Before moving to heavyweight, we must ensure that we have the proper license, and then submit to a specific regulation. We asked the users if the game was worth the candle, and the opinions are varied, revealing the diversity of patterns of practice of the motorhome.
Drivers who choose a camper truck should first make sure they have the proper license. They can of course pass the C1 license (heavy goods vehicle license itself), or obtain a waiver if their driving license from before 1975. This exemption applies only to passenger transport, which includes the camper (not trucks) and is now valid throughout the European Economic Area (Norway included).
The medical examination, not in all cases
After that? You can choose an RV with a strong payload (generally greater than 500 kg, and very often around a tonne) that lets you load your vehicle without counting. On the other hand, if you want (and how) to buy a motorhome luxury, license PL opens the doors of the most opulent lines.
Legislation on the road
To begin, note that the medical examination is mandatory for holders of the truck permits, but not for the beneficiaries of the derogation. Traffic rules, they, however, do not distinguish between C permit and waiver. Heavy goods vehicles are subject to special regulations. In town, their speed is limited to 50 km / h, even when a panel allows cars to drive up to 70km / h. However, the website of the FFACCC (federation of clubs camper vans), said that lorries motor homes are not subject to réglementaitons for the carriage of goods: "Do not confuse the ban transport vehicles merchandise (with or without tab sign tonnage) that do not apply to motor homes with bans to vehicles with a GVWR exceeds the tonnage stated on the panel. Accompanied by warning signs indicating type of derogations "except local traffic" or "except delivery" placed at the entrance to a town they do not constitute a barrier to access in it to make a visit or supply. "
A choice that is discussed
After these clarifications, here is a selection of announcements of motorhome driver on the facebook page of Camper World. Some owners of a motorhome 3.5 tonnes, is saying very satisfied. Others, conversely, could no longer do without their motorhome heavyweight, for reasons of legality and especially ride comfort. The arguments of each other may weigh in your decision making. Heavyweight or lightweight, the key is to find a template that fits your practice the motorhome.
