Great video and informative, we follow in your exact tire tracks on Saturday/Sunday, didn’t realise how many stops there were. One question was did you get section 8 completed on the AHC for poppy, seems the FB group said there is another stop to get that completed! Safe travels Andy, Bev and Beatrice
Enjoyed the video which we watched again before we embarked on our trip in early October. The pet check in information was useful, so thank you. I wonder why they make the route so convoluted though. Even through passport control and customs it is a nightmare. We have done a video on our experience which some may enjoy, obviously not linking to it here but a subtle plug all the same. We took both our dogs, the beauty of the Channel Tunnel (leShuttle) is that they did not realise that they were on a crossing. Santander is an easier route for getting into Spain but we like the ease of the Tunnel. We did a costing video a few weeks ago and realised just under 30 mpg and were amazed at the low cost of the Spain campsites for the facilities you get. Thanks again. P.
Every time we go through the tunnel they change the approach and car parks, I’m sure they just use the area to store all the cones and barriers. Have a great trip
Great informative video Bob showing the whole process, sadly due to the recent passing of my wife I doubt now I'll be following you, but for anyone planning a trip an invaluable insight.
Well done to Trev for filming you going onto the shuttle....always good to see things like that. A wet France welcomed you but I'm sure you'll have a great time 🇫🇷 x
Another great and informative vlog thanks. We used to do your way with an arrival at BlackHorse farm in, early p.m.on the ferry pitches. Then get up very early to catch the early shuttle. Now we go straight to France early afternoon, on the Shuttle and stay overnight in France close to Coquelles. Then after a good night's sleep and we set off on our travels early morning. Well done in Pet Passport. When we visited last time, the 5 dog owners were refused entry to France as the vet had not filled in the AHC correctly. They were livid. I was lucky as vet was spot on. I didn'y want to tell you that bit beforehand as I did want to make Jenny any more nervous. You are there now Enjoy!!
Wow! An early start for you all. Little Poppy wasn’t happy at the uk Pet reception bless her. Her little face in the Motorhome when you were on the train as it was moving. Wondering what was happening. Glad all went smoothly for you all. Nice to see the arrival , Have a lovely time x Julie and Tony x
Having never used the shuttle this was a really useful video for us. Everything looks pretty well signposted and I guess the earlier the crossing the less people as I’m sure the later departures are more popular. Looking forward to seeing the next instalment of your trip xx
Thanks for showing the journey - can’t believe the journey time in relation to the waiting around - nice to see the process. Enjoy your trip 🇫🇷 All the best, David & Rachel 👍
Did the outbound and return a couple of weeks ago. The advantage of getting there early was that you had space and some clarity. When we arrived mid morning it was chaotic because of whatever work was going, vans and caravans all over the place with no departure board in use, tannoy announcements that were inaudible and only one or two stewards getting people where they needed to be. There had been some capacity issues so we were delayed an hour and the overall outward impression was poor. Calais on the other hand was clear, precise and well ordered and we got an early train back, completely different.
Really interesting and helpful on and Jenny. We did this in our car in August so it’s very useful for us as we’re doing it in the Motorhome in the Spring. Looks ok in terms of manoeuvring on and off unless you’re in a huge coach!! 😃 Have a great trip. 👍👍
Wow an early start for you all Bob, Jenny Victoria and I can sympathise we were exactly the same when we went to France via shuttle last year and as it was school holidays the queues at border control were awful. I also felt the terminal buildings didn’t have enough room for all the people It is a rabbit warren around the tunnel and you certainly need to look I nearly went the wrong way! At least you are in France now and enjoy every minute
We have gone back to using the ferry, it might be a little longer on the boat but less of an issue with the departures especially with pets [the dog is happy sleeping in the van whilst we go up on deck] and at least we get to have a longer rest and refresh before the drive.
