Going abroad with your caravan should not be a scary experience. Following these simple .- rules will help your touring go smoothly.

Before you go, ensure that your car and caravan insurance policies cover foreign travel and get your paperwork in order. Take copies of your driving licence (both parts if it is a photocard one), insurance documents and the car registration (V5) document. Finally, make sure your breakdown policies cover foreign travel and recovery of a caravan.

Ensure you can get free emergency health care by getting the European Health Insurance card (EHIC). Forms are available online or from a Post Office. The EHIC replaced the E111 in 2006.
Telephone 0845 606 2030 or visit www.dh.gov.uk/travellers/

Many EU countries require that drivers carry spare bulbs for the car and caravan, a warning triangle (two in Spain), a fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit. Spanish travel also requires spare spectacles and a high-visibility vest.

If you don't have a spare wheel and changing kit, at least take a can of repair foam. Ensure you get suitable headlamp beam deflectors. If your number plate lacks EU flags, get a GB sticker. Many ferry operators give these away free.

You can pretty much drive anywhere in the UK with only cursory route planning and still not get in too much grief. However, driving in mainland Europe often involves much longer distances, so more care is needed. Plan overnight stops, rather than taking them.on the fly.
However, you should still take along a reliable site book, such as the Caravan Club's Europe guides, in case you do decide to take an unscheduled stop. It will help you choose a proper place to spend the night. Never stop at motorway service areas overnight unless you have absolutely no choice.