Ferry booked for first trip to France EVER !!

[jaykay]

Just booked P&O ferry from Dover to Calais for the 29th March for our first ever two weeks in France. Very excited.
No other plans yet, apart from running down towards Dover the day before.

 

[jaykay]

JK I am really looking forward to hearing about your travels, but slightly troubled by your last post, have you really not even tried the MH overnight somewhere? I would say that's a must, even if only on your own drive

France isn't far but it will seem an awful long way from home if you find something critical doesn't work

Sorry if this sounds slightly negative, but it will be so much better for your confidence to know all works as should, where things are, storage options etc etc

First trip away this weekend, and already tested everything, just not slept in it yet. I aint crazy!

 

[DavidG58]

First trip away this weekend, and already tested everything, just not slept in it yet. I aint crazy!

I have only driven our motorhome once and will have another go before we set off for Dover !

I maybe read your posts to literally

hope you enjoy France, we love it

 

[Dave and Ginny]

Enjoy...But beware the ease of Motorhoming in France will ruin any further trips you have in the uk!

That is just so true!

 

[Highwayman1]

Hope that your weekend trip goes well and make sure you wave back ! lol. Don`t forget pen and paper to make notes too.
I spent 10 days in Normandy last August for £206 (via Tunnel and Tesco vouchers) in my `van`.
I remember the first time I went over for 3 weeks was in 1980 in a VW combi. Now that was a trip and scary too ! For those that remember the old routes thru Calais to Boulogne and on to Rouen and then southwards - todays autoroutes from the ferry/tunnel are a dream (at times).
All I will say JayKay is to take your time and enjoy. The object is to get there in good fettle and not in the fastest time. Plan your route and use the internet to have a look at where you`re going beforehand. I do also use AA autoroute to check out my route for ongoing problems rather than wait to find the roadworks. Don`t forget the Dartford crossing payment or it`s free after 2200 `cos I know you are coming from my area. Most of all just enjoy your trips out - no matter how long. And finally I found that, (and confirmed by my 12&14 year old sons), whilst in the van my` driver tourettes` just disappears ! It reappears when I get back into the car though haha. Take care

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[Julie P]

Try to use nationals as much as you can the tolls are getting a bit expensive on motorways plus you see more of France

 

[jaykay]

I maybe read your posts to literally

hope you enjoy France, we love it

No worries, having another go meant this weekend away