Gabbo
Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
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| la rochelle in a couple of weeks..what do I need |
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Never been to France with the caravan before nor that far south ever.
What do I need? Ive bought the aa kit for france and that's about it.
We have 3 kids the eldest will have just turned 5 when we go.
So come on you seasoned travellers help please D4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Build kit, hi viz for all occupants (kept in reach) warning triangle & original v5, license & ins cert.
Plus remember the drive in the wrong side. 
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| 11th Jul 2013 7:13 pm |
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Washwipe
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: Bucks Oxon Herts Border
Posts: 3169
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A letter from the owner if its not registered in your name 
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| 11th Jul 2013 7:20 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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if you are towing a trailer etc, you will need a triangle for the trailer as well as the car.
if you are camping and have an electric hookup then you will also need a Euro pin to UK EHU converter as some campsites only have the normal euro sockets
for the car you will need
original insurance certificate
registration document or proof of hire/useage
MOT certificate if it needs it
first aid kit
spare light bulbs for car and caravan 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.
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| 11th Jul 2013 7:22 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Plus remember French diesel is lot cheaper than here (~€1.30 unless you just bend over at the peage service stations), unless you have a fuel card. 
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| 11th Jul 2013 7:23 pm |
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Washwipe
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: Bucks Oxon Herts Border
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European Health insurance card.
Though spare bulbs are not a legal requirement but an advisory, the Gendarmerie can insist you change a bulb if the light is out.
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| 11th Jul 2013 7:24 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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and plenty of toilet rolls as some sites don't provide any at all  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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| 11th Jul 2013 7:25 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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I would also take a spare towing mirrors, because if you get one smashed you are knackered, especially if its the left hand side that breaks ! 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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| 11th Jul 2013 7:26 pm |
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bluebarchetta
Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Aylesbury
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2No 'NF' breathalyser - although the fine for not having these is not much
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| 11th Jul 2013 8:06 pm |
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WarPig
Member Since: 15 Feb 2013
Location: S.Yorks
Posts: 77
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Some cash in the car for the toll booths? 1996 Defender 110 300tdi Bonatti Grey
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| 11th Jul 2013 8:07 pm |
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Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
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Plenty euros, credit card, breakdown cover
Now go and enjoy but hopefully we can keep the sunshine for another couple of months
At least.
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
Iid Bluetooth
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| 11th Jul 2013 8:20 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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dont think the breathalysers are required any more 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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| 11th Jul 2013 8:40 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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^^^^^^
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| 11th Jul 2013 8:44 pm |
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Gabbo
Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 227
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Thanks all. Aa kit has all of the items listed.
Didnt think about caravan bulbs tho
Got a tag so dont need toll money
Breathalyser didn't come in as they couldn't buy enough of the correct type D4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
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| 11th Jul 2013 8:52 pm |
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Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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Extension lead and French hook up, beware they sometimes reverse the polarity so it can blow your fuses box, you can get a polarity checker, some people use these http://www.waudbys.co.uk/products/details/15238.html
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| 11th Jul 2013 9:34 pm |
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