France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Posted: 04 Sep 2012, 20:21
Hi all,
Alice and I are off to France on the 24th but haven't booked or planned anything yet.
We are looking for:
HOT weather,
Amazing Views,
Things to do and see,
To see a few places not just one.
We are looking for any suggestions / do's and don't's / Things to take / any experiences or lessons learned you would like to share. Any of these would be greatly appreciated as untill about an hour ago I wasn't even aware you had to take certain things (such as high viz vests etc) :S
I have taken this very helpful list off another post i've viewed and am wondering if this is everything I need or if theres more?:
Van
General check over – including =
Wheel bearings
Drive shaft bolts (inner and outer)
Spare set of keys
All fluids
Exhaust condition (Expensive to fix if it fails in France !)
Fan belt
Bulb kit purchased Required by French law
Tyre condition and pressures
Gas bottle full
Insurance for France – Docs in the van Required by French law
Taxed for duration
MOT'd for duration
GB plate fitted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180923277536" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... 1439.l2649
Headlight deflectors Required by French law
Breakdown cover checked – Docs in the van.
Hi Viz vest(s) Required by French law
Warning Triangle(s) Required by French law
Registration docs (V5) in the van Required by French law
Driving licence(s) in van (including the PAPER bit !) Required by French law
Spare van keys
Alarm system or other security measures
Fire Extinguisher Required by French law
Van spares (Note, I reckon Brickwerks can get parts to France in a day or two, so I ain't going to be carting around water pumps and alternators etc !)
Tool kit (as usually carried)
Tyre inflating aerosol
Distributor cap
Rotor Arm
Engine oil Even if you motor does not bun oil
Bulb kit Ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280553603200" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... 1439.l2649
Fan belt
Wheel nut socket & bar Needs to be very strong, test it !
Any hoses that look less than perfect
Some wire & insulation tape
Brickwerks phone number ! +44 (0) 1484 664 017
Humans
Passport(s)
Health cover → https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/startApplication.do" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Spare glasses (if required) Required by French law
2 x Breathalysers Required by French law
Any medications required
Sunblock (hopefully required !)
Other
Contact number for 80-90 member “sarran1955” in France for info and translations etc - taken from the “80-90 Members help” list (suggest use for emergencies only) John (sarran1955) and Steve (82JEW75) FRANCE 0033 xxxxxxx Advance warning preferred (number removed as this is a public area of this forum)
Campsite directory (“passions”) https://www.vicarious-shop.com/France-Passion-2012.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
French map for Satnav
French map paper type ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... 0788900482
12 Volt phone charger.
Check with phone supplier re using in France (costs) or buy a payg sim when you get there.
Cancel milk / papers
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
Cheers guys!!
Alice and I are off to France on the 24th but haven't booked or planned anything yet.
We are looking for:
HOT weather,
Amazing Views,
Things to do and see,
To see a few places not just one.
We are looking for any suggestions / do's and don't's / Things to take / any experiences or lessons learned you would like to share. Any of these would be greatly appreciated as untill about an hour ago I wasn't even aware you had to take certain things (such as high viz vests etc) :S
I have taken this very helpful list off another post i've viewed and am wondering if this is everything I need or if theres more?:
Van
General check over – including =
Wheel bearings
Drive shaft bolts (inner and outer)
Spare set of keys
All fluids
Exhaust condition (Expensive to fix if it fails in France !)
Fan belt
Bulb kit purchased Required by French law
Tyre condition and pressures
Gas bottle full
Insurance for France – Docs in the van Required by French law
Taxed for duration
MOT'd for duration
GB plate fitted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180923277536" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... 1439.l2649
Headlight deflectors Required by French law
Breakdown cover checked – Docs in the van.
Hi Viz vest(s) Required by French law
Warning Triangle(s) Required by French law
Registration docs (V5) in the van Required by French law
Driving licence(s) in van (including the PAPER bit !) Required by French law
Spare van keys
Alarm system or other security measures
Fire Extinguisher Required by French law
Van spares (Note, I reckon Brickwerks can get parts to France in a day or two, so I ain't going to be carting around water pumps and alternators etc !)
Tool kit (as usually carried)
Tyre inflating aerosol
Distributor cap
Rotor Arm
Engine oil Even if you motor does not bun oil
Bulb kit Ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280553603200" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... 1439.l2649
Fan belt
Wheel nut socket & bar Needs to be very strong, test it !
Any hoses that look less than perfect
Some wire & insulation tape
Brickwerks phone number ! +44 (0) 1484 664 017
Humans
Passport(s)
Health cover → https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/startApplication.do" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Spare glasses (if required) Required by French law
2 x Breathalysers Required by French law
Any medications required
Sunblock (hopefully required !)
Other
Contact number for 80-90 member “sarran1955” in France for info and translations etc - taken from the “80-90 Members help” list (suggest use for emergencies only) John (sarran1955) and Steve (82JEW75) FRANCE 0033 xxxxxxx Advance warning preferred (number removed as this is a public area of this forum)
Campsite directory (“passions”) https://www.vicarious-shop.com/France-Passion-2012.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
French map for Satnav
French map paper type ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? ... 0788900482
12 Volt phone charger.
Check with phone supplier re using in France (costs) or buy a payg sim when you get there.
Cancel milk / papers
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
Cheers guys!!