Sonntag, 26. August 2018

Final spurt

Final spurt:

The aluminum side boxes are finally finished. 4 days before departure !!!
A significant amount of storage space that we absolutely need for our expedition.
It only remains to install the awning (plus some quick details) and Gandalf will be technically ready.








Then it will be the big cleaning and loading. What is not a small affair for a trip that must last 7 years !!!As we have just moved to another apartment we additionally have 2 apartments to clean and tidy up before leaving.

We absolutely want to keep the date of departure (always fixed on August 30th). It's going to be a challenge! A big challenge since the 30th of August is only 4 days later!

Third-party insurance: (deutsche Version weiter unten)
 Last week we took care of our third-party insurance at the last minute. Indeed, like most insurance, ours does not protect us in case of extended stay abroad. So it had to be changed. The choice is very limited. We did not find any that would protect us for a 7 year trip. Some protect up to 5 years and among them we found only one that meets our requirements: "Haftpflicht Helden" (https://haftpflichthelden.de/). We will be only insured for stays abroad of a maximum duration of 5 years but each return to Europe, even very short, puts the meter back to zero. Others (such HUK24 for example) did not consider a short return home (even of several weeks) as an interruption of the stay abroad.
An important additional point: "Haftpflicht Helden" also ensures drones (up to 5 kg). What others offer only with an extra policy.
All for 72 euros / year. What I consider reasonable.


Haftpflichtversicherung:
Letzte Woche haben wir uns in letzter Minute um unsere Haftpflichtversicherung gekümmert. In der Tat, wie die meisten Versicherungen, schützt sie uns nicht im Falle eines längeren Auslandsaufenthaltes. Also musste es geändert werden. Die Auswahl ist sehr begrenzt. Wir fanden keine, die uns während einer 7-jährigen Reise schützen würden. Einige schützen bis zu 5 Jahre und nur eine davon erfüllt unsere Anforderungen: "Haftpflicht Helden" (https://haftpflichthelden.de/).
Wir werden nur für eine maximale Dauer von 5 Jahren versichert sein, aber jede Rückkehr nach Europa, sogar sehr kurz, stellt den Zähler auf Null zurück. Andere (wie zum Beispiel HUK24) halten einen kurzen Heimatsurlaub (auch von mehreren Wochen) nicht für eine Unterbrechung des Auslandsaufenthaltes.

Ein wichtiger Zusatzpunkt: bei der "Haftpflicht Helden" sind auch Drohnen (bis 5 kg) versichert. Was andere nur mit einer zusätzlichen Police anbieten.
Alles für 72 Euro / Jahr. Was ich für vernünftig halte.

Freitag, 17. August 2018

Only 2 weeks left

Some news on the state of the preparation.
 

Departure is still scheduled in 12 days.
Travel documents are ready:

- Carnet de Passages
- International Driving Licence
- International registration card
- Long-term international health insurance (from ADAC)
- Passports (at least 2 per person)
- Vaccinations certificates
- ID photos
 



 

On the other hand Gandalf is not really ready and time could become scarce. We're late because of an extended stay at the workshop to replace the turbo 😒😠.
I must finish the manufacture and installation of the side boxes, re-seal the skylights, finish the installation of the shower .... and many other small details to be improved.