Motorhome Search At Dover (2 Viewers)

[rikfos]

Has anyone any idea why they search motorhomes and caravans on the way out of Dover and not coming in? With the amount of migrants trying to get in I would have thought it would have been the other way round.

 

[Wildman]

they search for firearms, explosives, undeclared passengers, pets. it is to protect those travelling on the same transport and recover loss of earnings, works both ways. Explosive tests are carried out in both directions.

 

[Old Soldier]

I have never been searched on the way out but nearly always on the way in. Will let you know, catching the ferry on Saturday....Yipppppeeeee

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[DanielFord]

I have never been searched on the way out but nearly always on the way in. Will let you know, catching the ferry on Saturday....Yipppppeeeee

We haven't been searched either, and crossed many times. Lucky, because last time we were carrying a 20ltr jerry can of petrol for the generator.

 

[Old Soldier]

generator.

Don't mention that word on here......!!

 

[rickwiggans]

On one occasion we were searched at Dover, and the lady said, "I realise this is a stupid question, but I have to ask - have you got any knives with a blade longer than 4 inches." Then she said,"for the purposes of your answer, ignore any knives carried for eating of cooking purposes" Box ticked I suppose.

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[jollyrodger]

It’s to see if you are "repatriating" any illegal immigrants …then they can upload it to on youtube

 

[Judge Mental]

We haven't been searched either, and crossed many times. Lucky, because last time we were carrying a 20ltr jerry can of petrol for the generator.

may come as a surprise but they sell petrol in MAINLAND europe!

 

[DanielFord]

On one occasion we were searched at Dover, and the lady said, "I realise this is a stupid question, but I have to ask - have you got any knives with a blade longer than 4 inches." Then she said,"for the purposes of your answer, ignore any knives carried for eating of cooking purposes" Box ticked I suppose.

So essentially the question was (reading between the lines) "Are you carrying any knives for the purposes of stabbing someone?"

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[DanielFord]

may come as a surprise but they sell petrol in europe!

Yes, poor wording on my part, the can was empty, but it is still not allowed!

 

[Mel]

may come as a surprise but they sell petrol in europe!

And the UK is ?

 

[Weinsbergaman]

And the UK is ?

For now

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[Mel]

And always will be.
May not stay in the EU.
But will always be Europe

 

[Weinsbergaman]

And always will be.
May not stay in the EU.
But will always be Europe

Geographically of course but ask anyone once we vote no and they'll all say we're not

 

[Judge Mental]

And the UK is ?

OK...OK be pedantic then you know very well what I meant...

just questioning the wisdom of carting fuel on a ferry to be honest....

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[Old Soldier]

We haven't been searched either, and crossed many times. Lucky, because last time we were carrying a 20ltr jerry can of petrol for the generator.

may come as a surprise but they sell petrol in MAINLAND europe!

OK...OK be pedantic then you know very well what I meant...

just questioning the wisdom of carting fuel on a ferry to be honest....

Not going to get involved in the geography but I must question the logic of carrying fuel in a jerry can on the ferry. Not only do you stand the chance of being cought and perhaps being refused boarding, but it is also a potential fire risk, it is also added weight and apart from all else......it is much cheaper to buy over there... Why risk having it? Unless of course this is ANOTHER windup!!.

 

[Bailey58]

Yeah but the can was empty.

 

[Old Soldier]

Yeah but the can was empty.

Was it? The post said "of petrol" not "empty petrol can"

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[Judge Mental]

Not going to get involved in the geography but I must question the logic of carrying fuel in a jerry can on the ferry. Not only do you stand the chance of being cought and perhaps being refused boarding, but it is also a potential fire risk, it is also added weight and apart from all else......it is much cheaper to buy over there... Why risk having it? Unless of course this is ANOTHER windup!!.

Fire? a bloomin potential disaster more like....

 

[DanielFord]

Yes I worded it badly, I meant a 20ltr petrol jerry can, not a jerry can with 20ltrs of petrol in it. And to be fair, when we boarded we were parked next to a petrol tanker, I suspect he had quite a lot of fuel on board!

 

[DanielFord]

Was it? The post said "of petrol" not "empty petrol can"

Refer to post #10

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[Old Soldier]

Yes I worded it badly, I meant a 20ltr petrol jerry can, not a jerry can with 20ltrs of petrol in it. And to be fair, when we boarded we were parked next to a petrol tanker, I suspect he had quite a lot of fuel on board!

Thought that was what you meant Daniel. If that was me I would have tapped up the driver of the tanker and taken some petrol over in a gerrycan!!!!
(Only joking folks!!)

 

[DanielFord]

Thought that was what you meant Daniel. If that was me I would have tapped up the driver of the tanker and taken some petrol over in a gerrycan!!!!
(Only joking folks!!)

Damn! If only I'd thought of that!

 

[DBK]

So essentially the question was (reading between the lines) "Are you carrying any knives for the purposes of stabbing someone?"

Like entering the USA and you have to answer the question " are you a member of a terrorist organisation?"

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[DanielFord]

Like entering the USA and you have to answer the question " are you a member of a terrorist organisation?"

I always wanted to answer yes to that question, but figured after 9/11 the sense of humour wouldn't be great in this area!

 

[DBK]

I always wanted to answer yes to that question, but figured after 9/11 the sense of humour wouldn't be great in this area!

I am fairly sure US customs officials have their sense of humour removed during initial training. I've also seen a sign, can't remember the exact wording but it said if you crack a joke or something you would be prosecuted.

 

[chaser]

How is petrol in a Jerry can any worse than in the tank, Jerry cans strong thick steel , petrol tank , more than likely plastic

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[gus-lopez]

they search for firearms, explosives, undeclared passengers, pets. it is to protect those travelling on the same transport and recover loss of earnings, works both ways. Explosive tests are carried out in both directions.

Never had anything on way out. Way in ,yes but noting to do with any of the above.

I have never been searched on the way out but nearly always on the way in. Will let you know, catching the ferry on Saturday....Yipppppeeeee

We haven't been searched either, and crossed many times. Lucky, because last time we were carrying a 20ltr jerry can of petrol for the generator.

You'll be telling me next that my porta-pack isn't legal.

I always wanted to answer yes to that question, but figured after 9/11 the sense of humour wouldn't be great in this area!

It isn't.

I am fairly sure US customs officials have their sense of humour removed during initial training. I've also seen a sign, can't remember the exact wording but it said if you crack a joke or something you would be prosecuted.

It does & you also get deported.

 

[DanielFord]

How is petrol in a Jerry can any worse than in the tank, Jerry cans strong thick steel , petrol tank , more than likely plastic

Or indeed the 5 cans of butane for the camping stove, which are perfectly acceptable apparently.

 

[peterc10]

Like entering the USA and you have to answer the question " are you a member of a terrorist organisation?"

Even more confusing is they ask you if you have ever been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude. Any idea how to answer that (other than "no")

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