We are sad to say we have had to sell our Swiss project Chevy Van
We have moved to France and the authorities would only register the Chevy as a Heavy Goods Vehicle
As Mrs Saabman and I don't have the appropriate driver's licences for the HGV we have had to renounce
However we have not given up the Van Camping and have a new project on the way...
I shall set up a post when the project starts
Fell well old Chevy...
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New ride: 2000 Chevy Suburban 1500 4WD 1998 Chevy Express 2500 past project
+ 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero V6 3.0l
+ 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Hirsch
+ 1972 Saab 96 V4 (not running)
+ fixed house (Argh)
Sorry to hear that...good luck on your next project. Unreal a van is considered a heavy vehicle. The way things are going over here, we will probably be the same in the near future. Is it you don't want to get a DL to drive it or is it a cost thing?
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2006 Ford 6.0PSD EB-50/E-PH SMB 4X4 Rock Crawler Trailer
It is a cost and DL thing... special insurance needed, inspection every year for the vehicle rather than e ery 2, and getting the DL would be about 1500 usd each...
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New ride: 2000 Chevy Suburban 1500 4WD 1998 Chevy Express 2500 past project
+ 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero V6 3.0l
+ 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Hirsch
+ 1972 Saab 96 V4 (not running)
+ fixed house (Argh)
I think that I'm actually more shocked that someone would give up Switzerland for France.
Yes I see what you mean problem is in Switzerland that if you are not rolling in $$$$ then cost of living is just sky high... The main attraction to France (close to Swiss border) is cheaper access to property... Health insurance costs are about 50% to 60% cheaper... Food (and wine ) is generally cheaper and as good if not better quality... Ah and places to go off road still exist (although regulations are getting tougher and tougher)...
This being said Switzerland is a wonderful place and we shall miss other aspects of life there... but sometimes choices need to be made
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New ride: 2000 Chevy Suburban 1500 4WD 1998 Chevy Express 2500 past project
+ 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero V6 3.0l
+ 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Hirsch
+ 1972 Saab 96 V4 (not running)
+ fixed house (Argh)
Who knew the President of France read the Sportsmobile Forum? I guess the "reduced by half" means you can stay but the wife has got to go, or vice-a-versa.
On the bright side, one of you gets to keep the van.
@Pntyrmvr
Well yes it is possible for non residents... but when you are resident it is illegal and seeing as I cross the border into Switzerland most days with a check point it would be asking for trouble...
@WVvan
Yes you know what the politics get up-to in election periods we thought we had to increase the debate
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New ride: 2000 Chevy Suburban 1500 4WD 1998 Chevy Express 2500 past project
+ 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero V6 3.0l
+ 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Hirsch
+ 1972 Saab 96 V4 (not running)
+ fixed house (Argh)