First time in France

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I’m travelling to France in our Motorhome with my mate to attempt to cycle up Mount Ventoux and Alpe D’Huez. What do I need to take with me so as not to fall foul of police or officialdom. All advice welcome as I’ve never been abroad in the Motorhome before. TIA Kevin
 
Motorhome insurance certificate,mot and original log book.
Yellow vest for everyone travelling
Reflective triangle.
Spare glasses if you wear them.
Headlight deflectors.

Oh and a corkscrew.
 
just a couple of suggestions , this list may be a bit out of date , I did 5 years ago

Passport

Also good satnav, the books " all the aires" or apps campercontact or camperstop

Light weight drip dry clothing if going in the summer.

Insect repellant - Smidge for me.

Books, you can never have too many, phrase books, dictionary, guide books & a good map Just in case the satnav packs up.

Maps - the laminated Michelin atlas is good and the Michelin Zoom maps if you want to look at an area in detail for cycling or walking.

Campsite and Aires info - Vicarious guide, camper contact app , Park4night , search for site etc.

Prepaid card such as Caxton or credit like the Halifax Clarity card or nationwide debit card.

EHIC card health cards

Breakdown and medical insurance.

Three "feel at home" sim card or similar plus Mifi (if you have one)

Unless you have specific foods you cannot live without, why carry any more extra food than you need, especially heavy liquids. We usually carry a few tins of meals, in case we should outstay available food.
Alcohol is much cheaper overseas, so not worth carrying.
Fresh food is best bought when you want it from local stores.
We carry sun creams, shampoo's and other everyday items. Lidl's, Aldi and other supermarkets carry all of the familiar goods you buy at home.

all our documents scanned and copied , kept seperate. 2 sets

Halve your planned mileage, halve your planned "necessary" equipment, double your spending money
  • In France, don't forget priority to the right in towns (unless you can see that the joining road has a solid white line or stop sign). They have a habit of pulling out as a matter of course, particularly in the larger towns.
  • The same applies on minor country roads where a junction is indicated by a diagonal cross (Saltire). The road to the right has priority. If a vertical cross then you are generally on the major road.
  • In towns, pedestrians have the right to cross in front of traffic. They have to give a clear indication that they are about to step-off. This right does not apply if there is an adjacent pedestrian crossing.
  • Hi vis vest for driver and every passenger. Must be able to put them on before exiting the vehicle so don't keep them in the garage or an outside locker.
  • Becareful when driving through small towns , speed bumps are vicious , slow right down !!!
    Warning triangle
    Spare bulb set & fuses legal requirement (never been asked for them).
    • First aid kit
      Beam deflectors for your lights
    • these items , i photocopy & keep copies handy , originals in my safe hidden in van( plus passport)
    • Driving licence
      Insurance certificate
      V5C
    • Passport
    • Two pin adaptor for the EHU.
      Reverse polarity tester kit, save blowing fuse on the control panel as some electrical points in france not all wired correct
  • Remember when approaching a town or village the town/village name sign is the speed limit start & when ends when exiting T/V sign with lines thru. they are quite strict !!!!!

    Don't do what I did on my first trip , on first trip to an aire, I bought several jetons ( coins for water/ electric) thinking that they would be handy for all the other aires on our trip . Nope each aire has a different jeton, so I still have 3 jetons after 7/8 trips to france which don't fit any other aires.

    hope these help
    Terry
 
Jo662 said:
Motorhome insurance certificate,mot and original log book.
Yellow vest for everyone travelling
Reflective triangle.
Spare glasses if you wear them.
Headlight deflectors.

Oh and a corkscrew.
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Thank you
 
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For those two climbs make sure to have plenty of life insurance.
 
FIDGET said:
just a couple of suggestions , this list may be a bit out of date , I did 5 years ago

Passport

Also good satnav, the books " all the aires" or apps campercontact or camperstop

Light weight drip dry clothing if going in the summer.

Insect repellant - Smidge for me.

Books, you can never have too many, phrase books, dictionary, guide books & a good map Just in case the satnav packs up.

Maps - the laminated Michelin atlas is good and the Michelin Zoom maps if you want to look at an area in detail for cycling or walking.

Campsite and Aires info - Vicarious guide, camper contact app , Park4night , search for site etc.

Prepaid card such as Caxton or credit like the Halifax Clarity card or nationwide debit card.

EHIC card health cards

Breakdown and medical insurance.

Three "feel at home" sim card or similar plus Mifi (if you have one)

Unless you have specific foods you cannot live without, why carry any more extra food than you need, especially heavy liquids. We usually carry a few tins of meals, in case we should outstay available food.
Alcohol is much cheaper overseas, so not worth carrying.
Fresh food is best bought when you want it from local stores.
We carry sun creams, shampoo's and other everyday items. Lidl's, Aldi and other supermarkets carry all of the familiar goods you buy at home.

all our documents scanned and copied , kept seperate. 2 sets

Halve your planned mileage, halve your planned "necessary" equipment, double your spending money
  • In France, don't forget priority to the right in towns (unless you can see that the joining road has a solid white line or stop sign). They have a habit of pulling out as a matter of course, particularly in the larger towns.
  • The same applies on minor country roads where a junction is indicated by a diagonal cross (Saltire). The road to the right has priority. If a vertical cross then you are generally on the major road.
  • In towns, pedestrians have the right to cross in front of traffic. They have to give a clear indication that they are about to step-off. This right does not apply if there is an adjacent pedestrian crossing.
  • Hi vis vest for driver and every passenger. Must be able to put them on before exiting the vehicle so don't keep them in the garage or an outside locker.
  • Becareful when driving through small towns , speed bumps are vicious , slow right down !!!
    Warning triangle
    Spare bulb set & fuses legal requirement (never been asked for them).
    • First aid kit
      Beam deflectors for your lights
    • these items , i photocopy & keep copies handy , originals in my safe hidden in van( plus passport)
    • Driving licence
      Insurance certificate
      V5C
    • Passport
    • Two pin adaptor for the EHU.
      Reverse polarity tester kit, save blowing fuse on the control panel as some electrical points in france not all wired correct
  • Remember when approaching a town or village the town/village name sign is the speed limit start & when ends when exiting T/V sign with lines thru. they are quite strict !!!!!

    Don't do what I did on my first trip , on first trip to an aire, I bought several jetons ( coins for water/ electric) thinking that they would be handy for all the other aires on our trip . Nope each aire has a different jeton, so I still have 3 jetons after 7/8 trips to france which don't fit any other aires.

    hope these help
    Terry
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Thank you

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