The Toyota Landcruiser Owners Club

[garystockton]

I assume that's Portsmouth to Caen then?
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[garystockton]

On the return there's a high-speed option which gives a bit more travel-time in France and only arrives an hour later in Portsmouth - is that an option?  Only a tenner more (this is still not a cheap option   )
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[SilverCruiser]

This is what we have booked

OUTWARD CROSSING: PORTSMOUTH TO CAEN
SUNDAY 16TH MAY 2010
TIME: 22:45
ARRIVAL:  06:45
2 ADULTS
INSIDE 2 BERTH CABIN with ensuite facilities
LAND CRUISER with trailer.

RETURN CROSSING: CAEN TO PORTSMOUTH
WEDNESDAY 2ND JUNE 2010
TIME: 16:30
ARRIVAL: 21:15
2 ADULTS
2 RECLINING SEATS
LAND CRUISER with trailer



MAL
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[garystockton]

From this site:  http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/camping-international/camping-sites-in-france-in-general/1034246/

They rave about a campsite called Chateau de Grange Fort which is just south of Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne region - which you will see is quite conspicuous on the BOAB site!  Possible that this is the RV point ...

Further details can be found at
http://www.suncamp.co.uk/gb/en/camp-sites/france/auvergne/puy-de-dome/ch%e2teau-de-grange-fort/uc33-l2-n797-c10-r30.455-cp100400/

Looks pleasant!
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I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.
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[wildsmith]

I've booked on www.directferries.co.uk , LD Lines, Portsmouth to Le Havre depart 23:00 on the 28th May, Le Havre to Portsmouth depart 17:00 on the 6th June, £411. Unless I've messed up that should be some nice relaxed traveling to and from avoiding the M25 & the Paris peripherique but I don't plan to over think this if I can help it  

Not knowing the RV just makes it more of an adventure, we'll find out all in good time I'm sure  
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Jon m0zxj

01 UZJ100 lifted (AHC & 40mm BL), ARB locked f&r, cryo'd 4.88's, TJM front bumper, 12k goldfish, sliders, rack, snorkel, 35's, storage, aux power etc.
93 HDJ80 sold
94 HDJ80 RIP

[garystockton]

Ooh - that ferry is full for cabin accomodation (already!!)

Bloody hell - will have to move quick I see....
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I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.
- Terry Pratchett

[wildsmith]

I've just gone for reserved reclining seats, a friend has tried both and says they're good enough, we shall see! Sailings will fill up quick because it's a school holiday I guess.
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Jon m0zxj

01 UZJ100 lifted (AHC & 40mm BL), ARB locked f&r, cryo'd 4.88's, TJM front bumper, 12k goldfish, sliders, rack, snorkel, 35's, storage, aux power etc.
93 HDJ80 sold
94 HDJ80 RIP

[Nuclear Chicken]

If any one is interested I used this website and found it quite good; www.aferryto.com. Worth checking directly with operators though as the outlaws got a better deal doing this.  
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[garystockton]

OK - booked and paid - same ship as Jon, same timings.  Bit more expensive as SWMBO wanted a Commodore cabin with en-suite     Works for me!

Jon - probably arrange to either meet up on the road or at the port?  We can then go together in France if OK with you?

Cheers
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[wildsmith]

[garystockton]

OK - I'm keen on that - will have to motor to get to S'bridge for 4, but maybe at a services on the motorway is good?  We can firm up as we get closer (although not really long to go, and sooo much still to do   )
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[bigyun]

Guys I am Flat out at work at the moment will get on net later tonight and try and get the same one as you, if ok with you.

Bigyun
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98 Colorado, LWB, OME suspension 40 mm lift, Safari snorkel, ASFIR belly plates. TBR winch mount with Warn M8000 winch

[wildsmith]

[bigyun]

Well after one hour....yes one hour on the phone   I have managed to get onto the same ferry as you guys. All was going well until I clicked the box that says less than 2.2 meters in height for the car then that was it....sorry no space. So I phoned the LD lines ticket office and explained that I was just over height.....sorry sir we can not make that sort of decision please phone head office in France. France said can't make that decision phone the loaders at Portsmouth. Portsmouth said yep no problem can fit you on there are 10 spaces for that size of vehicle and only three are booked (two of which I guess are you guys )

Portsmouth could not take bookings so phone booking office. Booking office still unable to make the decision even with Loaders permission I would have to phone head office again. Phoned head office, sorry the duty manager has to make this decision we will call you back..............they did and I finally got the booking  

So....I will see you guys at the ferry in the 4x4 queue.

Bigyun
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98 Colorado, LWB, OME suspension 40 mm lift, Safari snorkel, ASFIR belly plates. TBR winch mount with Warn M8000 winch

[garystockton]

Portsmouth???

But we booked Plymouth!



Naah - just kidding    

Great news - see you in the queue!
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I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.
- Terry Pratchett