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2.5 Before driving
2.5.1 What to observe before your first journey
Vehicle registration (in Germany)
Every vehicle that drives on public roads must be registered.
This also applies to your new motorhome. 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-
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 vehicle..
- if applicable: direct debit mandate for taxes
General inspection (in Germany)
In common with passenger cars new motorhomes with a per-
missible total weight up to 3.5 tonnes do not have to undergo
a MOT(German equivalent) for the first three years after initial
registration. After this they must undergo a MOT(German equi-
valent)every two years. Motorhomes weighing between 3.5 and
7.5 tonnes must undergo a MOT(German equivalent) every two
years during the first six years following initial registration. After
this a MOT(German equivalent) must be carried out every year.
The MOT(German equivalent) can be carried out by the German
Technical Surveyance Association (TÜV), the German Engine
Vehicle Surveyance Association (DEKRA) or an officially appro-
ved expert.
Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road
Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised!
Please inform yourself abroad about any national regulati-
ons that may apply with regard to registration and general
inspection of your motorhome.
If you have any further questions or difficulties, your autho-
rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you!
• Use a torque wrench to check the wheel nuts after driving
the first 50 miles with your motorhome.
• Switch off the gas-operated built-in appliances before
refuelling the vehicle.
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