Ten Tips for European Motorhome Travel for first timers - Ten Minute Tuesday.

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @gdreading9088
    @gdreading9088 Год назад +1

    Good video. Thank you.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      It's very good of you to say so thanks very much, best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @kampenheimer
    @kampenheimer Год назад +1

    Good tips. Thanks Martin.

  • @benitakent6208
    @benitakent6208 Год назад

    Another great vlog and so much useful info - thank you we find them so helpful 👍☺️

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Good evening, great to know the video was useful , it makes it worthwhile for us. Thanks very much for watching . Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @DolittleCampers
    @DolittleCampers Год назад

    Loved the pace on this. Some great tips and the single camera angle works much better 😊

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Thanks guys really appreciate your comments best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders Год назад

    Great advice and very concise.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Thanks guys , hope you’re both well . Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @alanbenham4139
    @alanbenham4139 Год назад

    Thank you for the top tips and superb advice.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Our pleasure we’re delighted to know it was useful. Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @HelenScothern
    @HelenScothern Год назад

    Great tips, thank you. 😊

  • @LancsLassLovingLife
    @LancsLassLovingLife День назад

    Thanks for the link on the AngleMorts stickers , except the link says the product is no longer available. Will have to try another idea.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  День назад +1

      Ah sorry to hear that , the product is very good. I did a quick search and found this link - the reviews seem positive but I can't recommend as I've not used them , but thought you might want to have a look - www.mohow.co.uk/store/p/angles-morts-suction-cup-removable-top-quality-signs

    • @LancsLassLovingLife
      @LancsLassLovingLife День назад

      @helenandmartinsTreks thanks. Will have a look.

  • @Vantastic-times
    @Vantastic-times 2 месяца назад

    Just found your chanel, we are planning a trip to Europe and Spain especialy next year , great watching and lots of valuable info for our first European road trip, well done 👍

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  2 месяца назад

      Hi thanks very much and for watching , you'll love it I'm sure in Europe and if we can help at all gives us a shout. Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @paulwatson1010
    @paulwatson1010 9 месяцев назад

    Great tips! The recovery tip was interesting, a friend had a heart attack in France, airlifted to hospital, leaving wife and dog in an over 3.5t MH and she didn't have C1 on her licence. Believe or not he's a C1 driving instructor for trainee paramedics!!
    Have you ever come across reverse polarity on a hook up? I bought a standard 3 pin adaptor for £6 and swapped the wiring over. It's in the garage with the bags of LPG and hose connectors!

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Paul , we do still come across reverse polarity periodically, it's reducing year by year but usually a couple of times a trip. Thanks for watching best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @AntonyAllen-o4v
    @AntonyAllen-o4v 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this

  • @SafandAndys-MH-Adventures
    @SafandAndys-MH-Adventures 8 месяцев назад

    Great tips. Have shared with my other half so he can prepare us for our first trip in May ❤

  • @louisesymonds9963
    @louisesymonds9963 Год назад

    I learned a lot in 10 minutes, thank you!

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Thanks Louise that’s really good to know. Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @ourtimevanlife9667
    @ourtimevanlife9667 Год назад

    Great info Martin and very useful for that first trip out ...

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Thanks very much guys , hope you enjoy the birthday celebrations. Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @motorroamingaround
    @motorroamingaround Год назад

    Fab video Martin and perfect timing for us. Our Smarty SIM card will only allow us 12g when in France so we’ll need to find somewhere to buy a Pay as You Go SIM card when we arrive. We have the 3 adapters for our Gaslow but don’t have any for filling up with water so will need to look out for those also. Thanks for sharing as it’s been very helpful for us. Irvine & Karen.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Hi guys thanks for watching. Much appreciated , best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @garethpearson174
    @garethpearson174 Год назад

    Thanks for the tips good work 👍👍🚐

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Our pleasure Gareth , thanks for watching and commenting . Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @thevigarfeeling
    @thevigarfeeling Год назад

    Great video guys ! Some really good advice

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Thanks very much , glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @markscotia5795
    @markscotia5795 Год назад

    Great content as ever Team H&M, we're just back from Northern Spain and France, your previous vlogs have been a big help🙌🙏 we used Nomad for an esim, got 20gb for £24, it was really easy to install and use...

