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We did the same and 'imported' our German built Hobby 750 but registered in UK to France.
The Drire is the first step as they will send you a 'dosser' that explains the requirements.
It did take me 6 months and cost almost €1000 with the two Certs of Conformity and various inspections. There is also the Veritas inspection for gas and electrical standards.
As has been said over 3,500kg. and your into Plus Lourds. This not only needs a MOT or Control Technique every year at cost of about €90 but if you change your driving license to a French one you then need an HGV permit.
It's an expensive minefield but worth it in the end. I am just about to register a UK reg Jeep here in France. I look upon it as a challenge.
Ray.
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BUT at present does NOT know all the answers, we have got the forms from DREAR which are about 15 pages long and ask for lots of supporting evidence....
Eurajohn's posts confirm what we have been lead to believe by people who live here and have MH, the PL restrictions are more than in the UK but there are some advantages too.
I will keep you informed as things progress; DREAR in Agen (our nearest office - 1 hour+ drive South) have been VERY helpful. We have a certificate of conformity from Swift (which the agent we were in discussion with said was exactly what we would need). That apparently covers the ALKO chassis and the Fiat cab as well as the Swift conversion. We also have a certificate of conformity for the Gaslow system - which apparently may be a little more problematical - that we will let you know about.
You do need the original registration document, the original receipt for payment to prove ownership, and an ability to communicate in French - they are much more helpful if you try.
I have moved this thread from Motorhome Chit Chat into France Touring since otherwise it will auto-delete if not posted on for 30 days....
since the process of re-registration is something that has been asked (and answered) several times it seems sensible to keep it available.
Once I have completed our re-registration process with DREAR I will write up a blow by blow account of how to do it for the "How To" resources section.
If anyone objects to this movement do let any Mod know and it can be moved back to Chit Chat..........
I hope my reasoning for this move is acceptable to one and all.....
I have moved this thread from Motorhome Chit Chat into France Touring since otherwise it will auto-delete if not posted on for 30 days....
since the process of re-registration is something that has been asked (and answered) several times it seems sensible to keep it available.
Once I have completed our re-registration process with DREAR I will write up a blow by blow account of how to do it for the "How To" resources section.
If anyone objects to this movement do let any Mod know and it can be moved back to Chit Chat..........
I hope my reasoning for this move is acceptable to one and all.....
Veevee, to answer your questions, I got in to it by moving to France 5 years ago and bringing my motorhome with me, wishing to remain legal and compliant went about getting the process done, what I have written is a condensed version of what it took.
The CT for bigger vehicles is only a problem in as much as there may not be a station in the near vicinity of your chosen residence, they are not as prolific as the "normal" ones of which there are usually a selection in each town often even in the larger villages.
The actual experience of using them is very different to the UK, here you are treating with pleasant respect the actual process is similar to UK with the testing following a continual line process, you are given the option of staying with your vehicle or waiting in a reception room. Unlike the car stations where it is possible to get a test almost on demand you will have to make an appointment but even that will not be too long.
In comment to some other points noted, the driving licence issue, if you have a UK licence with entitlement for above 3500 Kgs that will entitle you to drive your vehicle here but only until it expires on your 70th, if you change to a French licence (a simple process) you will automatically be granted the same classifications as the UK and be allowed to drive beyond 70 subject to your medical condition.
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NO!!! that's one thing the French do not do, unlike some other places (anywhere you know?) neither do they freely give out benefits to all and sundry.
Like him or hate him Sarko is not frightened to alienate or upset ethnic groups.
The French people in general are very friendly and extremely courteous most will try to understand your less than perfect French but will not usually bother with you if you do not at least try, I speak from a resident point of view rather than a tourist.
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