MH length on ferry. How strict are DFDS? (1 Viewer)

[Wendo55]

Looking to book as a first time user and wondering if I can get away with <7m as I'm actually 7.1.

 

[hilldweller]

I wouldn't be able to sleep at night.

 

[irnbru]

We have only been a few times but never been measured. Good Luck Enjoy your trip.

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[Wendo55]

I wouldn't be able to sleep at night.

That's what I'm bothered about! I'll probably go bright red and confess if anyone looks at me!

 

[Falcon 269]

I got away this April with 7.0 when we're actually 7.3.

That's me jinxed next time we go DFDS!

 

[mike mcglynn]

My Van was measured by two young ladies whilst at the ticket booth prior to boarding with a surveyors tape .

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[Theonlysue]

They'll flay you alive

 

[WillH]

Why not just tell them how long your van is?

 

[Lot lover]

Why not just tell them how long your van is?

Trying to defraud?

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[Kybod]

Wendy, worth pointing out that if you were to be honest and you choose the up to 10m option, the prices then quoted start to be in the same cost area as that of the eurotunnel. Length of your vehicle is not an issue with the tunnel.
Mike

 

[WillH]

I know I have posted this before but look at it this way, if ten motorhomers underdeclared by 1 m then one of them wouldn't get on a full ferry. The companies have to have some way of finding out how long the vehicle is. The tunnel is not a ferry, the mechanics are entirely different. We also used to get the wise guys that insisted the roof box was not part of the car, or that 'we didn't know trailers were extra'. That's before I get started on the 'Travellers' that didn't know that kids where extra, then why did they hide them under the seats in the van? Then there is the name on the ticket, why try and be funny, the Police Special Unit don't have a sense of humour. I shan't go on but we've seen it all.

 

[Kybod]

I have usually found P&O to be cheaper on the Dover / Calais route and their website asks for the actual vehicle length and height. Mike

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[chaser]

Never understand these . S what is that an inch

 

[mitzimad]

since the ferry companies run a two horse cartel that charges ridiculous amounts for everything i would have no problem with a little defrauding if you can get away with it

 

[mitzimad]

since the ferry companies run a two horse cartel that charges ridiculous amounts for everything i would have no problem with a little defrauding if you can get away with it

on our last trip we were offereed an earlier ferry for £25 which we declined they then did a pantomime phhone call and said they would do us a big favour and let us on it free before we boarded we got a text saying our original sailing was cancelled so they tried to defraud us

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[Khizzie]

My van was measured at Portsmouth by Brittany ferries . I had said it was 6m but in fact 6.1 m they wernt concerned about point 1 at all .Roy

 

[Emmit]

For those who book online with BF.
There is a box that states that the applicant's 'van has a rear mounted bicycle rack.
I know someone who has never ticked that box, even though there is a two bike rack, (complete with two bikes???) on the rear of the 'van.
No Names, No pack drill.

 

[Badknee]

For those who book online with BF.
There is a box that states that the applicant's 'van has a rear mounted bicycle rack.
I know someone who has never ticked that box, even though there is a two bike rack, (complete with two bikes???) on the rear of the 'van.
No Names, No pack drill.

I've just booked with BF and saw that box. I decided it might be a good idea if I ticked it

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[Stealaway]

That's only 4 inches - anybody with a tow ball would be that much longer - don't worry about it.

 

[Khizzie]

I've just booked with BF and saw that box. I decided it might be a good idea if I ticked it

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I always tick that box it doesn't cost much more and gives a degree of flexibility should they decide to measure your van.

 

[Barclaybasher]

Looking to book as a first time user and wondering if I can get away with <7m as I'm actually 7.1.

You don't look that tall in the photo..............

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[Wildge]

Looking to book as a first time user and wondering if I can get away with <7m as I'm actually 7.1.

Don't forget we've got a return Dover/Dunkirk crossing for sale at a ridiculous price

 

[Wendo55]

Don't forget we've got a return Dover/Dunkirk crossing for sale at a ridiculous price

Yes, saw that but I'm on my own. Will be good for a couple to buy from you.