1 month, a Motorhome, 2 dogs & the wife.
Discussion
Thinking of taking a little trip next year.
Hiring a motor-home & taking a slow-ish drive to Portugal & back.
Would rather do a short ferry crossing (Portsmouth-Cherbourg) than the chunnel, but not sure how the dogs on a ferry would work out.
They can be left for 3-4 hours, but one is epileptic & need meds at certain times.
Has anyone done similar with dogs?
It's going to take a fair bit of planning in any event.
Any tips welcome.
Hiring a motor-home & taking a slow-ish drive to Portugal & back.
Would rather do a short ferry crossing (Portsmouth-Cherbourg) than the chunnel, but not sure how the dogs on a ferry would work out.
They can be left for 3-4 hours, but one is epileptic & need meds at certain times.
Has anyone done similar with dogs?
It's going to take a fair bit of planning in any event.
Any tips welcome.
Thanks for the replies.
After reading the comments & a bit of research, decided on the Tunnel.
I'm in the south east & see that there is a place near Heathrow for hire.
Looking to get to south-western France asap upon hitting Calais. I reckon we could easily make Tours or thereabouts.
Have read that the "All the Aires France guides" are essential, I guess the same goes for Spain too.
Is it good advice to avoid those on or near motorways?
What sort of mileage is good to cover?
When I did motorcycling trips, we aimed for around 250-300 per day.
We will be spending 5-7 days in Portugal mid-point so that averages c130 miles per day.
I assume generally, there are no restrictions on Gas BBQ's at sites?
Are overnight stays generally permitted/advisable outside of designated areas?
After reading the comments & a bit of research, decided on the Tunnel.
I'm in the south east & see that there is a place near Heathrow for hire.
Looking to get to south-western France asap upon hitting Calais. I reckon we could easily make Tours or thereabouts.
Have read that the "All the Aires France guides" are essential, I guess the same goes for Spain too.
Is it good advice to avoid those on or near motorways?
What sort of mileage is good to cover?
When I did motorcycling trips, we aimed for around 250-300 per day.
We will be spending 5-7 days in Portugal mid-point so that averages c130 miles per day.
I assume generally, there are no restrictions on Gas BBQ's at sites?
Are overnight stays generally permitted/advisable outside of designated areas?
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