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Q: Can I get a motorhome on disability?

If you're a habitual wheelchair user, you could be eligible to buy a new wheelchair accessible motorhome with no VAT — that's zero VAT on both the base vehicle and the adaptations. The vehicle needs to be permanently and substantially adapted for your specific needs. Our team can walk you through what that means in practice. Just get in touch and we'll help you figure out where you stand.​​

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Q: Can I get a campervan on Motability?

The Motability Scheme doesn't cover motorhomes or caravans — it's designed for standard cars and wheelchair accessible vehicles. But that doesn't mean a wheelchair accessible motorhome is out of reach. VAT zero-rating can significantly reduce the overall cost for eligible wheelchair users, and we also offer part-exchange on existing vehicles. Talk to us and we'll help you explore your options.

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Q: Who makes wheelchair accessible motorhomes in the UK?

Coachbuilt has been designing and building wheelchair accessible motorhomes and caravans in the UK since 2009. Every vehicle is built to order, around your exact needs — from the layout and access system to the driving controls and interior finish. No two builds are the same.

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Q: Are wheelchair accessible motorhomes VAT exempt?

If you're a disabled wheelchair user, a new wheelchair accessible motorhome can be purchased VAT zero-rated — meaning no VAT on either the base vehicle or the adaptations. The vehicle must be permanently and substantially adapted for your use. For touring caravans, the rules differ: the adaptations are VAT zero-rated, but the base caravan itself remains standard-rated. Not sure what applies to you? Our team is happy to talk it through.

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Q: What features does a wheelchair accessible motorhome have?

Every Coachbuilt motorhome is different, because every customer is different. But most include a remote-operated cassette lift or extra-wide habitation door, an open-plan interior with space to move freely in your wheelchair, a fully accessible wet room with grab rails, and automatic transmission as standard. Many also include adapted hand controls for driving, a wheelchair restraint and tie-down system, and lowered surfaces throughout. If you need something specific, we'll build it in.

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Q: What is the best wheelchair accessible motorhome?

Honestly? The one built around you. There's no single answer, because everyone's needs are different. What matters is that the access system works for your wheelchair, the layout suits how you travel, and the driving controls — if needed — are set up for you. That's exactly how we work at Coachbuilt. Start by telling us what matters most, and we'll take it from there.

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Q: How long does it take to build a wheelchair accessible motorhome?

Build times vary depending on spec and base vehicle availability. As a guide, most new Coachbuilt builds take several months from order to completion. We'll give you a clear timeline when you enquire and keep you updated throughout. If you need something sooner, our pre-owned range offers quality adapted vehicles ready to go.

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Q: What is an accessible caravan?

An accessible caravan is a touring caravan that's been permanently adapted for wheelchair users. That typically includes ramp or lift access, wider doors, a roll-in shower, grab rails and lowered surfaces throughout. It's worth knowing that accessible touring caravans — which you tow and take anywhere — are quite different from accessible static caravans at holiday parks, which are fixed in one place. A Coachbuilt accessible touring caravan gives you the freedom to go wherever the road takes you.

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Q: Can I get a caravan on Motability?

No — the Motability Scheme doesn't cover caravans. However, if you're a disabled wheelchair user, the adaptations made to a touring caravan for your specific needs are VAT zero-rated. The base caravan itself remains standard-rated. It's worth speaking to our team for a clear picture of what the costs look like once VAT relief is applied.

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Q: Where can disabled people go on holiday in a motorhome?

Wherever you like — that's the whole point. A Coachbuilt motorhome means you're not dependent on accessible accommodation being available, because your home comes with you. Whether it's the Scottish Highlands, the Cornish coast or a European road trip, you travel on your terms. Our Coachbuilt Ambassador community is a brilliant source of inspiration for routes, destinations and what life on the road really looks like.