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Spain tightens camper inspections: reclassification as motorhome helps

20.08.2026 09:50 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Spain tightens camper inspections: reclassification as motorhome helps
Original source: foro3d.com

In Brief

In Spain, camper vans over 10 years old must pass inspection every 6 months. Reclassifying as a motorhome allows less frequent checks.

According to DGT instruction PROT 2026/04, camper vans over 10 years old must pass technical inspection every 6 months, like commercial vehicles. Reclassifying as a motorhome (category M) allows inspection every 2 years until 10 years old, and annually after that.

To reclassify, the vehicle must meet equipment requirements, including a fixed kitchen, table, sufficient interior height, and securely fastened electrical equipment. The procedure is carried out at the provincial traffic office, which issues a new registration certificate with changed classification N1. It also exempts owners from speed limits applicable to trucks.

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