Isle of Man Ferry - Motorhome by Freight

[philstoke]

I have had a search on the forum but couldn't find anyone with experience of taking a larger motorhome to the Isle of Man from Liverpool.
My Rapido is about 6.7 metres as close as I can measure it, the limit for normal cars etc is 6.5 metres on the IoM S.P.C site, it says anything over 6.5 metres has to go as freight.
I had a look on the freight booking site and it quoted over £800 return in September but I had to guess van type etc., am I reading their site correctly and is there any leaway on size.
I have read somewhere else that you have to book by phone or an agent, do you get a better price this way
Thanks

 

[roamingman]

Hi, not sure on their requirements, but there our ferrys from Fleetwood and Hayshem, last time we went from Hayshem their were motor homes on the ferry.

 

[Deleted member 967]

Contact Keith the Admin on The Motorhome Tourism Organisation website. http://www.TMCTO.org He lives on the IOM and uses the ferries.

Good info on Parking at Ramsey also

 

[KateCLLRS]

I don't know if motorhomes are actually classed as freight but you have to phone the Steam Racket Company to get a price rather than booking online.

Regency Travel, based in Douglas, reckoned on £650 EACH WAY for our MH (7.5 m) during the TT period but prices are bumped up sky high for everyone during race periods.

A new company, Ellan Vannin line are likely to be starting services in 2013/14 - freight initially & bikes/cars next spring. Might give the Steam Racket a run for their money.