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Don't be put off, it ain't that bad, in fact when we went on Brittany Ferries last month the ramp was level, it can be altered to cope with the state of the tide.

Go for it, you won't regret it. You won't be asked to reverse.

Dave

Since  changing to a pneumatic jockey-wheel, it is my habit to remove the wheel from its stirrup because of the reduced ground clearance, even when the wheel is fully raised.  This year we did Portsmouth-Caen-Portsmout for the first time.  On the return trip there was a huge hump in the span between ferry and roadway, and I was thankful for my practice of removing the jockey-wheel.

The incline (or not) between ship and land is dependent on the tide.

Bertie.

Its nothing to worry about and there are always people there to direct you into position. You will be surprised how big the car decks are. As others have said just take it easy and slowly and it will be fine. Don't forget that Eurotunnel is a good alternative to ferries.

David

Quote: Originally posted by fife-bloke on 16/8/2010

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interesting to see the replies on this thread as were thinking about ireland next year for a week

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We always travel with the jockey wheel removed anyway so wouldn't be so much of a problem.

I believe Norfolk lines ferry is not always drive through but most are. depends where you want to go but the tunnel is very easy.

Never a problem and never ever been asked to reverse - but then I guess the are called roll on, roll off for a good reason! They guide you well and frankly it's not that much different to going on solo.

Totally agree about letting the car in front clear the ramp if it happens to be steep and keep a slow but steady pace, really it's more difficult landing her perfectly on some pitches than getting on/off a ferry!