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Two adults plus a baby seat in the back seat of a Mondeo might be a bit uncomfortable over a long distance, I would think. Might be best putting the baby seat in the front, if it isn't rearward facing. (Airbag...)

I think though as long as you pay strict attention to the weight limits of both car and trailer you should be okay. These Mondeos can haul a heck of a lot! (Got one myself. ) The boot space is pathetic though, have to say, and a 5' x 3' trailer not that big, so you might be struggling for actual space especially if you're taking stuff like a travel cot and a tent big enough for you all. I'd give it a dry run before you make up your mind for definate. How far do you live from the campsite anyway?

i wouldnt want to be cramed in that tight, but safety wise i dont think there will be an issue, could you get a roof box so the dog can have the full boot,

or you could cable tie the dog to some woof bars and bang on the roof if you see any low bridges. or a senable option send the grandparent down on the train you drive down unload and pick them up at the station.

mike

Quote: Originally posted by mikecandsarhab on 09/5/2010

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or you could cable tie the dog to some woof bars and bang on the roof if you see any low bridges.

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The suggestion of sending the Grands down by train is workable.  We used to do that when my daughter's boyfriend (now her husband) used to come down to the static in Cornwall.  He travelled from Liverpool to St. Austell, and we picked him up.  Trouble with that one is you have to watch there aren't too many connections.

When my son came down with his girlfriend halfway through one of our holiday fortnights, we picked them up and they were exhausted, having spent 10 hours travelling from the Midlands, changing trains three times and unable to get a seat until they were past Bristol!  In view of that, an Express coach would sound like a better option.

Otherwise, we've gone camping in the past with the kids sitting on top of all the bedding, and the portaloo under my feet in the front!  Absolutely jammed to the gunn'als and roofrack piled high with towels, surfboards and windbreaks!  Be careful of weight, but I wouldn't worry about being packed in like sardines, so long as you make lots of leg-stretch stops.

You don't say how long the journey would be.  Ours was 260 miles, which was bearable, even in those cramped conditions!

FoO

We're right next door to Birmingham, in the Severn Valley, and as I say, we travel to Cornwall packed in like sardines.  It's lovely when you get there... open the doors and all fall out!

Have a great trip and a lovely holiday!

FoO

Quote: Originally posted by RobJohPlo on 09/5/2010

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You'll have plenty of room.. the mk.4 mondeo boot (especially estate) is huge -

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Quote: Originally posted by Valk_scot on 10/5/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by RobJohPlo on 09/5/2010

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You'll have plenty of room.. the mk.4 mondeo boot (especially estate) is huge -

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Hohoho....I came from a Renault Savanna estate boot to the Mondeo estate and I think the boot is miniscule by comparison. Miniscule. I had to downsize my kit by at least another 20% when we changed to that car.

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