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Actually La Poole currently but day one of being lost in France! Started off yesterday by travelling down to the sister in law's in Bournemouth ready for an early start. Glad we did as we hadn't even made it to Oxford from Northampton before the drivers side solar panel decided to let go after...

Anyone off to Normandy in June for the D-Day 80th anniversary? Anyone know any decent child friendly sites or recommendations? I've booked the ferry but hoping to just play it by ear and find places to stay on the fly... or am I being too optimistic? I'm expecting to see the Ferry swarming with...

Anyone know if I need to observe lower speed limits in France in my T32 like I do in the UK (dual carriageways etc)? Thanks

Hi all - considering a couple of weeks away in Sept - I prefer lakes/ rivers to the coast for swimming and paddle boarding - any advice/ bad experiences with mossies at this time of year please? I tend to get eaten alive if they're about!

So we decided this past Saturday that we're heading to France on Saturday (19/08) and it feels like the van has typically decided to rebel against the idea. First drive after I booked the ferry the tyre pressure light came on and it seems we MAY have a slow puncture and today the side window has...

Hi ,,, strange one here. I have a van that I bought second hand and it came with 20” wheels that to be honest I’m not all that keen on. I was given some advice from a reputable local campervan outfitter yesterday who said that if i get a blow out on the continent no garage will fit a new tire...

Just a few little wobbles as there's less than a month now to our France trip:geek: and thinking here do I get one of those two pin Schuko type plug to blue 16A euro skt adaptor leads or is it likely that as it's 2024 the hookups there will all be the 16A blue type anyway? I'm bothered less...

Guys do they have silver van recovery in France does anyone know?? Cheers

Going to France for the first time in probably 20yrs and never in a campervan so wondering how everyone else goes on with autoroute tolls, paying for fuel and food etc ie. cash or card? Got our Crit sticker and all sites booked but would be good to have a bit of an heads up to see what has...

Hi me and my wife are going France in summer looking for advice on travelling and campsite in the south

Hi, I’m on my way to the south of France for the first road trip in my T6 with the family. 300 miles in and the engine warning light has come on. The van is running fine. Any advice? Thanks!

We are off to the French Alps next week. So i did my research about winter tyres and have fitted Falken Wildpeak AT3WA tyres with a 3PMSF marking - Three Peak Mountain Snowflake. My Caravelle is 4motion Question is do i need snow chains legally? The place we are staying is not that high -...

Looking at going to France in the van for the first time in years done on bike and drop top (before kids) What has changed Habitation certificate? Van t5.1 Combi converted to camper but not registered as camper (fixed bed sink hob fridge etc) Good sites northern France next to the sea ( park...

We have just spent 7 nights at Camping Du Letty (Bénodet campsite | Le Letty | 5-star by the sea in Brittany) in Brittany, France and I thought I'd let the forum know what we thought. We first heard about the campsite from forum members @JOG and @nomislotsirb, but also a couple of friends...

Hi all, Off to France next week for the Olympics and staying around Paris initially before moving southwards for a period before returning for more action in Paris. Having never been to the continent before in the van, i was wondering what bed covers/duvets/sleeping bags should we bring? My...

I did ( a while back) have a few people ask about some notes about how we did this and finally below is a link to this. IMPORTANT - our knowledge is from obtaining a visa using a French citizen to provide a certificate of lodging, but I have included some links to information that might help if...

Heading to Newhaven today to catch the ferry to Dieppe for 4 weeks adventure roadtrip touring France in the camper. It’s me, my wife and our 4 year old son. No plans other than 1 week booked at a campsite at Lac Sanguinet south of Bordeaux. Planning to just go with the flow and stay at Aires...

Howdy all, any recomendations for great sites on the French Riviera? Our first time abroad - we're going and of July into mid August from Northumberland, UK!? Checked out a few but it's difficult to tell..... be great to get a few recommendations! Pitch 3 coquillages Vendres Plage at the...

Hi all, Just back from our 1st trip through France and loved it. Myself, other half and our two kids travelled down through Brittany, Dordogne and into Pyreenees over two weeks. Great fun. Watched the Tour De France on the Tourmalet Stage - amazing! However on our return we were booked onto...