France over 3500kg
8 replies
peedee replied on 20/01/2024 07:36
Lutz replied on 01/02/2024 09:19
GTP replied on 01/02/2024 09:51
Posted on 01/02/2024 09:19 by LutzAt over 3500kg you are, of course, subject to the same restrictions that apply to trucks, such as speed limits, no overtaking and no entry signs specifically for vehicles over 3500kg.
Posted on 01/02/2024 09:51
I can't find the relevant article...but when i was applying for a new Crit -Air last year (change of vehicle)....I notice a piece regarding the 3500kg limit. I was interested because my train weight is over the 4000kg mark..Twin axle 2200kg (upgrade) plus Disco. The wording was something like....if the weight sign shows an HGV then it applies only to HGV's, if no HGV is shown then the weight applies to all vehicles.
Also heard that the average Gendarme wont give a second look to MH's regarding this...
peedee replied on 01/02/2024 10:05
Posted on 01/02/2024 09:19 by LutzAt over 3500kg you are, of course, subject to the same restrictions that apply to trucks, such as speed limits, no overtaking and no entry signs specifically for vehicles over 3500kg.
Posted on 01/02/2024 10:05
It is not very clear but I don't think that is true of all countries Lutz. If there is a truck on the sign I treat it as not applicable to motorhomes e.g. on the Old Brenner Pass. Many speed limits and overtaking restrictions only apply to HGV Trucks.
peedee
GTP replied on 01/02/2024 10:26
Posted on 01/02/2024 10:05 by peedeeIt is not very clear but I don't think that is true of all countries Lutz. If there is a truck on the sign I treat it as not applicable to motorhomes e.g. on the Old Brenner Pass. Many speed limits and overtaking restrictions only apply to HGV Trucks.
peedee
Posted on 01/02/2024 10:26
on the Old Brenner Pass
Remember it well !!...and the Gothard with...if I remember, some 32 hairpin bends. And that was before power assisted steering !!
Edit..... Not tugging a caravan but with a VW Camper ( crate of beer in back ) Wild camped in the Alps/lakes. Those were the days .....
peedee replied on 01/02/2024 10:38
Posted on 01/02/2024 10:38
I was thinking of using the Gothard this year rather than the tunnel. I have looked at it on Google Maps street view and it looks quite doable with my 6.5 ton 8 metre van. I always use the old Brenner Pass when crossing Austria via Innsbruck. Never had any problems other than getting to it from Innsbruck. It does not appear to be signed at all? For variation I might use the Reisa Pass when I am that way again.
peedee
GTP replied on 01/02/2024 10:57
Posted on 01/02/2024 10:57
Just had a look myself...had forgot how beautiful that route is. You have kindle a desire to re visit. Very envious if you do go.
Not been via the Tunnel for a few years...last time I mis judged and joined the queue ( It was not long after the fire...and only allowing access in limited numbers at a time.)
Lutz replied on 02/02/2024 21:23
Posted on 01/02/2024 10:05 by peedeeIt is not very clear but I don't think that is true of all countries Lutz. If there is a truck on the sign I treat it as not applicable to motorhomes e.g. on the Old Brenner Pass. Many speed limits and overtaking restrictions only apply to HGV Trucks.
peedee
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