Hi all
Can you help?
I am considering an ex police sprinter, 2002 MWB, 313 twin wheel with a 4.6 max GVW. I want to convert it to a day Van / almost a camper for the kids and my mountain biking.
I need some clarity on a few of these questions before I invest:
1. Currently the ban is a riot van, 4.6t max GVW for 11 passengers and some goods. If i down plate the sprinter to 3.5t GVW and remove 6 of the seats, will I have enough payload to carry 5 people, 5 bikes and some ply for the interior.
I guess the equation is 3500kg, minus the current vehicle weight, minus the weight of ply sheets, minus weight of 5 bikes, plus the average weight of 5 people and their seats. This must be less than 3.5t Problem is I can't find the current weight of the vehicle
2. What is the process of down plating with the DVLA
Can you help?
I am considering an ex police sprinter, 2002 MWB, 313 twin wheel with a 4.6 max GVW. I want to convert it to a day Van / almost a camper for the kids and my mountain biking.
I need some clarity on a few of these questions before I invest:
1. Currently the ban is a riot van, 4.6t max GVW for 11 passengers and some goods. If i down plate the sprinter to 3.5t GVW and remove 6 of the seats, will I have enough payload to carry 5 people, 5 bikes and some ply for the interior.
I guess the equation is 3500kg, minus the current vehicle weight, minus the weight of ply sheets, minus weight of 5 bikes, plus the average weight of 5 people and their seats. This must be less than 3.5t Problem is I can't find the current weight of the vehicle
2. What is the process of down plating with the DVLA