Trikey and Ian G go Dutch (20th - 23rd Sept 2019) - Page 53

bl52krz · 4th July 2019, 23:06

Jules. I always take my sat nav, but I deactivate the speed camera action. And in over thirty years going over there, I have never been stopped. Just keep to the speed limits, it’s quite easy if you try.There is no restriction on dash cams as far as I know. They can not be used in evidence as far as I know. I have one in the front, and one in the rear..

bl52krz · 4th July 2019, 23:16

Always knew you had some dirty habits.Hope you wash them before you go.

Rev Jules · 5th July 2019, 07:15

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Always knew you had some dirty habits.Hope you wash them before you go.

I shall most certainly change my knickers.

Mother Superior

Ched · 5th July 2019, 15:16

My passport came today so that's both our api's done with eurotunnel, now I just need to get the car sorted out.

Snetty · 5th July 2019, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Ched

My passport came today so that's both our api's done with eurotunnel, now I just need to get the car sorted out.

Ditto, same here will sort out Eurotunnel tomorrow and start gathering all the other bits needed.
Then to sort the car

steve-45 · 5th July 2019, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Snetty

Ditto, same here will sort out Eurotunnel tomorrow and start gathering all the other bits needed.
Then to sort the car

I know it’s only a few hundred miles round trip of driving on the wrong side of the road but do we have a recommended list of spares to take ?

If so rather than each take a boot load maybe we could have a list of who’s carrying a spare whatever ?

Snetty · 6th July 2019, 00:29

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Originally Posted by steve-45

I know it’s only a few hundred miles round trip of driving on the wrong side of the road but do we have a recommended list of spares to take ?

If so rather than each take a boot load maybe we could have a list of who’s carrying a spare whatever ?

Great idea, maybe Trikey or Andy Willi could advise on the most likely failures and spares it would be appropriate to take.

Ian G · 6th July 2019, 07:06

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Originally Posted by Snetty

Great idea, maybe Trikey or Andy Willi could advise on the most likely failures and spares it would be appropriate to take.

The most important spare to carry is a FULL sized spare wheel and make sure that your wheel nuts have not been overtightened by the gorilla at the tyre centre. Another thing that may save some time is if you use locking wheel studs replace them with normal studs.
Maybe a cam sensor and ancilary belt would be a good idea.
Cheers

DeeJ · 6th July 2019, 10:28

Should be obvious, but often forgotten, is the spare ignition key. If travelling with a passenger, give it to him or her just in case. Also swap photocopies of your passports.

David

DeeJ · 6th July 2019, 11:30

On the matter of fuel, it is a 'must' to tank up fully before you leave the UK (Tesco's Superstore near Ashford not far before the Tunnel off M20, maybe?). The UK is as ever the cheapest fuel in western Europe, apart from Luxembourg. Holland is just about the most expensive in Europe. Motorway prices are almost never discounted, and eye-watering:

https://autotraveler.ru/en/spravka/f...l#.XSCBDU2P4eE

Belgium end even France are a bit better, but those expecting at least some discount on Premium 97/98/99 octane petrol will be disappointed. Generally discount pumps only have cheaper prices on Euro 95. Generally they only have 95 Octane, LPG and diesel anyway, as do most "A-brand" pumps. Those who's cars have acquired a taste for 102 will find it is available in and around Eindhoven, near Boxtel, but you will have to Google it.

4th July 2019, 23:06	#521
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,393 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Jules. I always take my sat nav, but I deactivate the speed camera action. And in over thirty years going over there, I have never been stopped. Just keep to the speed limits, it’s quite easy if you try.There is no restriction on dash cams as far as I know. They can not be used in evidence as far as I know. I have one in the front, and one in the rear.. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham. Last edited by bl52krz; 4th July 2019 at 23:11.. Reason: Extra info

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,393 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Always knew you had some dirty habits.Hope you wash them before you go. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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DeeJ Avid contributor Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: . Posts: 117 Thanks: 11 Thanked 56 Times in 43 Posts	Should be obvious, but often forgotten, is the spare ignition key. If travelling with a passenger, give it to him or her just in case. Also swap photocopies of your passports. David Last edited by DeeJ; 6th July 2019 at 13:01..

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DeeJ Avid contributor Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: . Posts: 117 Thanks: 11 Thanked 56 Times in 43 Posts	On the matter of fuel, it is a 'must' to tank up fully before you leave the UK (Tesco's Superstore near Ashford not far before the Tunnel off M20, maybe?). The UK is as ever the cheapest fuel in western Europe, apart from Luxembourg. Holland is just about the most expensive in Europe. Motorway prices are almost never discounted, and eye-watering: https://autotraveler.ru/en/spravka/f...l#.XSCBDU2P4eE Belgium end even France are a bit better, but those expecting at least some discount on Premium 97/98/99 octane petrol will be disappointed. Generally discount pumps only have cheaper prices on Euro 95. Generally they only have 95 Octane, LPG and diesel anyway, as do most "A-brand" pumps. Those who's cars have acquired a taste for 102 will find it is available in and around Eindhoven, near Boxtel, but you will have to Google it. Last edited by DeeJ; 6th July 2019 at 13:04..

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Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	My passport came today so that's both our api's done with eurotunnel, now I just need to get the car sorted out.