van or multispace to convert to camper

[Matt Haigh]

trying to decide if better to buy a van or a multispace to covert to a camper.  Van I would want to add windows.  Multispace I would need to remove the seats etc.  Either way I would build (re)moveable units as I will also use to transport wood and furniture for my business.
any thoughts?

adding windows your  changing the vehicle which you have  to notify DVLA And your insurance, multispace on your log book it says 5 seating , change your log book to 2 seats , other wise the insurance will not pay out,  Notify your insurance the seats been removed ,  which should reduce insurance more seats in a vehicle  more risk , adding things is conversions taking out is not has long you dont cut anything off

If your multispace has removable seats you wouldn't have to notify the insurance company as they are designed to be put in and out.

Agree with this, but important to retain the seats as I think they'll be required at MOT time

[cancunia]

Agree with this, but important to retain the seats as I think they'll be required at MOT time

I've seen some MOT histories with advisories about not being able to test the rear seat belts due to seats removed. I think it's best if possible to get the MOT with the seats in, in case there are any insurance questions later.

[Stevie C]

trying to decide if better to buy a van or a multispace to covert to a camper.  Van I would want to add windows.  Multispace I would need to remove the seats etc.  Either way I would build (re)moveable units as I will also use to transport wood and furniture for my business.
any thoughts?

If you get a multispace you can make a unit that slides in and out so you can still use as a car. If you get a van you can get lwb and give yourself more room for conversion. Which ever way you go good luck.

[cancunia]

Van only has a sliding door on the passenger side?

[lakeside]

I informed my insurance company that several times a year I use My Multispace as a micro camper. No bother told me just to be careful where I park up.

[Ken.clark]

Nope, my conversion goes through MOT OK without the seats. Make sure curtains etc don't foul the front seat belts, that would be a fail


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[cancunia]

Nope, my conversion goes through MOT OK without the seats. Make sure curtains etc don't foul the front seat belts, that would be a fail


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No comments on the advisories about not being able to test the rear belts?

[Vlad]

Nope, my conversion goes through MOT OK without the seats. Make sure curtains etc don't foul the front seat belts, that would be a fail


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No comments on the advisories about not being able to test the rear belts?

Ditto. I think that if there are'nt any seats in situ at time of testing, then the seatbelts for them are irrelevent.
Vlad.

[mikeB]

trying to decide if better to buy a van or a multispace to covert to a camper.  Van I would want to add windows.  Multispace I would need to remove the seats etc.  Either way I would build (re)moveable units as I will also use to transport wood and furniture for my business.
any thoughts?

Another factor you now need to consider is where you live. Here in Greater Manchester a new Low Emissions Zone is in force from May 2022. Motorhomes, campervans and vans are all subject to the £10 PER DAY charge but cars are exempt. Apparently the Vehicle Category (Item J) on the V5 is what's critical. Vans are N1. Cars are M1. This category also appears on an MOT certificate. If you live anywhere in Greater Manchester and drive a N1 vehicle it will cost you up to £3650 per year (Gulp!). Worth checking to see if an LEZ is proposed near you.