Ten Tips for European Motorhome Travel for first timers

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Ten Tips for European Motorhome Travel for first timers - Ten Minute Tuesday.

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Ten Tips for European Motorhome Travel for first timers - Ten Minute Tuesday.
There is an accompanying article on our website here - www.helenandma... .
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:39 European Vehicle Recovery Policies
01:50 Motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes
03:24 Your first night in Europe - Booking a place to stay
04:32 Bring your Pet with you
05:20 Adapters for Water Taps , Electric Hook Up and Refillable LPG
07:02 SIM card usage in the EU
08:28 Carrying Cash in the Road
09:09 Winter Tyres and driving in Winter
09:27 When's the best time to arrive at an Aire.
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@paulwatson1010 5 ай бұрын

Great tips! The recovery tip was interesting, a friend had a heart attack in France, airlifted to hospital, leaving wife and dog in an over 3.5t MH and she didn't have C1 on her licence. Believe or not he's a C1 driving instructor for trainee paramedics!! Have you ever come across reverse polarity on a hook up? I bought a standard 3 pin adaptor for £6 and swapped the wiring over. It's in the garage with the bags of LPG and hose connectors!

@HelenandMartinsTreks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul , we do still come across reverse polarity periodically, it's reducing year by year but usually a couple of times a trip. Thanks for watching best wishes Helen and Martin

@gdreading9088 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Thank you.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

It's very good of you to say so thanks very much, best wishes Helen and Martin

@kampenheimer Жыл бұрын

Good tips. Thanks Martin.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much , much appreciated all the best Helen and Martin

@DolittleCampers Жыл бұрын

Loved the pace on this. Some great tips and the single camera angle works much better 😊

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys really appreciate your comments best wishes Helen and Martin

@SafandAndys-MH-Adventures 4 ай бұрын

Great tips. Have shared with my other half so he can prepare us for our first trip in May ❤

@benitakent6208 Жыл бұрын

Another great vlog and so much useful info - thank you we find them so helpful 👍☺️

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Good evening, great to know the video was useful , it makes it worthwhile for us. Thanks very much for watching . Best wishes Helen and Martin

@malcblakey7828 Жыл бұрын

Thank you…Good tips…..

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much , best wishes Helen and Martin

@user-kj4mb1xd3g 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this

@HelenandMartinsTreks 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure thanks for watching.

@DesmondsDonders Жыл бұрын

Great advice and very concise.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys , hope you’re both well . Best wishes Helen and Martin

@user-dw8en7zl1l Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you. 😊

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@stuartwallace7536 Жыл бұрын

good vid.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart , and thanks for watching. Best wishes Helen and Martin

@motorroamingaround Жыл бұрын

Fab video Martin and perfect timing for us. Our Smarty SIM card will only allow us 12g when in France so we’ll need to find somewhere to buy a Pay as You Go SIM card when we arrive. We have the 3 adapters for our Gaslow but don’t have any for filling up with water so will need to look out for those also. Thanks for sharing as it’s been very helpful for us. Irvine & Karen.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Hi guys thanks for watching. Much appreciated , best wishes Helen and Martin

@paulmccurry1102 Жыл бұрын

I certainly recommend a good recovery policy that covers driver incapacitation due to dangerous sports 😂

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Ha yes indeed. Hope you’re enjoying Cornwall H and M

@markscotia5795 Жыл бұрын

Great content as ever Team H&M, we're just back from Northern Spain and France, your previous vlogs have been a big help🙌🙏 we used Nomad for an esim, got 20gb for £24, it was really easy to install and use...

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear guys , we love Northern Spain . We hope you had a great time. Thanks for your kind comments and for watching . Best wishes Helen and Martin

@alanbenham4139 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the top tips and superb advice.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure we’re delighted to know it was useful. Best wishes Helen and Martin

@PoshcatsCamping Жыл бұрын

Excellent !! Did you mention headlight deflectors ? Summertime it’s unusual to drive in the dark anyway 🙂 Trev

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Morning Trev , No I didn't mention that Trev , good point though. Thanks for watching best wishes Helen and Martin

@garethpearson174 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips good work 👍👍🚐

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Gareth , thanks for watching and commenting . Best wishes Helen and Martin

@ourtimevanlife9667 Жыл бұрын

Great info Martin and very useful for that first trip out ...

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much guys , hope you enjoy the birthday celebrations. Best wishes Helen and Martin

@thevigarfeeling Жыл бұрын

Great video guys ! Some really good advice

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much , glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes Helen and Martin

@commuterbranchline8132 Жыл бұрын

A fantastic 10 min of excellent advice. I’m planning on touring with a Tesla and Roof tent or lightweight caravan. I will be sure to bring my Irish passport too!

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Ah an Irish Passport, a much sort after commodity. Enjoy your travels and thanks for watching, best wishes Helen and Martin

@louisesymonds9963 Жыл бұрын

I learned a lot in 10 minutes, thank you!

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks Louise that’s really good to know. Best wishes Helen and Martin

@Endurofilms Жыл бұрын

Great information Martin, loving the 10 minute Tuesdays.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys much appreciated - best wishes Helen and Martin

@deborahhewitt8688 Жыл бұрын

Regarding EU roaming, both myself on Asda and kids on Giffgaff had fair use cap of just 5gb. We bought new rolling goody bags for them but mine wouldn't allow me to start new bundle until new month kicks in. Husband uses EE with much more data so he was able to hot-spot me for our last few days. Not ideal.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Hi Deborah , it's a mess isn't it. We use EE on our phones and then buy a local PAYG Data only SIM from which ever country we land in. Hope that helps , thanks for watching best wishes Helen and Martin.

