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09/8/2014 at 9:29pm
 Location: Manchester
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I know this has been covered a zillion times before but I was hoping that just one of you would read through my list and give me the thumbs up/tell me what I have missed.

Driving Licence (Both parts)
Car Insurance Docs
V5
Letter of Permission to drive the car from my Dad
Passports
Travel Insurance Docs
Breakdown Docs
EHIC's
Ferry Booking Confirmation
Campsite Booking Confirmation
All route plans printed off
Speed camera warnings switched off on SatNav
Hi-Viz's
Warning Triangle
Beam Reflectors
Spare Bulbs
Breathalyser
Spare Specs

Phew.....Is there going to be any room in the car for us???

Thank you in advance to anyone who reads this!




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09/8/2014 at 9:32pm
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This seems OK but you have omitted the most important thing,   a corkscrew.


09/8/2014 at 9:33pm
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Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 09/8/2014
This seems OK but you have omitted the most important thing,   a corkscrew.



Well, I was planning on getting my wine in one of those 5 ltr petrol boxes actually ;-)

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August
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Camping Emeraude - Saint-Briac-sur-Mer
July
School Field - Manchester

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July
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School Field - Manchester

2012 and prior
Various sites in Anglesey, North West UK and several music festivals


09/8/2014 at 10:09pm
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Have you found out local supermarkets, as well as opening times. We came unstuck last year late on the first night (a saturday) when we realised the shop I had plugged into the satnav wasn't open on Sundays!


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10/8/2014 at 8:08am
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Maybe your car is less than 3 years old, if not you need an MOT certificate.

Duct tape.
Loo Rolls.


Latecamper


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10/8/2014 at 8:18am
 Location: cornwall
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...ooo..thanks latecamper!..did not know about MOT cert!...amazing the things that slip through the radar?!


10/8/2014 at 9:10am
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I didn't know about MOT certificate either. Doesn't list on AA website I don't think?

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2014
September
Middle Hills Farm - Matlock
August
4 Vents - Crèvecoeur-en-Brie
Camping Emeraude - Saint-Briac-sur-Mer
July
School Field - Manchester

2013
July
Callow Top - Ashbourne
School Field - Manchester

2012 and prior
Various sites in Anglesey, North West UK and several music festivals


Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!




10/8/2014 at 9:36am
 Location: Leigh on sea
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If you are thinking of getting into Spain you will need TWO warning triangles.

The tool kit can be kept to a minimum

For things that move but shouldn't....Duct Tape
For things that should move but don't.....WD40


10/8/2014 at 10:21am
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I borrowed our Son's recently purchased Garmin sat nav which automatically turned of it's speed camera alerts when we entered France.

On returning to UK the speed camera alerts had to be manually turned back on.

Not only is this a handy feature, but also prevents accidental turn on of the speed camera alerts whilst you are in France, nod nod.


10/8/2014 at 10:49am
 Location: essex
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Although you cannot use speed camera alerts on sat navs in France, you can download alerts for safety zones. The safety zones are where the speed cameras are located. So at least you know to be aware; but of course if you not speeding then why need speed camera alerts anyway.


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10/8/2014 at 1:28pm
 Location: S Devon
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You don't need your MOT certificate.

Definitely take a roll of duck/duct tape. Amazing what you can bodge fix with it. Even seen it used as a tow rope !


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10/8/2014 at 3:22pm
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Quote: Originally posted by sunflowerlady on 10/8/2014
I didn't know about MOT certificate either. Doesn't list on AA website I don't think?




All the advice I have read on UKCS lists the MOT, and this link to the AA lists it
here.

On the other hand I might be totally wrong!

Latecamper


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Perhaps it's my eyesight but I see no mention of an MOT certificate requirement in the link posted!
saxo1


10/8/2014 at 4:53pm
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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 10/8/2014
Perhaps it's my eyesight but I see no mention of an MOT certificate requirement in the link posted!
saxo1



Fifth item in the documents to take says "motor insurance certificate".

Latecamper



10/8/2014 at 5:12pm
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That's your car insurance certificate.

It's only a piece of paper so if anyone is concerned take it with you. You don't need one though and I didn't want anyone already abroad panicking.

I had a company car for years and never saw a copy of an MOT.....went straight from garage to lease company.


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I don't need to visit the optician after all!
saxo1



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