I'm about to move to Germany with my '01 TJ with 5.5" Long Arm lift and 33" tires. Are there any restrictions that will prevent me from driving it on the streets over there? Any help is appreciated.
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I'm headed back to Germany for another tour. The main problem that American's have with their Jeeps is their tires sticking out too far. Find some stock tires for inspection and then switch them out after the inspection.
I do agree that a Jeep is not the best vehicle for traveling around on the autobahn, but it's a great vehicle to put around in and for daily driving. Especially during the winters. As long as you have a second vehicle for the autobahn, I would say definitely bring your Jeep!!
I do agree that a Jeep is not the best vehicle for traveling around on the autobahn, but it's a great vehicle to put around in and for daily driving. Especially during the winters. As long as you have a second vehicle for the autobahn, I would say definitely bring your Jeep!!
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Headed to Ramstein, taking my '12 JKU along. Does anyone know if it's legal to tool around town with the doors & top off, provided I have side mirrors? It's going to be a rough transition from the Florida Keys to K-town, and weird to have the top on at all. Anybody have issues with TUV under SOFA? I figure it's easy enough to put a rear red fog on , not so easy to change out headlights/taillights and throw on amber blinkers.
I have been in Germany for just over 3 years now and as long as you have that mirror on you will be fine, as for the top as long as you don't mind the cold you can have it off all year. Al other inspection stuff is all common sense but you are given a month or so to fix anything you need. https://www.facebook.com/groups/361858243837337/ is our Jeep group and we can help you with anything you need even if your sponsor wont. Will see you soon.
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Jon,
Are you sure about that? I've been told that you have to have some type of door...or at least a rope that goes across so one doesn't fall out. LOL Is this actually in black and white or is it just up to the local police?
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Top off does not matter but im pretty sure you have to have something for a door while driving around. The half door or tube frame should do just fine
You are supposed to have some kind of door but I don't know of anyone being ticked about it and I know ppl that go with out doors all the time they just get a funny look from the police. And yes it would be in the black and white it states you have to have something. I know a guy that uses a piece of 550 cord. so it is all up to you but I am sure if you leave the our area the police wont feel the same way.
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Great info guys!
I see that I need auto-on headlamps, does this mean I also need daytime running lamps? We have a JKUS - no autolamps, I may just throw in a relay so they're on anytime the engine is running.
Any other gotchas that I need to know about? Pretty much stock with a 2" leveling lift, front bull bar with HIDs, and a winch hidden in the stock front bumper, it looks pretty much stock to passerby's, not sure about the TUV inspectors though. The wifely sort is already whining about pulling the tint off of the front windows, here in Florida we can tint it all the way around since it's always sunny and hot.
Thanks again
/j
I see that I need auto-on headlamps, does this mean I also need daytime running lamps? We have a JKUS - no autolamps, I may just throw in a relay so they're on anytime the engine is running.
Any other gotchas that I need to know about? Pretty much stock with a 2" leveling lift, front bull bar with HIDs, and a winch hidden in the stock front bumper, it looks pretty much stock to passerby's, not sure about the TUV inspectors though. The wifely sort is already whining about pulling the tint off of the front windows, here in Florida we can tint it all the way around since it's always sunny and hot.
Thanks again
/j
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You should not need auto on lights..you will just get flashed by the germans anytime they think you should have your lights on. The window tint thing sucks but it had to go on the front windows...if you have big tires they are not allowed to stick out past the fender flares. If you plan on buying anything big for your jeep do it now dont wait until you get here.
you don't need auto lights and this is the first time hearing about it, as long as nothing is broken and your tires don't stick out past your fenders your good. I had to pull the tint off my JKR to pass, we picked up a steamer and used my pocket knife. I would do it b4 you leave so you can bring the steamer back after you are done. Also if you plan on getting anything over 70lbs you are better off getting it now and shipping it with house hold goods USPS wont mail anything over 70lb.
There is a off road club now in the Ramstein/Kaiserslautern area who are way more active and don't just talk about wheeling on a FB page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Four-Low-Off-Road-Club/225165290999707 , If you would like more info on the club you can message myself or the club page directly. It is a new club but we hope to be up and running smooth soon.
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