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      That’s great to hear guys , we love Northern Spain . We hope you had a great time. Thanks for your kind comments and for watching . Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @malcblakey7828
    @malcblakey7828 Год назад

    Thank you…Good tips…..

  • @1nosullivan
    @1nosullivan Год назад

    Martin great info. I'm from Ireland and can we buy the Sim card in France and use it in our own phones. At the moment we have unlimited data but it's costing us. Thanks Nora.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Hi Nora , thanks for watching , in answer to your question in theory yes , you might need to check that your phone is not locked to one provider , as it can be if you have the phone on a contract . You can get it unlocked of course , we use the local SIM in the Motorhome Wifi. Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @PoshcatsCamping
    @PoshcatsCamping Год назад

    Excellent !! Did you mention headlight deflectors ? Summertime it’s unusual to drive in the dark anyway 🙂 Trev

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Morning Trev , No I didn't mention that Trev , good point though. Thanks for watching best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @stuartwallace7536
    @stuartwallace7536 Год назад

    good vid.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Thanks Stuart , and thanks for watching. Best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @kevinhall8700
    @kevinhall8700 Год назад

    Can you please tell me where I can get the hose adapters from or a link😊

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Hi Kevin thanks for watching , you adaptors are available from most DIY shops or amazon. This kind of thing, basically the more options the better. www.amazon.co.uk/Connectors-Plastic-Threaded-Connector-Attachments/dp/B0BX468SD3/ref=sr_1_51?crid=3MX17G09TXRBZ&keywords=tap+adapter+for+hose+pipe&qid=1690379679&sprefix=tap+adapt%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-51 . Thanks for watching Helen and Martin

  • @commuterbranchline8132
    @commuterbranchline8132 Год назад

    A fantastic 10 min of excellent advice. I’m planning on touring with a Tesla and Roof tent or lightweight caravan. I will be sure to bring my Irish passport too!

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Ah an Irish Passport, a much sort after commodity. Enjoy your travels and thanks for watching, best wishes Helen and Martin

  • @Endurofilms
    @Endurofilms Год назад

    Great information Martin, loving the 10 minute Tuesdays.

  • @outaboutwithmikedonna305
    @outaboutwithmikedonna305 Год назад

    Thank you Martin, that is really helpful. Like yourselves we will be traveling with pets and in a Motorhome over 3.5 tons. Could I please ask if you recommend the caravan and Motorhome club for insurance through France and Spain? Many thanks for this helpful vlog.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Hi Mike and Donna , thanks for watching . We only use the CMAC Red Pennant Service, based on our conversations with people who have had to claim with them, who have over the years told us consistently they were excellent. They are very easy to deal with basically have our confidence. Hope that helps Best wishes Helen and Martin

    • @outandaboutmd
      @outandaboutmd Год назад

      @@helenandmartinsTreks Thank you so much for your help, that has helped a lot. Best wishes Mike and Donna

  • @FredBloggs61
    @FredBloggs61 Год назад

    Hi, Great video again. Bit off topic, but can you provide details on where I can buy your sat nav holder please?

  • @lizzie1740
    @lizzie1740 Год назад

    Great video. Thank you. What muzzle did you buy for Poppy? Our dog hates the one we got so want to try something softer and more open so we can still give treats etc. Saw on your other videos that this was possible with the one you had bought.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Hi Lizzie, we bought Poppy a soft mesh muzzle from Pets at Home. I went into the shop with her so we could try it on to make sure it was the right size and fitted her correctly. She can take treats when she is wearing it. Hope that helps, thanks for watching. H&M. 😀

    • @lizzie1740
      @lizzie1740 Год назад

      @@helenandmartinsTreks Thank you. They don’t seem to stock a soft mesh muzzle any longer so we’ve ordered one from Amazon in what we hope is the right size!

