What to take into account to travel by motorhome
Caravans are a very practical way to travel and, moreover, cheaper than other options, since you can make life inside the vehicle . They are ideal to make a route through one or several countries, as well as to spend the holidays in a camping. It should be noted that it is necessary to take into account some recommendations for traveling in a caravan and for the trip to be a success; We explain it to you and we invite you to try this fantastic way of traveling.
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First of all, in order to travel by caravan, it is necessary to have the necessary driving license, depending on the total weight of the towed vehicle:
- Caravan of up to 750 kg + vehicle weighing less than 3, 500 kg, only the driving license type B, that of tourism, will be necessary.
- Caravan + vehicle that does not exceed 4, 250 kg, with B96 card (available from 2010).
- Caravan + vehicle that exceeds 4, 250 kg and does not exceed 7, 000 kg, permit B + E
- Caravan + vehicle weighing more than 7, 000 kg, C + E
If you do not have your own caravan and you are going to rent it, normally, it is caravans of the first type, so you will not need more than the driving license. In this website we recommend collaborative economy through the rental of motorhomes .
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Also, before starting a trip with a caravan, it will be essential to check that the car to which we are going to hook the caravan is in optimal conditions . We will have to carry out a set-up of the vehicle to ensure maximum safety on the road; so it will be essential to review:
- Refrigeration system
- Tires
- Liquids (brake, water, windshield wipers ...)
- Lights
- ...
See our article How to prepare the car to travel.
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It will also be necessary that we have the papers in order, that is, that we have all the documentation of the vehicle and the caravan :
- Card technical characteristics of the vehicle.
- Vehicle Technical Inspection (ITV)
- Insurance policy + receipt or proof of payment
- Receipt of the payment of the Tax of Circulation
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If you plan to travel abroad by caravan, consult the current regulations on the circulation of this type of vehicle to ensure you do not violate any regulations and travel safely. It will also be very useful to inform you about the tolls in the rest of the countries and thus be able to better plan your itinerary and, therefore, the expenses of your trip.
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When traveling in a caravan, we must plan the route in advance and establish an itinerary. In this way, we can also predict roughly when we will need to refuel and make sure that the fuel will not be a problem.
Just like when we travel by car, we recommend you consider these recommendations on how to reduce fuel consumption and how to drive efficiently.
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Before starting your caravan route you will have to thoroughly prepare everything you need, in addition to your personal luggage. We refer therefore to: bed linen, towels, kitchenware, food and drink, indispensable tools in case of breakdown, etc. Traveling in caravan allows you to live inside the vehicle and, although you can always buy what you need, it is recommended to plan well what is essential before leaving home.
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Once you start your caravan route, you should pay close attention when parking or driving through certain urban centers, since the passage or parking lot may be restricted for this type of vehicle. Before installing the caravan somewhere, you should check if you can do so and, if not, look elsewhere or find out where you can park your caravan.
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In the same way, it will be essential to maintain order within the caravan so that the trip is a success, and not a chaos. Make sure you keep things in place after using them, that others do as well, make sure everything is clean, etc. Surely our article How to clean a caravan will also be very practical to have the caravan impeccable.
