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Write a Site Review & win Amazing Prizes
Posted by Webmaster on 21/08/2026 |
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Last reply Ratty
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 Submit a Site Review for a chance to Win Prizes!
Many thousands of campers and caravanners need your help finding the perfect campsite.
So if e....  ....more
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Wolfbox Official | Exclusive Member Offer
Posted by Wolfbox on 16/03/2026 |
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Last reply Wolfbox
on 06/10/2026 |
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Hello everyone!
We are the team behind Wolfbox and we are excited to officially join this vibrant community. For years, Wolfbox has been dedicated to manufacturing high-quality, reliable in.... ....more
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TV Camping Show - Calling Tent Campers
Posted by tvcamping on 10/07/2026 |
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Last reply Fiona W
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Are you mad on camping, do you love the sights and smells only a British campsite can give you? If so, we NEED you!
We are making a brand new TV travelogue with a well-known comedian who LO.... ....more
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Taking dogs to Europe
Posted by JoannaLesley on 19/04/2026 |
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Last reply heath63
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Just in case people are not aware of the changes happening this month to the rules on pet documentation, a heads-up that EU pet passports will no longer be accepted unless the holder has permanen.... ....more
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Driving Abroad
Posted by Frogman14 on 17/07/2007 |
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Last reply Webmaster
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TT 's advice for first timers is tops, but now the school hols are here, for anyone not familiar with France ,just a few hopefully practical tips to avoid the horror stories often heard .... ....more
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French Campsite Reviews
Posted by Webmaster on 01/10/2006 |
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Last reply Webmaster
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Some of you may have noticed we've done a lot of work on the French sites section, splitting the country into areas, and added more campsites.Before this, the whole of France was dumped into o.... ....more
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Advice for continental first-timers
Posted by Trekkin Tekkie on 02/09/2006 |
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Last reply macburns36
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Advice for Those planning a first camping trip to France or elsewhere on the continent
Firstly, it doesn't have to be complicated! You can simply book yourself a ferry (or even just tu.... ....more
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Dealing with heat
Posted by Kelper on 19/07/2026 |
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Last reply Monty15
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We've been in France for twelve days now ... another six weeks to go ... and wonder how others are dealing with the high temperatures.
Our caravan does not have an AC fitted ... and I&.... ....more
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Dover -Calais ferry crossings
Posted by suechick43 on 20/09/2026 |
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
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Hi,
I am considering using the Dover -Calais ferry route next year.
Does anyone have any tips or recommendations?
I am considering getting a flexi ticket and I will be towing a small c.... ....more
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Caravan mechanic in France
Posted by Inasmum on 30/08/2026 |
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Last reply Inasmum
on 05/10/2026 |
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Hi. Since Caravan Help Abroad has disappeared without notice - has anyone who stores a caravan in France found an alternative mechanic to look after British caravans in France? I’m specifically aski.... ....more
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Gorges de Verdon
Posted by Carmiechops on 03/09/2026 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 02/10/2026 |
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Hi, we're planning a trip to the south of France in October and I'd like any recommendations for sites in the Gorges de Verdon area please. Currently Camping St Jean seems most suitable. We .... ....more
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French Fuel Shortage
Posted by Oswestry Ed on 21/09/2026 |
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Last reply GWTE
on 01/10/2026 |
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Reports of long queues at French fuel stations due to shortage. Some that have fuel are limiting to 50lt.
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Fuel price in France
Posted by badger54 on 21/03/2026 |
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Last reply MrWez
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If anyone is travelling soon, I checked out the price of diesel in Calais this morning, at Auchan and Carrefour which are normally the cheapest. Both were around 2.20 euros which is significantly more.... ....more
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Kas and the Lykian Way - campsite recommendations?
Posted by campghctlm on 13/09/2026 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 14/9/2026 |
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Planning a two-week camper trip along the Turkish Turquoise Coast next spring, flying into Dalaman and heading straight to Kas. Two questions for those who have done it:
1) Any campsites right near K.... ....more
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Hah, ha, hah to ESS stops.
Posted by suechick43 on 09/09/2026 |
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Last reply Fiona W
on 09/9/2026 |
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I keep seeing posts worrying about ESS, well we got stopped at Poole for excess radiation levels!
The customs guy said don't worry, it will only take 5 mins, take your place in the queue..... ....more
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brittany ferry
Posted by Richard61 on 26/07/2026 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 09/9/2026 |
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just done a quick quote for next june and brittany ferry direct ( early bird ) ticket is £50 cheaper than caravan club that is supposedly discounted.is this normal? would i get a better deal voice cal.... ....more
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Poole Cherbourg route axed
Posted by Oswestry Ed on 01/07/2026 |
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Last reply jaiash
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Brittany Ferries are to axe the Poole Cherbourg route in November, I've used this route many times as they allowed you to park overnight at the port, They plan to increase Portsmouth Cherbourg sa.... ....more
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Brittany campsite lodges
Posted by sarafdean on 08/08/2026 |
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Last reply longcol
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We are booked next May to go to Brittany via Brittany Ferries without our caravan. We are looking to spend about 10 days on a campsite with lodges near Quimper and then a further 10 days further south.... ....more
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Italy
Posted by dailewis on 08/08/2026 |
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Last reply clarybel
on 13/8/2026 |
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Has anyone taken there unit to Italy thinking of lake Maggiore or lake Garda cannot take my mind up any info would be appreciated please cheers in advance Dai.... ....more
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Le Shuttle ongoing delays
Posted by minicamper2001 on 05/08/2026 |
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Last reply franbee
on 07/8/2026 |
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Using the tunnel in a couple of weeks so I’ve been checking every few days how well it’s going with delays etc. The website is constantly saying about using shorter numbers of carriages, with correspo.... ....more
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