Nothing beats traveling in Europe in your own RV!
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We've done just that twice and plan to make
another trip in 2005. Click on our map to see where we've been so far. Using our own experiences, we've tried to show just how
exciting, comfortable and inexpensive this unique way of traveling is, and to
encourage our readers to think about making a similar trip. We explain the
entire process from beginning to end, touching on all aspects of visiting Europe with
an RV.
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After the Introduction, the chapters are:
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New Uses for Your RV...
discusses the "problems" we initially thought might arise
and explains what we found and how we dealt with those
"problems"
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Strangers RV'ing in a Strange Land...
describes some of the wonderful things we
have seen and people we have met on our trips. Click on "Letters" to read excerpts of the letters
that we sent home describing these experiences.
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Figuring out the costs...
for comparisons
between renting an RV, buying one in Europe, shipping your own and the
traditional ways of traveling as well as for fuel consumption and everyday living. We provide charts and worksheets so that you can get an idea of what such a trip could cost you.
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Preparing the RV for Europe... including not only the mechanics and the engine, but the electrical system, special storage areas
etc.
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Getting Ready for the Trip... discusses money, health and vehicular insurance, maps, important papers,
and preparations necessary on the home front when leaving home for a long
time.
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The Shipping Process...
takes you through the process of shipping your RV, step by
step.
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On the Road... explains about the highway systems, road signs, ferries, and fuel. It
also has capsule descriptions of driving rules in different
countries.
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The Campground Scene...
from finding campgrounds to dealing with electricity, propane,
water, descriptions of the sanitary facilities, security,
amenities and public transit in Europe.
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Staying in Touch... discusses the ways to stay in touch with home and family.
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Shopping & Eating Your Way Through Europe...
our personal guide to one of the best
parts of being in an RV in Europe - the wonderful food that you can experience
since you will have your own cooking facilities when wanted.
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European Horizons Unlimited... contains both a general guide and specific information
about the various countries.
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To Be Continued... discusses storage, shipping home and other last
questions.
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The Appendices include the letters we sent home during our two European trips.
You can read the excerpts from some of our letters here.
Another appendix contains information about 17 countries from Austria to the United Kingdom.
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Also in the Appendices there is a list of ports on both sides of
the Atlantic and a selection of campgrounds near the ports. The list of
suppliers includes freight forwarders, insurance providers, shipping companies,
camping clubs, some storage facilities in Europe, a few suppliers of essential
products for your trip, useful Internet sites, and some dealers who rent and sell
RVs in Europe. Obviously, there are many, many more companies but this will
give you a start.
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