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Things to know driving/towing through France & Spain 2018 

Gypsy Souls Judy & Mark
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Were back ...with some important need to know tips for towing your caravan or driving a motorhome through Spain and France. Its a bit of a minefield from weight limits, caravan marker boards, police on the spot fines to hidden speed cameras. Mark has been busy researching and all information collected is valid now and some updates even from when we travelled earlier this year.

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11 июл 2024

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@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Next vlog... Mark fits a 100 watt solar panel to the caravan... With the saving we make visiting a campsite in Mojacar and not having electric hook up pays for the solar kit.... Xx
@paulpringle8263
@paulpringle8263 5 лет назад
Thank you both some very helpful information. And put over in a clear and friendly way. Hope you have a great Christmas and a safe journey down to Spain 🇪🇸.will be looking forward to your new videos
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Thank you Paul... Really looking forward to some chill time... Been a busy summer xx
@janetjohnson445
@janetjohnson445 5 лет назад
Lovely informative video. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and a safe trip to Spain. We also checked out the Adria was very impressed.
@niallosullivan3483
@niallosullivan3483 5 лет назад
Thanks Mark, very handy info. It's fantastic you two are meeting up with the happy travellers in Spain, as well as others. You're starting a movement.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
I hope we do get a chance too see Wendy Steve and pippin so many people to meet and also the friends we made last year what a fab lot they are down at Los Llanos xx
@coratheexplorer1824
@coratheexplorer1824 5 лет назад
Thanks for the tips I shall remember all of these when we ready next year...
@trevorsmith3670
@trevorsmith3670 5 лет назад
Love watching your blog's so refreshing and down to earth no pretensives
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Absolutely we say it as it is... Mistakes and all.. Its non scripted and off the cuff just like we are... Xx
@alisonandrews2013
@alisonandrews2013 5 лет назад
Great informative video , thank you both so much, safe travels to Spain. Time for a beer now 🍺🍺👍🏻
@louie888888888
@louie888888888 5 лет назад
Nice to see you again please keep the videos coming
@sammiii26
@sammiii26 5 лет назад
Yay your back 😘 I love the happy travelers xx
@Anita-gp1gv
@Anita-gp1gv 5 лет назад
Mark you really are progressing , and coming into your own regarding your blogging, some really good tips tyvm
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Thank you so much for your comment re Mark he really appreciated it more than you know x
@irenemorley75
@irenemorley75 2 года назад
Hello Judy and Mark, I have just found and subscribed to your channel, looks like I might be watching your videos all day.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 2 года назад
Oh dear is that good 😂... Hope you enjoy them... Are you a caravaneer? We vlog about our life change from 12 months a year to working just 6 months and then off to travel in the winter so hope you enjoy our antics x
@davidian107
@davidian107 4 года назад
You’re a lovely couple, just found your videos and love them. Brilliant.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 4 года назад
Thank u nice of u to say... Uve got lots of catching up to do though see you at the end when you've caught up...good luck xxx
@Juliesgardendiaries
@Juliesgardendiaries 5 лет назад
So much great information, thanks guys :)
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
It's so confusing so much info and all different on each website so you have use common sense and do your best to decifer it all... And hope you get a nice cop!! 😂 Xx
@GaetanHobby
@GaetanHobby 5 лет назад
Thank you Judy and Mark for this very helpful vidéo 😉😉😉😉😉 i send you plenty or kisses 😘😘😘😘
@coratheexplorer1824
@coratheexplorer1824 5 лет назад
Have a safe journey, hope I will meet you sometime in spain
@martingilligan
@martingilligan 4 года назад
You can use your speed camera alerts in France. They are however refered to as dangerous road segment.
