Where are the TIV's on the IOW
Discussion
As the title suggests, where do all the TIV's hide out? I know there are a few. I will be over later this week (Thurs-Sun) staying in Shanklin and working on a frinds flat on the other side of the island in totland.
Not bringing the Tam
as there is not enough room for 4 of us but it will be ideal to scope out how TVR friendly the ferry crossing is for later in the year.
Shep
Not bringing the Tam
as there is not enough room for 4 of us but it will be ideal to scope out how TVR friendly the ferry crossing is for later in the year.Shep
Edited by shep1001 on Monday 21st February 18:43
Edited by shep1001 on Monday 21st February 20:16
shep1001 said:
...I will be over later this week (Thurs-Sun) staying in Shanklin and working on a friends flat on the other side of the island in totton.....
I hope that 'totton' was a typo, because the one I know of is on the mainland near Southampton and there's a lot of water between Totton and Shanklin 
Perhaps you meant Totland or Wootton which are both on the IOW?
DarkMatter said:
I hope that 'totton' was a typo, because the one I know of is on the mainland near Southampton and there's a lot of water between Totton and Shanklin
Perhaps you meant Totland or Wootton which are both on the IOW?
Thanks, its Totland. We will be staying in totton on the Wed evening ready for the ferry ThursdayPerhaps you meant Totland or Wootton which are both on the IOW?
FUBAR said:
o/t but what is the ferry ramp access like on the Fishbourne ferry? My rugby club are touring to the Island in May and was thinking of driving over in the Cerb.
Another o/t but Mrs looking at a holiday there... so interested in any practical issues in getting there in a Cerb...
No idea what a TIV is so can't help there!
But I do live on the 'Pile of s
te' so I can tell you about the ferry.
The clearance on the Fishbourne ferry is good but ask to be put on the bottom deck if your in anything low or wide. The access to the third deck is steep and very narrow.
I had no problem in my old Elise or the current Boxster but wouldn't recommend anything lower than that going up or wider than my old 928, it fitted but but it was a little nerve racking making the turn at the top!
The Yarmouth lymington ferry is a good option, the ramp can be a little steep during very high or low tides but they do look out for low cars and if you stop the'll have a look and even put down wooden blocks for you.
Avoid Redfunnel it's awful! 1hour to get across and limited crossings and unless you particularly love sitting with all the screaming kids or the Wrinklies from there respective coaches being ripped off for over priced coffee your better off on Wightlink where you can sit in your car being a miserable sod like me for the whole crossing.
The thing to look out for on all the ferries is other people, when busy they do park the cars very close and it can be an ordeal getting in and out if you have long doors. Many people don't seem to have a problem with opening their car doors straight on to your pride and joy when getting in and out, so be warned.
When on our lovely Island you will note the many terrible road surfaces and gaping great pot holes that seem to be an ever spreading feature of our Isle.
We have fixed speed camera's in Parkhurst, Wotton, Lake and Ryde and the occasional Scamera van and an unmarked Black Skoda Octavia patrol car.
The Chav brigade are as active here as else where in the country with their usual hang outs for drooling over each others Saxo Halfrauds specials being the carparks of LA Bowl in Ryde and Curry's superstore in Newport.
I hope you enjoy your stay.
Regards,
Roberty
'Pile of ste' Tourist Information Board
But I do live on the 'Pile of s
te' so I can tell you about the ferry.The clearance on the Fishbourne ferry is good but ask to be put on the bottom deck if your in anything low or wide. The access to the third deck is steep and very narrow.
I had no problem in my old Elise or the current Boxster but wouldn't recommend anything lower than that going up or wider than my old 928, it fitted but but it was a little nerve racking making the turn at the top!
The Yarmouth lymington ferry is a good option, the ramp can be a little steep during very high or low tides but they do look out for low cars and if you stop the'll have a look and even put down wooden blocks for you.
Avoid Redfunnel it's awful! 1hour to get across and limited crossings and unless you particularly love sitting with all the screaming kids or the Wrinklies from there respective coaches being ripped off for over priced coffee your better off on Wightlink where you can sit in your car being a miserable sod like me for the whole crossing.
The thing to look out for on all the ferries is other people, when busy they do park the cars very close and it can be an ordeal getting in and out if you have long doors. Many people don't seem to have a problem with opening their car doors straight on to your pride and joy when getting in and out, so be warned.
When on our lovely Island you will note the many terrible road surfaces and gaping great pot holes that seem to be an ever spreading feature of our Isle.
We have fixed speed camera's in Parkhurst, Wotton, Lake and Ryde and the occasional Scamera van and an unmarked Black Skoda Octavia patrol car.
The Chav brigade are as active here as else where in the country with their usual hang outs for drooling over each others Saxo Halfrauds specials being the carparks of LA Bowl in Ryde and Curry's superstore in Newport.
I hope you enjoy your stay.
Regards,
Roberty
'Pile of s
te' Tourist Information BoardEdited by Roberty on Tuesday 22 February 17:32
getting on and off the ferry at fishbourne in a cerb will be no problem, Knight brings his over for the car show every september with no issues, my sag has no problems with the ramps either.
lymington to yarmouth ferry has dodgy ramps, southampton to cowes is fine so long as you ask to be parked downstairs on the ferry.
to my knowledge there are ;
2 x S series
2 x sagaris
1 x tuscan 2
2 x t350
2 x griffith
and a couple of chims, but I don`t know these guys.
there s also a wedge just down the road from me, up for sale again.
Shep, drop me aline if you want to meet up.
lymington to yarmouth ferry has dodgy ramps, southampton to cowes is fine so long as you ask to be parked downstairs on the ferry.
to my knowledge there are ;
2 x S series
2 x sagaris
1 x tuscan 2
2 x t350
2 x griffith
and a couple of chims, but I don`t know these guys.
there s also a wedge just down the road from me, up for sale again.
Shep, drop me aline if you want to meet up.
(weather dependant)
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