, with 29 per cent of our customers in the process or just finished converting their vehicles into motorhomes in order to enjoy a staycation closer to home.”
If you’re in the planning stages of a conversion, some of the most important areas to consider are:
- Ventilation
- Insulation
- Electricity and gas installation
- Fresh and waste water storage
Photo credit: iStock.com – Alisha Bube via Quotezone.co.uk
