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Motorhome Tachograph for Europe?
Posted by minicamper2001 on 26/01/2026 |
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Last reply Colin21
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 I was told by a professional driver that from 2027, motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes will require a tachograph to be fitted for driving in Europe. Is anyone able to confirm this before we look at buying our....  ....more
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P & O season tickets
Posted by badger54 on 02/02/2026 |
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Last reply badger54
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For the past 6 or 7 years I have bought season tickets with P & O, normally for 5 x return crossings a year Dover/Calais. These represent good savings over seperate tickets and have been flexible..... ....more
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Newhaven - Dieppe over 60s discount
Posted by bofs on 31/01/2026 |
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Last reply bofs
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Very interested in this crossing now that they have pet friendly cabins, but wondering whether the discount is still available this year and what part of the booking it applies to.
Is it the tota.... ....more
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Newhaven Ferry question
Posted by FranceConvert on 05/01/2026 |
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Last reply bofs
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We are thinking about using the Newhaven/Dieppe route for the first time in May. Having read other posts I’m wondering about the potential for change in departure times because of the tides. If we wer.... ....more
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Bilbao arrival
Posted by les + june on 20/01/2026 |
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Last reply les + june
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We arrived in Bilbao last Thursday. The crossing was like a mill pool nearly all the trip. The biggest surprise for me was apart from having our passports stamped we went straight through. I was expec.... ....more
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Private bathroom in France
Posted by TheNig on 10/01/2026 |
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Last reply TheNig
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Hello all
How can I search for camping pitches that have private shower toilet facilities.
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Le Shuttle 20% Off Ends on 11-Jan-26
Posted by dk168 on 07/01/2026 |
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Last reply Ironned
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In case anyone is interested!
I kicked myself for paying 478 GBP back in July 2025 when I booked, and the discounted price for an earlier outbound train today is only 435 GBP for the return.... ....more
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South-west France
Posted by bofs on 28/12/2025 |
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Last reply bofs
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In 2026, we are looking at taking our main holiday earlier so that we can go further south with our dogs, before the temperatures get too high. We were thinking of late April to early June when accor.... ....more
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Madrid
Posted by les + june on 05/01/2026 |
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Last reply les + june
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I am heading down from Bilbao to Nerja in just over a weeks time. My first stopover will be Riaza followed by Aranjuez. It looks like my route will take me on the M30 through Madrid. Has anyone done t.... ....more
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Camping in Nepal
Posted by CanvasMonkey on 23/12/2025 |
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Last reply daveyjp
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Seasons Greetings folks✨🧑🏼🎄🎄🛫🌎⛺️🏔️
Has anyone ever backpacked and camped in Nepal? I’m particularly inte.... ....more
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Another question! Leccy cars
Posted by exessexmum on 27/10/2025 |
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Last reply Colin21
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Just to keep you all busy...another question.
Anyone got a leccy car yet, or are you all still in caravans with big diesel ones?
I have a full electric car. Im assuming finding charging stat.... ....more
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ACSI books came today
Posted by franbee on 13/12/2025 |
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Last reply MrWez
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Time to start planning!
They don't appear to mark sites new to the book any more, I used to like looking out for them..... ....more
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Morocco
Posted by mgbgtv8 on 14/12/2025 |
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Last reply Pee-Jay-Cee
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Trying to get all my ducks in a line.
we are going to Morocco with the M/home and the dog, I think dog is now all sorted titre ect.
we have 5 weeks, leaving 12/14th January to be home for th.... ....more
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Campsite near Bordeaux
Posted by martyjake on 03/09/2025 |
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Last reply longcol
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We are looking for recommendations for campsites for next August that are in the Bordeaux region. We like yellohvillage campsites because they have lots to do on site. The campsite must have an Englis.... ....more
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Good castles!
Posted by exessexmum on 26/10/2025 |
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Last reply orintex
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As part of my mission to show hubby Abroad I'm camping planning.
He *loves* castles. Not stately home chateaux, proper medieval castles. We've done most of the UK now.
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idea`s for interesting and lovely places
Posted by suechick43 on 20/09/2025 |
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Last reply suechick43
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Hi,
Calling on all of you who are used to touring France.
Next summer we are planning to get to Le Havre, and then visit Monet's garden, then on to Versailles, Guedelon castle.
We.... ....more
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Worming tablets
Posted by atkinbrown on 07/12/2025 |
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Last reply Netherton
on 07/12/2025 |
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Has anyone used any vets near Tordesillas in Spain? Just wondering what the costs might be. .... ....more
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Spanish site recommendation
Posted by tobybrandy1415 on 01/12/2025 |
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Last reply tobybrandy1415
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Can anyone recommend a winter site in Spain with large pitches to accommodate a 6.8m caravan, awning and car and dog friendly. We would prefer to stay on 1 site for about 8 weeks.
Look forw.... ....more
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Travelling Europe
Posted by heath63 on 07/11/2025 |
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Last reply heath63
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Next year, I have 16 days holiday. I am looking at travelling Europe, in my Vauxhall Combo Life. I will be turning it into a micro camper, which I have been doing. It is Euro 6 die.... ....more
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Back again.....ACSI still worth it?
Posted by exessexmum on 19/10/2025 |
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Last reply Val A
on 30/10/2025 |
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After many years of camping in France with the sprogs, and then years of package holidays, we are now free of school holidays, uni holidays and having mostly offloaded three functioning adults into th.... ....more
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