Do I need to register my Campervan conversion with the DVLA?
The short answer is no. In 2019 the DVLA upddated its rules on cmaper conversion. However there are some good reasons to change the clasification:
Lower insurance costs - Campervans tend to have cheaper insurance than panel vans.
Lower ferry prices- some ferry companies charge reduced fees for campers compared to panel vans
Resale - It may enhance the resale of your camper if it registered as a campervan. However the vans we sell aren’t reclasified so its really a personal choice.
To change the classification you need to inform the DVLA , this is a fairly long winded process and the details can be found here.
The DVLA will want to have evidence it is a campervan this evidence is listed below:
Two or more windows on at least one side of the vehicle’s body. This doesn’t include windows on the driver or passenger doors. This is to allow sufficient daylight into the living area
An additional door to allow access to the living quarters of the van (excluding the driver and passenger doors). If there’s a window on this door, it counts separately as a window on the body
Motor caravan-style graphics on each side of the vehicle
An awning bar on either side of the vehicle for a canopy attachment to fit
A high top roof, excluding pop-top elevating roofs
A table and seats
A sleeping space, this is allowed to be converted from seats
Facilities for cooking
Facilities for storage
So really its your choice there are some small benefits but it is a long winded process.