New Kombi To Camper Insurance Query

[Ian28]

I’m collecting my new Kombi later this month from the dealer and driving it straight to the conversion company for its transformation to a campervan. I’ll get the V5c changed once conversion is completed.

Do I need to insure as a commercial van initially and then alter the policy once converted (obv choosing a company who offer this) or is there a ‘temporary’ cover I can get for the single drive it makes as a commercial van and then get it insured as a motor caravan/camper once the work is all done and it’s ready to drive as a camper?

 

[Sjacko20]

We had a policy that covered the van to camper conversion with A-plan (thatcham branch). Just told them when the conversion was completed along with v5 proof, no problems

 

[Andyf]

Same here
I think we’re insured with Brent Acre



Andy

 

[Ian28]

Thanks - I’ll make some calls.

 

[rustyvw1]

I’m collecting my new Kombi later this month from the dealer and driving it straight to the conversion company for its transformation to a campervan. I’ll get the V5c changed once conversion is completed.

Do I need to insure as a commercial van initially and then alter the policy once converted (obv choosing a company who offer this) or is there a ‘temporary’ cover I can get for the single drive it makes as a commercial van and then get it insured as a motor caravan/camper once the work is all done and it’s ready to drive as a camper?

Hi Ian

If you are getting it from a VW dealer - they do a free 5 day driveaway insurance. Just did it myself for exactly the same reason. Ask at the dealership.

Rusty

 

[Ian28]

Hi Rusty,

Thanks for that. I’m getting from a VW dealer so will get that sorted.

Ian

 

[rustyvw1]

No problem. Happy to help.
Rusty

 

[Sjacko20]

Just thinking out loud but if you do that and the 5 day insurance expires then won’t it will show up on dvla as uninsured unless you then sorn it as well?

 

[rustyvw1]

Hi

Mine is under the conversion company’s insurance while being kitted out and then I will be insuring it properly from the day I pick it up.

Not sure about other conversion companies though.

Rusty

 

[Ian28]

Just thinking out loud but if you do that and the 5 day insurance expires then won’t it will show up on dvla as uninsured unless you then sorn it as well?

Hi Sjacko20, I’m not sure to be honest, I assumed that as long as it was taxed it didn’t to be declared SORN - as long as it’s not driven until insured. Good point.

 

[Dogleg T6er]

Does anyone know if you can get the value of your van increased to reflect the added value you put into it when you convert it to camper/day van etc? I've mine valued at 20K unconverted but am going to spend probably 2K+ converting it to a day/bike van.

 

[Dieseldonkey]

Just Kampers (Adrian Flux) do a conversion policy that allows you a year to do conversion work. You then send or email them some photographs and a description of your modifications. Pay 15 quid admin fee and they will agree a new valuation with you.

 

[rod_vw]

The last conversion that I did (this is number five) my present insurance company didn't query the conversion process simply covered the vehicle and required that I had the V5C changed to show 'Motor Home' at renewal time. This was on a new vehicle and ended up with them agreeing to a valuation of £46,000 on completion of the conversion. The vehicle, now a LWB high roof camper was on the road all of the time during conversion.