JayW Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Having owned for 3 years and still not being anywhere near completed, I'm reluctantly putting my van up for sale. Firstly, it isn't anywhere near finished, but it is usable from day one with all major facilities operational. 1999 T178BVL Tranny 190 LWB hi-roof. 2.5 Di non-turbo. MOT UNTIL END JANUARY 2018. 3.5 tonne, Class7. (6 stud, single wheel). Getuhome tax n insured etc etc. £1000 cash as it stands including a couple of choice bits that'll will aid completion. There is no room for haggling or swopz. This is insanely cheap so don't even ask! And NO, you won't be able to register it as a camper as it won't qualify due to the bed not being 6' etc... If you choose to rip it all out to use as a van, that's your biz! The interior fittings thus far are to a ridiculously high standard (and probably far too high). You'd be surprised! Designed to be a 2 birth, but you could easily make it a 2+1. I'll add further details of what's been done later, so do check back! (though everything you see in pics is included). Collection from Newquay Cornwall. Will drive absolutely anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Turns out I don't have the photos on my phone so y'all have to wait til after work tonight! Here's just one for you to salivate over for now... mat_the_cat, eddyramrod and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Best model they made, carry stacks of weight and don't half go. JayW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I never knew about the tax rules on bed size. What difference does taxing as a camper make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 It's for insurance I think, if you can get it put on the logbook as motor caravan insurance​ only costs $ instead of $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 I never knew about the tax rules on bed size. What difference does taxing as a camper make?Tax? I was referring to registering it with DVLA as a camper, which lowers insurance (though not by much) and means you *could* increase its insured value rather than just insuring it as a van (like everyone else does). Currently costs me £160 fully comp as a van with no excess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 TBH the insurance company have never asked me what the DVLA think it is, just be straight with them "I converted it to a camper, it's got a bed and a sink and a hob"Campers can go car speed limits instead of van ones, but you need X amount of windows too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Campers can go car speed limits instead of van ones, but you need X amount of windows too. Ten windows is a lot. Twiggy, Tamworthbay, 95 quid Peugeot and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Tax? I was referring to registering it with DVLA as a camper, which lowers insurance (though not by much) and means you *could* increase its insured value rather than just insuring it as a van (like everyone else does). Currently costs me £160 fully comp as a van with no excess. Who's that with, if you don't mind me asking? Just got a day van and some of the quotes were insane. Sorry to go off topic, good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Who's that with, if you don't mind me asking? Just got a day van and some of the quotes were insane. Sorry to go off topic, good luck with the sale Staying on topic? Round 'ere? Insurance via Dial Direct. But, as stated as a van, not camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Why has nobody said "WANT but it's in bloody Cornwall!" yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Tax? I was referring to registering it with DVLA as a camper, which lowers insurance (though not by much) and means you *could* increase its insured value rather than just insuring it as a van (like everyone else does). Currently costs me £160 fully comp as a van with no excess. I was thinking taxation class. Cheers for the info, I never knew campers could do car limits either (they never seem to do over 40mph...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Everything pictured is included. Plus a few choice bits that are only of use to this project. EVERYTHING except for the sink is NEW, even down to the foam for the cushions and their fabric. (if you consider the foam alone cost £120 and the fabric £50, you get a picture of just how expensive the project had become). The only obvious thing you can't see is the 5amp solar panel on the roof. Heating and hob all working, new toilet. Most plumbing done etc etc. One for the DIYer. Do as you will. Reconfigure. Tear it out. Lots still to do. Your call. Etc etc... eddyramrod, binhoker668, UltraWomble and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Few more, including some of the extensive welding that was done a while back. Any others on request eddyramrod and Dirk Diggler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Following suggestions, I've rung me insurance company and asked them "if" I were to fit the van out as an unofficial camper, what the premium would be. They say that as long as I do not add additional passenger seats in the rear, my premium would increase to £207 (annualised). That's 40 quid more than I currently pay, but 25% overall. This still only covers the value as a van though. I don't think that's a bad deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 The insurance on the Vito went down by 60% when I changed it to a camper- speed limits went up too.. and ALL campers are a class 4 MOT which is cheaper. This looks like it'd be easy to get reclassed. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registering-a-diy-caravan Rusty_Rocket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 This looks like it'd be easy to get reclassed. Yes, it would. If you add a side window to the door and add either a clip on or pull out section to the bed it would fully comply. Both will happen eventually, if I end up keeping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 If I had a grand right now I'd pop around and have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Passed on to a mate who is after such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Park it by a beach and Airbnb it to surfer dudes? Dick Longbridge and JayW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 That looks good. Really like the cooker above the sink, great way to save space. Are you George Clark? JayW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Sorry. Forgot to update thread! As I had no significant interest, we decided to keep it. Moreover, we're taking a few days away next week in it. So a non-sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 A 960 mile roadtrip over the past few days has rekindled our interest in the van so I'll be endeavouring to complete it over the coming year. Returned a healthy 35mpg too! John F, Dick Longbridge and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Who's that with, if you don't mind me asking? Just got a day van and some of the quotes were insane. Sorry to go off topic, good luck with the sale Justkampers or justcombis are good on van conversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Funny old world. Couldn't shift this at a grand... Yesterday a couple missioned over from Kent and paid £1600 cash without so much as a haggle and I've been beating punters off with a stick for a couple of days! What a difference a few weeks make! Dick Longbridge, andy18s, Tickman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Well done, I wish you could send some of the interested buyers my way. I'm losing the will to live trying to sell mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Well done, I wish you could send some of the interested buyers my way. I'm losing the will to live trying to sell mine.I liked yours but the lack of a Bog puts a lot of people off. Can't really be self-sufficient without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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