Really enjoyed watching this, very helpful in what to expect on the tunnel as it will be our first time. Please can I ask what sat nav you are using as we will need a European one or use our phone. Thank you
We have a Avtex Tourer Two. I believe there is a newer Tourer 3 available now. Caravan and Motorhome Club Members get a 5% discount, see shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1045641/avtex-tourer-three-sat-nav-gps Non members can find the Tourer Two version unit on Amazon (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/2Rr0VLS Here is the link to our video about it ruclips.net/video/ezuzf1Ycc6I/видео.htmlsi=ZLTCMJ16-h0phxj6
I can tell in your voices its a stressful time. Last year we queued from just after the check in desk until we boarded. Its difficult in the dark. We followed two cars at 0200 and ended up at the Staff Entrance !!. It took us 4 hrs just to drive 100 yards thru check in. Boarded a train at 0830 from a 0200 arrival. I find it all stressful. My wife also helps with directions which helps considerably. Great video look for the Drum Inn for a stop over before the tunnel. A lot closer.
The Pet Passport coming back from France, was temporary in May due to works. It is on the left as you immediately approach the terminal ( 9 o' clock on the roundabout as you go counter clockwise abroad). On exiting from there, waiting is straight across the same roundabout towards the large buildings. A good large information board is there, snaking around the long and narrow lane is best done at very slow speed, to make the most of the turn.👍
Those checkin screens for the shuttle are notorious for not responding to finger taps. I think there’s a parallax error, you touch the symbol on the screen but you should touch it a few millimetres off. There’s quite a knack to it, plus of course even if you hit the right spot it doesn’t respond instantly. You’re not the only one to get frustrated with them.
Bless Poppy! She looks confuzzled in the tunnel! It may feel a bit hard work that early but it's certainly the time to go. So quiet! How did you feel on the train? It makes me feel rather queezy! 🤢
I am impressed with how the Shuttle was seemingly straightforward. The only thing that worries me is we have 5 dogs and a tortoise. Don’t know what I would have to do for the tortoise, he is microchipped. What did Poppy have to do to pass through ?
Great video Is the train better that goin by ferry My wife wants take the caravan aboard but not sure which is best especially coming from Manchester area
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thank you for replying much appreciated That’s definitely quicker than the ferry I’ll have look at it in more detail thank you Enjoy your holiday
You don’t really need to turn off the Garmin speed cameras in France. If you leave it on it won’t warn you of speed cameras rather it will tell you of a dangerous road section ahead. Clever way of Garmin getting around the French law.
We’re off next year for our first van adventure to France. This was really helpful to see the process, thank you
Great video and informative, we follow in your exact tire tracks on Saturday/Sunday, didn’t realise how many stops there were. One question was did you get section 8 completed on the AHC for poppy, seems the FB group said there is another stop to get that completed! Safe travels Andy, Bev and Beatrice
Our understanding is that is to do with if you are going to Norway or somewhere outside the EU. If in doubt check with your vet.
Enjoyed the video which we watched again before we embarked on our trip in early October. The pet check in information was useful, so thank you. I wonder why they make the route so convoluted though. Even through passport control and customs it is a nightmare. We have done a video on our experience which some may enjoy, obviously not linking to it here but a subtle plug all the same. We took both our dogs, the beauty of the Channel Tunnel (leShuttle) is that they did not realise that they were on a crossing. Santander is an easier route for getting into Spain but we like the ease of the Tunnel. We did a costing video a few weeks ago and realised just under 30 mpg and were amazed at the low cost of the Spain campsites for the facilities you get.
Thanks again. P.
Yes, I always get better MPG on the continent, less stop starting.
Great video
Thanks!
How exciting!! Hope you all have a wonderful time x
Every time we go through the tunnel they change the approach and car parks, I’m sure they just use the area to store all the cones and barriers. Have a great trip
Great informative video Bob showing the whole process, sadly due to the recent passing of my wife I doubt now I'll be following you, but for anyone planning a trip an invaluable insight.
Sorry to hear that, hopefully you feel able to get out there.
