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our van has 2 recesses on the panel where the number plate is fixed. ive stuck one number plate as normal with double sided tape to this rear panel but with 2 holes drilled through it along with 2 rubber grommets fixed with captive nuts at one end and they fit into the 2 drilled holes... then screw the other plate onto the bottom plate with 2 screws into the captive nuts.the grommets and screws fit perfectly into the recesses on the vans rear panel ,and we just unscrew and remove  the top plate depending on what car we tow with.

simple and cheap and works well for us

Much simpler

What I do is

just slide a couple of elastic bands around your fitted plate and then slide the

alternative plate over the top

why do you want to drill holes through the caravan bodywork when sticky works perfectly well?

pays to be stuck up sometimes!!

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 18/12/2010

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If "stick on" number plates are so good, why does the MOT insist that number plates are screwed/bolted on?

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new Coachman, as I expect it would invalidate the warranty.  Anybody agree with Me?

quite possibly

I have used sticky back velcro for years with no problems. Stick a wide 'H' pattern on the van & each number plate - always worked well for us on vans and various trailer lighting boards.

An added advantage is that the unused plate can then be velcro'd to the carpet in the boot of the relevant car to keep it to hand and stop it sliding around.