Preparing for your trip

Prepare your suitcases

CampingCar-Online helps you to prepare your future trip in a motorhome or converted van by showing you the things not to forget. You will find tips on the type of luggage you should take, or a list of important documents to take.

Type of luggage

When travelling by motorhome in Norway, it is important to save as much space as possible.

In order not to be overwhelmed, especially if you are picking up and dropping off your vehicle in two different cities, remember to bring soft bags or even backpacks, which can easily be stored in a corner of the motorhome.

If your city of departure and your city of arrival are the same, you can always leave your empty suitcases in a locker at the rental centre.

A day bag can be very handy for storing your valuables, or even for your excursions and visits.

Important documents

• Passport: biometric or electronic. For more information concerning visas or other information, please consult the website of the embassy of your country.
• Airline tickets
• National or international driving licence
• Voucher/voucher for your motorhome, hotel and ferry bookings...
• Credit card: remember to check with your bank your daily authorized debit amount.
• Travel Insurance
• Tip: Remember to leave a copy of your papers with your family and friends so that they can scan them for you if necessary. And / or keep a copy in a different place from the originals.

General/additional list

• Mobile phone (be sure to ask your operator about the cost of using your phone).
• Travel guide
• Address book
• Chargers for phone, camera, computer...
• Adapters
• CD for the road
• iPod/Mp3
• Camera (also remember to bring extra memory cards)
• Flashlight
• Watch with alarm
• Sunglasses
• Card games and others
• Toiletries kit
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Deodorant
• Razors
• Hair dryer
• Sun cream (minimum index 30)
• First aid kit (bandage, aspirin, antiseptic, scissors etc)

Clothing

Norway is a country with a temperate climate.

In winter, it is important to cover up because the temperatures are very low, especially in the hinterland, which is the coldest place.In spring, you may prefer mid-season clothes, a few sweaters and raincoats.

It is in summer that the weather is the most unstable. It can be nice and warm and then start to rain. Temperatures drop and the wind picks up. It is advisable to take summer clothes and always have a raincoat and a sweater on hand.