Advice please (1 Viewer)

[wander-Lust]

Hi
As a new owner with no experience in the scene I wondered if I could ask a few questions regarding my van
Firstly it is a 2013 Pug boxer conversion at a tad under 6m , it is not the super high sided model and is a L3H2 spec, at 6m will I be subject to any restrictions that I have not thought about? Maybe tolls and ferry costs etc?, I work in Europe all year round as a truck driver so know the score with everyday goings on, it’s stuff like vignettes that I need to be on the ball with, the pug is plated at 3500kg
Thanks in advance

 

[Puddleduck]

You'll need a vignette for Switzerland

 

[Gaston aires]

Hi, as it’s plated at 3.5 t. You can buy a vignette as soon as you need one from service areas, shops, etc as soon as you cross borders. Nearest service area ok, and a choice of days needed. No need to buy in advance. The “go box” is only when you’re over3.5t.
Quite an easy system.
Phil

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[Phill D]

the length is not an issue most of europe are more restrictive on the weight particularly in excess of 3.5t AND upwards.

TO ADD TO THE POINTS ON GO BOX / VIGNETTE THOSE ARE IN AUSTRIA AND SWITZERLAND
you wont need those generally through europe.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Tolls should be Class 2 in France - we use a ATMB tag just to make it easier especially if RHD. Tunnel doesnt care about length but ferries will be cheaper at under 6m - unless you add a bike rack of course.

 

[David and Sally]

We are 3.85t and may go through Switzerland and Austria later in the year. All this vignette stuff makes me want to go around via Germany

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[wander-Lust]

You'll need a vignette for Switzerland

Yes indeed , but worth it just for the scenery

 

[Puddleduck]

I love Switzerland Yes, it is expensive but worth it

As we are over the 3500kg we need to stop at the border and buy a 10 day pass (longer passes are available). You have to scratch off (or write on) the pass each day you are in Switzerland even if you are not using the roads.

 

[mitzimad]

watch out for 6ft road restrictions