Well done to Trev for filming you going onto the shuttle....always good to see things like that. A wet France welcomed you but I'm sure you'll have a great time 🇫🇷 x
Where can I watch THAT please? I would REALLY like to see that! Bon voyage! ☺
I bet you were so glad to get to your first pitch and relax😁
Hi, glad everything went well and I hope the weather improves for you soon.
What a wet start to our journey. Several cloudbursts on the first day in France 😃🚐 Trev
Another great and informative vlog thanks. We used to do your way with an arrival at BlackHorse farm in, early p.m.on the ferry pitches. Then get up very early to catch the early shuttle. Now we go straight to France early afternoon, on the Shuttle and stay overnight in France close to Coquelles. Then after a good night's sleep and we set off on our travels early morning. Well done in Pet Passport. When we visited last time, the 5 dog owners were refused entry to France as the vet had not filled in the AHC correctly. They were livid. I was lucky as vet was spot on. I didn'y want to tell you that bit beforehand as I did want to make Jenny any more nervous. You are there now Enjoy!!
Yes, it's a worry if they have filled it out correctly.
Enjoy your trip and be safe, Phil and Shaz❤
Wow! An early start for you all. Little Poppy wasn’t happy at the uk Pet reception bless her. Her little face in the Motorhome when you were on the train as it was moving. Wondering what was happening. Glad all went smoothly for you all. Nice to see the arrival , Have a lovely time x Julie and Tony x
hope you both and poppy have a wonderful time
Wow I've never seen the shuttle before! Very interesting, such a great video, happy travels to you both!
Great video, only been on the shuttle in a coach, brought back lovely memories.
Looking forward to the trip
that's an unearthly hour to start off! Enjoy your hols, safe journey
Having never used the shuttle this was a really useful video for us. Everything looks pretty well signposted and I guess the earlier the crossing the less people as I’m sure the later departures are more popular. Looking forward to seeing the next instalment of your trip xx
Yes, in spite of the darkness, it was much better.
Great to see this video. We came that way a couple of weeks ago and have missed the rain. Looking forward to seeing your Rüdesheim video.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for showing the journey - can’t believe the journey time in relation to the waiting around - nice to see the process.
Enjoy your trip 🇫🇷
All the best, David & Rachel 👍
There's a lot of wait.
Enjoy, safe travels. Hope headlights don't blind oncoming traffic.
So exciting! 👏 Navigating all of that in the dark, looked tricky.👏 Really enjoyed watching this and looking forward to the next one. 🇫🇷👍
Well done with all that! Talk about a maze, I don’t know how you did it without a hitch!
Did the outbound and return a couple of weeks ago. The advantage of getting there early was that you had space and some clarity. When we arrived mid morning it was chaotic because of whatever work was going, vans and caravans all over the place with no departure board in use, tannoy announcements that were inaudible and only one or two stewards getting people where they needed to be. There had been some capacity issues so we were delayed an hour and the overall outward impression was poor. Calais on the other hand was clear, precise and well ordered and we got an early train back, completely different.
Brilliant video, will be following your adventures as always hope you have a great time 🎉
Thanks so much! 😊
I forgot it gets lighter later now in the UK, have a good trip and the weather picks up
So interesting and informative enjoy your holiday
Thank you!
Really interesting and helpful on and Jenny. We did this in our car in August so it’s very useful for us as we’re doing it in the Motorhome in the Spring. Looks ok in terms of manoeuvring on and off unless you’re in a huge coach!! 😃
Have a great trip. 👍👍
Yes don't go in a huge twin axle coach 😊
Wow an early start for you all Bob, Jenny Victoria and I can sympathise we were exactly the same when we went to France via shuttle last year and as it was school holidays the queues at border control were awful. I also felt the terminal buildings didn’t have enough room for all the people
It is a rabbit warren around the tunnel and you certainly need to look I nearly went the wrong way! At least you are in France now and enjoy every minute
Certainly better to travel when it's quieter
great vlog
We have gone back to using the ferry, it might be a little longer on the boat but less of an issue with the departures especially with pets [the dog is happy sleeping in the van whilst we go up on deck] and at least we get to have a longer rest and refresh before the drive.