@deborahhewitt8688 Жыл бұрын

@@HelenandMartinsTreks Great content! You've given us the confidence to get to Europe and stay on stellplatz / park 4 night etc. In the UK we prebook all the time but turning up on spec worked well in Europe (to Copenhagen). We enjoyed Bremen after your video too. Very inspiring. Thanks H&M 👍

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

@@deborahhewitt8688 That's brilliant , made my morning to be honest. Best wishes H and M

@kevinhall8700 Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me where I can get the hose adapters from or a link😊

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin thanks for watching , you adaptors are available from most DIY shops or amazon. This kind of thing, basically the more options the better. www.amazon.co.uk/Connectors-Plastic-Threaded-Connector-Attachments/dp/B0BX468SD3/ref=sr_1_51?crid=3MX17G09TXRBZ&keywords=tap+adapter+for+hose+pipe&qid=1690379679&sprefix=tap+adapt%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-51 . Thanks for watching Helen and Martin

@1nosullivan Жыл бұрын

Martin great info. I'm from Ireland and can we buy the Sim card in France and use it in our own phones. At the moment we have unlimited data but it's costing us. Thanks Nora.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Hi Nora , thanks for watching , in answer to your question in theory yes , you might need to check that your phone is not locked to one provider , as it can be if you have the phone on a contract . You can get it unlocked of course , we use the local SIM in the Motorhome Wifi. Best wishes Helen and Martin

@outaboutwithmikedonna305 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin, that is really helpful. Like yourselves we will be traveling with pets and in a Motorhome over 3.5 tons. Could I please ask if you recommend the caravan and Motorhome club for insurance through France and Spain? Many thanks for this helpful vlog.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike and Donna , thanks for watching . We only use the CMAC Red Pennant Service, based on our conversations with people who have had to claim with them, who have over the years told us consistently they were excellent. They are very easy to deal with basically have our confidence. Hope that helps Best wishes Helen and Martin

@outandaboutmd Жыл бұрын

@@HelenandMartinsTreks Thank you so much for your help, that has helped a lot. Best wishes Mike and Donna

@lizzie1740 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. What muzzle did you buy for Poppy? Our dog hates the one we got so want to try something softer and more open so we can still give treats etc. Saw on your other videos that this was possible with the one you had bought.

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Hi Lizzie, we bought Poppy a soft mesh muzzle from Pets at Home. I went into the shop with her so we could try it on to make sure it was the right size and fitted her correctly. She can take treats when she is wearing it. Hope that helps, thanks for watching. H&M. 😀

@lizzie1740 Жыл бұрын

@@HelenandMartinsTreks Thank you. They don’t seem to stock a soft mesh muzzle any longer so we’ve ordered one from Amazon in what we hope is the right size!

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

@@lizzie1740 Hope it works out ok best wishes H and M

@FredBloggs61 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Great video again. Bit off topic, but can you provide details on where I can buy your sat nav holder please?

@stevenireland6252 29 күн бұрын

Hi, we are thinking of visiting southern spain next winter for approx. 2 months in our campervan for the first time. Have you got any tips for tge best value sites? We dont really want to pay 30€ a night for 2 months. Thanks Steven & Maureen

@HelenandMartinsTreks 29 күн бұрын

Hi Steve and Maureen - the best way I can suggest is to look at the Apps such as Search for Sites , Camper Contact and Park for Nights and look at using the aires and sites located there. Prices for the good sites have increased there's no doubt . ACSI Cards can help out of peak season - webshop.acsi.eu/en?aff=1960&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwO20BhCJARIsAAnTIVQXHE0M9NJc5e6xTyRO8xHg3mDpARRILyDXPKUx3sPwKdwUpbcAZPgaAkQ3EALw_wcB . Also check out Espana Discovery , you can park on different places free in return for eating there or buying something from a shop etc . espana-discovery.es/en?logged_in_customer_id=&lang=en Permitted off grid free parking is at a premium so don't leave it too late on the date to arrive on a municipal park up. Hope that helps , safe travels Helen and Martin

@stevenireland6252 26 күн бұрын

@@HelenandMartinsTreks thanks so much, really appreciate that👍

@lesleylicqurish9030 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for some very useful information. Could I ask what satnav you use ( where you can input your vehicles dimensions and weight)? We are planning our first European trip next year in our motorhome and my research on satnavs is getting more and more confusing. Thanks. Lesley

@HelenandMartinsTreks Жыл бұрын

Hi Lesley we use an Garmin Avtex Tourer 2 , it's been a good buy for us. Version 3 is now available - if you are a Caravan and Motorhome Club Member there is a discount available on this through the club shop. Here is the link shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1045641/avtex-tourer-three-sat-nav-gps . We are really glad you enjoyed the video , if there is anything else we can help you don't hesitate to give us a shout. Thanks for watching , Helen and Martin

@lesleylicqurish9030 Жыл бұрын

@@HelenandMartinsTreks thank you so much Martin. I have been enjoying your blogs for some time now - you are both very inspiring.