Complete 2026 guide to shipping motorhomes, campervans and conversions from the UK — methods, height and length limits, costs, paperwork and country tips.
A compact campervan (VW T6, Transit Custom) typically costs £1,950–£3,200 by RORO to most destinations. A standard 6–7m motorhome runs £2,950–£4,800. Large A-class or rooftop-tent conversions usually need flat-rack at £4,500–£7,500. Expedition trucks 10m+ ship as breakbulk at £12,000–£25,000 depending on destination.
Yes if total height with all rooftop equipment is under approximately 2.8m (some carriers 3.0m). Standard converted Transits, Sprinters and VW campers usually qualify. Most coachbuilt motorhomes over 6.5m length are too tall once you add solar panels and air-con. Always quote dimensions including all rooftop accessories.
You need flat-rack (or breakbulk) if your motorhome exceeds RORO height (around 2.85m loaded) but is small enough to fit on a standard container deck. Flat-rack also suits vehicles with permanently-mounted rooftop tents, satellite gear or fuel pods that need craning rather than driving on.
UK V5C, conversion certificate (if M1/N1 reclassified), habitation appliance certificates, insurance valuation, full set of dimensional photos including rooftop, and destination-specific documents (biosecurity steam-clean certificate for Australia/NZ, Carnet de Passages for overland Africa, ToR1 URN if returning to UK).
Limited only. Most carriers permit fitted equipment and conversion contents (sofas, beds, kitchen, bathroom) to stay in. Loose personal items (clothing, food, bedding, electronics) cannot ship without a separate customs declaration as household effects, which complicates the entry. Empty the habitation area and ship personal effects in a separate consignment.
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