Taxation of Motor Caravans
Requirements for taxing a motor caravan
- Appropriate Application Form fully completed
- RF100 for New or Imported Vehicle First Taxing
- RF100A or RF100B for renewal of tax
- RF111 if changing tax class
- Insurance Details fully entered on application form – Insurance Company, Expiry Date and Policy Number
- Motor Caravan declaration form must also be completed. This document is only necessary if taxing the vehicle
for the first time as a motor caravan or if there has been a change in ownership since the last taxing of the vehicle
An Authorised officer from the Motor Tax Office will inspect the vehicle to ensure that it meets the minimum specifications i.e.
- Permanently affixed sink unit
- Cooking equipment fitted not less than two rings
- Interior height of the vehicle is not less than 1.8 metres
The Revenue Commissioners have advised that no extra duty is payable when changing from van to camper van provided the unladen weight
of the vehicle is over 3,000 kg.
The customs use the same inspection criteria as the motor tax offices so therefore it is not necessary for the Authorised officer to
inspect a motor caravan if the customs have already certified that the vehicle is in order when it has being imported.
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