Importing an F450 (Roo maybe?)
Discussion
Is it possible to import an F450 & if so would it have to be down rated to register it? I've been told not possible by someone I know who brings cars & trucks in from time to time, but I was also told that it was no longer possible to bring in F350's & I see that a couple of dealers have new ones for sale.
The rules changed when trucks went over to IVA test.
Provided the GVW is under 6500kg and the bed is no more than 40% of the overall length of the truck it can be IVA tested under class M1 passenger car.
It would then get registered as an MPV so it can't be used for any form of hire or reward. The problem you get is when it comes to the MOT. You need to find someone who understands that it needs to be tested as a class 4 heavy passenger car. The problem with that is that most places that do class 4 MOTs don't have a ramp big enough to cope with them.
Provided the GVW is under 6500kg and the bed is no more than 40% of the overall length of the truck it can be IVA tested under class M1 passenger car.
It would then get registered as an MPV so it can't be used for any form of hire or reward. The problem you get is when it comes to the MOT. You need to find someone who understands that it needs to be tested as a class 4 heavy passenger car. The problem with that is that most places that do class 4 MOTs don't have a ramp big enough to cope with them.
I registered my F350 with a truck camper on the back - so it's registered as a motorhome. At the time no SVA was needed!
MoT is a pain - I go to the Aviva bus garage in Maidstone - but they are real picky. I get many cars and bikes MoT'd, but they are as I say real picky. Don't like American stuff I think.
BTW mine will be for sale in a couple of months!
MoT is a pain - I go to the Aviva bus garage in Maidstone - but they are real picky. I get many cars and bikes MoT'd, but they are as I say real picky. Don't like American stuff I think.
BTW mine will be for sale in a couple of months!
Roo said:
The rules changed when trucks went over to IVA test.
Provided the GVW is under 6500kg and the bed is no more than 40% of the overall length of the truck it can be IVA tested under class M1 passenger car.
Is that why there are so few single cab and extra cab trucks over here?. I previously thought it was due to people buying them as "lifestyle" vehicles who were more interested in 4 doors/5 seats than bed capacity. Provided the GVW is under 6500kg and the bed is no more than 40% of the overall length of the truck it can be IVA tested under class M1 passenger car.
shovelheadrob said:
Thanks for that, I have a long term retirement plan which involves a large toy hauler. The one I would like is probably going to be a bit too much for a 350 unless my budget can stretch to a new one as they have a higher GTW.
Honestly for Europe I would rather go for a small tractor unit. Might not be as cool, doesn't have more than 3 seats but you will have a lot less problems. I don't know a lot about trucks but I had an eye on a DAF85 once, rather small compared to a XF105... does the job better than a F450, can easily be serviced etc etc, and is a LOT cheaper, you can get a nice small tractor unit for around 5000 pounds. All you need is a C+E on your driving license.pilotea said:
Honestly for Europe I would rather go for a small tractor unit. Might not be as cool, doesn't have more than 3 seats but you will have a lot less problems. I don't know a lot about trucks but I had an eye on a DAF85 once, rather small compared to a XF105... does the job better than a F450, can easily be serviced etc etc, and is a LOT cheaper, you can get a nice small tractor unit for around 5000 pounds. All you need is a C+E on your driving license.
The trouble with that is not enough seats, we sometimes take the grandchildren, we also have 2 very large dogs that would struggle leaping up in to a tractor unit. I had already thought about that route & even looked into trying to get a sleeper cab converted to a crew cab but that was a whole new minefield!redtwin said:
Roo said:
The rules changed when trucks went over to IVA test.
Provided the GVW is under 6500kg and the bed is no more than 40% of the overall length of the truck it can be IVA tested under class M1 passenger car.
Is that why there are so few single cab and extra cab trucks over here?. I previously thought it was due to people buying them as "lifestyle" vehicles who were more interested in 4 doors/5 seats than bed capacity. Provided the GVW is under 6500kg and the bed is no more than 40% of the overall length of the truck it can be IVA tested under class M1 passenger car.
Three seats or less is a commercial vehicle as far as IVA testing is concerned. More than three seats meets the tougher regs.
Regular cab trucks aren't very popular over here, irrespective of it it's a domestic vehicle or US import.
shovelheadrob said:
The trouble with that is not enough seats, we sometimes take the grandchildren, we also have 2 very large dogs that would struggle leaping up in to a tractor unit. I had already thought about that route & even looked into trying to get a sleeper cab converted to a crew cab but that was a whole new minefield!
Well seems like you've had the same thoughs as I :-) I ended up looking at ex fireengines, they come with all the space you want......and they're usually very low mileage, cheap (5000 or so)pilotea said:
Honestly for Europe I would rather go for a small tractor unit. Might not be as cool, doesn't have more than 3 seats but you will have a lot less problems. I don't know a lot about trucks but I had an eye on a DAF85 once, rather small compared to a XF105... does the job better than a F450, can easily be serviced etc etc, and is a LOT cheaper, you can get a nice small tractor unit for around 5000 pounds. All you need is a C+E on your driving license.
Sorry, you've lost me there.You seem to be talking about UK spec tractor/artic units as opposed to US pick up trucks.
How do you compare them?
Roo said:
redtwin said:
Roo said:
The rules changed when trucks went over to IVA test.
Provided the GVW is under 6500kg and the bed is no more than 40% of the overall length of the truck it can be IVA tested under class M1 passenger car.
Is that why there are so few single cab and extra cab trucks over here?. I previously thought it was due to people buying them as "lifestyle" vehicles who were more interested in 4 doors/5 seats than bed capacity. Provided the GVW is under 6500kg and the bed is no more than 40% of the overall length of the truck it can be IVA tested under class M1 passenger car.
Three seats or less is a commercial vehicle as far as IVA testing is concerned. More than three seats meets the tougher regs.
Regular cab trucks aren't very popular over here, irrespective of it it's a domestic vehicle or US import.
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