Driving from England to France via Euro tunnel in our VW Campervan

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Driving from England to France via Euro tunnel in our VW Campervan

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Күн бұрын

2021 isn't the easiest year to travel to mainland Europe but Eurotunnel (le shuttle) make it so easy as their process is so organised and the guidelines are so clear, there's no reason not to travel!
We've travelled with Eurotunnel 5 times now, every time in a campervan and this is our third trip in our VW California, certainly won't be our last as we're already planning for next year!
TOP TIP... Use your Tesco club card vouchers to pay for your trip.
Every £5 voucher is worth £15 on the Eurotunnel so check your balance and get your crossing booked.
It takes 35 minutes, is pet friendly, you stay with your vehicle so no security anxiety and it's stress free.
Who else is booking a Eurotunnel trip? Where you heading to?

Пікірлер: 120

@focusmicro Жыл бұрын

I was on the eurotunnel last week with family in our T6 camper. No issues whats so ever. Perfect and quick!

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

Amazing service isn’t it? 👌🏼

@richardgiles2484 2 жыл бұрын

this is one of the best videos I've seen on what to expect on boarding 👏 Hope you both have a good holiday 😎

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Really?? Thank you 😁 glad it was useful! This is from last year but we are heading back to Europe on the tunnel in September 🤩

@richardgiles2484 Жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers that's a coincidence. A few of us were in the EU fow Nine days from the 31st August and it was our first time on the train which was mutch better than the ferry 🤣

@philpowell6915 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video guys. I'm breaking me cherry this weekend, taking the van and going house hunting in the Limousin region. Wanted to get a flavour of the channel tunnel experience, and you provided it. Cheers...!!

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil 🙏🏼 Oh wow! What an exciting trip!! Honestly, it’s so simple, the entire process is quick and easy to follow. You’ve nothing to worry about, especially as you can often get an earlier train for no charge if you’re slightly early. Have a great trip 👌🏼

@chrisandsamlivingthedream Жыл бұрын

That was nice & easy .. awesome.. cheers Chris & Sammy

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

Brilliant isn’t it?? We love the simplicity 👌🏼

@shaun...6838 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏 👏 loving the van especially the roof lining cover to hide the pop top roof 😊

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁 That cover is standard on California’s, really does tidy it up nicely 👌🏼

@MrTyger11 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys thank you, just what we needed, we have a brand new campervan due in July, and due for a 3 month southen spain trip in mid Nov this year, you made it look so easy.

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, it’s the best (very expensive) thing you’ll ever buy!! 🤩 Eurotunnel is so simple, main benefits are speed and the fact you can stay with your vehicle. Have a great trip and thanks for watching 🙏🏼

@CamperVanya 2 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant watching the whole process of boarding, can’t wait to be doing this kind of journey. It looked a bumpier ride than I would’ve expected. I know from the other socials you’re having a great time, look forward to the future vids 👍

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sue! The other videos will be way more interesting than this one 😂

@CamperVanya 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers Well as someone who hasn’t ‘channelled’ yet, I found it really good! Take care.

@someguy7897 5 ай бұрын

Very cool to see the channel crossing process!

@Professionalmoochers 5 ай бұрын

It’s genuinely fascinating, great invention for us travellers 😁

@LifeistooshortCK 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to following you on your European trip. That shuttle looked really quiet, probably a good time to visit France. Have a great time 🙂👍🚐

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

We really struck lucky, gave us a head start on our trip. Lots of more exciting footage to come 😁 Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

@KENKENNIFF 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this, going for the first time soon and quite nervous about it, but it looks fine

@Professionalmoochers 10 ай бұрын

Honestly, you’ve got absolutely nothing to worry about. We’ve probably used it 6 times now and still get a little anxious on the approach but it’s really simple. Enjoy it 👍🏼

@fabiovelosa3822 Жыл бұрын

Well done amazing vídeo the best I find in KZfaq well done

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@micheledamschke2441 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and looked easy. Great prep too. Enjoy.

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so good, we’ll always use Eurotunnel for our overseas trips 👍🏼

@emiLydad 2 жыл бұрын

Lol imagine if dogs could actually look after themselves

@asanders7608 Жыл бұрын

wow!! So cool!! Thanks for this video ☺☺

@randolph795 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely just like our trip in August.

