What do we HAVE to take (1 Viewer)

[Hazelnut]

Going to Spain & France in van for first time.think this is what we need 2 triangles .2 vests.bulbs.first aid kit.headlight beam convertors.foil blanket.can anyone add anything else that we have to take or anything useful that would be good to take.thanks.



















have to

 

[Jaws]

Fire extinguisher

Oh, and credit card !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[scotjimland]

If using sites you rarely get grass pitch.. dirt and or sand is normal.. ,so a bit of cheap tarp to use as a groundsheet outside the hab door, helps keep the dust at bay .. six inch nails for pegs, and a 2lb lump hammer .. not joking, ground can be like iron..

EHU continental adapter . Broken Link Removed

Watering can for using when hose is too short and you don't want to move the van...

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[Hettie's Crew]

You have to carry a breathelyser, spelling?, at all times, so you need to carry two in case one gets used you still have one if stopped.

 

[chaser]

You have to carry a breathelyser, spelling?, at all times, so you need to carry two in case one gets used you still have one if stopped.

Has this started again , thought it had been scrapped.

 

[jonandshell]

Has this started again , thought it had been scrapped.

It depends if you ask someone trying to sell you one!

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[hilldweller]

Has this started again , thought it had been scrapped.

It has in France.

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Good

 

[Landy lover]

Go here

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/compulsory_equipment.pdf

And that will give you details of compulsory equipment you need to carry for various countries

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[busby]

A second pair of specs if you need them for driving.....BUSBY.

 

[MattR]

Dog passport if you are taking the pooch

 

[DBK]

Tap adaptors for the hose and if you want to be really prepared get a half inch male to male hozelock adaptor. I've only needed one once and that was on a French aire. Perhaps not essential but you can feel really smug watching others turn up and be unable to connect their hoses!

Would also endorse the idea of a ground sheet, we use a breathable one from GoOutdoors. Being breathable water doesn't puddle on it when it rains. Particularly good for sandy pitches. We also have a rubber door mat which is good when you don't want to deploy the ground sheet.

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[DanielFord]

An emergency tool kit is always handy, include duct tape and WD40 in that. We carry a Homebase toolkit, that fits in the recess under the drivers chair.

 

[Bertie Bassett]

Tap adaptors for the hose and if you want to be really prepared get a half inch male to male hozelock adaptor. I've only needed one once and that was on a French aire. Perhaps not essential but you can feel really smug watching others turn up and be unable to connect their hoses!

Would also endorse the idea of a ground sheet, we use a breathable one from GoOutdoors. Being breathable water doesn't puddle on it when it rains. Particularly good for sandy pitches. We also have a rubber door mat which is good when you don't want to deploy the ground sheet.

Seconded. However Mr Smug here bought every size and shape in UK and then supplemented same with a brace from Monsieur Bricolage...still got to anotherwise brilliant aireat St Amand Montrond where I didn't have the right adapter. However, Monsieur from next pitch lent me his so all was well. (75, Paris regd van too so how about that)

 

[Lynne Steele]

I think if you wear glasses, a spare pair, not sure how true this is.

Happy travels

Lynne

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[DBK]

I think if you wear glasses, a spare pair, not sure how true this is.

Happy travels

Lynne

True for Spain, I just carry my previous pair. Useful to carry a spare even if it wasn't required by law, especially if you couldn't drive without them.

 

[Bertie Bassett]

I think if you wear glasses, a spare pair, not sure how true this is.

Happy travels

Lynne

Certainly true in Spain but advised everywhere I think?

 

[Boringfrog]

It has in France.

Not according to the AA.
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/driving-abroad-whats-new-2012.html

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[Allanm]

Never bothered with a ground sheet, if it gets wet, where do you put it? We have covered our step with Astro turf and also have an Astro turf mat.
Gorilla tape is handy to take.
Torches
Tube of super glue.
Portable radio ( stops your cab battery going flat) and spare batteries.
Usb leads for phones etc.
Toilet chemicals

 

[Gaston aires]

If you have refillable gas, Gasit type, you will need euro adaptors.
Phil

 

[Bertie Bassett]

Not according to the AA.
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/driving-abroad-whats-new-2012.html

The AA is a bit out of date on this one. Friendly gendarme in Mametz village (whilst on my recent pilgrimage) told me three weeks ago that yes you should carry them but they won't take any action if you haven't got one. Mais oui, c'est La France!

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[Boringfrog]

The AA is a bit out of date on this one. Friendly gendarme in Mametz village (whilst on my recent pilgrimage) told me three weeks ago that yes you should carry them but they won't take any action if you haven't got one. Mais oui, c'est La France!

Same as what the AA says, you should carry one, but you won't be fined if you don't.

 

[DBK]

Not according to the AA.
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/driving-abroad-whats-new-2012.html

Interesting that it says non-residents of Spain do not need to carry two warning triangles, this rule is for residents only. But it does say the local traffic police may not be aware of the distinction! Also that it is no longer a requirement to carry spare bulbs. This probably recognises that changing some bulbs these days is not easy.

 

[namwaldog]

Originals plus copies of all vehicle documents and passports.
We have a small 'idiot list' in the dash of emergency numbers for the different countries and a few stock phrases in the different languages.
Try and get a few euro coins together before you go or as soon as you can.
Be prepared to ENJOY YOURSELVES

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[sedge]

Reflective waistcoats in an immediately accessible place when bimbling along any road, just in case. (as many as are needed for each occupant of the vehicle)

I often wonder - since neither of ours have ever been out of their original plastic bags and even though where they are permanently kept is not in direct daylight - whether the cheapo plastic they are made of will have welded itself to itself - would they unfold enough to wear them and still serve their intended purpose?

 

[DBK]

Reflective waistcoats in an immediately accessible place when bimbling along any road, just in case. (as many as are needed for each occupant of the vehicle)

I often wonder - since neither of ours have ever been out of their original plastic bags and even though where they are permanently kept is not in direct daylight - whether the cheapo plastic they are made of will have welded itself to itself - would they unfold enough to wear them and still serve their intended purpose?

Good point, there is only one way to find out!

 

[Flamenca]

Has this started again , thought it had been scrapped.

Yes, I also read somewhere that the idea had been scrapped.

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[Flamenca]

Not according to the AA.
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/driving-abroad-whats-new-2012.html

If you read the article it states:
"January 2013 - the French government announced that the implementation of the sanction for drivers not carrying a breathalyser – a fine of €11 – has been postponed indefinitely."
The article has not stated any change regarding breathalysers since 2013. However, I did read somewhere that the idea was scrapped.

 

[Flamenca]

If anyone wants a pack of 3 French NF approved breatherlysers they are on offer on Amazon Prime today for £3.36 :

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CLOQ778?ref_=gbps_tit_s-3_9267_f7f87939&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

 

[Boringfrog]

If you read the article it states:
"January 2013 - the French government announced that the implementation of the sanction for drivers not carrying a breathalyser – a fine of €11 – has been postponed indefinitely."
The article has not stated any change regarding breathalysers since 2013. However, I did read somewhere that the idea was scrapped.

Yes I was agreeing that it has been scraped.

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