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    #62
    Tpcl20
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭Tpcl20


    Two questions. Do you need a different category of licence for driving a camper van than a regular car licence, and if so, are they currently testing does anyone know? Should probably mention it's a converted Renault Master.

    https://ndls.rsa.ie/

    Lmao the online application for tests is broken. I've also been on hold trying to get a mygov account up and running for half an hour now.


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    #63
    [Deleted User]
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    Amazing how bad the RSA are for all the money we give them.

    I love the way you have to go online to pay for the practical driver theory test digital content to be posted to you days later on an optical disc they used to use in the 90s.

    They cancelled my Truck driving test because the didn't expect me to pass the theory test so fast and couldn't get the license printed on a card in time or let me sit the test without the card. That was February...they still have my money and I've not sat any test.


    The licence is standard btw. 3.5ton if the vehicle is 3.5ton, 7.5ton if the vehicle is 7.5ton etc..


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    #64
    Padre_Pio
    Registered Users Posts: 4,895 ✭✭✭Padre_Pio


    Tpcl20 wrote: »
    Two questions. Do you need a different category of licence for driving a camper van than a regular car licence, and if so, are they currently testing does anyone know? Should probably mention it's a converted Renault Master.

    https://ndls.rsa.ie/

    Lmao the online application for tests is broken. I've also been on hold trying to get a mygov account up and running for half an hour now.

    No. License depends on vehicle gross weight, so under 3.5 tonnes is fine on your standard license. Above that is a C license (or a CE)
    The Master is a rated for 3.5 tonnes.

    Remember, this 3.5 tonnes includes you, the fuel and everything else, keep a mind on weight during your conversion.


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    #65
    [Deleted User]
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    It's still a B license if you overload the chassis having a C won't help you.


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    #66
    Padre_Pio
    Registered Users Posts: 4,895 ✭✭✭Padre_Pio


    Sir Liamalot wrote: »
    It's still a B license if you overload the chassis having a C won't help you.

    Yes, thanks for the clarification.

    The vehicle is rated to weigh no more than 3.5 tonnes.
    If you're caught weighing more, then you can get a fine, court summons, or the Gardai or whoever can take it off you.

    Just keep an eye on what's going into the van. Proper campers have balsa wood kitchens and plenty of plastic to keep them light.

    You can buy 7.5 ton vans, they usually have dual wheels at the back, but then you need to get the C license. You can also get your van uprated, but that's more hassle than it's worth.


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    I've a 12mm birch ply kitchen. I would not be inclined to think balsa is proper. I'd reduce the size of the holding tanks, use composite material or get a vehicle with a higher payload if it's that tight.

    Box body LGVs are notorious for overloading. 3 ton kerb weight unladen. They're overweight as soon as you load them.


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    #68
    redarmyblues
    Registered Users Posts: 972 ✭✭✭redarmyblues


    Does anybody know the story with having an Errigal kit in use, they can be assembled and disassembled in 20 minutes according to the website?


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    #69
    Padre_Pio
    Registered Users Posts: 4,895 ✭✭✭Padre_Pio


    redarmyblues wrote: »
    Does anybody know the story with having an Errigal kit in use, they can be assembled and disassembled in 20 minutes according to the website?

    Does it satisfy this:
    It should be noted that this equipment must be rigidly fixed in the living compartment;


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    #70
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    Without looking at the product, anything with 2 screws in it fulfils that mandate.


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    #71
    spaceHopper
    Registered Users Posts: 3,966 ✭✭✭spaceHopper


    Padre_Pio wrote: »
    Does it satisfy this:

    They do several kits, the basic one that pops into the back of small van would not qualify, the large kit that is installed and properly fixed to the van would. You might get it passed the tax but the insurance company will want photos and won't touch it. That would leave you in limbo


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