PH Private Campsite - 1st Tickets - GENERAL BANTER

[surveyor]

W8PMC said:

MrC986 said:

last yr I seem to remember top quality 'bog roll' was included & even air freshener (to keep the few ladies happy who shared the facilities with us). ...a spare roll is always useful in case of emergencies & supplies run out. Also a pair of flip flops or Crocs as the shower cubicles are tight for space & you don't want your best driving shoes getting damp!

Another great point. Flip flops on the list

I keep hearing mention of Le Mans Radio. How do you go about getting this? I've an iPhone 5S with 1 Radio App (TuneIn Radio) so is it simply a case of tuning this into a specific frequency at Le Mans & hey presto? Do iPhone Radio Apps work abroad?

Very unlikely as I imagine they rely on data, which is hard to find in sustainable quantity. I bought a pocket radio for about £10 last year.

[W8PMC]

surveyor said:

Very unlikely as I imagine they rely on data, which is hard to find in sustainable quantity. I bought a pocket radio for about £10 last year.

The 1st Tickets/PH site has Wi-Fi i believe so i'd be using that when on-site.

[RobbyJ]

I think wifi reception will depend on where you are on the site though. TuneIn Radio is a great app and it's how I usually listen to Radio Le Mans but while you're there I'd just get an FM radio with a speaker and headphones. Radio LM is on 91.2 FM.

Where we're in camp we'll watch the race on German Eurosport(satellite setup) and listen to the commentary on Radio LM.

[Printertosh]

f430hunter said:

guys need your help,im looking on ebay for some campsite tickets that will accept a 7.2m campervan which campsite should i be looking for houx maybe?any help would be appreciated i know its last minute but just getting over an illness so could not book before.thx simon

2 separate tertre rouge tickets on ebay at the mo.

Tertre Rouge pitches aren't numbered/allocated so you can choose a pitch that suits the vehicle without worrying about over hanging into someone elses pitch.

Officially you should be a maximum of 7m so try to hide the 0.2m on way in

p.s. you'll need a general admission ticket as well which are available at gate from Wednesday afternoon onwards (I think?) or from Rotonde or the new ticket collection place (?) before Wednesday. Basically you can get one there!)

Edited by Printertosh on Wednesday 4th June 13:36

[davidd]

You can pick up a radio for about E10 at the circuit. Preset to radio lemans, just plug in and go. No data hassles or phone battery draining.

[Synchromesh]

Printertosh said:

f430hunter said:

guys need your help,im looking on ebay for some campsite tickets that will accept a 7.2m campervan which campsite should i be looking for houx maybe?any help would be appreciated i know its last minute but just getting over an illness so could not book before.thx simon

2 separate tertre rouge tickets on ebay at the mo.

Tertre Rouge pitches aren't numbered/allocated so you can choose a pitch that suits the vehicle without worrying about over hanging into someone elses pitch.

Officially you should be a maximum of 7m so try to hide the 0.2m on way in

Just let the tyres down

[f430hunter]

thx printertosh all sorted see you guys there with my big ass he he,hoping weather is going to be cracking.cheers simon

[Printertosh]

f430hunter said:

thx printertosh all sorted see you guys there with my big ass he he,hoping weather is going to be cracking.cheers simon

No worries. See you there.

[Some Gump]

God you posh campsite lot are a bunch of faries. Putting a tent up is part of the fun. Where is your ray mears spirit?

[Roverload]

W8PMC said:

Roverload said:

Hang on, do 1st tickets provide the tent too?

As above, you pay about £140 for the benefit of using a pre erected tent, furnished with air beds, chairs, table & lamps etc. so only bedding required Had to pay a compulsory £100 refundable security deposit too. Did this as the hassle of packing everything required to camp was too much & i wanted this being my 1st le Mans to purely focus on the driving/drinking (not often those can be used in the same sentence).

At no point did I read or hear about that, tents have been agro for us, I have 3 but didn't want to transport the big one as it weighs nearly 100kg, the middle size one sags in the middle and the little one is a bit too flimsy. Oh well. Taking the people carrier now so the big ass tent it is!

