Hi guys, thanks to your help managed to successfully camp in the UK with the new tent. Learnt loads, got few ideas on how to do things differently on next trip.
So off to France bank holiday weekend. Staying at camp 4 vents near Euro Disney. Did Euro Disney last year so know what to expect of park, and queues.
Dover to Dunkirk ferry late Saturday evening, staying in lille the night, don't want to drive 3 hours with the kids to paris so breaking journey.
Not driven in France before so will have to rely on Sat nav and work out tolls.
Few questions
What's best way to pay tolls and how do you pay, every few miles?
At Euro Disney we have annual passes that include free parking, does this mean you park far and get the local free bus shuttle in. Much like the hotels, does it take you outside the train station?
Will be using ehu, have uk hook up, will I need a adaptor to plug to ehu stand?
Have you read the very useful first time abroad thread which is posted permanently on here? Would probably answer most of your questions. Have a good time.
Typically tolls are met as either, take a ticket and be charged at exit or at an along the way station, or pay to enter a section. The latter where not much further along the Autoroute it then changes to a free section. Paying is most expediently done with a credit or debit card, and you need to avoid the automatic lanes. Increasingly manned booths are being replaced by ticket machines. The passenger being on the active side of the car, assumes these duties, but you can run round and do things, the "go" light waits.
A safe policy is to carry a Schuco to 16A adaptor like this example; readily available at most UK camping/caravan/motorhome accessory outlets.
You may well not need it but equally you cant travel far in France without needing it sometimes.
Carry HI-VIZ vests for every one on board, and to hand. Never you or others get out if stopped by authorities without it already on! It is important all have them.
Carry spare bulbs, not essential , but to continue on your way you must be able to change a failed bulb if stopped.
Enjoy, it is a great country with a great attitude to life.
Every time you start from stationary, the more so after short comfort breaks have every one on board shout, "drive on the French side"!
As for your electrics you could need one of these for all they cost you are better to have one.
High viz vest for the driver, and must be within their reach.
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As well is two words!
How does a sage know everything about everything? or does he? or does he just think he does?
Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
We stayed near Euro Disney in a gite about 7 years ago, then drove to Euro Disney each day. The car parking was right next to the entrance, I seem to remember a central covered pathway with moving 'travellators'. I think we paid to park though.
Thanks guys for all the help.all booked picking kids up from school at 3pm, they don't know, then drive to Dover for 7 pm ferry From Bracknell Berkshire, going to be tight on time.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: first time camping in France, going Euro
