Kathryn BirdFounder and Creator, Wandering Bird · Founder of the UK's largest motorhoming and road trip blog- Wandering Bird

Motorhome habitation check: Do you need one?

12 May 2022 · 1 min

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In this concise video, the presenter explains that a habitation check for motorhomes or campervans is not a legal requirement in the UK or across Europe, though insurers may request one. Despite the lack of legal mandate, she strongly recommends conducting a habitation check annually and especially before purchasing a new vehicle. The check serves as a preventive maintenance tool to identify underlying issues, particularly for vehicles that are not used frequently. She also points viewers to a free motorhome checklist available via a link, encouraging them to use it as a practical guide.

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Do you legally need a habitation check on your motorhome or campervan? Nope, it is not a legal requirement. You do not need one when you buy your van, when you own your van, or when you sell your van, unless of course it's asked for by your insurance company. But it is not a legal requirement whether you're travelling around the UK or whether you're planning to go into France or further on into Europe. Nowhere legally requires you to have one. We do recommend that you have them though, whether or not it's a legal requirement. They are a really, really useful tool in your arsenal to make sure that your motorhome maintenance is up to standard, whether you use your van regularly or not, and especially if you don't use it often. It's a really great way of making sure there's no underlying problems which may have started since the last check, and you need to get it fixed as soon as possible. So we recommend getting one done every year, and especially before you buy your next van. Don't forget, you can grab your free motorhome checklist below, and I'll see you on the next video. Bye!