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Personcampingintheblood
28/1/2015 at 10:55am
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Hello

My wife and I camped in France in that almost forgotten hallowed period called 'before kids'. We loved it and are returning to it this year, now with a 6 and 5 yr old.
Doing the planning and figuring out what we need to sort out and need some help with the following.

1) Has France moved on from those fuel stations that you could only pay with a French card? (Card Blue?) - how do you know that you are at one of those anyway? I remember this being a weird hassle.

2) Credit Card - have read about the Halifax Clarity being good for zero charges. Can I use that for motorway tolls? Any other options?

3) Electrickery. We have never had this when camping before but think it will be good to have the coolbox running. Have the normal UK lead to RCD 3 way - do I need a French adapter? (I bet this gets asked all the time - sorry)

We have ferry booked (Portsmouth - Le Havre) for 23rd July and a short list of sites near Carnac.

Best regards


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PersonSGThomas
28/1/2015 at 11:01am
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Quote: Originally posted by campingintheblood on 28/1/2015Hello

My wife and I camped in France in that almost forgotten hallowed period called 'before kids'. We loved it and are returning to it this year, now with a 6 and 5 yr old.
Doing the planning and figuring out what we need to sort out and need some help with the following.

1) Has France moved on from those fuel stations that you could only pay with a French card? (Card Blue?) - how do you know that you are at one of those anyway? I remember this being a weird hassle.
They take Mastercard and Visa
2) Credit Card - have read about the Halifax Clarity being good for zero charges. Can I use that for motorway tolls? Any other options? All major credit cards can be used

3) Electrickery. We have never had this when camping before but think it will be good to have the coolbox running. Have the normal UK lead to RCD 3 way - do I need a French adapter? (I bet this gets asked all the time - sorry)
A lot of sites use the European blue connector which you have, but you should also take a an adaptor for french sockets. (these are about £6)
We have ferry booked (Portsmouth - Le Havre) for 23rd July and a short list of sites near Carnac.

Best regards


PersonMucker1884
28/1/2015 at 12:13pm
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Handy to have, just in case...

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PersonSuzac
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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 28/1/2015
Handy to have, just in case...


A reversed polarity connector is handy also. Loads of posts on here ref this just do a search

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Well as you are going in July, I would not bother with the coolbox, you may be better hiring a Fridge at the campsite.

Failing that have a look at the Mobicool C40 (not B40) from Obelink in Holland.

If you need something small have a look at the Waeco CoolFreeze CF25.

Both superb compressor Fridges from Dometic, that will work just as well as your domestic Fridge at home.


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PersonKelper
28/1/2015 at 4:09pm
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Ignore reverse polarity!

Table top fridge will save you lots of money and work better than 95% coolboxes .... unless you pay a small fortune.

Plan an alternative area to go to ... in case weather forecast is ten days of cloud, thunder, and rain in Carnac.


PersonVal A
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Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 28/1/2015
Ignore reverse polarity!

Table top fridge will save you lots of money and work better than 95% coolboxes .... unless you pay a small fortune.

Plan an alternative area to go to ... in case weather forecast is ten days of cloud, thunder, and rain in Carnac.


I'd agree with everything Kelper says, and would add that despite them still being sold by the Caravan Club, and on ferries, it is no longer essential to have a personal breathalyser, (and definitely not two) as some people will recommend. Our friend was stopped near Limoux and the action of the Gendarmes confirmed that they no longer check that you are carrying a breathalyser and indeed are not a bit concerned one way or the other.


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