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[62rebel]

since i don't live in the UK i'm quite ignorant of how the specifics of things are done over there. i'm wondering if you are allowed to build, from scratch, your own caravan to your spec, and how (IF) you then get it licensed (and then taxed..) so it is by law YOURS? i've always been intrigued by the building of "specials" from horribly out-of-date and obsolete cars which are then driven at (suitably!) outrageous speed to the joy of all (except Plod). is the building of "home-made" equipment still such a simple (appearing) endeavour?

[Rick]

well caravans aren't taxed or licenced over here, so as far as I know you can just build what you like and hitch it to the back of your towcar, even if it sheds all its panels within the first half mile

there were some great articles in 50s magazines about building your own caravan, I'd love to have seen some of the less-well executed examples of DIY caravan building!

Rick
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[62rebel]

i see! much the same as our local lawn-care semi-professionals and their home made equipment trailers lacking lights, with mis-matched wheels and tyres, assuredly without brakes, and always shedding the odd tool or bit along the road. i have a plan forming in my brain for a caravan...
or possibly a conversion of a Ford van to a motorised caravan.

[Rick]

so long as the lighting, tyres and brakes are up to scratch, and there are no bits sticking out to catch wobbly cyclists, you can pretty much tow whatever you build over here

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