Hi from Holland

So things in Holland work in a different way to how Lutz related they work in Germany.  I presume you have confirmed this with your car insurer and that they are aware you would be towing a caravan that is not registered in Holland?  

Insurers here often try to use anything unusual to get out paying a claim, so it is always the best plan to have everything clarified and documented.

As David said then, what you need is not a trailer plate but a car rear number plate identical to the one on your car,  then you would appear to fulfil the rules here. 

Esther, as a member of the club you can use the club's free legal helpline advice centre.

Give them a call on 0044 1275 378 728

I reckoned there would be paperwork and expense involved in registering a UK  built/purchased van in Holland, is it  more expensive than buying and registering a van in Holland to start with?

The ferry ticket need not be that expensive, the day crossing between Harwich and Hook of Holland often has a free caravan offer, and  there are member offers too when booking through the club.

The cost would of course depend on whether you were making only one crossing or several.  This year we used that crossing once and spent 2 months on the continent, the cost for our car, large twin axle caravan and the 2 of us was only £113 return.  Looking at crossings for next year the best price we have found so far is about £160 return.

Hi Esther. try salop leisure .they are a dealership in Shrewsbury .they have storage plus a brand new campsite on site so could solve all problems you have .Shrewsbury is central to mid Wales plus from harwich dual carriage way a14 then m6 m54 a5 good luck

Esther, wouldn't it be easier just buying the caravan in Holland, register it there, bring it over when you come and then store it permanently over here?

One problem might be if there is any requirement for an MOT type of test which I doubt couldn't be done here. Not sure of frequency but possibly every two years? 

David

Hi Esther and welcome. If your car insurance covers you for towing in the Uk then I agree with David above, all you need to do is obtain an identical number plate as used on the car for the caravan. It is then entirely optional whether you insure the caravan seperately against damage and theft. One problem you may have with this is you may need a UK address but a quick chat to the Club's insurance department should quickly clarify this.

If you google "caravan storage in Wales" several suitable answers are presented. I would chose one which is >CaSSoa< approved

peedee

As  A  Motor 'vanner  I  cannot  help  with  your  problems  Esther,  But  I  just  want  to  welcome  you  to  the  Club  &  hope  you  get  a  satisfactory  answer  and  then  get  on  with  enjoying  this  lovely  soggy wet  &  damp  country  of  ours

So  Welcome  &  have  a  lot  of  fun  !!

Brian    A B M

Welkom Esther van een landgenoot die in Engeland woont!

(Welcome Esther from a Dutch person living in the UK!)

I'm afraid I don't know much about what you want to know, but there seems to be some good advice already. 

Succes ermee verder en ik hoop dat het allemaal lukt!