[santryman2]

Thanks Phil - how have worked out your VRT of Eur800? And why do you think it's higher?

Also, I was planning to follow a layout template similar to attached, which would be a high enough standard. Admittedely, my estimate definitely on low side but reckon it oculd be done for 1500

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Mercedes-Vito-cam...-/150613186041

[philahern]

That's exactly the layout I was gonna go for too. You'd be surprised, it all adds up. With the VRT as far as I can gather (open to correction on this) it is 13.5% of the open market selling price of the finished camper. The open market selling price is taken from places like buy and sell, donedeal and carzone.ie, newspapers etc. The problem is a '04 Vito converted well can be listed for sale for up to 8000+. It might not sell for that price but that's what they seem to be listed as.

[santryman2]

Does anyone know if VRT is applicable on a Mercedes Sprinter camper conversion given that it is >3000kgs?

[stapeler]

Originally Posted by santryman2

Does anyone know if VRT is applicable on a Mercedes Sprinter camper conversion given that it is >3000kgs?

I guess so since the rules changed last January. The 3000kgs rule is out the window and now 13.5% of OMSP.

[Buford T Justice]

Originally Posted by santryman2

Does anyone know if VRT is applicable on a Mercedes Sprinter camper conversion given that it is >3000kgs?

As above, the answer to that is yes!

[Alanv420]

Great tread. I think I missed where and how you apply for a reduction in vrt.

[samdeman]

is vrt payable on ambulance conversion?

[Buford T Justice]

Originally Posted by samdeman

is vrt payable on ambulance conversion?

Yes, its applicable on any re-classification

[santryman2]

Folks I am looking to use a Vito (108/109) as a part-time 2 berth camper, ie attend triathlon races etc.

I am obviously aware of the VRT issue but is it possible to avoid camper re-classification by keeping the van as commercial (i.e. Tax Eur288 and Insurance Eur350ish).

[Buford T Justice]

IF you want to have the hassle of getting a van taxed, its up to yourself really.

[spaceHopper]

Originally Posted by santryman2

as a part-time 2 berth camper

If you mean, something you can take out so the van can be used for work then that isn't allowed it has to be a full time conversion.

[Fright]

Beford, can you recommend a garage from the NSAI list? I've contacted 2 of them and none of them do it. Both directed me to assessors who don't want the job and said that if they do it will cost €250 + VAT with no guarantee.
I just keep going round in circles

[Buford T Justice]

Originally Posted by Fright

Beford, can you recommend a garage from the NSAI list? I've contacted 2 of them and none of them do it. Both directed me to assessors who don't want the job and said that if they do it will cost €250 + VAT with no guarantee.
I just keep going round in circles

Do you mean to have the conversion declared for revenue?

Cawleys Garage in Sligo will do it. Contact Colette in the VTN office and book it in. Can't say how much they charge for it, but i think its around the €100 mark. Could be wrong though, but they will definitely do it for you.

Its basically just a case of dotting a few I's and crossing a few T's

[Fright]

Yeah sorry Buford, forgot to say it was the "SQI" test. It's a long way from Wexford, but if they'll do it so be it.
Its sad to say that one garage will do it and the others won't.
Both garages I contacted said that they haven't got the equipment to check the gas and electrics. I told them that they don't have to test them. Just look inside the van and state that its not a van any more and that it has the equipment stated in the regulations, bed, cooker etc.
Still refused.......

[Buford T Justice]

Originally Posted by Fright

Yeah sorry Buford, forgot to say it was the "SQI" test. It's a long way from Wexford, but if they'll do it so be it.
Its sad to say that one garage will do it and the others won't.
Both garages I contacted said that they haven't got the equipment to check the gas and electrics. I told them that they don't have to test them. Just look inside the van and state that its not a van any more and that it has the equipment stated in the regulations, bed, cooker etc.
Still refused.......

That's because they haven't a clue what they're talking about. Cawleys wouldn't do the engineers report for me, I had to get that done somewhere else. Might I suggest phoning around and checking if you can get it done locally before you head off. If you're not having any luck then give quinnfix a buzz in Sligo (Garage must be simi registered). They'll do it for you, and you could nearly get everything finished in the one day or so. Provided you didn't need to bring the van back for a second time for the engineers report if you get me.