I have just joined this forum and the NZMCA. We have enjoyed traveling around Japan for 3 month in a camper van we bought over there. It has just been shipped to New Zealand and I would like advice about LTSA compliance.
The Camper is over 20years old a 4WD Hiace Chassis 2.8L Diesel. It is imported from Japan and just arrived in Auckland. I expect the compliance shop to be looking at it any day. As it is a one off I have been told the LTSA will require it to be registered through the Low Volume Vehicle (LVV) system. Also being a camper from Japan I might have to remove 3 of the 6 seat belts.
Does anyone know how the system works and what I should do. The Camper has a large body with bed over the cab. Its tare weight is 2680kg and total weight Gross weight registered in Japan is 3010kg. It is a Hiace truck chassis and has 3 seat belts in the front and 3 in the back. I expect the attachment points are like many Japanese modified vehicles and not up to New Zealand standards. One piece of information I read is that you require seat belts for every berth, is this correct? This camper has 2 double beds. Is it advisable to ensure the rear 3 seatbelt remain?
I'm not sure if I have a say as to what the Gross weight will be in New Zealand, and am worried if I just follow the compliance advice I might sacrifice something down the track. I would appreciate advice from someone who knows. Thanks you
Electrical cert. As it is 100v with no external power points and an inbuilt generator I am expecting not to plug it in to external power. That being the case do I still require electrical certification?
Plumbing The camper has plenty of fresh water tanks, and grey water. No Toilet and I don't believe it has and grey water traps. Is there any detailed information as to the regulations I need to meet to certify the camper as self contained?
Thank you for your advice in advance. This is our first camper van and we look forward to discovering New Zealand with it.
Desmond
The Camper is over 20years old a 4WD Hiace Chassis 2.8L Diesel. It is imported from Japan and just arrived in Auckland. I expect the compliance shop to be looking at it any day. As it is a one off I have been told the LTSA will require it to be registered through the Low Volume Vehicle (LVV) system. Also being a camper from Japan I might have to remove 3 of the 6 seat belts.
Does anyone know how the system works and what I should do. The Camper has a large body with bed over the cab. Its tare weight is 2680kg and total weight Gross weight registered in Japan is 3010kg. It is a Hiace truck chassis and has 3 seat belts in the front and 3 in the back. I expect the attachment points are like many Japanese modified vehicles and not up to New Zealand standards. One piece of information I read is that you require seat belts for every berth, is this correct? This camper has 2 double beds. Is it advisable to ensure the rear 3 seatbelt remain?
I'm not sure if I have a say as to what the Gross weight will be in New Zealand, and am worried if I just follow the compliance advice I might sacrifice something down the track. I would appreciate advice from someone who knows. Thanks you
Electrical cert. As it is 100v with no external power points and an inbuilt generator I am expecting not to plug it in to external power. That being the case do I still require electrical certification?
Plumbing The camper has plenty of fresh water tanks, and grey water. No Toilet and I don't believe it has and grey water traps. Is there any detailed information as to the regulations I need to meet to certify the camper as self contained?
Thank you for your advice in advance. This is our first camper van and we look forward to discovering New Zealand with it.
Desmond