Scooby coming to Munich - 3rd Jan

[NormalWisdom]

So I've been here, carless, since 21st October. Contract has been extended for another 3 months so bringing the Scooby over (adequately shod with snow rubber) in the New Year.

Anything else I need to take care of in the regs department (chains, lights anything)? Any recommendations as to things to do that aren't available via Google??

Thanks in advance

NW

[JMGS4]

You'll need a safety triangle, a first aid kit, advise a set of bulbs and possibly chains for thick snow, and a reflective vest for France and your safety. Carry copies of all car paperwork in the car (registration (V5?) insurance license etc)

[Lord Pikey]

If you live within the Mittlering then you are meant to get a Umwelt plackard for your window to display that your car meets the emmisions requirements.

Saying that, i have lived within the Mittlering for 5 years with english cars and never bothered myself but you should know that its a requirment.

[NormalWisdom]

Ah! Documents, the thing I always forget to put on my "list". Done, thanks!

[JMGS4]

NormalWisdom said:

Ah! Documents, the thing I always forget to put on my "list". Done, thanks!

PS DON'T forget to carry your license original ALWAYS (german legal requirement!)

[Scoobman]

Hi
Most has been covered
Make sure you are legal for the countries you drive through to get to Munich.

1. Breathliser kit - for the frogs
2. Fire Extinguisher - for the belguim lot
3. Hi Vis day glo vests with in reach
4. First aid kit
5. Warning triangle
6. All your documnets in one handy folder
7. Spare bulb pack
8. Emmisions sticker - take your V5 to ATU abd they will give you a green one.

There are some very good empty backroads in the south
If you ever need parts in Munich also let me know

Scoobman

Edited by Scoobman on Thursday 19th December 14:45

Edited by Scoobman on Friday 20th December 08:41

[NormalWisdom]

Thanks again - I know the Breathalyser thing in France has been suspended indefinitely due to some dodgy dealings by the owner of the preferred French Breathalyser co!

I know about the roads, that's why I want my car here - The Alpine ones in the snow might be a little challenging though!!

[Scoobman]

Box of kitty litter/fine gravel and small spade in the boot - is the best thing to carry. Thats the get out of jail card. not so much the chains. I do carry them though

[JMGS4]

If you wear glasses you'll need a spare pair, driving in Switzerland you have to have these (or lenses).

[NormalWisdom]

Just to say thanks for all the tips.

Left UK on Monday 30th December and drove to Paris (c300 miles) for New Year with rellies. Left Paris on 2nd Jan and drove c500 miles to Friedrichshafen where we overnighted and then a nice amble through the countryside (c110 miles) to my digs near Holzkirchen.

Have to say Friedrichshafen is beautiful and has the added benefit of being the home of the Graf Zeppelin (excellent museum) and Dornier (another excellent museum). The town itself is rather modern (took a lot of hits in WWII) but its location on the banks of the Bodensee and the view across to the Black Forest mountains and Alps is sensational at sunrise

NW