Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

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Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 21.01.2020  ·  #1

Hello together,

Me and my girlfriend want to emigrate to Dublin this year.
Is it possible and legal to live in a Campervan or Trailer Park in Ireland?
If so, can someone recommend me a good Park?
I am only interested for permanent staying.
Thanks in advance,

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Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 21.01.2020  ·  #2

Most camper parks close for the winter and you can't live in them permanently, we don't have residential trailer parks in Ireland where you can rent a unit. there are residential parks where you can leas a site but you have to put a chalet type building on it.

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Re: Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 21.01.2020  ·  #3

You need to insure a private car to insure a camper ,I dont think there are any campsites that allow full time residents either

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Re: Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 21.01.2020  ·  #4

Camac Valley Camping is open all year and might do a seasonal rate... there used to be a camper van parked on a pitch long term.

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Re: Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 22.01.2020  ·  #5

i mheard from another motorhomer that North Beach Caravan Park in Rush will do a weekly rate if you have your own camper. I also heard of them renting out units at a reasonable cost in the winter.

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Re: Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 22.01.2020  ·  #6

Quote by ROBANDSUE

i mheard from another motorhomer that North Beach Caravan Park in Rush will do a weekly rate if you have your own camper. I also heard of them renting out units at a reasonable cost in the winter.

Does North Beach not close for winter?

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Re: Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 23.01.2020  ·  #7

Dont think so, maybe unofficially opened. I know a few local lads who have stayed there over the winter in the past. Unless they have changed their policy its worth a call.

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Re: Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 23.01.2020  ·  #8

Insurance will be the problem. It will be impossible to get insurance without owning a car and having a permanent address, so unless you intend to have none, please don't consider this.

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Re: Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 24.01.2020  ·  #9

I thought Dolmen did insurance for camper vans as a primary vehicle? Usually for about twice the price of their standard policy.

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Re: Motorhome or Camper as permanent home in Ireland (Dublin)

 ·  Posted: 24.01.2020  ·  #10

I'd ask about not having a permanent address. I suspect any insurance company would baulk at the van or a campsite being your only address.

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