Looking for advice/help

[Si’s Primastar]

Hi everyone!
I am a builder and am looking at going to france/spain next year. I have a Nissan Primastar Lwb which i use for work and would continue using after my trip!
I was thinking of putting a matress in the back and getting a small gas cooker. Probably take a tent aswell and just going!!
I am looking for advise on a few things:
Do i need to change my insurance? Currently i’m covered for work/social including europe.
What do in need to take with me legally? Documents/warning triangles etc.
Do i need headlight adjusters?
Any ideas on toilets? I have seen one for £40 but am unsure if this is a good idea! Are they smelly?
Should i put a roof vent or 2 for hot spanish days? ( Bit unsure of this due to security issues when i return as i keep tools in the van also have a roof rack)

All help gratefully recieved!

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

[Darren]

Hi
If you intend to sleep in
Hi

If you intend to sleep in your van you legally should tell your insurance company. However I dont think many insurance companies will cover you to sleep in it. You could just say you stay in the tent, if you are ever challenged.
Check how many days in Europe you insurance covers you for. Sometimes its 30 days, sometimes 90.

You need a reflective jacket for each person in France.
In Spain you require a jacket for each person.

In France, Spain and Germany you are required to carry a red warning triangle. Should you breakdown the triangle must be erected 30 meters behind the car.

In Spain you require 2 red warning triangles per car.

In Spain you are also required to carry a set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them

Here’s a quick kit list:

Greece
– First aid kit
– Fire extinguisher
– Warning triangle

Italy
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket

France
– Warning triangle
– Reflective jacket
– Headlamp adjustment

Spain
– Warning triangle x 2
– Spare bulbs
– Headlamp adjustment
– Reflective jacket

You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) document, insurance documents, passport, travel insurance, EHIC / E111 card.
You do need headlight adjusters. The stick on kind are best.

Porta potti toilets are good. They don’t smell, in my experience. You’ll be glad you’ve got on if you’re caught short, especially if you are wild camping. Just empty it at campsites.

For really hot summer days you do want roof vents really, and ideally a opening window, but maybe not the window for a work van.
Roof vents are secure in my opinion. Make sure you can still use your roof racks though.
I have used the MPK, fairly easy to fit, and give a good breeze.
http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/remis-rooflights-c-24_41.html?osCsid=39b1190e8fe8e3c513264a6a9c16855d

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