SORN for campervans and motorhomes

Motorhomes and campervans often spend half the year in storage. If yours is off the road for the winter, a SORN can cut costs.

Checked against GOV.UK guidance · Updated 25 October 2026

Can I SORN a motorhome?

Yes. A registered motorhome or campervan follows the same rules as a car: it must be taxed or declared SORN. Make a SORN online, by phone or by post.

Storage sites count as off the road

A secure storage compound, farm or private yard is private land. A SORN vehicle can be kept there. A motorhome parked on the street outside your house can't be SORN.

Insurance in storage

Motorhomes are valuable and a target for theft. Most owners keep laid-up or storage cover rather than cancelling outright. Some storage sites insist on it. Check the policy covers the storage address (SORN and insurance).

Winter storage checklist

• Water: drain fresh and waste tanks, the boiler and pipes to prevent frost damage.
• Gas: turn off and disconnect cylinders.
• Damp: open lockers, prop fridge doors open and use moisture traps.
• Batteries: charge both leisure and engine batteries, or remove them.
• Tyres: heavy vans develop flat spots, so move them occasionally on private land or use tyre savers.
• Pests: remove food and check for entry points.

Our sister site's car camping checklist helps when you're getting ready for the season again.

Spring: back on the road

1. Recommission: water system, gas, habitation checks and a good look at the tyres (motorhome tyres often age out before they wear out).
2. Check the MOT. Plan ahead, as not every test centre can take large vans. See the history with a full MOT history check.
3. Insure for road use, then tax it.

Driving to the MOT

As with any SORN vehicle, you can only drive it to and from a pre-booked MOT, insured.