Essential touring equipment
Driving abroad requires much essential equipment - some of this is compulsory in some countries - check the [individual country] sections for further details. This list cotains many optional items but should serve as a checklist.
Legally required in some EU states
- Beam benders (or block out triangles for lights)
- Warning Triangle (Legal in most countries)
- Reflective Jackets (Legal in many countries)
- First Aid Kit (Legal in many countries) - (AF)
- Spare bulbs (Legal in many countries)
- Fire Extinguisher (Legal in some countries)
- GB sticker (Legal in all countries - except if have EU numberplate
Recommended camping equipment
- Universal sink plug
- Washing line + pegs
- Electric lead (long) + european adaptor for France
- Gas lighter
- Mosquito repellant
- Spare fuses
- Spare gas cylinders
- Ground Mat
- Phone charger - international sim?
- Seats and outside furniture
Recommended vehicle equipment
- Good quality road maps
- 12V Chargers for any batteries
- Foot pump/ compressor
- Sealant
- Velcro and sellotape
- Chocks
- Flat tyre refiller - for emergencies to get to garage
- Spare oil
- Spare fuel can (illegal in some countries)
Suppliers
Aff links with what they sell