Conversion issues

Hi guys, want to do my own ambulance converversion and have been told that I won't even get cover for picking it up and the major issues will begin once I've converted it as I've been told that insurance companies will want so much stuff like engineers reports, electricians and gas fitters reports. I will get qualified fitters to do the gas and lecc of course. Anyone any advice TIA S

Loads of info here for tax and converting.
I have to agree with Pat to much hassle, loads of vans out there you just need to do all you're checks when buying.
also watch out for the weight as well if it is over 3,500 kg you will need a C1 Driving Licence.
https://www.revenue.ie/en/tax-…ion-01.pdf

Any opinions on buying a secondhand and getting the likes of Vanderlust, or some other professional outfit to handle the conversion? I presume they guide you through the whole process and paper work, and take on the role of SQI etc. A 5 year old factory convertion still ain’t cheap. And they rarely seem to come up for sale. Just wondering

Try British Car Auctions on line ,there is a big one of motorhomes and caravans in Nottingham on December 12 . If there is no MoT you can always book one at garage next to a Ferry and then another where you live to keep you street legal.

I would be very interest to know what was the exact paper exercise that you done. I.e as in.

1. Did you bring it to the NCT for them to take photos of it etc.

2. What Insurance company you used and how much they charged. ( I do know that some Companies wont insure Conversions from Ambulances.)

3. Did you get it put into the right Category in the log book from ( N1.. to M1. ) Or maybe it's Classed as a ( Category D vehicle that is a special purpose vehicle such as an ambulance, or a fire engine. I also believe there can be a few other discrepancies on the log book as well. As in Make, Model, and sometimes the incorrect weight.

And how long ago did you do it.

Cheers Thanks.

An Ambulance, like a motor caravan, is a special purpose EU Category M vehicle, not category N.

"Ambulances" means motor vehicles of Category M intended for the transport of sick or injured people and having special equipment for such purpose

is it not liable for vrt so?

Leaving the log book issue aside for the moment because even a brand new mh been registered in Shannon, can get its details ballsed up on the log book.
My main concern is that an qualified automotive engineer will have to sign of the conversion build to satisfy an insurance underwriter. As part of the report, the auto engineer must list their qualifications, membership of afflicted fellowship , years of experience and list their current professional indemnity insurance.
In reality the engineer should be included from the beginning of the conversion because at the end, you are asking them to sign off on the labour and the materials used. In short its like building a house, made a mistake at any stage and the engineer puts a halt on the works.
I reckon that €300/500 would be a reasonable fee for all concerned, however, I have heard of guys charging up to €1500 for unsupported reports.
Insurance detail satisfaction is a myth, we all think that we have it, until we need it. One missing details and our insurance policy is as useful as an ashtray on a bike.
Malcolm