Ferry crossings

[k7lsy]

Hi all,

I'm planning on taking the 3R round the Nordschleife this April. Anyone got experience of taking their car onto the ferry? Is there not ground clear problems getting on?

I'm planning on the Newcastle to IJMuiden - DFDS seaways ferry.

Cheers
Kenny

[Lakelord]

Shouldn't be any issues at all as long as you are at 'boarding speed.'

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

DFDS have always been helpful when I've used them. It's much easy when you don't have the standard front splitter on however. I've never been from Newcastle but a lot depends on the tide state when boarding at some ports.

You should be fine.

[CTO3]

hi kenny,

the loading guys always keep an eye out for low cars in case of a problem and are helpful in my experience, been the same with a few different companies. should be ok with the 3r clearance, much less hassle with splitter off.

when you going? will be there in may and looking at trying to organise a noble 'ring trip possibly at end of july if you're interested?

conleth

[k7lsy]

Thanks guys for very helpful responses and putting my mind at rest.
Much appreciated.

conleth - i'm heading over during the Easter weekend (9th -13th Apr).
When are you heading in May?

Cheers
Kenny

[Gadgeroonie]

take two small blocks of wood with you - you can push one under each front wheel to gain a bit more height

[k7lsy]

Good suggestion Mike - cheers.

[CTO3]

hi kenny

going 15th-18th may, friday to sunday, staying in adenau, can't wait. been watching videos to try + learn the corners abit better. let me know if you're up for any more trips

conleth

[ajg31]

When i went to Norway via ferry i had to wait till last and they had to find 4 planks of wood to get me on. All very slapstick and amusing. Cant remember if i had the splitter on or off.

[AMG Merc]

ajg31 said:

When i went to Norway via ferry i had to wait till last and they had to find 4 planks of wood to get me on. All very slapstick and amusing. Cant remember if i had the splitter on or off.

This reminds me of Clarkson and chums trying to get their motors out of that Paris hotel car-park entrance.

[michael.heyne@wh]

I took the Dover-Dunkeque ferry from Norfork Line in a 3R in January without any Problems.

[rsnoble]

and where are you going to put them lol

Gadgeroonie said:

take two small blocks of wood with you - you can push one under each front wheel to gain a bit more height