@xen4217
@xen4217 5 лет назад
brilliant info you guys thanks
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Xen... That's a while ago you have a few to catch up on we're here in Spain now it's lovley and hot... Got burnt today defo recommend winter in Spain xx
@marilynwisbey9446
@marilynwisbey9446 5 лет назад
Good info 👏👏
@Parknest
@Parknest 5 лет назад
That was quite informative. Can you put up some links in the description for the websites you mentioned? You mentioned scanning the V5C. Best to scan it in at a high resolution and then reducing the size in a photo editing program. That way you end up with a better image quality than if you scanned it in a lower resolution. Asda wanted to introduce a £99 pre-authorisation charge at their petrol stations but there was some uproar over it and it didn't happen. The bulb discussion has given me an idea for a video so if I make said video I will say that it was you who inspired me. It was good to see Summer at the end of the video. You need to feature her more in your videos. You could do a video about your experiences with the pet passport. I know that Bob Earnshaw has done this but it would be nice to see your perspective. Mark, don't forget to address any advisories once the car's been MoTd. They could be next years failures. It sounds like you've most if not all the bases covered with the work you've already done.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Oh Park nest that's a long and informative comment... Mark says yes he will put links on but he's pumpkin carving today for all kids visiting over half term... As you can gather mark is a perfectionist when it comes to his car and caravan and safety so everything that breaks he fixes immediately or it drives him mad catches... Switches what we do without ebay!! We did a vlog on summer and her passport early on... It was all very easy but the vet we used was terrible and dated the rabies vaccination wrong so we had to send back to Wales.. Then they changed the address to here in Devon when our home address is in Wales made a right mess... So won't be using them again. I mention the caterpillars too in Spain lethal for dogs in winter months. I can do a vlog just on summer as she is approaching her 14th birthday. Hope you'll come along over the Christmas period from the comfort of your armchair and join us and the Gypsy Soul convoy heading down through France to Spain thank u xxxxx
@kevandrews4699
@kevandrews4699 5 лет назад
Hi Judy and mark nice to c and hear from u very good in formation guide to what u need to do if going abroad with car and caravan and I have to say u have to to do your home work good and proper wouldn't know where to start not long now to go off on your adventure again and leave us poor souls and set off in the sunset how long will u b over there for good luck .kev
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Hey Kev hope your well... We can't wait now where has this year gone? We can only do our best re all the info and hope we don't get stopped and if we do that we've covered as much as we can do.. We didn't see any police at all last year for all the 4500 miles we drove xx
@darrenashton8535
@darrenashton8535 4 года назад
these people are amazingz
@robinfloyd1366
@robinfloyd1366 5 лет назад
Hi Judy and Mark, which video did you show your marker boards on? I can’t seem to locate it? Love your vlogs👍😉
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Cor blimy cant rem ! If you need to know just ask- Mark will know any questions you have - dont know how he rem it all ! x
@ThePorridgeGobbler
@ThePorridgeGobbler 5 лет назад
Very informative thank you, would it be too expensive to hop past the frogs and go Portsmouth - Santander or Bilbao.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
We travel the shortest route due to our elderly dog x
@johnfitzpatrick2083
@johnfitzpatrick2083 5 лет назад
Just to explain the fuel machines we just used our credit card and it only takes the amount you used and I was using this for 5 weeks with no issues.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
I hope credit cards are different we will use them instead... Never again on a debit card too stressful.
@blackvulcan100
@blackvulcan100 4 года назад
Could I just add a little something, if your vehicle gives you trouble on the French motorway try if possible to limp to an Aerie,this happened to us and our break down service Green Flag came out to us and got us going in half an hour.He said he could not help, as you said on the M way.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 4 года назад
Of course you can add that... Oh right interesting info thanks... We are with brittania rescue but we will be switching to red pennant this year as they cover medical travel breakdown all in one x
@wayfarer198
@wayfarer198 5 лет назад
Always enjoy your videos, have you decided on a caravan site in Spain and when do you depart from UK?
