Must Do’s & Have’s & Don’ts
- Unless you are Irish or European from 2025 you will need an ETIAS Visa
- in addition from October 2024 EES Applies At the port you will have your photograph taken and have to supply your fingerprints to Border Control – it is likely this will cause delays.
- PASSPORT – with 6 months remaining
- Carry all vehicle Documents
- V5 – log book
- MOT
- Compulsory Motor Insurance – Green card not always required.
- Compulsory Breakdown Insurance
- Compulsory Travel Insurance (EHIC/GHIC absolute minimum)
- Vehicle Items – Mandatory
- UK Sticker not GB
- Spare Tyre & tools for changing
- two Warning Triangles
- For Spain Mandatory from 2026 V16 Warner Beacon Light
- High Viz vests for each occupant (must be worn before exit from MH)
- Set light bulbs
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fire Blanket
- Dont’s
- SatNavs with Speedtrap locations are illegal – you risk fine upto €1500 if caught with one.
- turn off Speed trap detection functionality
- Don’t take Meat
- Don’t take Milk or Dairy – probably DairyMilk Chocolate is ok
- Fruit and Vegetables
- Tow with an A Frame – must be a trailer
- In Spain do not use a headset whilst driving
- SatNavs with Speedtrap locations are illegal – you risk fine upto €1500 if caught with one.
OPTIONS & TIPS
- On our French & Spanish tours we travel from Newhaven to Dieppe. This saves 3 hours driving and €13.70 in tolls (or Alternatively Dover Calais)
- We try to avoid Tolls whenever possible
- Toll Calais to Irun at the Spanish Border 169.18 one way and you miss the beauty of France.
- Currency Euros – Use Revolut, I have used for years. if you dont have one, use my link for a discount. It is cheaper than using a UK card – get the debit card and use for fuel in most places and restaurants
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- Whatever the deal is we will deduct our share from the Trip price.
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- Diesel/GAZOLE UK & France 159p per litre September 2024 (RAC source)
- Diesel Spain 131p per litre
- Luxembourg 133p per litre
- Crit Air (LEZ) France is almost compulsory buy here from the official site € 4.61 (£3.96)
- If in LEZ area there is fine of £120 for no sticker and a fine for non compliance. If travelling though Rouen, basically all diesels before 2006. You can set Google Maps & Waze to avoid.
- Speed limit for MH’s 130 km/h Motorway,110km/h Dual Carriageway, 80km.h other roads 50 in towns.
Why would we book an escorted tour with Motorhome-Adventures?
Escorted tours are fun, friendly and sociable and a great way to travel around Europe. We issue you a travel pack on arrival of the tour so you can go through all the information.
They are a great way to travel with other likeminded people who, if are you new to motorhoming, will share a wealth of experience with you.
During the free time you are welcome to join us when we have a drink before dinner or a meal out.
We have not travelled abroad before. Are you tours for us?
Absolutely. Our tours are suited to all motorhomers and people choose to book an escorted tour for many reasons from being new to travelling abroad through to the social aspect of being with other likeminded people.
Are we able to bring a pet?
Our tours are pet friendly. There may be some excursions and meals where your pet is unable to join you and we cannot guarantee a refund for this part of the tour if you are unable to attend.