I've been "off the air" with GM for quite a few months, as I found Albany a great place to take a break. However, after a recent 6 week motorcycling trip across Oz, I decided to buy a small "live in vehicle" again, and take off. It is a four cylinder, diesel, 1991 T3500 Mazda.
It was a small passenger bus, which is mechanically A!. Anyway, along with a good mate, we took all the seats out, refloored it, and built in cupboards, and couple of single beds, a table and two chairs. (I travel alone, as a rule.) Next, a retired auto electrician fitted two solar panels on the roof, after we had put that special heatproof paint. Next it was the two deep cell batteries, plus the cranking battery.
A small sink was added, then a portable two burner stove which is almost always used outside so as I don't smell up my "new home". Next, the expense of a very nice roll out awning, plus an Engel fridge. I am ready to go. But NO. Because all the work WASN'T done by licensed professionals, I can't find an insurance company to insure my home. I've told them it has NO, 240 volt inlet. NO GAS fitted, but they still say NO !! To say the least, I am bloody furious, as I can't even get third party. Can anybody HELP !!??
johnq said
12:16 AM May 19, 2012
Is the problem lack of engineering certification? Because where you modify a vehicle even by removing seats you could be defected by Dpet of Transport or police anyhow. Might be worth a call to an automotive engineer to get advice and find out what is involved. Here is an example from Google: http://www.mobilityengineering.com.au/certification.htm
hammer said
02:57 AM May 19, 2012
Try CMCA you will need to join but there insurance is great and loys of other stuff like camp sites and dump sites listed.
jetj said
05:23 AM May 19, 2012
I'm insured with the CMCA scheme, the requirements were very simple from memory, a built in bed and cooking facilities I think. This may have changed.
pipes said
04:45 PM May 19, 2012
Thanks for the advice. Yes, the vehicle is still registerd, and in excellent condition. I will contact the CMCA. Regards. Pipes
G'day all.
I've been "off the air" with GM for quite a few months, as I found Albany a great place to take a break. However, after a recent 6 week motorcycling trip across Oz, I decided to buy a small "live in vehicle" again, and take off. It is a four cylinder, diesel, 1991 T3500 Mazda.
It was a small passenger bus, which is mechanically A!. Anyway, along with a good mate, we took all the seats out, refloored it, and built in cupboards, and couple of single beds, a table and two chairs. (I travel alone, as a rule.) Next, a retired auto electrician fitted two solar panels on the roof, after we had put that special heatproof paint. Next it was the two deep cell batteries, plus the cranking battery.
A small sink was added, then a portable two burner stove which is almost always used outside so as I don't smell up my "new home". Next, the expense of a very nice roll out awning, plus an Engel fridge. I am ready to go. But NO. Because all the work WASN'T done by licensed professionals, I can't find an insurance company to insure my home. I've told them it has NO, 240 volt inlet. NO GAS fitted, but they still say NO !! To say the least, I am bloody furious, as I can't even get third party. Can anybody HELP !!??
Is the problem lack of engineering certification? Because where you modify a vehicle even by removing seats you could be defected by Dpet of Transport or police anyhow. Might be worth a call to an automotive engineer to get advice and find out what is involved. Here is an example from Google:
http://www.mobilityengineering.com.au/certification.htm
Try CMCA you will need to join but there insurance is great and loys of other stuff like camp sites and dump sites listed.
Thanks for the advice. Yes, the vehicle is still registerd, and in excellent condition. I will contact the CMCA. Regards. Pipes