Up-Plating VTG1 & VTG10

[Homer-Adria]

AARRRGGGG....Up-Plating!
I know there are already lots of threads about uplating but it seems that something has changed (this year?) concerning going over 3500kg?

We would like to up-plate from 3500 to 3650 or as a paper exercise. I would have thought this is an easy exercise given that the original weight plate from Fiat shows Gross Weight as 3650 before being converted to a MoHo by Adria. It looks like Adria Down-Plated to 3500 when it got converted into a Motorhome.

I have just spoken to DVSA and been told that they do not have a "Technical Record" of the vehicle, hence I should use Form VTG1 along with a new Test Certificate (from HGV Authorised Testing Facility) to show its suitable for HGV Rating. This should be done before applying to Up-Plate above 3500.

My first question: is this required for a Motorhome or are we in a different category within HGV?

Concerning the process of Up-Plating (not Up-Rating) I'm told to use Form VTG10....
Does anyone have direct experience with filling-out this puppy? If so, would you mind me messaging directly.... I dont want to subject the MF Community to the pain!!

Many thanks

 

[Orion]

Contact Dee at Van Weight Engineering who will be able to assist.

 

[poppycamper]

It is my understanding that mohos upplated above 3500kg fall into the PHGV (Private heavy goods vehicles) category and NOT HGV category.
Could this possibly be where confusion is coming from?

 

[Orion]

It is my understanding that mohos upplated above 3500kg fall into the PHGV (Private heavy goods vehicles) category and NOT HGV category.
Could this possibly be where confusion is coming from?

And I also understand that Form VTG10 is therefore not applicable.

Here’s the results from VWE:

• Evidential Engineer's Report (my Engineering judgement and justification for approving the change in weight, and for issuing a replacement VTG6R)
• VTG6R Design Weight Certificate (this is what says what weight your vehicle can carry)
• Guidance notes (on how to complete your V5c)
• Replacement metal chassis plate (designed with a self adhesive backing so there is no need to drill any holes in your vehicle).

 

[poppycamper]

And I also understand that Form VTG10 is therefore not applicable.

Here’s the results from VWE:

• Evidential Engineer's Report (my Engineering judgement and justification for approving the change in weight, and for issuing a replacement VTG6R)
• VTG6R Design Weight Certificate (this is what says what weight your vehicle can carry)
• Guidance notes (on how to complete your V5c)
• Replacement metal chassis plate (designed with a self adhesive backing so there is no need to drill any holes in your vehicle).

Oki doki.. don't know if that good or bad... I don't really understand it
See Homer-Adria gave it a
So maybe they understand more than me