Importing RV from US Forums

ScotJimland

Reminds me of a song by Otis Reading

'Just call me Mr Pitiful ' Laughing

I mean cynical

LC1962

If its any consolation not all dealers are "getting away with it"...we took a C class 28 footer to Worcester DVLA last week...it was measured by two "officials" with their B&Q tape measure flapping about in the wind who announced that we were 2cms oversize. We brought it home, removed the awning and took it back the next day...they passed it!

The ridiculous thing about all this is the ruddy great wing mirrors which stick out either side and are capable of de-capitating a cyclist ARE allowed but an awning...OOOOOOh no!

Incidentally, Dudleys must use Oxford DVLA which is in Oxford town centre...if anyone knows Oxford you will be aware you can't get a car into the town centre let alone an RV!

Its beaurocracy gone mad! #Silly

MicknPat · Last edited by MicknPat on Sat May 20, 2006 11:08 am; edited 1 time in total

Jim,

You have just said what I have been thinking for some time now,how else can a dealer get an oversized RV through when a private individual cannot.

Perhaps its the money paying the BH thats adds to the cost of the RV which makes them so expensive to buy from a dealer???

John,

Perhaps you should pass on Olleys information to Steve so that the Portsmouth DVLA are singing from the same hymn book as possibly Oxford.

Another thought,if you are refused as Steve was is there an appeal system?

olley · Campsite DB Admin

Hi just been talking to a guy who is in the process of going over to the states to buy an RV, he's got an appointment at the US embassy next week for a 12 month visa, he reckons they are now desparate for tourist's and as long as you look ok you can get one.

Anybody else heard this?

Olley

MicknPat

Olley,

When its time for us to visit the States to buy our RV we would like to stay for at least 12 months to tour as well as avoid the UK import duty and tax, this will mean leaving the USA to visit either Canada or Mexico. Cool

From what I have read this is what you have to do. Confused

Complete form DS-156 (on-line)

I believe you send one copy online, print off a second which I presume you sign and take to the Embassy.

I again presume the sending of the on-line form causes the American Embassy to forward you an Embassy paying in slip for the £63 fee which cannot be payed at the Embassy.

You then make an appointment to attend the American Embassy in London for an interview.

In the interview you have to prove you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay as well as proving ties and commitments to the UK,basically they don't want you sponging off the American social services system. ( My interpretation )

If sucessful you will eventually be issued with a visa with a 10 year life span.

Now the daft part.

Despite ALL the above your actual period of stay doesn't get determined until you arrive in the USA.

Well that's my understanding of how it works, if wrong or points missed I look forward to any corrections. Smile

kingi01

Hi all,
I just joined this site after finding it via Google. I just personally imported a 2005 26ft Forest River Sunseeker LE but have had it refused due to width - it is 101" wide. I don't know what to do now - can anyone help?
Kind regards,
Ian

MicknPat

Ian,

Welcome to the forum.

From what point to what point did they measure to get the 101" did they include the side awning if so remove the awning and resubmit it, thats what some of the dealers are doing.

olley · Campsite DB Admin

Hi Ian, which DVLA office did you go through? some of the dealers are using Oxford which has a list apparently, and if your on the list you are OK.

Olley

MicknPat

Olley,

Can you use any DVLA office you want to to register your vehicle or is it regional?

If everyone suddenly starts travelling from all over the UK to Oxford I'm sure the penny will soon drop.

No, the answer is if Oxford has got a 'official list' the public should be able to know what RVs are on it.

We should be able to get a copy so that if we use a DVLA office other than Oxford they can be shown the 'official list'.

Now from what I was told the other day via the Swansea DVLA call centre NONE on the DVLA centres can or will take calls.

If there is someone reading this who lives or plans to visit the Oxford DVLA centre could you please ask the question and if possible obtain a copy of the list, after all WHY should it be kept a secret?

I wonder if the following RVs are on the list if they are you will never here from me again. Smile

Winnebago Vectra
Winnebago Tour
Trail-Aire 321 & 271
Gulstream Sun Voyager
Gulfstream Crescendo
Damon Astoria Pacific Edition
Damon Daybreak
Forest River Georgetown 349TS
Coachman Aurora 3580TS
Travelworld Ad to many models to add to list.

ALL above currently being offered for sale in the latest edition of American RV Magazine.