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From what I'm reading I'm only allowed to stay within the Schengen zone for 90 days in a 180 day period. I will have to apply for a visa. This might be more complicated than the driving license!

Thanks for all of the responses. I contacted the Canadian Automobile Association who issues International Driving Permits. They stamp the IDP with B,D & E for my Canadian license so I should be able to tow whatever weight the vehicle is allowed to as long as the trailer doesn't exceed 3500 kgs...

That sounds encouraging. It would make sense to allow visitors to drive what they can legally drive back home. Does anyone know of an email address I can contact with the UK govt to pose these questions? Thanks

It appears that the overall weight of the trailer and vehicle exceeds the limitations of a normal license in the UK and EU. Total weight for both is approximately 4200 kgs. Not much in North America, regularly tow a boat for work with an F-350 diesel dually. Total length is 63 feet and 23000...

Talking to an ACL agent it was around $1600 each way for the vehicle. The passengers were $2000-$2500 before covid. The old ACLs had an English style pub in them with great food. You can fly from Halifax to the UK for $600 return though.

I thought the ATA Carnets were only for commercial goods but I guess they can be used to track a vehicle. Would I get the first section stamped in the UK and the next when entering the EU? As far as I know this is not a requirement for European vehicles entering Canada. I thought there would be...

Yes, most likely Liverpool in and out. ACL runs from Halifax to Liverpool direct and back. I can drop the car off at the terminal and plan to do my own entry at customs to save any brokerage fees. I haven't heard of any temporary import fees in the UK for vehicles. ACL also offers a passenger...

I have looked into renting and it seems 6 months would cost about $30,000 Canadian. I live near a port with a direct route to Liverpool and another line with a route to Zeebrugge so shipping on a Ro-Ro is fairly cheap.

I would be happy with a rooftop tent on the 4Runner or a small pop up camper on the back of a Tacoma but my partner likes her shower and bathroom. One important question for you guys that I left out... what about height of vehicle. There are a couple of small hard shell campers that slide in...

Hahaha, I have always wanted to retrace the Canadian Army's route from Juno beach to Germany, that would be very authentic. Might have to settle for a snorkel on the 4Runner and drive out of the channel without getting arrested! Thanks for the help, I will look into the BE license a little more...

Thanks guys, I will try to find out if my Canadian license equates to a BE license. Any thoughts on vehicle size? At what size does a vehicle become more of a nuisance navigating Europe?

It sounds like I can drive in Europe up to 12 months with my Canadian license and that it equates to a B license? One site says that only EU residents can obtain a BE license.

The regulations on towing a trailer seemed a bit murky. I thought I would need a BE license. The weight of the trailer is 1318 kgs and the 4Runner is 2863 kgs. This is their GVWR weight, not dry weight. So a total of 4200 kgs. What I found was: The trailer is heavier than 750 kg and the combined...

Hi, I'm from the east coast of Canada and I'm planning a lengthy trip in Europe in the next year or so, assuming things return to normal. Are there any vehicles that are just too big to tour Europe in? I plan on starting in Liverpool, doing the UK then across to France and then up to Norway...