France yes or no?

replied on 21/02/2016 13:22

Posted on 21/02/2016 13:22

Hi, new to this forum so please bear with me. We are collecting a new Chausson 718 Welcome in March having previously owned a VW T5 camper (Great fun but 2 slipped discs and a face full of condensation every morning over the last year has seen us off!) We haven't been abroad yet and we're thinking of taking off to South west France for most of September. That said we both feel a bit nervous about it and have discussed staying in the UK this year until we're fully competent with our new purchase. I would be grateful for any thoughts from experinced motor homers about going to France this year or waiting until we're more confident? Thanks all.

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commeyras replied on 21/02/2016 18:08

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commeyras

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Posted on 21/02/2016 18:08

Jack. Don't forget ACSI; you'll pay the sub by the savings for the first few nights. Diane has given lots of info on the in the Overseas Section - just put ACSI in the search box top right!

commeyras replied on 21/02/2016 18:39

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Posted on 21/02/2016 18:39

Forgot to add, her blog is 'Joys of Caravanning'

replied on 21/02/2016 18:51

Posted on 21/02/2016 18:51

Thank you all- what a great forum. Only joined the CC yesterday and already feel we're not alone!

cyberyacht replied on 22/02/2016 07:23

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Posted on 22/02/2016 07:23

Forgot to add, her blog is 'Joys of Caravanning'

'Joys of European Caravanning", I think.

Camdoon replied on 22/02/2016 07:52

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Camdoon

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Posted on 22/02/2016 07:52

As a motorhomer you need this:

https://www.vicarious-shop.com/All-the-Aires-France-north-and-south-together.html

Longtimecaravanner replied on 22/02/2016 08:26

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Posted on 22/02/2016 08:26

You may also be interested in Richard Clark's blog www.Motorhomemoments.wordpress.com as he travels through France in his motorhome. He also does some excellent films on Youtube of the access to different aires which would give you some reassurance.

AlastairH replied on 22/02/2016 16:22

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Posted on 22/02/2016 16:22

We are fairly new to motorhoming too and have been to France last year and the year before. It's great! The French are so organised for MH's and Aires are plentiful. Get yourself All the Aires France from VicariousBooks.com and download the campsites from www.archiescampings.eu on to your SatNav or phone and you will never be stuck for somewhere to stay. Bon Voyage!

replied on 22/02/2016 20:25

Posted on 22/02/2016 20:25

Thank you for the valuable advice. Much appreciated

young thomas replied on 22/02/2016 20:59

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Posted on 22/02/2016 20:59

jack, i know i was 'over cautious' in the other thread where it came to understanding and managing the payload on ypur new van.......a MH is a large life changing purchase for most....

however, having got the van and spent a couple of weeks shaking it down, no such caution re skipping La Manche.....

get over there and dont miss a minute! Happy

chasncath replied on 22/02/2016 21:18

chasncath

Posted on 22/02/2016 21:18

Surprised that no one has added a word of caution regarding availability of sites in France in September, which is when Jack plans to visit the south west. Can anyone recommend sites that will be open, en route, and at his destination?

Presumably, no one wants to spend a month on aires de service a.k.a. car parks.

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