minibus conversion

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minibus conversion

· Posted: 24.11.2017 · #1

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone has converted a minibus and has some advice it would be much appreciated. Particularly, regarding weights and re-registering it.

I was thinking of a 17 seater ford transit and I am hoping to keep it within the B license category.

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John

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Re: minibus conversion

· Posted: 24.11.2017 · #2

Can’t help with your question but welcome to MHC.
I’m sure someone along soon with an answer to your query.

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· Posted: 25.11.2017 · #3

Are you in the north or south ,there are some great videos on utube about converting vans take a look as or registering and weight s you would need to get in touch with who ever issues your tax good luck on your conversion and welcome to the craic

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· Posted: 29.11.2017 · #4

Thanks for the welcome.

I'm based in the south, I've been playing with the idea for a while now so reasonably confident in what I want in it and how to go about most of the work from a practical perspective.

I saw a camper advertised recently and they mentioned downgrading the weight - that would be similar to what I want to do. But, how do insurance companies treat this, if I need to transport it when weighing it etc. costs could ramp up very quickly on expenses I'd prefer not spending

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· Posted: 29.11.2017 · #5

When you get the conversion done you'll have to take it to the "GENTLEMEN" in Rosslare. They'll look at it, pull a magic figure out of the air, tell you that's the Irish value of it and charge you 13.5% of that figure.

Might be worth doing a crap conversion first and after all the paperwork for the robbery is complete start upgrading your new motorhome. Not advising anything, just thinking out loud.

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· Posted: 29.11.2017 · #6

Flipper I have seen that 'advice' alright...I would be doing the work myself so it may end up being more rustic than planned anyhow

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· Posted: 29.11.2017 · #7

Check the vrt status of the minibus at the moment. I think they pay higher rate when new so the difference between minibus and campervan might not be that great. I converted a minibus years ago ( renault traffic H/R) it was already classed as private in log book so no problem.

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