FFRR - Height allowance on ferry
Discussion
Has anybody had any trouble with the FFRR and ferry standard height allowances? I'm going P&O and the online ticketing has a standard maximum height of 1.80m. Various LR spec sites give the height as either just below 1.80m or just above.
Mine's a Vogue on a '57 plate if it matters. Thanks.
Mine's a Vogue on a '57 plate if it matters. Thanks.
I have a feeling that access height is 1.86m - will check mine later.
Also if you're really that tight on headroom (I'd hate to be!) then are your wheels/tyres either standard, or the same rolling diameter as standard?
Finally, when really pushed, use the Venture cam to monitor the roof of the car!
Also if you're really that tight on headroom (I'd hate to be!) then are your wheels/tyres either standard, or the same rolling diameter as standard?
Finally, when really pushed, use the Venture cam to monitor the roof of the car!
CAPP0 said:
I have a feeling that access height is 1.86m - will check mine later.
Also if you're really that tight on headroom (I'd hate to be!) then are your wheels/tyres either standard, or the same rolling diameter as standard?
Finally, when really pushed, use the Venture cam to monitor the roof of the car!
"Venture cam"??? There's so much about this car I haven't found out yet Also if you're really that tight on headroom (I'd hate to be!) then are your wheels/tyres either standard, or the same rolling diameter as standard?
Finally, when really pushed, use the Venture cam to monitor the roof of the car!
Edited to say: Yes, standard 19's.
Edited by YRRunner on Monday 18th November 16:24
Checking the brochure - the height is 1,877mm, reducing to 1,837mm in access height.
I used the Eurotunnel this year, on the normal single car deck, and that is limited to 1,850mm. I had no problems locked in access mode, apart from that clenching moment as you drive on...close! I think your ferry limit is too low unfortunately.
I used the Eurotunnel this year, on the normal single car deck, and that is limited to 1,850mm. I had no problems locked in access mode, apart from that clenching moment as you drive on...close! I think your ferry limit is too low unfortunately.
I got moaned at when I boarded Condor this year, my Land Cruiser V8 is 1.86 high, I booked it in as 1.85 or under, the same as I do 3 or 4 times a year without issue.
The snotty woman who was handing out the tickets told me that next time I may not be allowed to board due to understating the height of my vehicle.
I tried explaining that I cross several times a year without issue, but she was having none of it, so when I got home I complained about her attitude and got an apology, but I was told to let them know in advance in future to prevent any further issues.
I'd make a call to clarify just to be on the safe side.
The snotty woman who was handing out the tickets told me that next time I may not be allowed to board due to understating the height of my vehicle.
I tried explaining that I cross several times a year without issue, but she was having none of it, so when I got home I complained about her attitude and got an apology, but I was told to let them know in advance in future to prevent any further issues.
I'd make a call to clarify just to be on the safe side.
YRRunner said:
"Venture cam"??? There's so much about this car I haven't found out yet
Down in the passenger footwell there should be a flip-down socket with a cam in it. You view it via the dash. Does depend on year - I think it was standard from about 2004, and standard on Vogue upwards. Mine has one, but it's more a novelty than a tool really - but I have used it in a low car park as above, just to be 100%!Dont know if anyone has noticed ...but ships actually move around in the sea, so dont compare it to your local council multi-storey car park.
If you hit any bad weather the vehicle body will be lifting on its suspension as the vessel goes over the top of a wave.
When your up in the accommodation falling about with the ships motion ....the vehicles on the car decks are doing a right dance !
Normally at these times you find a 20 tonne steel coil of cargo come out the side of a curtain sided truck as its been sitting in a well on the trailer and not strapped in - thinking gravity will keep it in.
If you hit any bad weather the vehicle body will be lifting on its suspension as the vessel goes over the top of a wave.
When your up in the accommodation falling about with the ships motion ....the vehicles on the car decks are doing a right dance !
Normally at these times you find a 20 tonne steel coil of cargo come out the side of a curtain sided truck as its been sitting in a well on the trailer and not strapped in - thinking gravity will keep it in.
budrover said:
Dont know if anyone has noticed ...but ships actually move around in the sea, so dont compare it to your local council multi-storey car park.
If you hit any bad weather the vehicle body will be lifting on its suspension as the vessel goes over the top of a wave.
When your up in the accommodation falling about with the ships motion ....the vehicles on the car decks are doing a right dance !
Normally at these times you find a 20 tonne steel coil of cargo come out the side of a curtain sided truck as its been sitting in a well on the trailer and not strapped in - thinking gravity will keep it in.
That's a very good and valid point. Think I'll call P&O and admit a mistake. They'll no doubt charge me though. Or should I just pull up to the check in booth and plead ignorance and hope they guide me onto a deck with higher clearance and not charge me? If you hit any bad weather the vehicle body will be lifting on its suspension as the vessel goes over the top of a wave.
When your up in the accommodation falling about with the ships motion ....the vehicles on the car decks are doing a right dance !
Normally at these times you find a 20 tonne steel coil of cargo come out the side of a curtain sided truck as its been sitting in a well on the trailer and not strapped in - thinking gravity will keep it in.
YRRunner said:
budrover said:
Dont know if anyone has noticed ...but ships actually move around in the sea, so dont compare it to your local council multi-storey car park.
If you hit any bad weather the vehicle body will be lifting on its suspension as the vessel goes over the top of a wave.
When your up in the accommodation falling about with the ships motion ....the vehicles on the car decks are doing a right dance !
Normally at these times you find a 20 tonne steel coil of cargo come out the side of a curtain sided truck as its been sitting in a well on the trailer and not strapped in - thinking gravity will keep it in.
That's a very good and valid point. Think I'll call P&O and admit a mistake. They'll no doubt charge me though. Or should I just pull up to the check in booth and plead ignorance and hope they guide me onto a deck with higher clearance and not charge me? If you hit any bad weather the vehicle body will be lifting on its suspension as the vessel goes over the top of a wave.
When your up in the accommodation falling about with the ships motion ....the vehicles on the car decks are doing a right dance !
Normally at these times you find a 20 tonne steel coil of cargo come out the side of a curtain sided truck as its been sitting in a well on the trailer and not strapped in - thinking gravity will keep it in.
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