ATMB Toll Tag positioning (1 Viewer)

[Bognor Saint]

I now have one of these tags. The instructions say to fix it at the top of the windscreen behind the mirror. However this seems not applicable to a motorhome because of the overhang above which will prevent the sensor reading it. It says to place at the bottom of the windscreen in this case. I'm just curious as to how you others gave managed this.

 

[Khizzie]

I now have one of these tags. The instructions say to fix it at the top of the windscreen behind the mirror. However this seems not applicable to a motorhome because of the overhang above which will prevent the sensor reading it. It says to place at the bottom of the windscreen in this case. I'm just curious as to how you others gave managed this.

Do as it recommends. You will have no problem by sitting it lower down .it needs to see the receiver so the over hang is in the way by fitting it at top of screen

 

[DangerMousy]

Our tag sits in one of the little trays facing the window in the middle of the dashboard - works perfectly there.

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[Steve N Tracy]

Ours is at the bottom, out of the wiper swept area so the mounting won't cause mot issues.

 

[Figaro]

I`ve not got an overhang so it`s behind the mirror
Won`t stop me sweating a bit though first time through the toll with a queue of traffic behind !
Leave for Loire on 24th June

 

[Bognor Saint]

I`ve not got an overhang so it`s behind the mirror
Won`t stop me sweating a bit though first time through the toll with a queue of traffic behind !
Leave for Loire on 24th June

I'll be sweating 2 days before you!

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[Figaro]

I'll be sweating 2 days before you!

Please post how you get on !

 

[Littlewheels]

Bottom center just above the wiper blades especially if you have one of the windscreens that are high etc.

 

[Littlewheels]

Should read high tech

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[DangerMousy]

I`ve not got an overhang so it`s behind the mirror
Won`t stop me sweating a bit though first time through the toll with a queue of traffic behind !
Leave for Loire on 24th June

We don't have an overhang either (just little bit protruding above the cab - but it doesn't obstruct line of sight for the tag), even so I found when we first tried the tag that it didn't work very well up at the top - it seemed to take a lot longer to be registered by the equipment and activate the barrier. Possibly the issue was that the sensors are aimed at either "lorry height" or "car height" and the top of the MH windscreen is in between the two. It works much better at the bottom of the windscreen - maybe because it mimics the "car height" placement?

 

[awg]

Please post how you get on !

Used mine for the first time over the Easter weekend.

Slightly worried as I approached the first toll but absolutely no problem. Makes life a lot easier with a right hand drive vehicle. Also had my first invoice which was automatically taken from my Debit Card.

Allan

 

[Vanderek]

I'll be sweating 2 days before you!

And I will be sweating as we leave on the 23rd

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[Bognor Saint]

And I will be sweating as we leave on the 23rd

Those of us sweating should seek sponsorship from that well known brand of antiperspirant that will have women running after us. Just a thought.

 

[Dizzy Izzy]

Will let you know how things go for us next weekend.

 

[Bognor Saint]

Approached first toll with trepidation this morning but it raised and so did subsequent ones. Sweating no more.

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[Vanderek]

Approached first toll with trepidation this morning but it raised and so did subsequent ones. Sweating no more.

Well done..its my turn next...on the ferry tomorrow night

 

[Bognor Saint]

Well done..its my turn next...on the ferry tomorrow night

Good luck.
The little tag even beeps when the barrier lifts.

 

[Vanderek]

I am looking forward to driving towards the barrier at speed

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[Dizzy Izzy]

Worked just fine..having a great time here in the Loire but dare I say it,it's been a bit too hot!!

 

[Pia]

I`ve not got an overhang so it`s behind the mirror
Won`t stop me sweating a bit though first time through the toll with a queue of traffic behind !
Leave for Loire on 24th June

don't worry....drive slowly right up to the barrier and it works beautifully..... if somewhat slowly in France....we have both French and Spanish versions...the Spanish one works instantly....whilst our French one takes a second or two to work...but neither have ever let us down in the 4 or 5 years we've used them.

 

[Figaro]

I can indeed confirm they operate as intended, so much easier than fumbling with change.

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[Bognor Saint]

Panicked a bit earlier today. Arrived at toll gate and barrier did not raise. Big truck behind so options limited! After about 40 seconds ( seemed longer at the time) it raised. Credit to the truck driver as I thought he would start venting his annoyance.

 

[Pia]

Panicked a bit earlier today. Arrived at toll gate and barrier did not raise. Big truck behind so options limited! After about 40 seconds ( seemed longer at the time) it raised. Credit to the truck driver as I thought he would start venting his annoyance.

We have found this in France some of the toll barriers are REALLY slow to rise.....but ....in about 5 years we have never had a situation where the barrier has failed to rise...so don't worry...all will be well....the truck driver was patient as I suspect he has similar experiences Happy travels.

 

[Vanderek]

Mine is working fine..yes some are a little slow...sorry for posting the picture of the wedged cars ..as we saw on Saturday a car and a caravan both took the same lane ..not too much damage

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[Dizzy Izzy]

We have had one occasion when it didn't work,yesterday!! Waited ages as some do seem to take a while to move but this one hadn't after a few mins and a long queue behind us.In the end got assistance from a Toll employee who finally raised the barrier for us,he couldn't understand why it hadn't worked.

 

[ymfb]

I have used Ind for some years in the car, when UK drivers could first have them, you could see some French drivers think, he will never get through the high speed one, how happy were we passing all the French cars queuing on our way down to the Alps for skiing . I haven't checked to see if we need to re-register or just good to go. Certainly didn't need to change it for the m/c just use the appropriate lane to avoid paying the car rate.

 

[Bognor Saint]

Now back home and can report what a bonus it was having it. Now got to wait for the bill!