F360CS - ferry or tunnel?

[Gusbang]

We are doing a trip to europe this year and my mate is worried about getting his 360CS on and off a ferry because of the ground clearance - anyone had any experience with this or do you recommend the tunnel?

[Davey S2]

The Tunnel is fine. If he is really worried just ask to be put in the wider carriages with the lorries and coaches.

As for ferries I used Norfolk Line from Dover - Dunkirque a lot when I had a Lotus Exige and never had any problems. The staff always put you on the main deck with the trucks so you wouldnt have to go up the ramps with the other cars.

[Mr_C]

SpeedFerries have always used planks of wood to get my cars on without scraping.

Norfolk line put me on the bottom deck with all the lorries, and again, no scraping.

[iandc]

Eurotunnel really helpful and even if not booked as wider load they have always put me in there with my 360. no problems at all. Biggest obstacle was the (small) speed hump just before the ticket entry point!

[rob928gt]

Took my Gallardo from Portsmouth to Caen on Brittany Ferries last October, I told them what the car was and how low is was in advance, they charged me an extra £12.00 for "special loading" and put me on the lorry deck, brilliant, huge amount of room and nothing anywhere near the car, well worth £12.00! Return from Calais to Dover on P&O was no problem at all, I also spoke to them in advance and they assured me it would be fine and it was. Regards, Rob

[Shake&Bake]

Small note to remember also, if your friend has a sensitive alarm it might be a good idea to lock the car by the key, not the remote as if it is a rough crossing it has a tendency to set off the alarm during the crossing. As if they have an smaller battery like me (think CS has also), they might find they may need a battery boost pack at the other side. Not a huge problem as the traffic marshalls have them to hand, just a tad embarrassing S&B

(Obviously your friend won't be leaving any valuables on show and in general security is very good on ferry's these days)

[fade2grey]

the Gransport was just fine on the tunnel. Really helpful - easier if you are on the lower deck & as said above you can ask to be in the 'truck' car if you want more space.

[456mgt]

Given the choice, I would use the tunnel, and book the car in with a roof mounted cycle rack to ensure they put you in the single story high vehicles bit. These are usefully wider than the normal double decker jobbies so your alloys are safe. You're unlikely to beach using either method (the carriers don't want you to screw up their loading) but I can do without the stress. Tunnel crossings are also more frequent, so if you miss your slot it's usually pretty straightforward to hop on the next one 30 mins or so later.