Top tips for trouble-free EU touring
Be sure to take enough gas for the duration of your holiday. Continental gas bottles are not compatible with UK ones. For longer breaks, consider taking a Continental pigtail adapter, because you can then pick up a Euro-fit gas cylinder at a service station or DIY store.
Be sensible about distances that you can tow each day, especially after an early start. For example, when we are crossing to Caen and towing south, we aim for Le Mans or Tours. We like Compiègne if crossing to Calais or heading to Paris. All three are great places to explore and have dinner!
Choose your Channel crossing carefully, and bear in mind price, distance and practicality. For example, fans of Spanish touring should think about how valuable it might be to gain an extra day or two at your destination by travelling with Brittany Ferries to Bilbao or Santander. Of course, some may prefer a leisurely road trip through France. The longer crossing isn’t cheap, but you’ll save on fuel, tolls, towing, time and campsites en route.