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    Importing a Motorhome from the EU is a piece of cake

    Thank you for the advice
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    Importing a Motorhome from the EU is a piece of cake

    I did everything by the book. I had all the right insurance and filled in the V55 in good faith. I cannot comment on the DVLA being happy or not. I answered all the questions truthfully and correctly. They must have a checklist and authorised it according to the law. My point is people should...
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    Importing a Motorhome from the EU is a piece of cake

    Thanks Underwood for your reply. When I was researching this I found all sorts of barriers, from agency doing expensive type approval, conformity and all the technical euro partical readings, import docs and sale receipt. When I called DVLA at the start of the process they were very relaxed...
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    Importing a Motorhome from the EU is a piece of cake

    Yes definitely. The same model would be £5k more. However saying that it depends what make your after. Drawbacks are left hand drive but I intend to use it on the continent.
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    Importing a Motorhome from the EU is a piece of cake

    I'm new to this hobby but would like to share my experience in importing a motorhome in to the UK from EU. I understand things will change from the 31st Dec 2020 and it may be more difficult but for the time being its OK. I picked up a Frankia 700i BD from Germany. Its left hand drive, speedo...