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Do not get off the ferry without, Bureux de Change is non existent in le Mans.
It will cause offence to your fellow campers if you expect to eat or drink without contributing to the whip |
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Sense of humour |
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Absolutely essential for a successful weekend If you still think PC means Police Constable carry on, if however your into Political correctness, give up now you are not going to enjoy this.
Expect lots of wind ups, abuse and loud noise at all times of the day and night |
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Personal toilet roll |
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Don't expect others to provide, a refusal may cause offence as after a
weekend of beer and barbeque's, it's every man for themselves and a sheet of paper could be a very
strong bargaining tool |
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Documents |
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Passport |
It is recommended that you carry a photocopy as well, in case of losing the original. |
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Driving License |
Ensure that there are two drivers for every car, if you get an on the spot ban, which is possible in France, the car will be impounded unless you can show that someone else is licensed and insured to drive. We have heard of circumstances where people have handed over photocopies of documents and managed to keep the originals but we are not sure how reliable this info is. |
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Car Insurance |
Inform your insurance before leaving the country and check whether you are
covered full comp or 3rd party. Although your insurance should be valid Europe wide, some insurance companies only cover you for third party cover once you leave the UK. |
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V5C Vehicle Registration document |
It is a legal requirement to carry this. Also if you are driving a company car ensure you have permission to take the vehicle out of the UK. |
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E111/ EHIC |
European Health Insurance Card |
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Travel insurance |
Hopefully this will never be required but it's your life and your responsibility should you fall ill or have an accident. |
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Breakdown Insurance |
From personal experiences by members we recommend Britannia Rescue. (see Mr Recovery for experiences). AA five star was not so good for bikes |
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Prearranged space in tent |
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Do not expect to just show up and be accomodated, space is precious |
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Common Sense |
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We can only advise you take the above but if you choose not to, your on your own. |
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Sleeping Bag |
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When it's cold, it's very cold |
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Eating utensils |
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Paper plates are available from the supermarket but you may need knife and forks if your not reliant on the barbeque |
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Cup / Mug |
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If you want tea or coffee in the morning an essential requirement |
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Torch |
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Essential for when hunting around the tent at night for the toilet roll |
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Wash Kit |
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Advisable to bring if you want to stay in the tent |
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Deodorant |
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See wash kit) |
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Sun Cream |
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Recommended, it has been very hot for the last few years |
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Toilet Roll |
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You could be in trouble if you forget it |
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Air Bed |
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Don't forget a pump |
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Wet Gear |
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Just in Case |
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Bin Liners |
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To separate Wet & dry clothes |
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Matches |
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You can't have enough |
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Tea Bags |
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Essential if you don't like coffee, tea bags are not readily available |
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Chair |
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If you intend sitting down |
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Camera |
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For those memorable moments |
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Ticket Holders |
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Handy for keeping everthing together |
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Mobile Phone |
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International roaming unblocked |
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Mobile Phone Charger |
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Preferably 12volt |
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FM Radio |
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If you have any interest in what is happening in the race |
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