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We went thourgh Euro Tunnel at whit and took our gas bottle and noone even asked us what we had in the car, as long as it's in Travel mode, sealed as you get from the shop there shouldn't be a problem. The tunnel is so easy - you are with your car all the time. As for the EHU converter probably a good idea to get one here from your local campiing shop, its a short piece of wire with two  of the blue plug ends on one which will connect to the end of your wire and one which will plug into their EHU unit.  But to be honest, we've got one of these and have NEVER had to use it in 7  years of camping in France. 

Quote: Originally posted by lgmagib on 13/7/2008

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 As for the EHU converter probably a good idea to get one here from your local campiing shop, its a short piece of wire with two  of the blue plug ends on one which will connect to the end of your wire and one which will plug into their EHU unit.  But to be honest, we've got one of these and have NEVER had to use it in 7  years of camping in France. 

It's funny isn't it, Ive been 3 times and ha to use mine twice!

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a gas bottle is fine on the eurotunnel - well we have never been stopped or asked! Just make sure it is closed and secure.

Visibility vest needs to be with the passengers and not in the boot.

Must have head light converters - otherwise on the spot fine. You have to put your headlights on in some tunnels and in the rain so don't assume that if you are not driving at night you do not need them.

I think one triangle is fine for France. We tend to also take a fire extinguisher and spare bulbs for the car.

Have a great time - it is a lot easier than you think.

hi i am in the same position as you

1st timer going to sait pair sur mer near granville on 23rd july

i got my triangles- 3 from home bargains shop for 99p.

Quote: Originally posted by pfcbpfcb on 13/7/2008

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Must have head light converters - otherwise on the spot fine. You have to put your headlights on in some tunnels and in the rain so don't assume that if you are not driving at night you do not need them.

I think one triangle is fine for France. We tend to also take a fire extinguisher and spare bulbs for the car.

Have a great time - it is a lot easier than you think.

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Right about the fine, converters are required ALL THE TIME, daylight or not. You  ;re unlikely to be bothered if not, until you have an incident, and then it is one more item on the cost list.

Fire extinguisher is a must, along with bulbs. Theroretically you are obliged to stop at the scene of an accident and render assistance. In practice because of the size of the country, and because you can be a long way from the emergency services, it is normal for people to stop and help. The French are very good at it.

FM