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  1. Clermont Ferrand avoiding Paris

    Ferry to Dieppe or Calais . Probably setting off in few days . Making dash for NE Spain then head south . Travelled via Clermont in winter before and I can remember it being a good road , lots of snow at the time . Just can't remember how I got to CF Would prefer to avoid Paris (and farmers)
  2. Fulli

    Was previously dismissive of the need for these gadgets . Have one now , think they are great.
  3. Critair vehicle category

    Filling out form to apply for critair sticker . I don't appear to have a vehicle category . Wouldn't be a shocker if I'm missing something really obvious !
  4. Portobello toilet

    Councillors complaining about the many visitors to Portobello peeing and sheeiting al fresco . Quite refreshing, no motorhomes involved
  5. Toll road categories

    Travelled about 10 miles on Spanish toll road and went from category 3 to category 1 . In France I appear to be , consistently , category 2 Both Spanish peages were manual . Does the operator decide ?
  6. Holy Week

    In Sanlucar de Barrameda in middle of holy week. Thought it would be busy but didn't think this busy . Been here before many times , including feria week but this is almost unbearable. Still here though !
  7. Lost a Winnebago ?

    Appears abandoned in Spain. Didn't check for bodies
  8. Attempted break in or stress ?

    Just noticed this crazing around the bottom catches on sliding door window . Not sure of cause or , even , cure ?
  9. GHIC (UK Global Health Insurance Card)

    Discovered my EHIC had expired and applied for GHIC . Friend apparently has been waiting over a month ! Hope to be away mid March , anyone have recent experience applying for this ?
  10. Fuel shortage Brittany ?

    I know there was a recent thread on fuel problems in France, noticed queues while driving in Brittany yesterday Not seen anything reported
  11. Dieppe ferry terminal

    Apologies , I'm sure this has been covered before . For a variety of reasons I may have to get late ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe . I know many of the places to stop in Dieppe but , at 4am , I'd rather just park at ferry terminal . Anyone done this recently ?
  12. Broken Window

    2019 fiat ducato rear window smashed . Phoned round repair shops all with tales of gloom i.e. take months to get a replacement. Anyone know of possible suppliers . Don't mind whereabouts Thanks
  13. ATM charges Spain

    Only bank I've found not charging is Liber . Charges seem to have shot up . €3.90 common but one bank (Caixa?) wanted €7.90 !
  14. Electric windows

    Just discovered drivers side window not operating . Can't check it just now but assuming fuse ? Passenger window still working . Any other common faults ? 2019 ducato
  15. Travel Insurance

    Usual apologies as this has been discussed previously . Not bothered previously with insurance but now have a couple of medical conditions [physical , mental ones always been there] . Any advice/recommdendations regarding cover . Done usual price comparison sites quoted between £600-700 . Opened...
  16. BBC Scotland

    Headline at start of 6.30 news How do we stop campervans and their occupants from making a mess ? I've emailed to complain , think we all should email: haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk text : 61124
  17. XZENT reversing camera

    Have an integrated GPS/RADIO/REVERSING CAMERA system . Reversing camera stopped working . Highly recommended auto electrician thinks the camera is faulty . Aforementioned person no longer communicating . Open to any solution but would prefer new camera [brake light ?] compatible with existing...
  18. San Miguel de Salinas

    Did ask across the road about this place . Any local knowledge ?
  19. Of all the places

    Just saw an old K reg (UK) motorhome getting put on a trailer on the big bridge at Seville . Never good to break down but there are easier places . Breakdown shouldn't have had a problem finding them
  20. Vanmannoplan

    Apologies if covered previously . Appeared on my phone , YouTube video by the above on parking in Portobello 2016 (now rammed almost permanently) he was then heading off to Musselburgh (now with height barrier) . Possibly coincidental
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