Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravanning and Camping Abroad

Topic: Marker boards in Spain

iank01

10/1/2016 at 11:14am
Location: Worcestershire
Outfit: Buccaneer Cruiser

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/6/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4061

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	5
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	10
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

as our outfit is over 12m in length, the marker boards are a requirement however I cannot find any reference on how they should be fixed to the rear of the caravan according to Spanish law requriements.
I am referring to way they are fixed onto the caravan and not the way they are displayeddisplayed. Can you use velcro, sticky pads or are the aluminium plates required to be screwed to the body of the caravan?
We would be very reluctant to use screws to fix the plates to the rear of the caravan as it will invalidate the water ingress warranty in that area especially as you have to remove the plates when travelling in some other EU countries.

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

SGThomas

10/1/2016 at 11:30am
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 16/10/2007

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 6707
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	116

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	4
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	15

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	40
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	98

The caravan club advice makes no mention of methods of fixing

Double sided tape, as for number plates would surely suffice.

DaveS1

10/1/2016 at 12:22pm
Location: Hatfield Peverel Essex
Outfit: Ace Supreme Twinstar Disco 3

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 16/3/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 1509

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I used number plate sticky pads and no one stopped me!
I don't think it would really matter as long as they are fixed at the correct height etc.
DaveS1

emmitdb

10/1/2016 at 1:08pm
Location: Cornwall
Outfit: Hobby 650 Ec low profile motorhome

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 28/7/2004

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1177

Site Reviews Total:	9

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	1

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	9
Site Nights 2018:	1

On one van we had the outer vertical surfaces of the van were rounded as to make the fixing of the plates impossible.

On one occasion I strapped the plates to the rear handles and on another occasion I went inside the outermost part of the van and stuck them on the vertical surface of the rear panel.

I don't believe it's a question of the Spanish being pedantic as to where and how the plates are affixed. They are concerned that you actually HAVE the plates displayed.

-------------
How come when some people visit the fountain of knowledge, they only gargle!!!

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

iwalani

10/1/2016 at 2:21pm
Location: East Sussex
Outfit: Burstner Belcanto 525 TL + Santa Fe

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/10/2009

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 889

Site Reviews Total:	163

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	5
Site Reviews 2018:	6

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	21
Site Nights 2018:	25

We just stuck ours in the back window, using sellotape - but not every caravan has a back window.

-------------
Il vaut mieux vivre ses reves que rever sa vie

Monster Moovers

15/1/2016 at 11:25pm
Location: Alicante Costa Blanca Spain
Outfit: Caravan 5th wheel delivery and storage

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 01/9/2012

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 39

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Strictly speaking they should be alloy plates and riveted. However, double side sticky should be ok. I often fix them to the handles at with cable ties (being careful that they won´t scratch the van). Have towed many thousands of miles in Spain with a variety of caravans, 5th wheels, etc and never had a problem.

iank01

16/1/2016 at 9:53am
Location: Worcestershire
Outfit: Buccaneer Cruiser

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/6/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4061

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	5
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	10
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by Monster Moovers on 15/1/2016
Strictly speaking they should be alloy plates and riveted. However, double side sticky should be ok. I often fix them to the handles at with cable ties (being careful that they won´t scratch the van). Have towed many thousands of miles in Spain with a variety of caravans, 5th wheels, etc and never had a problem.

Thanks. I have a letter from the Spanish equivalent of the Traffic Enforcement and there is no need to rivet them at all and using double sided sticky as you suggest is okay.
I was thinking of using cable ties as you suggest plus blue tack or mastic as we intend to have the caravan treated with Paintseal and the double sided sticky pads may leave marks.

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

jim oldham

16/1/2016 at 11:38am
Location: Wigan
Outfit: VWSharan. Sport 442.

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 03/10/2004

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1431

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Discussed on another site, and this was linked.

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/overseas-holidays/advice-and-information/compulsory-requirements/outfits-over-12m-travelling-to-spain

Post last edited on 16/01/2016 11:49:45

Post last edited on 16/01/2016 11:51:04

iank01

16/1/2016 at 12:02pm
Location: Worcestershire
Outfit: Buccaneer Cruiser

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/6/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4061

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	5
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	10
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by jim oldham on 16/1/2016Discussed on another site, and this was linked.

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/overseas-holidays/advice-and-information/compulsory-requirements/outfits-over-12m-travelling-to-spain

Post last edited on 16/01/2016 11:49:45

Post last edited on 16/01/2016 11:51:04

That pdf needs to be updated as it does not state about fixing it to the caravan. It only tells you about location of the plates.

Berriow

16/1/2016 at 12:47pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/12/2010

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3980

Site Reviews Total:	53

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	1

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	1

Ian, is this a great concern to you.? Stick them on, tie them on, screw them on, just as you wish. It's really not a problem is it?

Opensauce

16/1/2016 at 1:27pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 25/1/2010

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4530

Site Reviews Total:	13

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Any of the above methods could cause a bit of damage so owners of late model caravans may well find it a problem.

Not something that concerns us though, is it Berriow?

Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!

royh

17/1/2016 at 3:07pm
Location: Nr Mansfield - GB
Outfit: 2014 Lunar Quasar 554 & Freelander 2

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 22/8/2006

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 232

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Stick on Velcro then they can easily be removed when not required.

-------------
Never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level then beat you on experience.
Land Rover Freelander 2 & 2014 Lunar Quasar 554

djnight.1

17/1/2016 at 6:01pm
Location: barnsley
Outfit: burstner nexxo 740

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/10/2009

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 176

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

When we needed to use them just stuck them on with double sided tape.
dav/jan

jim oldham

17/1/2016 at 8:22pm
Location: Wigan
Outfit: VWSharan. Sport 442.

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 03/10/2004

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1431

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Discussed on another site, and the advice given was to secure them as you will, and this was acceptable to the Spanish authorities.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravanning and Camping Abroad - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

7326 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder