Hi All,
I have tried to do some searching and found some threads but I wanted to just ask on a new thread.
So we are off to France for the first time with the caravan in August, we have a morning crossing from Portsmouth to Cean. Have 1 night 40mins outside of Cean and then a week in Baden. I have driven in Europe multiple times but this is the first time towing and just wanted to check if there is anything I have missed.
Insurance - will be looking at Redpennant
Documents - V5, MOT - do I need anything for the van?
Toll roads - will be using them is it just as easy to pay at the toll?
I have got a French electric hook up adaptor, think the sites are the standard 3 pin but wanted to be covered.
How often do customs stop caravans, not that we plan to have meats and diary just more of wondering. If you have what do they do, just look through the van?
Any other tips or advice you would give?
Plan to drive to Portsmouth the Friday night and stay in the lanes over night to get a few hours sleep. The wife doesnt do well on ferries at night so opted for this option.
Thanks
I have tried to do some searching and found some threads but I wanted to just ask on a new thread.
So we are off to France for the first time with the caravan in August, we have a morning crossing from Portsmouth to Cean. Have 1 night 40mins outside of Cean and then a week in Baden. I have driven in Europe multiple times but this is the first time towing and just wanted to check if there is anything I have missed.
Insurance - will be looking at Redpennant
Documents - V5, MOT - do I need anything for the van?
Toll roads - will be using them is it just as easy to pay at the toll?
I have got a French electric hook up adaptor, think the sites are the standard 3 pin but wanted to be covered.
How often do customs stop caravans, not that we plan to have meats and diary just more of wondering. If you have what do they do, just look through the van?
Any other tips or advice you would give?
Plan to drive to Portsmouth the Friday night and stay in the lanes over night to get a few hours sleep. The wife doesnt do well on ferries at night so opted for this option.
Thanks