Preparations for the next trip

Now that we know our next trip is to Tunisia, we can start preparing. We've gained considerable experience with everything that needs to be arranged, but it's still good to consciously reflect on this again. Every trip requires a new level of attention. As if preparation is also a form of coordination.

Kelly druk met de voorbereidingen voor de reis naar Tunesië

Since we're traveling to a country outside of Europe, we're starting with the paperwork. According to theMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Tunisia is currently designated yellow. So, no problem. Our passports are still valid for the time being, our car insurance covers damage in Tunisia, and our travel insurance with European coverage is also valid there. Once all these things have received another imaginary green checkmark, the fun part begins for us: searching for places we don't want to miss. In Tunisia itself, but also on the way there. Everything gets a pin on Google Maps, so it won't get lost in the flood of impressions along the way.

Practical matters

Once the paperwork is checked off, the practical matters follow. In December we have Globus 2 We've had it inspected again, and the water tank has been thoroughly cleaned. The first aid kit has also been replenished, and the spare insurance box is back in its proper place. The gas tanks are perhaps the most important point of attention for us.

Sufficient gas

We travel with two Dutch gas cylinders, each weighing eleven kilograms, on board. We use them exclusively for cooking. Experience has shown that this will last us about six months. It's important for us to know exactly how much gas we have left when we leave the Netherlands. Dutch gas cylinders cannot be refilled abroad. Most other countries have different types of cylinders with different connections, and refilling is not permitted.

Sensors

Since we started using the E-Gaslevel from E-Trailer, things have become much easier. The sensors accurately indicate how full the gas bottles are. A small sensor is located under each gas bottle, which is connected to the starter pack . We easily read everything via the E-Trailer app. This is not only convenient before departure, but we also regularly check the status while on the road. This allows us to make timely adjustments if necessary. All of this is possible without a subscription. If you also want to be able to remotely monitor the gas tanks (and other E-trailer products) with the app, you need the starter pack plus in combination with a subscription.

To adjust

Adjusting our steering sometimes means reducing our fuel consumption. Fewer stews that take longer to cook, boiling water in the kettle first. Sometimes it also means finding a fill-up point along the way, whether official or not. Besides the E-Gaslevel, we use other E-Trailer modules that have become indispensable. With E-Level, we can see if Globus 2 is level, and E-Pressure warns us if tire pressure or temperature deviates. It gives us a lot of peace of mind. It's as if the technology is keeping a close eye on things.

" Globe 2 is ready. The rest can arrive on the way. "

Groceries

Water and groceries are usually easy to replenish along the way. However, there are always a few items we find hard to find abroad and therefore always take with us. Think satay sauce, curry sauce, and nasi spices. Small, familiar flavors that can suddenly become powerful when traveling.

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Ready for departure

Finally, it's time to say goodbye. Say goodbye to family and friends, map out the route for the first few days, and then the moment has arrived. Ready to depart. For us, travel doesn't begin at the border, but with the willingness to leave our familiar surroundings and people behind for a while. Tunisia awaits. And we're moving towards it, step by step.

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