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Tue May 09, 2006 4:13 pm

Hi everybody, my family and I are traveling to Europe this summer and we decided to bring our 1969 Westy with us, we will ship it to the UK and will travel to Belgium, Germany,Czech Republic,Austria and France, before heading back to the UK.
What do I need to bring with me or what paperwork will I need to drive legally thru every country?

I have the following:

- Title and current registration under my name
- California's driver licence
- International driver licence thru AAA

Any information will be helpfull.

I will probably sell it before we head back home :cry: , in either France or UK area since shipping it back wouldn't make too much sence.

Wed May 10, 2006 12:21 am

Since you allready will visit Austria do not miss Croatia also.You won´t regret it :D You do not need some spare parts because you can get everything you need for the bus in Europe,American Exprees and Visa are welcome almost everywhere and in those countries that you want to visit english language is "normal" thing to know.Well have a nice time in Europe 8) 8) :wink:

Wed May 10, 2006 1:17 pm

Thank you for your info, your english is very good. Croatia sounds very good to me, I'll check for tourist sites, thanks.

Thu May 11, 2006 2:23 am

you will need proof of insurance, normally a green sheet of paper from your insurance company which says on it which countries you're covered for.

let me know if you decide to pass thru' switzerland as well. :idea:

Thu May 11, 2006 3:26 pm

Yes make sure you have some sort of insurance Cretificate for europe
and if your down in the county of kent just 1 hour from london, email me,may be able to hook up at a show. Enjoy :wink:

Fri May 12, 2006 5:37 am

Great information! I would love to go to Switzerland, how does a westfalia performs in the alps?

Fri May 12, 2006 7:17 am

Hi ,
That ll be a great trip ! It would be great to see you on some of the meetings over here! check www.vwshows.info for dates and places!
As you ll be travelling through Belgium as wel : Need a place to stop for the night -> here it is!

Fri May 12, 2006 1:12 pm

juanjvaladez wrote: Great information! I would love to go to Switzerland, how does a westfalia performs in the alps?

westys just love it here. :wink:

Sat May 13, 2006 10:56 am

That picture is awesome, thanks for the link to the shows I´ll try to make at least one.
Croatia,Belgium,Kent,Switzerland, wow!
If you see me on the road please honk at me I´ll be the one with the big smile on my face :) and can´t believe it eyes :shock: going at very low speeds hopefully on the right side of the road.
Thank you all for your hospitality, and tips, I´m writing all the information down to take with me. Can´t wait to be there.

Sat May 13, 2006 11:14 am

juanjvaladez wrote: That picture is awesome, thanks for the link to the shows I´ll try to make at least one.
Croatia,Belgium,Kent,Switzerland, wow!
If you see me on the road please honk at me I´ll be the one with the big smile on my face :) and can´t believe it eyes :shock: going at very low speeds hopefully on the right side of the road.
Thank you all for your hospitality, and tips, I´m writing all the information down to take with me. Can´t wait to be there.

Well you better show us a picture of your bus,so we know its you :lol:

Sat May 13, 2006 12:27 pm

Just take your time,don´t hurry and you won`t be disapointed spending your hollidays in Europe :!: 8) 8)Imagine to see Belgium country of the best chocolate in world.Switzerland-the famous watches,cheese,army knifes,Alps,...Croatia-beautiful coast and crystal clear Adriatic sea,delicious food... :D

Sat May 13, 2006 2:15 pm

Hrvoje-ZD wrote: Just take your time,don´t hurry and you won`t be disapointed spending your hollidays in Europe :!: 8) 8)Imagine to see Belgium country of the best chocolate in world.Switzerland-the famous watches,cheese,army knifes,Alps,...Croatia-beautiful coast and crystal clear Adriatic sea,delicious food... :D

.....and Slovenia! The little (but big) country between Austria and Croatia!

If you go to Croatia (HrvojeZD-good friend of mine also) you can stop in Ljubljana (my home city) and if you need anything here PM me and I will help you!

For Slovenia you just need your ID or passport!

Sun May 14, 2006 12:22 pm

juanjvaladez wrote: That picture is awesome, thanks for the link to the shows I´ll try to make at least one.
Croatia,Belgium,Kent,Switzerland, wow!
If you see me on the road please honk at me I´ll be the one with the big smile on my face :) and can´t believe it eyes :shock: going at very low speeds hopefully on the right side of the road.
Thank you all for your hospitality, and tips, I´m writing all the information down to take with me. Can´t wait to be there.

get in touch if and when you're in the area. can show ye some nice free spots or good campsites if you need facillities. 8)

Sun May 14, 2006 9:48 pm

This link shows my bus, It should be all ready by the end of this week, I only get to ride it for a few weeks before we have to ship it overseas.
I'll update the link with more pictures soon.

http://img482.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id=img482%2F2416%2F1147425204n17.smil

Thanks.

Mon May 15, 2006 1:18 am

interesting.that double bed roof wasn't invented when the bus was built. is it a do-t-yourself add on or a later factory conversion?

i used to have a 72 deluxe which had been converted by westfalia when it was maybe 3 years old.

Mon May 15, 2006 3:58 am

Belgium Chocolate!! And don't forget To taste the French Fries in Belgium , I know they are called french but trust me taste em over here!

Mon May 15, 2006 8:45 am

The previous owner installed that later model top, but was not functional and in bad shape, so I located one from a '71 model that opens up the right way for that year, it should be ready this week I'll update the link when it is.

Mon May 15, 2006 11:00 am

:D :D As I can see your journey allready started well 8) 8) 8)

Mon May 15, 2006 11:50 am

Hello!
Welcome in Europe
If you go in Spain you need 2 triangle of indication if you have some breakdown on the road,and a yellow waistcoat too(in France too)!
For the rest just have a proof of your bus insurance!that is essential here!

If you come in France let me know.......

Have a good travel