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8.15 Ferry crossing on Thursday Portsmouth to Caen Porsche 996
First time to Le Mans for my mate and I .Now getting quite excited :-)

[W8PMC]

Rick101 said:

1st visit for me. Anything i've missed??

Tickets
Passports
Photocopies
Cash
Toll change
Licence
V5
EU health card
Tent
Mallet
Chairs
Sleeping bags
Airbed
Air pump
Pillows
Hot water bottle
Table
Shelves
Cooker
Kettle
Matches
Gas
Flask
Water carrier
Torch
Cool box
Beers
Water
Dry foods
Tea
Pans
Crockery
Mugs
Cutlery
Washing bowl
Washing liquid
Washing pad
Bin bags
Kitchen towel
Tea towel
Clothes
Wash kit
Towels
Wet wipes
Sanitizer gel
Leatherman
Umbrella
Ear defenders
Cable ties
Tape

That is commitment Taking the 1st Tickets glamping option so only about 10% of you list is needed. I feel your stress just reading your list & reminded myself why i chose to camp in one of 1st tickets tents for my 1st visit to Le Mans.

Think it's just sleeping bag, pillow, clothes & toiletries we need. No plans to cook as opted for catered package & will stock up on beer/wine/spirits on the Hull-Zeebrugge ferry.

I need to remember the legal extras though like hi-vis, bulbs & breathalysers etc.

[MrC986]

^ W8PMC. ....remember a towel as one of our group on our first visit remembered his bedding but not a towel & was off to the local hypermarket before ablutions could begin after his first night & then walked back to the tent wrapped in his towel topless - he was involved in a good bit of banter

[LFC856]

Rick101 said:

1st visit for me. Anything i've missed??

Tickets
Passports
Photocopies
Cash
Toll change
Licence
V5
EU health card
Tent
Mallet
Chairs
Sleeping bags
Airbed
Air pump
Pillows
Hot water bottle
Table
Shelves
Cooker
Kettle
Matches
Gas
Flask
Water carrier
Torch
Cool box
Beers
Water
Dry foods
Tea
Pans
Crockery
Mugs
Cutlery
Washing bowl
Washing liquid
Washing pad
Bin bags
Kitchen towel
Tea towel
Clothes
Wash kit
Towels
Wet wipes
Sanitizer gel
Leatherman
Umbrella
Ear defenders
Cable ties
Tape

It's a good list, but don't forget that France requires a hi-viz jacket for driver & each passenger, breathalysers (x2), spare bulb kit, warning triangle, headlight adjusters and a GB sticker

Here's a link to the AAs list of of compulsory equipment:

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/...

[Roverload]

W8PMC said:

That is commitment Taking the 1st Tickets glamping option so only about 10% of you list is needed. I feel your stress just reading your list & reminded myself why i chose to camp in one of 1st tickets tents for my 1st visit to Le Mans.

Think it's just sleeping bag, pillow, clothes & toiletries we need. No plans to cook as opted for catered package & will stock up on beer/wine/spirits on the Hull-Zeebrugge ferry.

I need to remember the legal extras though like hi-vis, bulbs & breathalysers etc.

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

[Superhoop]

LFC856 said:

It's a good list, but don't forget that France requires a hi-viz jacket for driver & each passenger, breathalysers (x2), spare bulb kit, warning triangle, headlight adjusters and a GB sticker

Here's a link to the AAs list of of compulsory equipment:

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/...

Don't worry about breathalysers - that was scrapped by the French last year

Re: Hi Viz jackets, don't forget they have to be in the passenger compartment i.e. The glove box, seat pocket etc.. NOT in the boot under a load of other stuff

[eybic]

Roverload said:

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

If you asked them to

[Ekona]

I did

Incredible value, and saves a lot of aggro if it's bucketing down on arrival.

[Rick101]

Just regarding the compulsory....

Hi vis x2 are in the seat back pockets as usual.

Number plate shows GB.

Im not planning on driving in darkness so haven't got light adjusters.

I understand breathalyser are compulsory but fine is nil IF you're caught without them.

[eybic]

Rick101 said:

Just regarding the compulsory....

I understand breathalyser are compulsory but fine is nil IF you're caught without them.

According to Superhoop above, they are no longer required.

eta: having a read of The AA guide they are compulsory but there is no penalty for not complying

Edited by eybic on Monday 2nd June 20:57

[Rick101]

Just what I said then!

Can't seem to find an official government website but this seems fairly recent. http://about-france.com/travel.htm

[JT3K]

Rick101 said:

1st visit for me. Anything i've missed??

Tickets
Passports
Photocopies
Cash
...
Umbrella
Ear defenders
Cable ties
Tape

You missed "socks" from the list

[W8PMC]

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).

[W8PMC]

MrC986 said:

^ W8PMC. ....remember a towel as one of our group on our first visit remembered his bedding but not a towel & was off to the local hypermarket before ablutions could begin after his first night & then walked back to the tent wrapped in his towel topless - he was involved in a good bit of banter

Great point, had totally forgotten about a towel. You also mention ablutions so is a few rolls of Andrex finest also required or is that provided?

[W8PMC]

Superhoop said:

Don't worry about breathalysers - that was scrapped by the French last year

Re: Hi Viz jackets, don't forget they have to be in the passenger compartment i.e. The glove box, seat pocket etc.. NOT in the boot under a load of other stuff

Pretty sure the Breathalyser law has not been scrapped, however the French have postponed a decision as to what punishment to bestow on anyone caught without them so it's kind of a catch 22. Still illegal not to have them but no financial or custodial punishment for getting caught without. I'm taking a pair as really don't want to give them any excuse to question me & at £5 for a pair it's a no brainer. Got hi-vis on order as well as a spare bulb kit so all set

[Nosynchro]

Compared with my own list I have
euro breakdown cover
Lanyard and holder for tickets
Copy of insurance and mot if required
Personal radio for RLM
Sun tan lotion (you never know)
Bog roll (camp sites are well stocked lately but you never Know trackside)
Paracetamol
Red bull
Gaffa tape

[Rick101]

Ok, so most should have tickets by now.

Where are you?

I'm E33. 1st timer so no idea if thats any good or not.
Anyone got a layout guide to the PH site?

Who's my neighbour?

[MrC986]

W8PMC said:

MrC986 said:

^ W8PMC. ....remember a towel as one of our group on our first visit remembered his bedding but not a towel & was off to the local hypermarket before ablutions could begin after his first night & then walked back to the tent wrapped in his towel topless - he was involved in a good bit of banter

Great point, had totally forgotten about a towel. You also mention ablutions so is a few rolls of Andrex finest also required or is that provided?

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!

[f430hunter]

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

[W8PMC]

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?