Only just seen this. Simon and I are gutted for you but, as others, are very happy that you were uninjured. Metal, plastic, wood etc. can be replaced but you can't. We hope that your insurance deals with the logistics of getting you back on the road with a new van and that your car is repaired as smoothly as possible but accept that it won't make up for all the hard work you have put into your lovely Eriba. I bl**dy hate driving in Italy, they are all crazy drivers! This is a small setback but don't let it spoil your love of travel :)