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 ·  Posted: 05.08.2021  ·  #1

Any updates from members currently in France regarding restrictions and generally how things are.

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 ·  Posted: 05.08.2021  ·  #2

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Any updates from members currently in France regarding restrictions and generally how things are.

Yes stay in France and enjoy the good weather, bloody tipping it down here.

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 ·  Posted: 05.08.2021  ·  #3

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Any updates from members currently in France regarding restrictions and generally how things are.

Yes stay in France and enjoy the good weather, bloody tipping it down here.

Wish I was there Norman although last update on the forum (Old new one) from member in Brittany said it was raining there as well.

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Any updates from members currently in France regarding restrictions and generally how things are.

Yes stay in France and enjoy the good weather, bloody tipping it down here.

Wish I was there Norman although last update on the forum (Old new one) from member in Brittany said it was raining there as well.

Sure never thought of it like that, which is the old one and which is the new one.

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 ·  Posted: 05.08.2021  ·  #5

This is the new old one....I think

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 ·  Posted: 05.08.2021  ·  #6

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This is the new old one....I think

Of course you have it sussed.

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 ·  Posted: 06.08.2021  ·  #7

should be able to let you know this time next week

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 ·  Posted: 07.08.2021  ·  #8

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should be able to let you know this time next week

Looking forward to hearing from you then.

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 ·  Posted: 07.08.2021  ·  #9

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should be able to let you know this time next week

Ya ballix.

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 ·  Posted: 07.08.2021  ·  #10

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should be able to let you know this time next week

Ya ballix.

Now now...no call for that

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 ·  Posted: 07.08.2021  ·  #11

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 ·  Posted: 11.08.2021  ·  #12

Here at the moment. Very very hot in the South. Same all over I think. Everywhere very busy. All French, few Belgium. have
not seen a NI or Southern van in 6 weeks. Everybody seems to be going about their business as usual. We are keeping
to ourselves and actually trying to avoid people but have not experienced any difficulties what so ever. Fingers crossed.
For anybody thinking of coming we have had no hassle both in leaving Ireland or arriving in France. We used Irish Ferries
and were the only van on the boat but everything well organised to keep people safe.
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 ·  Posted: 12.08.2021  ·  #13

Well we are ready for the off later today, van packed, paperwork all in order I think with the various passes/passports etc will report back in a couple of days once I have experienced the french hostility hospitality

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 ·  Posted: 12.08.2021  ·  #14

Have a great one!!!

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 ·  Posted: 12.08.2021  ·  #15

Enjoy. Tell them you are still part of EU….. be grand then

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 ·  Posted: 12.08.2021  ·  #16

Have a good one John/Angela

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 ·  Posted: 12.08.2021  ·  #17

Bon Voyage.... A few updates of the trip would be welcomed

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 ·  Posted: 12.08.2021  ·  #18

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Well we are ready for the off later today, van packed, paperwork all in order I think with the various passes/passports etc will report back in a couple of days once I have experienced the french hostility hospitality

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 ·  Posted: 12.08.2021  ·  #19

Enjoy the trip John, nice 47 Deg waiting for you in Spain

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #20

John & Angela have a great break, it will be like going on honeymoon again. forget about work and enjoy yourselves

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #21

John Can you have a look and see if the larger motorhomes are displaying the the Angles Morts stickers

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #22

Tommy, when I was there last March,I only saw two and they were both close on 8 mtr's

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #23

Mine is close on 8 meters but still 3500 kg

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #24

That's the thing, how are the police to know what weight your van is

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #25

That exactly the problen you don't know unless you take a close look at the van's.when parked up. I would think the longer A Class are mostly over the 3.500. presumably the ones with the speed limit stickers should have the danger signs.
If you look at the two photo's in the Aire in Cherbourg only one had the warning signs, and if you compare the parking spaces the van next to me, is considerably longer and filling the whole space.
ouf of 16 vans 4 with the speed limit markings, only one with the danger signs.

 

 

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #26

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That's the thing, how are the police to know what weight your van is

If you are over the 3.500kg you are supposed to have the 3 speed limit stickers on the rear.

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #27

Get a CVRT like I did. If you need to show your not more than 3,500kg show 'em the CVRT cert/disc, if you need to show you over 3,500kg show 'em the plate or the Registration Certificate

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #28

Baguette, dont think the CVRT would impress the French Police Les regles sont les regles. I've ordered mine, they look massive

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #29

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Baguette, dont think the CVRT would impress the French Police Les regles sont les regles. I've ordered mine, they look massive

A little smaller than an A4 sheet, bigger than an A5

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 ·  Posted: 13.08.2021  ·  #30

Ah lads, don’t be getting all het up over little details. Just drive it like you stole it. Be grand. No one messes with a lad like that. … if you get stopped then, tell em you’re late for mass 🤪🤪

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #31

My van is 4000kg but I've seen the exact same van plated at 3500 so I can't see how anyone would know the difference without a full inspection , I don't think I'll place the stickers but that's my decision

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #32

Its a pain in the arse with fecking stickers for this stickers for that,
Few years ago ya couldn't be stopped without alcohol testers.....the feckers are still in thee glovebox rolling around , that seems to have been shelved

The stickers are the latest

Seen a beautiful Dethleffs Xl last week and it spoiled with stickers

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #33

Totally agree Max, at least the ones I've ordered show an overcab motorhome I was thinking if I could get the ones at the front magnetic as i could put them on the cab doors

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #34

They are ugly looking for sure but if they save lives they are worth it, after a short time we will take no notice of them.
I don’t know how effective they will be though, you would hope whoever came up with them have researched their effectiveness.

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #35

They should be on HGV and Bus for sure as they are needed but a motorhome is a bit daft,
The stats will speak for them selves

Suppose we gotta put them on when going abroad,

Does a caravan and towing car need them does anybody know? (Im just curious is all)

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #36

As they're supposed to go on the blind spots, anyone reading them will be knocked down

Except for the back,a MH doesn't have blind spots, just another stupid rule

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #37

I’ll be there in a few weeks with a large 3500 unit. Be interested in seeing whether I’m stopped or if I see many units with them big f#%k off stupid signs

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #38

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I’ll be there in a few weeks with a large 3500 unit. Be interested in seeing whether I’m stopped or if I see many units with them big f#%k off stupid signs

2 friends one with a tag axle Burstner and the other with a 4250kg 2 axle are back from France last weekend and no signs on and were not stopped,
I suppose its like every thing else its only when some thing happens they will ask where the signs are

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #39

What a load of bollox ,if people learned to drive they would not need signs .

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 ·  Posted: 14.08.2021  ·  #40

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What a load of bollox ,if people learned to drive they would not need signs .

I think its amed at cyclists and padestrians more than other drivers Norman, (but I may be wrong)

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