Trikey and Ian G go Dutch (20th - 23rd Sept 2019) - Page 63

Rick-sta · 21st August 2019, 17:31

Is anyone staying at the premier inn in Folkstone (channel tunnel) on Cherry Garden Lane on the Thursday 19th?

Ian G · 21st August 2019, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Rick-sta

Is anyone staying at the premier inn in Folkstone (channel tunnel) on Cherry Garden Lane on the Thursday 19th?

I think Rev Jules may be staying there Rick.
If you are overnighting on the Thursday would you like to join the rest of us for dinner at the Sandgate Hotel?
Cheers Ian

Rick-sta · 21st August 2019, 18:57

Just to check I have all the legally required essentials:

- I already have a boot mounted warning triangle (genuine MG Rover one) so don't need to order one of those.

- My headlights are projectors so have the beam pattern adjusters on them, so won't need the beam pattern stickers to stick on the headlights

- I already have a couple high vis vests so won't need to order any of them

- I'll order this magnetic GB sticker from ebay, only £1.49: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AA-Car-GB...UAAOSwahJci8-b

- I'll order this european travel first aid kit from ebay £2.99: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/First-Aid...IAAOSwq7JUDvZN

- breathalyser test £8.49 (going to order two as apparently you need more than 1 per passenger) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Trave...YAAOSwcUBYLJqw

Now for other bits which aren't legally required but will pack anyway:

- no point in buying a spare bulk kit as none of them actually have bulbs that my ZT actually uses, so will just pack some spare D2S burners and other bulbs the car actually uses that I have here already.

- fuel can

- jump starter pack (anyone is welcome to use it if needed, just ask)

- water and engine oil just in case

Is there anything else I'm missing in terms of kit to take with me in the car?

In regards to paperwork:
- my insurance covers me for European driving so that's fine (peter best)

- my RAC cover is UK only, so will need to sort out cover. What's everyone else done? add temp european breakdown cover through your breakdown provider or just booked cover online elsewhere?

- Got travel insurance to sort out, will only take 5 mins

- will need to check if my Igo satnav on my head unit has european maps, if not I have the waze app anyway so that isn't an issue.

- passports sorted

- will pack the car's logbook, current mot certificate, breakdown cover paperwork and insurance certificate

- got my driver's licence in my wallet at all times

Have I got everything covered?

In regards to spending money, how much is everyone thinking will be enough to exchange in Euros? I'll have my debit card which I can use to pay for the hotel and any fuel stops and food, so shouldn't need much in actual cash?

Rick-sta · 21st August 2019, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian G

I think Rev Jules may be staying there Rick.
If you are overnighting on the Thursday would you like to join the rest of us for dinner at the Sandgate Hotel?
Cheers Ian

Yes please Ian

going to book the hotel tonight so myself and Deanna can meet you all at the meal. Is there a menu available at all?

Ian G · 21st August 2019, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick-sta

Yes please Ian

going to book the hotel tonight so myself and Deanna can meet you all at the meal. Is there a menu available at all?

PM on it's way Rick

Ian G · 21st August 2019, 19:36

Just a heads up to anyone making a list of "what do I need"
YOU WILL NEED TO COPY/PRINT YOUR PERSONEL EUROTUNNEL BOOKING REFERENCE NUMBER/PASSWORD.. and have it with you.
I don't have access to these so can't help if you forget it..

Ta Ian

Rev Jules · 21st August 2019, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian G

PM on it's way Rick

Hi Ian.
Myself and Dawn are booked into the Sandgate Thursday evening, with you all.

Rev

actros · 21st August 2019, 20:18

So am I think there is one member staying at the Premier inn.

Rev Jules · 21st August 2019, 20:45

Don’t forget your international driving permit.

Rev.

Ian G · 21st August 2019, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev Jules

Don’t forget your international driving permit.

Rev.

Not needed because we will still be part of the EU when we visit..

You can use your Great Britain (GB) or Northern Ireland driving licence in all EU or European Economic Area (EEA) countries, and Switzerland, during stays of up to 12 months.

If you’re caught breaking the law, for example by a speed camera, the authorities can get the vehicle’s registered keeper’s details from DVLA.

You may need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive outside the EU or EEA.

21st August 2019, 17:31	#621
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,532 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	Is anyone staying at the premier inn in Folkstone (channel tunnel) on Cherry Garden Lane on the Thursday 19th? __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link Last edited by Rick-sta; 21st August 2019 at 17:37..

21st August 2019, 18:57	#623
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,532 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	Just to check I have all the legally required essentials: - I already have a boot mounted warning triangle (genuine MG Rover one) so don't need to order one of those. - My headlights are projectors so have the beam pattern adjusters on them, so won't need the beam pattern stickers to stick on the headlights - I already have a couple high vis vests so won't need to order any of them - I'll order this magnetic GB sticker from ebay, only £1.49: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AA-Car-GB...UAAOSwahJci8-b - I'll order this european travel first aid kit from ebay £2.99: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/First-Aid...IAAOSwq7JUDvZN - breathalyser test £8.49 (going to order two as apparently you need more than 1 per passenger) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Trave...YAAOSwcUBYLJqw Now for other bits which aren't legally required but will pack anyway: - no point in buying a spare bulk kit as none of them actually have bulbs that my ZT actually uses, so will just pack some spare D2S burners and other bulbs the car actually uses that I have here already. - fuel can - jump starter pack (anyone is welcome to use it if needed, just ask) - water and engine oil just in case Is there anything else I'm missing in terms of kit to take with me in the car? In regards to paperwork: - my insurance covers me for European driving so that's fine (peter best) - my RAC cover is UK only, so will need to sort out cover. What's everyone else done? add temp european breakdown cover through your breakdown provider or just booked cover online elsewhere? - Got travel insurance to sort out, will only take 5 mins - will need to check if my Igo satnav on my head unit has european maps, if not I have the waze app anyway so that isn't an issue. - passports sorted - will pack the car's logbook, current mot certificate, breakdown cover paperwork and insurance certificate - got my driver's licence in my wallet at all times Have I got everything covered? In regards to spending money, how much is everyone thinking will be enough to exchange in Euros? I'll have my debit card which I can use to pay for the hotel and any fuel stops and food, so shouldn't need much in actual cash? __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

21st August 2019, 19:36	#626
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Just a heads up to anyone making a list of "what do I need" *YOU WILL NEED TO COPY/PRINT YOUR PERSONEL EUROTUNNEL BOOKING REFERENCE NUMBER/PASSWORD..* and have it with you. I don't have access to these so can't help if you forget it.. Ta Ian __________________ The man behind redfive

21st August 2019, 20:18	#628
actros Subscribed Member 20lt 75conny se Damson red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BRIGG Nth Lincs Posts: 4,055 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 942 Times in 318 Posts	So am I think there is one member staying at the Premier inn. __________________ membership number 11

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21st August 2019, 20:45	#629
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,709 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Don’t forget your international driving permit. Rev.