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      @@lizzie1740 Hope it works out ok best wishes H and M

  • @lesleylicqurish9030
    @lesleylicqurish9030 Год назад

    Thank you for some very useful information. Could I ask what satnav you use ( where you can input your vehicles dimensions and weight)? We are planning our first European trip next year in our motorhome and my research on satnavs is getting more and more confusing. Thanks. Lesley

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Hi Lesley we use an Garmin Avtex Tourer 2 , it's been a good buy for us. Version 3 is now available - if you are a Caravan and Motorhome Club Member there is a discount available on this through the club shop. Here is the link shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1045641/avtex-tourer-three-sat-nav-gps . We are really glad you enjoyed the video , if there is anything else we can help you don't hesitate to give us a shout. Thanks for watching , Helen and Martin

    • @lesleylicqurish9030
      @lesleylicqurish9030 Год назад

      @@helenandmartinsTreks thank you so much Martin. I have been enjoying your blogs for some time now - you are both very inspiring.

  • @stevenireland6252
    @stevenireland6252 5 месяцев назад

    Hi, we are thinking of visiting southern spain next winter for approx. 2 months in our campervan for the first time. Have you got any tips for tge best value sites? We dont really want to pay 30€ a night for 2 months. Thanks Steven & Maureen

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Steve and Maureen - the best way I can suggest is to look at the Apps such as Search for Sites , Camper Contact and Park for Nights and look at using the aires and sites located there.
      Prices for the good sites have increased there's no doubt . ACSI Cards can help out of peak season - webshop.acsi.eu/en?aff=1960&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwO20BhCJARIsAAnTIVQXHE0M9NJc5e6xTyRO8xHg3mDpARRILyDXPKUx3sPwKdwUpbcAZPgaAkQ3EALw_wcB .
      Also check out Espana Discovery , you can park on different places free in return for eating there or buying something from a shop etc . espana-discovery.es/en?logged_in_customer_id=&lang=en
      Permitted off grid free parking is at a premium so don't leave it too late on the date to arrive on a municipal park up.
      Hope that helps , safe travels
      Helen and Martin

    • @stevenireland6252
      @stevenireland6252 5 месяцев назад

      @@helenandmartinsTreks thanks so much, really appreciate that👍

  • @paulmccurry1102
    @paulmccurry1102 Год назад

    I certainly recommend a good recovery policy that covers driver incapacitation due to dangerous sports 😂

  • @deborahhewitt8688
    @deborahhewitt8688 Год назад

    Regarding EU roaming, both myself on Asda and kids on Giffgaff had fair use cap of just 5gb. We bought new rolling goody bags for them but mine wouldn't allow me to start new bundle until new month kicks in. Husband uses EE with much more data so he was able to hot-spot me for our last few days. Not ideal.

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад +1

      Hi Deborah , it's a mess isn't it. We use EE on our phones and then buy a local PAYG Data only SIM from which ever country we land in. Hope that helps , thanks for watching best wishes Helen and Martin.

    • @deborahhewitt8688
      @deborahhewitt8688 Год назад

      @@helenandmartinsTreks Great content! You've given us the confidence to get to Europe and stay on stellplatz / park 4 night etc. In the UK we prebook all the time but turning up on spec worked well in Europe (to Copenhagen). We enjoyed Bremen after your video too. Very inspiring. Thanks H&M 👍

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      @@deborahhewitt8688 That's brilliant , made my morning to be honest. Best wishes H and M

  • @beetledune9264
    @beetledune9264 Месяц назад

    Hi i am from Asia,,planning for motorhome trip Ned>Austria>Germany.is it possible?

  • @InspiringTravel59
    @InspiringTravel59 Год назад

    How r u guys?

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  Год назад

      Hi we are very well thanks. Hope you are both well. Helen and Martin

  • @ThePredatorFishermen
    @ThePredatorFishermen 22 дня назад

    Great video, thank you. 😊

    • @helenandmartinsTreks
      @helenandmartinsTreks  22 дня назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching , season greetings Helen and Martin

    • @ThePredatorFishermen
      @ThePredatorFishermen 22 дня назад

      @ thank you, your video was informative and exactly what I needed - planning on living in a motor home full time to break to wheel of life a bit 🤣