Recent content by Mark&Lyn

Hi all We're on the 11pm departure from Newhaven tomorrow (Sunday 7th). Already stressing out about my first international caravan journey. We're told we can 'check in' 3 hours before departure. Can anyone tell me what this means? Is it some paperwork thing or can we actually board the...

Thanks Roger. That's good to know.

Does anyone know about tyre depths or the law in general regards tyres when driving in France? I'm conscious we are allowed to buy cast off part worns from the continent so I'm guessing their rules are more stringent?

Thanks Johnb. Like I said in my first post, I'm looking to get a few hours kip in a cabin to save booking a stopover at this time of year. It's a 5 hour drive from Dieppe so 5 hours on board should be enough to refresh but what do people think of Portsmouth to Caen/Le Havre?

Thanks for the ideas. It's the Vienne department (86) - Poitiers/Limoges area. Starting from Liverpool I was thinking Dover was a bit too far east and more driving in France. Has anyone done Newhaven - Dieppe? Thanks

Hi, we're plannning a first time caravan trip from Liverpool to Vienne in about 2 weeks. We've been advised by forum members that most French campsites will be closed but we will be visiting a few friends and hooking up at their places. I'm thinking about using one of the longer ferry crossings...

Lots of useful advice already. Many thanks. We really appreciate everyone's thoughts.

Thanks for the welcome. I'll be looking for advise on the current situation at the ports. Never driven to France before, let alone with a caravan in tow .. yikes. Is there a section just for this topic? Thanks in advance. Mark

New to caravan life. Bought a 1994 Abi Marauder Gold last year and spent lockdown doing it up. Nothing major - just cosmetics, LED lights, shower room etc. Now looking to take off to France for a late holiday.