First Trip to Europe Pending

Paolo Imberino
Paolo Imberino Forum Participant Posts: 86
edited August 2017 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

We have our first trip to Europe pending including France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany & Italy.

The one aspect I have not got my head round is:-

1. What EHU adaptors will I need if any?

2. What water hose adaptors will I need for European camp site taps if any?

Any guidance or web links to what I may need would be really helpful. Thanks. cool

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  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,830 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #2

    The normal blue EHU plug is fairly standard now, but take  a two pin adaptor just in case you need it - on the more old fashioned sites in France.

    Water taps come in every shape, style, type, size and distance from your pitch. Many motorhomers do as the Dutch do and fill up with a watering can.

    Have a good trip. 

  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,867 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #3

    A lot of sites in Europe now use the standard CEE17 blue connection we use here in the UK. However as ET points out you will still find two pin plugs being used, not only in France but also in Germany. In Switzerland some of the older installations used a rather strange six side plug but you can usually borrow/hire a converter from reception.

    As far as water connections I have found most use the standard three quarter inch tap fitting so it's a good idea to take one with you.

    David

  • Paolo Imberino
    Paolo Imberino Forum Participant Posts: 86
    edited August 2017 #4

    Thanks everyone.

    Waterwise I have full range of UK adaptors so should be ok. Worst scenario is 100lites of water loaded with my bucket! I'll keep motor home topped at suitable points on route.

    Electric wise I've ordered two pin adaptor today.

    Interesting I've booked the tunnel with two adults and dog for May 2018 with a 3 week return. Cost £230 which I thought was very good price. 

  • chasncath
    chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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    edited August 2017 #5

    Good luck with your trip - May 2018 is a long way off, so why not try a short trip to France before then. Using the Club ferry booking service, I'm sure that you could get a better price for a ferry crossing. (are dogs allowed on ferries?) Are you sure you have booked for 2018?  P&O, for example, are not taking bookings that far ahead.

    You may find that visiting  " France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany & Italy." on a three-week trip is a tad ambitious!

    Final tip: 100 litres of water weigh 100Kg - a big chunk out of your payload. Consider traveling with the tank about 25% full, and then use a watering can to top up what you use on site.

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  • Paolo Imberino
    Paolo Imberino Forum Participant Posts: 86
    edited August 2017 #7

    Hi Chas. 

    Some ferries put your dog in a kennel. Some say dog stays in van whist you can visit. Some long haul ferries (spain) have pet friendly cabins. Our requirements are our doggie stays with us which the Tunnel fits in nicely.

    We do normally keep 25% water on board but when I know there's no water facilitys at next stop I'll fill to the brim. Our GVW is 4.5t. Fully loaded with food water dog and us comes to 4.2t.

    Camperstop is a good app showing sites including car parks in Europe that allow overnight parking some with no facilities. Therefore I'll have topped up with water before arrival. Lake Garda is our destination to meet friends with decent campsite so the journey getting there will be carried out over a week or so.

    All good fun

  • chasncath
    chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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    edited August 2017 #8

    Well, Paul, ( I've googled your name and read your press cuttings), you seem to know an awful lot for someone who's presented himself as a novice on this and other threads.

    Shouldn't think that there will a shortage of water en route to Lake Garda!. 

  • Paolo Imberino
    Paolo Imberino Forum Participant Posts: 86
    edited August 2017 #9

    Hi Chas

    Thanks for the compliment... I think. We ordered the van July 2016 for a March 17 delivery. Visited a lot of  campsites when in various areas just to have a look around so we knew what sites appealed to us. Spoke to a lot of people to gain knowledge.

    Took delivery in March 17 of very first van and have used it every two weeks. After my first year I'm sure i can upgrade from novice to veteran?!

    Loving every moment. The Italian nick name comes from my English mother who lived in Italy for 28 years and my wife is 50% Italian.

    I'm one of those people who likes to know things in depth and i ask a lot of questions from those more experienced. Its my way of learning.

    Cheers

     

     

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