richard thomas
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:54 AM |
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Please don't laugh...
Not sure I should admit to this but....
I need to tow a caravan to france this summer, been looking on the web for a good campsite and cheap crossings but there's that many websites
it's confusing!
Anyone got any recommendations?
Rich.
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graememk
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:58 AM |
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he he he he
caravan......
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westf27
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:03 AM |
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just got a towbar delivered but no way is a caravan going on it....ever
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ecosse
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:04 AM |
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Where in France are you going?
This site is pretty good, but tends to list only the more expensive and higher rated sites
http://www.alanrogers.com/
Or if you have autoroute I've got an add in for practically every campsite in france (3500+) if you want that?
Cheers
Alex
PS
Never did it in caravan though b4 anyone marks me down as a caravanner
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designer
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:06 AM |
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I live in northern France.
Try all the company sites - speedferries, P&O, Sea France, Eurotunnel and Norfolk line.
You have to try each one as the prices are always changing.
In December Sea France was the cheapest, February it was Norfolk Line, and in July it's P&O.
And, it's always cheaper to travel mid week.
The last time I took over a huge trailer Norfolk Line were the cheapest.
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Avoneer
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:10 AM |
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Portsmouth Cherbourg - dearer than Dover Calais, but a better door into France.
How far do you wanna go down?
Coast or inland?
The Vendee (next area down after Britanny) is gorgeous.
Pat...
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richard thomas
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:10 AM |
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Thanks,
Alan Roges site looks good!
Oh, the shame of it.......
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Hellfire
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:11 AM |
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Speedferries is usually the cheapest by far. For cars at least.
Phil
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richard thomas
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:11 AM |
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Probably Brittany, but would try further south.
I'd prefer the coast, but so long as there's a pool for the kids it doesn't matter.
[Edited on 14/6/07 by richard thomas]
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ayoungman
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:14 AM |
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I know a Busa's got some grunt, but I don't think it'll pull very well with a caravan on the back
"just like that !"
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ecosse
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:15 AM |
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Speedferries are pretty good, used them the past few years, quick crossing and reasonable prices.
We're going all the way to the med again this year  although Brittany is nice as well.
Cheers
Alex
Would recommend this site if you fancy doing disney with the kids
http://www.camping-jablines.com/
[Edited on 14/6/07 by ecosse]
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Agriv8
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:20 AM |
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Used norforkline 3 times.
A bit no frills as its mainly freight but always beem spot on for me.
Regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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richard thomas
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:26 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ayoungman
I know a Busa's got some grunt, but I don't think it'll pull very well with a caravan on the back
Be ok, i'll fit an extra rad fan
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nick205
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:50 AM |
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you might need one of those natty extended wing mirrors too 
Also consider some string back driving gloves for the truly authentic caravan look
(all tongue in cheek although I do have a personal distaste for weekend gypsies)
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vinny1275
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 12:01 PM |
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Depends how many people you're taking - the ferries will charge you per vehicle + per person - Eurotunnel charge per vehicle and that's
it. Crossing's quicker and no seasick kids either..... 
They also have more crossings, so it's easier to get an off-peak one cheaper.
HTH
Vince
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3GEComponents
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 12:19 PM |
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I've done the Dover to Calais run 9 times this year, and it's always been a toss up between P&O and Sea France, prefere Sea France,
especially if it's on the Rodin, as this is a new ship and is very nice.
Makes the P&O ones look grubby.
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 12:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by richard thomas
Not sure I should admit to this but....
I need to tow a caravan to france this summer, been looking on the web for a good campsite and cheap crossings but there's that many websites
it's confusing!
Anyone got any recommendations?
Rich.
Yes - leave it there!! One less to get in the way anyway - and a waste of good fibreglass
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minordelay
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 12:36 PM |
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Speedferries don't allow caravans IIRC.
Lots of good info on ukcampsite.co.uk.
I'll second the Vendee, but we're heading further south to Bordeaux this year.
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richard thomas
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 05:20 PM |
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Anyone been to Benodet in Brittany?
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splitrivet
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 07:18 PM |
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Why take a caravan when you can rent my place in the Charrente for the right money, pics in my photo archive.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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snapper
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 07:22 PM |
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Yello vilage Guilvenac near Benoda.
Excellent pool, club house, 47 steps to the beach which is huge.
Village 15 mins walk or get the road train.
little restaurant on site and take aways aswell, good showers etc.
i have been 3 years running with my large clan.
Traveled Plymouth to Roscof then 2 1/2 hours to site but the journey home is a bu%%er so now do portsmouth St Malo 4 hrs, i push the boat out and go
overnight with a cabin.
Yello will give you extra days to suit you journey and you can book direct to save a bit.
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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