Any tips for Motorhoming inFrance
Hi Guys,
We will be taking our motorhome to France for the 1st time in half term and was just wondering if there is anything in particular i need (for example different elec or water hose connections)
Or if anybody thinks of anything that might be useful that we don't normally carry for UK touring.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
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Erm..... you might be better posting this in the overseas section below, will get lots of help there I am sure!
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Good idea to carry a Continental two pin plug converter for your electric lead. Whilst many sites have the blue CEE17 connectors we use in the UK there are still some of the old two pin variety about. You can buy them in the likes of Go Outdoors or any caravan/motorhome accessory shop.
Most taps at motorhome service points seem to use the same size connector we use in the UK. (three quarter inch?) If you are using your own hose it might be handy to have some grips available to undo other fittings attached to the tap.
David
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Hopefully someone in the know will transfer this to the Overseas section but in answer to your question re the electric and water connections; you will find them much the same as the UK.
I'd recommend you buy the Campercontact app. It lists sites (mainly Aires) across Europe that are suitable for motorhomes. I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip to France. You will find the sites are far less crowded than in the UK and the pace of life is more relaxed. The Overseas section of the Club Together /Discussions is a mine of information and possibly the only section in the discussion groups where there is a genuine desire by Members to pass-on useful information without the perpetual moans and groans from many.
Enjoy France (and the rest of mainland Europe) you will not be disappointed.
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If you haven't already got one, then an ACSI Card (www.campingcard.co.uk) will give you a discount at all the sites in the guide. Prices are in bands, so a pitch, two adults, car and caravan (or motorhome or tent), awning and electricty (plus one dog if you have one) will cost either 11, 13, 15, 17 or 19 euros depending on the band the site is in. The dates when the card are accepted are usually from the start of the season until early July and then again from mid-to-late August onwards.
You might like to have a look at France Passion, which lists places where motorhomes can stop overnight free of charge. These are generally food producers, vineyards, or restaurants, and it's sort of expected that you might buy something but you don't have to. Facilities aren't generally provided, though they are at some places.
Almost every town or village has an Aire de Service Camping Car and these are generally signposted with a brown tourist information sign.
The Overseas Holidays section of this website will give you lists of what you need to take with you - high viz vests, warning triangles, etc., but most people don't bother with the breathalyser these days.
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Hi Matt, if you click Overseas Holidays at the top of this page there's all sorts of useful information on there about what you might need to take.
But where are you heading for? There might be particular suggestions some of us could offer.
Go well, take care.
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this also applies if you have (or are considering) a refillable bottle from (say) Gaslow.
if you are a stayer on aires, tend to use gas (for heating) over electric and are looking at longer visits but currently only have a small gas capacity, then have a look at a refillable (all questions can easily be answered here) or perhaps an adapter for using a local cylinder.
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You will need motoring accessories such as warning triangle (one or two depending on country) and high visibility over-jacket - one per occupant. Check on the Club's website or the motoring organisations.
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In addition to an ACSI card, a CCI card will get you a discount at most European sites, and can be left with reception in lieu of leaving your passport - where local regs require this.
We get our CCI card from the 'other' club. It's a form of insurance against your causing damage to the site, hence the reductions.
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Hi there,
In addition to the former comments it may be worth noting that France have introduced a new air admissions certificate. This is now a legal requirement in Paris, Grenoble and Lyon and can be ordered through the government website here: https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr
Hannah
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It sounds like you are just going for half term, Don't try to "do" the south of France but stay near your point of entry. There are so many amazing areas we just drive through, battle fields in the north, chateaux further south or the Atlantic coast.
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