[Ekona]

Some Gump said:

God you posh campsite lot are a bunch of faries. Putting a tent up is part of the fun. Where is your ray mears spirit?

Just remember that comment when it's heaving down with rain as you're trying to erect your tent, and I'm sitting in my pre-made tent drinking my first of many beers

[Ferritboy]

W8PMC said:

tobybmw535i said:

Sorry Wednesday Night too!

Oops, replied to your 1st post & didn't read your later post

Cool. Would love to hook up as have never driven to Le Mans before so a convoy with seasoned travellers & a nice lunch stop sounds perfect.

Will PM you my mobile number & meal address etc.

W8PMC, you don't get into our clan that easily. There will be some initiation challenges on the Ferry (;

[Ferritboy]

tobybmw535i said:

We will be there too! Cannot wait and yes we got beer tokens last year so hopefully we will get them again.

we will be coming across on the Hull-Zebrugge crossing and will be in a Convoy of cars. There's a few of us going this year.

Ferrari 458 spider
BMW M5 F10 Silverstone II
Porsche panamera hybrid thingy!
Porsche cayenne not sure which one

come over and say hello.

Some small changes!

Ferrari 458 spider
BMW M5 F10 Silverstone II
BMW M5 F10 Silverstone II
Porsche Panamera Hybrid S
Bentley Continental gtc

Look forward to seeing you all there.

[likesachange]

I was hoping for a little convoy of some sort but looks like im the only one active who is travelling from up north to Portsmouth wed afternoon

i am also kinda hoping when we get into le havre there will be others going to le mans?? as i will stalk them so i find the way there ha

[Some Gump]

Ekona said:

Just remember that comment when it's heaving down with rain as you're trying to erect your tent, and I'm sitting in my pre-made tent drinking my first of many beers

When it rains, i won't even notice. I'll be too busy looking goooood.

[MrC986]

likesachange said:

I was hoping for a little convoy of some sort but looks like im the only one active who is travelling from up north to Portsmouth wed afternoon

i am also kinda hoping when we get into le havre there will be others going to le mans?? as i will stalk them so i find the way there ha

We maybe a little late to see you on the road though will be travelling down from the Midlands (leaving at about 18.00) for the overnighter from....using the A34 & I will be in a 'bleu' Alfa GTV which will be easily identifiable. We will definitely wave if we see you

[W8PMC]

Roverload said:

At no point did I read or hear about that, tents have been agro for us, I have 3 but didn't want to transport the big one as it weighs nearly 100kg, the middle size one sags in the middle and the little one is a bit too flimsy. Oh well. Taking the people carrier now so the big ass tent it is!

Can't recall exactly how i heard about it but was at some point mentioned by 1st Tickets during the booking process. Cost is £140 for: Pre-erected tent for up to 3 people, including air mattresses, chairs & lantern. Is also a £100 Refundable Damage Waiver Deposit. I do have a fairly decent tent with all the trimmings, but really didn't fancy the hassle of putting it up after such a long journey & trying to remember all the paraphanalia required as well as what's required at Le Mans. This is my 1st visit so wanted to limit the stress factors & spend as much time on the enjoyment (boozing).

[W8PMC]

Ferritboy said:

W8PMC, you don't get into our clan that easily. There will be some initiation challenges on the Ferry (;

Paul is of course expecting (hoping) these challenges will involve some level of misbehaviour, naturally fuelled by high volumes of alcohol & will centre around the Showbar;)

[W8PMC]

Ferritboy said:

Some small changes!

Ferrari 458 spider
BMW M5 F10 Silverstone II
BMW M5 F10 Monte Carlo Blue
BMW M5 F10 Silverstone II
Porsche Panamera Hybrid S
Bentley Continental gtc

Look forward to seeing you all there.

That's a lot of V8's;)

[M1KEY]

Will be there & can't wait!
Ferrari 360 & 3 generations of 911, booked on Thursday afternoon tunnel.