Taller Motorhomes

DavidKlyne replied on 21/11/2016 20:27

DavidKlyne

Posted on 21/11/2016 20:27

I was having a look at a couple of motorhome on the manufacturers website. I notice some were fractionally over 3 metres tall. In one case the height was 3.03 metres. I just wondered how those with such motorhomes managed on French Autoroutes with regard to tolls between class 2 and 3? Anyone aware of any tolerance in the height system? Wasn't sure whether to post this here or in overseas but thought it might be more relavant here.

David

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young thomas replied on 31/12/2016 09:15

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Posted on 28/12/2016 12:10 by rayjsj

I dont think they were thinking about the idiosyncracies of the French Autoroute tolling system when they designed Autotrails. Why should they ? We dont have such systems in the UK, and are not likely to, thank goodness.

Using my Savannah never caused me any hassles, If you use your motorhome mainly on the Continent, far better to get one designed for that purpose, with the habitation door on the Continental side.Plus all the other design features better suited to Continental touring.

I think if Autotrail were to change to Alko chassis instead of using the standard Sevel chassis, a few vital inches would be gained, and take them under this French 3metre limit. Plus make them handle a bit better, Cart springs and solid rubber bump stops as part of the suspension, do not make for a smooth ride ! And as stated above, waste a lot of space under the bodywork.

Posted on 31/12/2016 09:15

Well, Ray, AT is part of the very large Continental Trigano group which should know a thing or two about rules like these.....

anyway, its a pretty sweeping statement to suggest that if you buy an AT you wouldn't go abroad....

however, savvy customers might think the reverse and suggest that an AT isnt for them if they venture across the water, and that would knock sales.

i certainly wouldnt buy one if i thought there was the slightest chance i was going to pay significantly more on toll roads. i dont use them much, but do from time to time, and Class 2 is as much as im prepared to pay.

Taller Motorhomes

DavidKlyne replied on 21/11/2016 20:27

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young thomas replied on 31/12/2016 09:15

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