driving to France

scorpio stu · 21st July 2012, 17:10

We are trying to work out the cost of driving to France in august with the caravan. The mileage is 350 miles each way at an avg speed of 60 to 70mph with the van in tow. What do you think the petrol cost would be ? Car is an mgztt 2.5 auto two adults two kids and all the gear. Thanks for the help

coab · 21st July 2012, 17:30

I would say a full tank there and just over a full tank back. You always boot it trying to get back!

Ched · 21st July 2012, 17:45

If you're doing more than 60 mph then you are speeding and is also dangerous.

Expect 20 to the gallon,anything more is a bonus, and if you stop anywhere on route dont leave your car and van unattended or at least keep it in sight.

Enjoy your holiday.

Yella Fella · 21st July 2012, 18:36

Plan your route on Google Maps. It gives an estimated fuel cost (if you input the cost of the fuel) than you can adjust the figure given to account for having a V6 and caravan etc.

Nunfa1 · 21st July 2012, 19:38

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Originally Posted by scorpio stu

We are trying to work out the cost of driving to France in august with the caravan. The mileage is 350 miles each way at an avg speed of 60 to 70mph with the van in tow. What do you think the petrol cost would be ? Car is an mgztt 2.5 auto two adults two kids and all the gear. Thanks for the help

We were going to take the tent to France this year but bottled it in the end as we're still fairly new to camping. Mind you I will have a 350 mile drive to Cornwall instead.

philjudo · 22nd July 2012, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Nunfa1

We were going to take the tent to France this year but bottled it in the end as we're still fairly new to camping. Mind you I will have a 350 mile drive to Cornwall instead.

France is the best place to camp in Europe IMHO head down to Royan for kids and beaches or drive the alps road between France and Switzerland for the grown ups, A little place called Le Grave where it was 30c in the village and after a trip up the mountains on two ski lifts to get out in the snow and instead of getting the lift back down we spent a few hours walking off the mountain.. Brilliant. Just do it.

Billy1mate · 22nd July 2012, 19:51

A tank & a quarter each way. Doesn't really matter you'll be on Holiday.

Number 6 · 22nd July 2012, 19:53

[QUOTE=philjudo;1060204]France is the best place to camp in Europe IMHO

Would agree with that.I live here and camp sites are brill

RPWC · 22nd July 2012, 20:05

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Originally Posted by Ched

If you're doing more than 60 mph then you are speeding and is also dangerous.

Expect 20 to the gallon,anything more is a bonus, and if you stop anywhere on route dont leave your car and van unattended or at least keep it in sight.

Enjoy your holiday.

yes you are limited to 50mph on single carriageway roads,and 60mph on dual carriageways/motorways, with a caravan in tow.if you have wheel clamp,and hitchlock,you need to put them on if you stop and leave your vehicle unattended.

bl52krz · 22nd July 2012, 21:01

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Originally Posted by scorpio stu

We are trying to work out the cost of driving to France in august with the caravan. The mileage is 350 miles each way at an avg speed of 60 to 70mph with the van in tow. What do you think the petrol cost would be ? Car is an mgztt 2.5 auto two adults two kids and all the gear. Thanks for the help

If you are going to France, dontforget to have breakdown insurance. Will cost you arm and a leg if you breakdown and have to be repatriated to this country. Try More Than. I pay £84 00 the benefits are very good.

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21st July 2012, 17:30	#2
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	I would say a full tank there and just over a full tank back. You always boot it trying to get back!

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Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	If you're doing more than 60 mph then you are speeding and is also dangerous. Expect 20 to the gallon,anything more is a bonus, and if you stop anywhere on route dont leave your car and van unattended or at least keep it in sight. Enjoy your holiday.

22nd July 2012, 19:51	#7
Billy1mate Posted a thing or two 120d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sunny Weymouth Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 153 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts	A tank & a quarter each way. Doesn't really matter you'll be on Holiday.