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Life on wheels, away from hotel rooms and fixed check-in times, is attracting more and more people. The Do-it-yourself construction of a camping vehicle allows adventure seekers to create a mobile home based on their own ideas and needs. The feeling of freedom, combined with the comfort of your own, is what makes it so appealing. But as tempting as the venture is, it requires thorough preparation. In addition to the technical and functional design are primary legal and security aspects significant. So before you step on the gas pedal and drive off into the sunset, you should research the Admission Guidelines and equipment criteria inform. The following small guide provides an overview and helps to avoid pitfalls.
Approval and minimum equipment: what is mandatory?
A number of important criteria must be met for a legally compliant self-development:
- legal framework: According to Directive 2007/46/EG and the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO), a vehicle is categorized as a mobile home if it homely conversions and additions has.
- minimum equipment: A table, sleeping and seating accommodation, cooking facilities and sufficient storage space have be permanently installed in the living area (except for the table).
The way to the operating license
Once the removal is complete, the vehicle must be re-registered. The following steps are required for this:
- Expert review: An expert, for example from TÜV, GÜS or DEKRA, must appraise the expansion.
- Tax and insurance benefits: Savings on road tax and insurance can often be achieved by changing the vehicle category.
- New standards: The updated "VdTÜV Merkblatt 740" has simplified the process and ensures uniform guidelines.
Safety and legal aspects during expansion
A number of safety-related and legal requirements must not be neglected:
- strength of the structure: The builder is responsible for the stability of the structure. In the case of significant changes, such as the removal of partitions, manufacturer approval is often required.
- Separation of passenger compartment and living area: If there is a partition between the driver and the living area, seats in the living area may be seated during the journey not be used, if no acoustic communication is possible.
- entrances and escape routes: Entrances should be safe. There should also be an escape route with a minimum size of 0,25 m² in the living room.
- Electrical and gas installations: electrical installations have follow the VDE regulations DIN VDE 0100-721, while gas-powered devices should comply with DIN EN 1949:2011.
- seats and harnesses: Seats must meet certain safety standards and all seats should have seat belt reminders in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.
The self-conversion of camping vehicles is far more than just a trend - it embodies the desire for individuality, freedom and the adventure of being on the road. But like any big project, this one comes with its own set of challenges. especially the legal and security related Requirements must not be underestimated. Careful preparation, seeking expert advice and a thorough understanding of registration regulations are crucial for a successful and carefree start to camper life. Our guide may have shed some light and shows that with the right planning and preparation, the DIY project can be a rewarding and enriching experience that paves the way to countless adventures.
Of course, that wasn't the end of it!
tuningblog has many more news around the topic Camping and RV at the beginning. Do you want to see them all? Just click HERE and look around. Our focus is especially on converted Campers & mobile homes. This means that you will find fewer reports on classic standard motorhomes here, but much more we try to present specially modified specimens that show that the topic is also Tuning is represented in the camping & RV scene. Below is an excerpt of the last campers and mobile homes.
