Recent content by TimB

Hi chris is it a long outfit you have, close to maximum, is that why they decided to measure it.

David, stop, my juices are running not going away till the 27th just want to hitch up and go now. Seriously though have used this forum last couple of weeks and have learned so much from people like yourself. I know my journey will be alot more rewarding and towing will be so much safer. many thanks

Hi i'm with More then and they only insure 3rd party when abroad. it cost an extra

thanks fellas you are of course right. will feel better though when hitched up and heading down to Dover.

Hi am growing increasingly paranoid about the security of my caravan after hearing and reading about the increase in thefts. My caravan is stored at my home it has a hitchlock, wheel lock, stabiliser lock and alarm. Is this really enough, i thought this would be the norm as caravans are not...

Hi David thanks for that. Although it will be our first trip so never to sure which way to go we have decided to go through Belgium and Luxembourg staying near Thionville, France for our first night. From there heading towards Strasbourg then Basel staying in Switzerland at Seeland in Sempach...

Thanks Dianne. The 2 vignettes cost

thanks very much John

Hi Euro in a country like Switzerland i can see the logic behind normal 2wd against 4wd especially off peak. The guide that was sent says nothing about seasonal differences. Would just like to know whether or not to believe what i have read, if it was a newspaper fair enough, use my own common...

Hi Lutz thanks for that but as a newbie driving through to Italy for the first time i can only but trust in the information sent to me by the tour operator ( in this case eurocamp independant and select sites )in there European guide which states and i quote " Caravan length- The total length of...

Hi does anyone know of good sites near to Thionville, France

will hopefully be travelling through switzerland but have just read they dont allow outfits longer then 12m in total if towed by a 2wd car. Measured my outfit and it comes to about this. are they hot on this and would it be wise to get an exact measurement. also out of interest why do they...

Many thanks John i feel as if i have my very own travel agent. could i therefore ask one more question about Thionville. The good wife has been looking at sites and cant find one she likes so has asked me to ask you where you stay. I appreciate all your help.

many thanks john really appreciate that information. take care and happy caravanning

Hi Susan, glad it went well.Can we take it then the bug has well and truly bit. Reminded me of our first trip, taking an old Swift Alouhette down to Bournemouth, kids loved it, never looked back since. Have a great time next month.