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

You just can’t beat that feeling, entering the tunnel not knowing what’s ahead 😍 Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

@AnekaF.1863 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. Loved this video. Thank you for all the detail. Blessings and safe travels to you both.🥰

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 Glad you enjoyed it 🤩

@nealfiona 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys for the video helped us a lot

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was useful 😁

@jezr10 3 ай бұрын

Liked the video thanks

@Professionalmoochers 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad it was useful 👍🏼

@peten4043 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid guys will be good seeing your trip 👍🏻

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 Plenty more interesting videos coming soon 🤩

@meandmyvanandmydogandmybik6736 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video, thanks. I’m planning on doing a van trip or several next year. 👏🏻🙏🏻

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, best trip you’ll ever have! We’re already planning next year’s road trip 🤩 Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

@helento5135 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing , it’s very helpful!

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it useful 😁

@CampervanHabitude 2 жыл бұрын

Have a good one Moochers. We've only been back four weeks and I'm desperate to get back over there now. Make sure you squeeze in Chartres! Enjoy.

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don’t think we’ll make that beautifully illuminated town as we’re planning to drive from Switzerland to Luxembourg and then to Belgium before heading back to Calais but, it is on our list for the future 👍🏼

@CampervanHabitude 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers Yes, make sure it's on your to do list. I'll keep my eye out for your updates on this trip. Have a good one and crack a few beers for us and find us a good pizza place to visit when we do Switzerland!

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆 we’re very good at sniffing out pizza! We’ve just arrived at our first Switzerland location, it’s pitch black but already has potential to be an amazing location!

@CampervanHabitude 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers We were planning a great Euro trip, that included Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia and catching a bit of the Tour de France, before the first lockdown so, we're looking forward to seeing what you get up to.

@PeterKirton-nu9iv 2 ай бұрын

The tunnel is now in 2024 much more expensive but I still prefer it to the ferry as I can seasick in a puddle

@Professionalmoochers 2 ай бұрын

😄😄 Sarah gets seasick in the bath! Euro tunnel is such an easy experience, we’ll always choose it while it stays affordable 👍🏼

@juliansmith4295 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was wondering what those were until you explained they were headlight thingamajigees. Question: 3:18 Am I losing my mind, or should I be confused about this. You're in the UK, but the ticket booth's on the left side, and the French passport check (7:35) is on the right?

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 The ticket booths and passport control, on the uk side and French side, have options for both left or right. We just chose random lanes as there’s always a passenger in our vehicle 👍🏼

@juliansmith4295 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers Ah, I see. Thank you.

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the continent friends!!!

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you three! How’s the desert treating you?

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers HOT HOT HOT!!!

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

A little different to the alps then 😆

@isla2017 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, do you still need driving permits for France and spain

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve not driven in Spain but I’m confident they’re not required in either. Certainly not France but always worth checking the GOV website 👍🏼

@Spritey_vr Ай бұрын

I am going on that in maybe 2 weeks I think

@Professionalmoochers Ай бұрын

It’ll be a nice easy start to your break 👍🏼

@maflamudgal Жыл бұрын

Hey.. Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. One question - Would you know if we can carry our pet in the car? Many thanks in advance

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 Yes you can! That’s a major benefit of the eurotunnel if you’re a pet owner, you stay in your vehicle with your pet 😁

@gazgringe2598 Жыл бұрын

Evening you two. Daft question, we could see that you sat in the back during the trip in the tunnel. When my wife and I pack for a weekend break, the back is rammed. How on earth do you pack so efficiently. Now that would be a video Id like to see. Keep well guys. God Bless.

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

😂😂 you do not want to see the carnage behind the rear bench!! We don’t really pack efficiently, I guess we just pack less. When we’re heading on a longer trip, larger luxury items often stay at home as we hate organising after a long journey 👍🏼

@grahamdelamare737 Жыл бұрын

You do not need breathalysers. To get them would be pointless as police will breathalyse you if they suspect you have been drinking regardless of you using one of these or not. People commonly get mistaken because it was a proposed and postponed law that ended up being postponed indefinitely in 2020, however, some unfortunate people did have the proposed law enforced upon them.

@alpin7931 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , Me and my kids will travel in June this year to France. Got a trailer aswell ( my motorcycle). I have seen what paperwork you showed at the beginning of the video but can you please be more specific , is anything else is needed. Sorry if I am wasting your time. Thank you Kind regards AL

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Al The only paperwork we needed to show was for covid purposes which I’d imagine is a lot more relaxed now. It’s a very simple, efficient process and they recognise your booking from your reg number. Enjoy your trip 🤩

@Topboy-ct2oy 2 ай бұрын

Quick question. At the part where it says French passport control / covid checks, what was the covid checks? And do they still do this? Going for the first time with the family in august.

