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Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road
Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised!
If you have any further questions or difficulties, your autho
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rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you!
Please inform yourself abroad about any national regulati-
ons that may apply with regard to registration and general
inspection of your mobile home.
• Tighten the nuts on the wheels after driving the first
50 miles with your camper.
• Switch off the gas-operated built-in devices before put
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ting petrol in the tank.
The general inspection can be carried out by the German
Technical Surveyance Association (TÜV), the German Engine
Vehicle Surveyance Association (DEKRA) or an officially appro
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ved expert.
2.5.1
What to observe before taking your first drive
Vehicle registration
(in Germany)
Every vehicle that drives on public roads must be registered. This
also applies to your new engine home. Apply for registration at
your local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
The following documents are required to initiate the registra-
tion process:
- Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate Part II and/or Certifi
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cate of Conformity (CoC)
- Electronic Insurance Certificate/eIC Number
- personal identification or proof of residence
- possibly, power of attorney to have someone else register
the caravan.
- if applicable: direct debit mandate for taxes
General inspection (in Germany)
In common with passenger cars new engine homes with a per
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missible total weight up to 3.5 tonnes do not have to undergo a
general inspection for the first three years after initial registration.
After this they must undergo a general inspection every two years.
Engine homes weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes must under
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2.5 Before driving
go a general inspection every two years during the first six years
following initial registration. After this a general inspection must
be carried out every year.
