Has anyone been through tyne tunnel with caravan ?

phoenix54
phoenix54 Forum Participant Posts: 13
edited April 2013 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

We will be going through the Tyne Tunnel in May and a few thoughts have crossed my mind.

1 There is no charge for caravans only the car towing it how does the barrier know there is a caravan there?

I know your thinking there will be a sensor that knows there is something longer than a car, but I'm thinking that a lorry or bus could just pay the toll for a car and get through.

2  Is there a specialy for caravans or can any barrier be used?

I have emailed the Tyne Tunnel A few weeks ago but i have had no reply, they probably think I'm a nut job lol

Now that it is automatic there is no staff there to ask. I would be gratefull if someone could put my mind at rest as I've got this vision of the car going through and a big crunching as the barrier comes down on the caravan.