Recent content by SuenDave

DON'T use t-cut or you will have clean lines running down your van. I did and now I will need to t-cut the whole vehicle to camouflage the clean lines. What an idiot am I? You need not answer that, I know already.

Have found this latest information relative to Breathlaysers in France: The French government confirmed on 1 March 2012 that from 1 July 2012 the drivers of all motor vehicles and also motorcyclists (excluding mopeds) must carry a breathalyser. This regulation will be enforced from 1...

I have read an article explaining that a motorhome was not allowed to take a 13Kg gas bottle on a ferry crossing to France? Apparently 11Kg was the largest sixe permitted. Is anyone aware of the current rules and are the regulations different on Eurotunnell? I have just bought 13Kg bottles for...

During a recent weekend away our neighbour at the campsite was quick to advise us that our cycle carrier was illegal and he was surprised we had not been stopped by the Police (3pts and a fine!) This came as a shock especially as we will be on our travels in 2 weeks from England to France for 3...

I have recently made enquiries about a second battery in my Bessacar and have been told they MUST be exactly the same battery? This was from Whitearches in Wellingborough.

We are planning to travel around the country and have bought a laptop to check road conditions ahead, book campsites, search for local fuel stations, shops, places of interest, send e-mails to friendss & family, etc, etc. Our question is what is the best way to connect on to the internet, we...

We have read that self-operated breath test kits will be compulsary in France after 1st May 2012, can anyone recommend a suitable kit to satisfy the French authorities. Many thanks.

We will be on our travels soon to France and our excitement has been somewhat dampened each time we open a magazine and read about conditions required before even boarding the ferry. Can anyone give us some help on the following as we cannot find clear instruction on the following: 1) We need...

We are new to the magic world of getting into the motorhome and driving for miles, however recently we had to cancel a booked trip due to the freezing weather conditions. We have been led to believe that sub-zero temperatures will freeze the water and burst the pipes, so do not travel. In...

Just wanted to say thanks for your helpful comments re the French amps.

Hello there. posted this before but must have done it wrong so here goes again. While perusing details of French camp sites I have noticed they offer a variety of amps (6/10/16) in their hook ups. Can anyone explain this bewildering variety and, more importantly, what difference it makes? Thanks!