Hi folks. I've been away from the forum for a long time - this being an indication of my plans to move to Spain having been shelved for the past few years, and only dusted off again of late. The death of a family member and a variety of other unforeseen, life-altering events are behind it, but we're now starting to replan and with a bit of luck may be able to get underway within the next 18 months if the obstacles can be overcome.
Having begun to read stuff online again though, and with Brexit on the horizon, the whole starting a new life bit is feeling like an uphill (read 'up mountain') struggle. Please tell me my intuition is wrong here! I need a simpler, off-grid life with some sunshine more than ever....
Motorcycle
I just read the useful thread on importing motorcycles to Spain from the UK http://www.expatforum.com/expats/sp...-spain/93222-bringing-my-motorcycle-uk-2.html. And I wondered whether any of this process had changed since it was written? To complicate matters further, my beloved Triumph Bonneville is not factory standard and has been modified since I bought it in 2007 (air intake and exhaust) so it would be good to have a discussion with anyone in the know who has had hands-on experience of tackling the import process, particularly with a modded bike.
Caravan
The 'caravan' would essentially be my home and I just learned that, unlike the UK, caravans have to be imported and registered as a vehicle would be. This is not good news for me. The plan was to use it as a static on a land plot and only move it again if I decide to uproot. It wouldn't necessarily be used for touring or anything as it's so big and heavy (9m and 2750Kg). If anyone can share some information on options, and the process and costs involved I'd be grateful.
Thanks for your input
Having begun to read stuff online again though, and with Brexit on the horizon, the whole starting a new life bit is feeling like an uphill (read 'up mountain') struggle. Please tell me my intuition is wrong here! I need a simpler, off-grid life with some sunshine more than ever....
Motorcycle
I just read the useful thread on importing motorcycles to Spain from the UK http://www.expatforum.com/expats/sp...-spain/93222-bringing-my-motorcycle-uk-2.html. And I wondered whether any of this process had changed since it was written? To complicate matters further, my beloved Triumph Bonneville is not factory standard and has been modified since I bought it in 2007 (air intake and exhaust) so it would be good to have a discussion with anyone in the know who has had hands-on experience of tackling the import process, particularly with a modded bike.
Caravan
The 'caravan' would essentially be my home and I just learned that, unlike the UK, caravans have to be imported and registered as a vehicle would be. This is not good news for me. The plan was to use it as a static on a land plot and only move it again if I decide to uproot. It wouldn't necessarily be used for touring or anything as it's so big and heavy (9m and 2750Kg). If anyone can share some information on options, and the process and costs involved I'd be grateful.
Thanks for your input