Ground clearance

[germs]

Taking my Chim to France using Brittany ferries, other than the fat bloke driving the ground clearance is as set by TVR. Anybody had any trouble bottoming out on the ferry's loading ramps when driving on/off?

Edited by germs on Tuesday 13th March 15:43

[Nuggs]

I've never had a problem with mine. It might be worth calling the ferry company and explaining your car is low - they may be able to sort you out on the lower deck (fewer ramps to negotiate)...

[p400pls]

I am not trying to be flippant but th eangle of the ramp can vary depending on the level of the tide.

On occasions I have driven down the concrete and then abrubtly back up when joining the metal ramp on the ferry. I guess it also depends on the shore side ramp as well.

Must admit to not having tried it with the Chimaera, so my input may be useless other than putting your post up the page again !

[Cider Andy]

I haven't taken mine on a Brittany Ferries ship but it's been on a few others including the Speedfeeries catamaran: no problems on any of them.

[TVR Pablo]

Several ferries/shuttles have all been fine.

[barreti]

Been on the ferry several times and never had a problem. There are a LOT lower things on the ferry at Le Mans time and I've been very surprised at (a) they get them on in the first place (b) the lengths the ferry loaders will go to to look make sure your P&J doesn't ground. They've got mats and stuff to make the angle a bit better too.

Your approach angle can also make a big difference. Go at an acute angle to get one of your wheels on quickly will help.

[germs]

Thanks for the observations guys - my wife says I should lose some weight to help things out!

[Barreti]

Tell her about 9 stone from the passenger seat would help enormously

[shropshire lad]

Nuggs said:

I've never had a problem with mine. It might be worth calling the ferry company and explaining your car is low - they may be able to sort you out on the lower deck (fewer ramps to negotiate)...

I agree - have taken mine before and again this year , just fore warn them and they will always find a way , should there be a problem , but most likely not.