Carrying bikes on the rear our motorhome in France

Iain Kirsty
Iain Kirsty Forum Participant Posts: 5
edited April 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Want to clarify whether or not I need a square red and white board?  Thanks in advance of any advice.

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  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,872 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2016 #2

    I think it is only mandatory in Italy (where it must be made of metal, not plastic) and Spain, maybe Portugal as well? I suppose it might be worth saying that anything that increases the visibility of something projecting from the rear of a vehicle is a
    good idea. They are pretty inexpensive.

    David

  • kenexton
    kenexton Forum Participant Posts: 306
    edited April 2016 #3

    I always thought it was compulsory in France but DK may be correct.However we always carry one and as the Fiamma cycle cover has a purpose made pocket for one it is no bother to slide the flexy  board into it; it keeps the Gendarmerie off your back if nothing
    else.

  • EJB986
    EJB986 Forum Participant Posts: 1,153
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    edited April 2016 #4

    We only put ours on for Italy as we don't visit Spain.

    As David suggests I believe only Spain/Portugal and Italy require them.

     Plenty of facts on the motorhome forums.

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  • royandsharont
    royandsharont Forum Participant Posts: 735
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    edited April 2016 #6

    Also the rearward projection in Portugal is limited, I think to 50cm, which means some may easily exceed that. I think the details can be found in the Club info. Regards Roy 

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