It's possible you might need to get the seatbelts and such checked out, or they might be good for next MOT...
Looking for a VW transporter to convert to a campervan, how complex if at all is it to change the type ie 3 seater van to a 5 seater camper ?
Is it a nightmare or would I be best to look for one registered as a 5 seater ?
Not sure about the current reg's, but it used to be that if you fitted windows to a van body then you had to pay the tax on it, (VAT, as is now). HTH Ray
I imagine you just send that off to dvla, although wouldn't 5 sleeping in a VW be a bit cramped?
It's possible you might need to get the seatbelts and such checked out, or they might be good for next MOT...
reason for going for a 5 seater is that the rear bed conversion also doubles as a seat so can carry 5 people
thought the window thing was the other way round, ie no windows its a commercial vehicle so pay vat stick some windows in it its not a van no vat? I used to know a landrover dealer who would put windows in the back of 110 truck tops for this reason
If it's a van and you buy it for business purposes you can claim the VAT back. If you put window in you change the purpose and it sells at a higher tax rate so no gain. There are websites dedicated to this, have a look round here for some inspiration or google to find the details. Here's a thread on registering.
I am pretty sure a type 3 would be too old to require rear seat belts ?
the Van id a T5 2004 model registered from new as a 3 seater I am also looking at a t5 registered as a 5 seater car derived I will be looking to convert either to a camper with seats
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Originally posted by britishtrident
I am pretty sure a type 3 would be too old to require rear seat belts ?
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Originally posted by DRC INDY 7The op say type ie 3 seater to 5 seater time you went to specsavers