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Rather than listing a thousand reasons when you might need one, I’ll list only one: You never know when you’ll need one – so just take one with you (and let me know when it came in handy). This is a top tip I recommend to everyone. I have been using this tyre inflator for the past few years and it has saved our day on more than 5 occasions. Some break-down kits – such as this and this one from the AA – already contain tyre inflators. If you lose tyre pressure and aren’t anywhere near a petrol station, having one (or not) can make (or break) your day. Owning an electric tyre inflator can be a life-saver. AA’s Standard First Aid Kit can be purchased here.

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The useful PDF document by the AA mentioned above provides further details on most European countries.Įven if this isn’t a requirement in the country you are travelling to, I highly recommend to always carry one.

While carrying a first-aid kit is compulsory in some European countries, it is recommended in others and not required in few. More information can be found on the government website. UK stickers are included in most EU Travel Kits – if not, you can get a magnetic UK plate here. If you are embarking on a European road trip from UK and do not have a UK sign on your license plate, you will need a UK sticker on the rear of your car. In the two Travel Kits mentioned above, these are already included.Īlternatively, you can get a pair of head lamp beam converters here.įrom 28 September 2021, you need a UK sticker instead of a GB sticker.

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Without adjustment the dipped beam will dazzle oncoming drivers and this could result in a fine.’ When travelling to mainland Europe, the legal requirement is to ‘ not dazzle oncoming drivers’ rather than specifically to adjust/convert the headlamp beam pattern.

Head lamp beam converter kit (if applicable).

You can either get some French NF Certified breathalysers here or get a complete French Travel Kit here which already contains breathalysers. If travelling via France, you are also required to carry breathalysers with you. Whereas AA’s Euro Travel Kit can be purchased here. The AA provides a handy PDF guide for a compulsory kit. It contains emergency kit items such as a warning triangle, hi-vis vest and more. Road Trip Food CAR ESSENTIALS AND NON-ESSENTIALS Car EssentialsĬarrying an EU Car Travel Kit is compulsory in most European countries. It’s a complete packing list of things to take when travelling with kids to help you decide what things to bring on a road trip – tweak it to your needs and enjoy the ride! I have divided this road trip packing list into categories covering everything you’ll need for a European road trip from UK (or from/to anywhere, really!). Hence, I’d rather take too much (and not need it) than too little (and don’t have it if needed). I like to be prepared (for various eventualities) as well as appropriately equipped for outdoor activities.Īs a mum who road trips solo with kids, safety is my top priority.

While some road tripping folks prefer to pack minimalistically, I don’t belong to that camp. What started out as a Family Camping Packing List seven years ago, has evolved into a comprehensive Ultimate Road Trip Packing List. Our Road Trip Packing List has grown over the past few years.

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Read More: If you haven’t planned your route, booked your accommodation and made all other necessary arrangements yet, check out our article How to Plan a Europe Road Trip – The Essential Guide Once you have planned your route, booked your accommodation and made all other necessary arrangements, next up is packing for your road trip!

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