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Morning all, Do I only need this if im going into big cities in France? thank you G

Am I right in saying that you only need these stickers if your van is over 3.5t? Thank you G

We have been lucky enough to get the van we wanted as far as layout. it has a huge garage so being a bloke I’m already planning on the things I need to take with us, tools, metal detector, beer etc etc. I don’t want it all in a jumble (like my garage at home) so I’ve been looking for ideas for...

Morning all, We recently bought a new (to us) motorhome that has a two bottle gas it system on it. My question is with regards to filling it. It doesn’t have the auto switch over facility. Am I right in thinking that prior to filling it I just open both bottles then fill it up at the garage. It...

Morning all, We have finally got another van, A roller team t-line 700 :) Im looking for a telly for it now. It cant be longer than 16" due to the space it has to fit. Freeview, usb and sockets. I was looking at a cello branded one. Any advise please ppl? Thank you D

Morning all, We are looking for a new to us van our budget is 30-35k. We did have a Ducato trigano tribute van conversion 06 plate for 9 years. We sold this due to the fact that it had no fixed bed and after doing a month away putting up and taking down the bed did become a bit of a pita, also...

What are peoples thoughts on this, will it happen? https://sgmlegalspain.com/spains-90-day-rule-for-brits-being-scrapped/

We are going to change our van soon, I have been looking at chausson motorhomes, I think it was the "chausson welcome" model on a ford running gear. Does anyone have any experience the maker, are they any good? thaanks D

For many many years we would go to Pembrokeshire and had various places we could overnight right next to the beach where I could go metal detecting to my hearts content (often with toilets open all night) However since Pembrokeshire council have made it a no go area I’m struggling to find...

Hi all, We are currently away in France with friends( very warm atm) Our friends are considering having a habitation air con fitted to there van. Not knowing anything about which to buy/ which to avoid. Can anyone recommend a unit please? Thanks D

Given the fact that michelin tyres are made in France would anyone know if they are cheaper to buy there? Thanks D

Morning all, We are heading to France in the next couple of weeks for a while. Over the years I’ve tried various things to avoid getting bitten, none have been totally successful. I don’t want to use deet (nasty stuff) I’ve tried vitamin b12 (iirc) citronella based products, white vinegar, skin...

I’ve not done the Poole to Cherbourg crossing before, does anyone know an overnight stop near the ferry port please?

Hopefully in the near future we should be in a position to upgrade our van. Could anyone advise on which vans to go for and which to avoid please? We currently have a fiat trigano tribute 06 plate which has done 54k miles. We want a coach built next with a fixed bed and ideally a garage...

We are currently in Spain, somewhere near Tarragona. We have a dometic roof light in the van, the night before last the wind caught it and ripped the dome off. It’s a two skin type thing and it ripped the outer one off. Luckily we were on an aire and there were some local builders working there...

Morning all, We are heading to Spain next week via Portsmouth. Are you still able to park up at whale island whilst waiting for the ferry? Many thanks D

Hi all, I was just wondering as we are travelling to Spain end of next month how much is diesel currently? Thank you D

Morning all, I understand that meat and dairy products are not allowed into Spain. Are you able to take for e.g ham and mustard ok onto the ferry as long as it is used before you dock in Spain? Many thanks D

Hi all, We are about to book the ferry to Spain for March along with my mate and his wife. I’m just wondering what is the best way to go about booking it it to ensure that both parties get on the same ferry i.e there is space on there for both of us, or am I worrying over nothing, I have visions...

Morning all, We are hoping to take a trip in September to France then on to Spain. I’m a bit out of touch as to requirements now to travel since brexit. I know all the pre brexit requirements but am not sure what is required/allowed now? I did see the £80pd thing for Spain. Also to add it will...