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Just to clarify on that point Ram.Residents on up to 3KW supply pay as per tariff D2.Non residents pay on tariff D3, If they stick to the up to 3Kw then they pay more.D2 rates ResidentFixed cost 17.5057 PAPer Kw       5.134 PATo 1800 kw pa 0.09454 per kw + 0.018411801 - 2640 kw pa 0.13582 pkw + 0.026142641 - 4400 kw pa 0.191660pkw + 0.033884401+ kw pa           0.26204 + 0.03388All + 10% IVA Non residents pay the same as residents on the D3 supply, so if they have 6kw, then they pay exactly the same charges as a resident. Those rates I posted earlier here.

Would be interested in SC's qualifications for roadworthy. If a vehicle is UK registered, then it has to have tax and a valid MOT certificate. Other than that, it has to be on a SORN which exempts it from being driven anywhere, apart from a MOT station for testing purposes. The quote below is from their FAQ's"No, as long as the car is registered in the UK, we will offer a quotation."Would not like to go down the route of roadworthy without a certificate .......... could cost you thousands in the event of a claim, as sure the insurers would want a valid MOT or Revisione to certify the fact.

You might have to be quick to get the the Kayaks, it looks like they are already starting to drain the lake. Just above the Parco dei Cervi, most of the banks are just mud at the moment.Another thing we keep hearing, is that there is a "proposal" to raise the dam level by 9 mtrs. This was  mentioned by our local farmer about a month ago, and he also heard it from Guiseppe at the Osteria. Has anyone else heard about this?

Thanks Penny for all the effort you are putting into this and hope that there will be some total clarification in the end. Wife went to renew her details in July after the 5 years, and the woman in Amandola was adamant that it was only for 1 year despite her repeating the original advice you had researched. They said that it was only for ½ûÂþÌìÌÃs and not Stranieri, despite her having the full residence from the commune.Hopefully with your tenacity over the situation there will be a solution in the end. My full residency is not due until next year so will watch for your updates. 

Unless things have changed, then Stuart Collins will only insure a UK registered and taxed vehicle, and they give you a years green card for use abroad. We used them before changing the registration on our car. Italsure on the other hand insure expats with ½ûÂþÌìÌà registered vehicles. The Italsure insurance documents are in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, so would therefore confuse the UK Post Office, just as my Saudi Arabian driving licence did to the car hire people at Heathrow, as it was valid until the year 1415.

Have used the other routes mentioned, apart from going through Switzerland. When we decided to tow the caravan down, we considered from knowing what it was like through Austria etc, that the best way was France - Mont Blanc - Italy. As it was a complete house change, we wanted to get down a.s.a.p. as the van was pretty well loaded to the limit. If that had not been the case and it was a holiday excursion then probably fine on the other route, as it is more scenic.

Agree with SanG about the route they took through France etc. We towed a caravan down some years ago and that route is the least stressful. Okay its more expensive, as the caravan seems to make the vehicle count as a lorry for the tolls. Once you get rolling though, then you will probably save fuel as it's a constant speed most of the time.  

After 1 year with an ½ûÂþÌìÌà insurance company, we changed to Italsure. Citroen xsara 1.9 tdi US$900, 7 Seater Nissan pajero US$ 1200 at last years renewal. Both fully comprehensive and at least someone English to speak to if there are any problems.

SanG.Is it anything like, as shown in the picture in the link below?

Think you will find Elliven that once you go over the 3Kw supply limit that the cost is the same for resident and non-resident. Enel have got it into their heads that nobody needs more than 3kw in this modern day and age. It was much better in 2008 when you could work out exactly as to how much your bill would come in at.