al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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A few of us with twin axle 'vans head for France during the year, and for the last 2 years have had the speed limit based on gross train weight, so as we are over 3500kg, limited to 90KPH on the autoroutes, whilst lower weight (and less capable) combo's can run at 130KPH.
Over on the Caravantalk forum, there is mention of the Geneva converntion, and that this law only applies to french registered cars.
So will the first forum member towing in France this year, please test this theory bu giving your D4/D4 and twin axle some beans down the autoroute at 130 KPH, and let us know the outcome 
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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done that already - stuck at 75 all the way from Annecy in the Alps back to Calais.
wrecklessly went a bit faster by accident when overtaking some lorries just before the exit I needed  
over took a load of Gendarms at 70 as well and non of them so much as gave us a second look.
this year i'll have to stick a sign in the back window that says "  Read the Geneva Convention" Duncan
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| 17th Jan 2014 5:37 pm |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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So how does this Geneva Convention thingy work? Is it what allows those driving a german car to park on double yellow lines, footpaths, box junctions and even all three at the same time, with immumity from prosecution - oh, and also to travel at speeds way in excess of the limits or conditions? A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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| 17th Jan 2014 7:00 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Seems a bit stupid to me. I think you should adhere to local laws/rules or risk the consequences Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 17th Jan 2014 7:16 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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As Dunc said we went there last year an I stuck at 70ish with no problems MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 17th Jan 2014 7:47 pm |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
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I usually cruise at 105-110 kph, I don't have the courage to go any faster (single axle van though).
Still, I'm usually the fastest caravan driver... Especially uphill 
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| 17th Jan 2014 8:59 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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we have a single axle caravan as well. the twin axle is much, much more stable and doesn't bounce around as much.. Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 17th Jan 2014 9:11 pm |
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D4mation
Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: Ruralshire
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I think the reference is to the Vienna Convention or another similiar sounding pop group. MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand
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