Touring abroad country specific legal requirements

Europe

General

Headley18 We bought 5 hi-vis jacket for £1 each at the pound shop Wink I've carried 2 warning triangles for years (in case you forget to pick one up after an incident Wink ). Always carried a first aid kit and have a mixed box of bulbs under the seat. I also recommend carrying an empty gallon petrol can Gasure sell a touring kit for the most used European LPG fillers. although you can usually borrow one at the service station[/b]

Summing up

First aid kit (as comprehensive as you can have) Vis jacket for each person in vehicle 2 X warning triangles (cheap enough) Plenty of spare bulbs (and fuses) An empty fuel can

Louey Make sure you have all your vehicle documents with you and a insurance Green Card - and of course how to contact you insurance AND breakdown service.

Have an up to date map that give a decent amount of detail

For diesels: carry a spare fuel filter and alternator belt and a 40amp fuse for the glow plugs and some spare fuel pipe for the injector overflow

France

• it is illegal to use veg oil in your vehicle in France