Have a great time 😁
We will!
Thanks for sharing this, now you’ve given OH ideas 🤣 The whole pet thing puts me off🤭 Hope you’re feeling refreshed & the weather has improved. Em 💜
The pet animal health check was easy.
You dear souls….so early! 🎉
I had the same call from Sargent on the way out, but not on the way back.
I might buy a small induction heater just in case I ever take the shuttle and I fancy a cuppa.
Really enjoyed watching this, very helpful in what to expect on the tunnel as it will be our first time. Please can I ask what sat nav you are using as we will need a European one or use our phone. Thank you
We have a Avtex Tourer Two. I believe there is a newer Tourer 3 available now.
Caravan and Motorhome Club Members get a 5% discount, see
shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1045641/avtex-tourer-three-sat-nav-gps
Non members can find the Tourer Two version unit on Amazon (Affiliate Link):
amzn.to/2Rr0VLS
Here is the link to our video about it
ruclips.net/video/ezuzf1Ycc6I/видео.htmlsi=ZLTCMJ16-h0phxj6
I can tell in your voices its a stressful time. Last year we queued from just after the check in desk until we boarded. Its difficult in the dark. We followed two cars at 0200 and ended up at the Staff Entrance !!. It took us 4 hrs just to drive 100 yards thru check in. Boarded a train at 0830 from a 0200 arrival. I find it all stressful. My wife also helps with directions which helps considerably. Great video look for the Drum Inn for a stop over before the tunnel. A lot closer.
The Pet Passport coming back from France, was temporary in May due to works. It is on the left as you immediately approach the terminal ( 9 o' clock on the roundabout as you go counter clockwise abroad).
On exiting from there, waiting is straight across the same roundabout towards the large buildings. A good large information board is there, snaking around the long and narrow lane is best done at very slow speed, to make the most of the turn.👍
Hi bob have you updated your headlights .nice and bright enjoy yourselves
Yes, didn't film putting the Euro lites on.
Those checkin screens for the shuttle are notorious for not responding to finger taps. I think there’s a parallax error, you touch the symbol on the screen but you should touch it a few millimetres off. There’s quite a knack to it, plus of course even if you hit the right spot it doesn’t respond instantly. You’re not the only one to get frustrated with them.
Yes, they don't work that well.
Bless Poppy! She looks confuzzled in the tunnel!
It may feel a bit hard work that early but it's certainly the time to go. So quiet!
How did you feel on the train? It makes me feel rather queezy! 🤢
We were both fine, no queeziness.
Great vlogs, did they check if you had dairy or meat on board
No, no one looked
Interesting
I am impressed with how the Shuttle was seemingly straightforward. The only thing that worries me is we have 5 dogs and a tortoise. Don’t know what I would have to do for the tortoise, he is microchipped. What did Poppy have to do to pass through ?
The AHC is for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets. Not sure it incudes reptiles.
Great video
Is the train better that goin by ferry
My wife wants take the caravan aboard but not sure which is best especially coming from Manchester area
We much prefer the tunnel to ferries. Pets can stay with you on the crossing and it only takes 35 minutes.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thank you for replying much appreciated
That’s definitely quicker than the ferry
I’ll have look at it in more detail thank you
Enjoy your holiday
Another item to be packed. Night Vision Goggles.
😂 Very true
You don’t really need to turn off the Garmin speed cameras in France. If you leave it on it won’t warn you of speed cameras rather it will tell you of a dangerous road section ahead. Clever way of Garmin getting around the French law.
Really don't fancy arguing with the Gendarmes though!
Why did you turn your cameras off?
Possibly when French police were in the picture or Euro tunnel staff who may not want to be filmed?
Poppy's probably wondering why your vehicles moving and your not in the driving seat