@Professionalmoochers 2 ай бұрын

No, Covid checks aren’t required anymore. It was simply showing proof of vaccinations but now it’s just plain sailing. It’s extremely simple, makes the beginning of your trip enjoyable 😁

@Topboy-ct2oy 2 ай бұрын

Nice one, thanks for that

@Professionalmoochers 2 ай бұрын

@@Topboy-ct2oy have a great trip 👍🏼

@Topboy-ct2oy 2 ай бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers👍

@clintfletcher3629 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, what would be the average cost for your size van. Is it best to get a return or one way at each end. ? Sorry for asking but I would love to do that trip.

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Clint I guess the prices change all year but I think our return crossing was around £150. We used our Tesco Clubcard points to pay for most of it as your points treble in value when using them on eurotunnel 👌🏼 We always book the return as we know when we’ll be heading home but they run around 3 trains per hour so the choice of crossings is vast. Treat yourself, make it happen 🤩

@clintfletcher3629 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers cheers 👍

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

@@clintfletcher3629 any time 😁

@PaulEnt1 2 жыл бұрын

Euro tunnel is the most efficient transport system in Uk

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

It is very good 👍🏼

@nickjones3222 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask which head unit you’ve upgraded to? Sounds like your parking sensors still work?

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Hi it’s the Kenwood DNX518VDABS. Yes sensors work perfectly through this unit 👍🏼

@nickjones3222 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers Great, thanks. Did you fit it yourself? I probably would get someone else to do it so if you've any recommendations I'd be grateful. Just can't trust myself with auto electrics! ;0)

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

God no! Definitely leave it to the professionals as we’re useless!! We used a company called boundary car care in St. Helens

@nickjones3222 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers Ace, that’s only half an hour away!👍 Cheers fella.

@vf7508 Жыл бұрын

Is driver license checked while crossing the boarder or just a passport?

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

No just your passport but, I believe French police will ask for your license if pulled over so worth taking it with you 👍🏼

@davidmatthews3093 4 ай бұрын

@@ProfessionalmoochersYou have to have your driving licence with you and the V5, insurance certificate and MOT certificate. You probably won’t ever be asked to show them but they do need to be with you.

@gajeebant 2 жыл бұрын

Is the Covid check by the French border people just a look at everyone's NHS app on their smartphone? Haven't left the country since Covid so wondering how that works.

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is, we had the app and certificates printed just in case. It’s really simple 👍🏼

@byronhall5145 2 жыл бұрын

Do they check how many jabs you've had? 1,2 or boosters etc ?

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

We’re both double jabbed which is what they look for but I don’t think boosters are applicable anymore

@gajeebant 2 жыл бұрын

@@byronhall5145 I went on the 02/06/22 and Eurotunnel now have the facility to upload your Covid passes onto their website beforehand which I did (we're all fully vaccinated 2 + boosters). Either as a result (or because they don't care as much about it anymore) but they didn't even check any of ours when we arrived at French Passport control at Folkestone - just our passports.

@foppo100 2 жыл бұрын

@@byronhall5145 You need 15 jabs to be safe,Don't forget to wear your mask the French can be difficult.Aso no swearing in English the fine is heavy.

@reneefontenot1292 9 ай бұрын

This is required to be in the vehicle?

@Professionalmoochers 9 ай бұрын

If you mean, do you stay in the vehicle, yes you do

@keithwan4028 2 жыл бұрын

Do you go on the double or single deck cart?

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith. We go on the single cart as we are to tall. The double decker is mainly for cars.

@foppo100 2 жыл бұрын

Like the French would car if you have a GB sticker or a UK sticker I doubt it.Why is the GB sticker illegal are we making that up?

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

We don’t make the rules

@davidmatthews3093 4 ай бұрын

Only a fool would ignore the rules. By law you have to display a U.K. sticker if you break that law you risk a fine at the least.

@kenparsons1396 2 жыл бұрын

Hi How easy do you find driving on right? It worries me

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken, it immediately becomes natural. You follow the traffic off the train on the correct side. I find smaller roads really easy to remember too, you just have to think at roundabouts. European roads in general are more enjoyable than uk roads so don’t let it put you off 👍🏼

@kenparsons1396 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers thanks for replying, old man still worried 😂😂

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

😁 no harm in worrying, just makes sure you’ll be concentrating but you’ll quickly wonder what you’re worried about. I recently drove a left hand drive for the first time, on the wrong side of the road in Iceland in the snow and ice! First 30 minutes were challenging but soon got used to it 👍🏼

@xuboli6943 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can I ask did they check the driving license?

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Hi no they didn’t, just passports 👍🏼

@xuboli6943 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers Thanks

@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 2 жыл бұрын

What are headlight thingy majigies? Thanks x

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆 they’re just stickers, required by law to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic as our headlights are designed for driving on the left 👍🏼

@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professionalmoochers thanks for replying... well you learn something new everyday. 🤯

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

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