Hashers2

We are looking to import and register our Motorhome in Spain. For all sorts of reasons it suits us better to keep our current Motorhome rather than buy a left hand drive in Spain.
I understand that importing RHD cars is possible although the Spanish authorities aren’t keen and tried to ban all imports of RHD vehicles in 1991 on safety grounds. They were subsequently over ruled by the European Courts following an objection by the Brits. I believe it is now possible to import a RHD vehicle if you are moving to Spain, but this option is not available to Spanish nationals.
We have heard that importing a RHD Motorhome is more difficult and that the Spanish will fail it at the ITV (MOT) on safety grounds as the habitation door opens out into traffic.
Does anyone have any experience of importing a Motorhome or know anyone who does or could point us to a definitive discussion on the topic.
All info would be gratefully received.

Rosemary

Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.

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Rosemary

Fred James

It is generally accepted that it is almost impossible to import a RHD motor home, pickup or van.

They all fail the ITV on the grounds of reduced rearward visibility.

lurchio

Second Fred on this, unless its a type approved car, they won't ITV or allow a successful technical inspection for matriculation for a RHD motorhome (and lately vans/ small goods vehicles) based on visibility issues literally from all angles!

Bitter experience I'm afraid.

shazzabob

i was reading the same cant do it i was looking to bring over a van i cant on safty grounds and visibility

ononno

I bought a LHD motorhome in UK at a very good price, and imported it into Italy. Basically RHD has same issues in Italy as Spain; mainly habitation door opening into traffic rather than roadside. Just had to rejig headlight dip and rear light clusters. The actual paperwork to get Italian plates was of course mind boggling. Took me 5 months and about 1500 eurines; wouldn't do it again.
Buena suerte,
'o nonno