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
No we are staying at Los Llanos for a month then unsure as cannot find a good priced site in mojacar.. We are paying 295 euros Inc electricity at Los Llanos. So I'm not happy paying double for the same thing in majocar. We are also waying up whether it worth the expense of fitting solar panels to avoid electricity charge as found a site that runs on 4 amp but wouldn't run our van.. We are waying up the pros and cons and to also get a Spanish gas bottle too xx
@wayfarer198
@wayfarer198 5 лет назад
@@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388Hi Judy and Mark.. Really enjoyed Canada camping in Mojacar plenty of space unlike most Spanish campsites, but only 4amps, I didn't find it a problem as I only used one or two appliances at a time, I actually thought it was 6amp but perhaps he's reduced It? As far as solar power is concerned we went off grid for 5 nights in Wales this summer and it was fine, we used led strip lighting, a 12v tv and the fridge ran perfectly on gas. Our solar panel is 100watt and was adequate, if you need to power anything that requires 240v a.c. you'll need an inverter but they drain the battery pretty quickly. If you're thinking of using Spanish gas that's a good idea but you'll need to adapt the fittings as they're different from calor. Atb Dave :-)
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
@@wayfarer198 yes las Canada is the one we want to go too... But it wouldn't be worth paying the electricity charge for 4 amp yes he confirmed 4 amp.. We'd keep blowing it just to run heating g as we did in bennicasm even turning it down on the panel. Mark as you can tell is pretty good at anything mechanical if he doesn't know he spends days researching... Ie Spanish gas bottles. I am useless and all I want to know is can I have hair straightners?? To which it's no unless there 12 volt... So will keep you n formed as to what we decide. X
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Hi Wayfarer... We are going to camping canada!!! Spoke to Geoff what a fab chap he is... To go we are fitting solar panels just to be able to go there!! Next vlog will be on this and showing Mark fitting it... I will give you a shout out xx Will be there from Jan 29th for a month xx
@wayfarer198
@wayfarer198 5 лет назад
@@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 Excellent! Geoff's a good guy and Mojacar is a lovely area I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
@johnfitzpatrick2083
@johnfitzpatrick2083 5 лет назад
all modern cars have headlight adjustment dials which I have and it works fine but like you said older cars need the sticker. Well done to the both of you.
@marilynwisbey9446
@marilynwisbey9446 5 лет назад
What do they fine you for? Missed what it was? Judy? 😩🙄
@motivate-today
@motivate-today 5 лет назад
I suggest you take photos of all the documents on your smartphone, and back this up to a USB memory stick. I found this useful, as many authorities will accept the photos.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
What a good idea we will do this thank you x
@bob_the_bomb4508
@bob_the_bomb4508 5 лет назад
It's a good idea but not all authorities in France will accept this, unfortunately!
@noelfearnside3206
@noelfearnside3206 5 лет назад
Green flag run Mayday which is Caravan Club. There are NO length restrictions (or weight restrictions). I watched your vlog, saw your error, texted CAMC and I have their reply. You may feel the need to correct your vlog. I’ve been to France. Holland. Belgium. Spain and Portugal several times now. Never had any bother.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Greenflag non mayday is restricted to 7 metres so always check the different versions of the cover specific to you
@TheHoipoloi
@TheHoipoloi 5 лет назад
Green Flag restriction is the same as ALL other companies. The 7mtr limit is BODY LENGTH not including A frame. To tow any caravan over 7mtr BODY LENGTH the tow vehicle has to be over 3,500kgs. As far as I know, no UK made caravan exceeds 7mtr body length.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
We were told by Green flag that our caravan was over the 7 metre rule so they couldn't renew but that was in 2015...we just went elsewhere and checked and we are now covered... Again check check and check again on your own breakdown cover for complete price of mind x
@garner832
@garner832 5 лет назад
Hi guys.. Are you on the way yet.. I'm in playa flamenca.. Arrived a couple of days ago. Renting an apartment for 6 months. If you want a bed for the night and a few beers mark and a look round, you are welcome to stay..
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Thank you Simon... No we leave on boxing day... Couldn't come soon enough.. Still few weeks left at the campsite then up to visit family for a wedding and xmas then we're off... Travelling down with 2 other subscribers to Spain so will film all the way and uploading... Lovley offer... Hope you enjoy yourself xx
@garner832
@garner832 5 лет назад
Are you on Facebook or messenger..?
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Hi Simon yes we are on Facebook x
@Anita-gp1gv
@Anita-gp1gv 5 лет назад
Oh bless you for being inclusivits , take care , God Bless you all as you all go to Spain. We are in Benelmadena now, as I write this but we flew here!
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
love it down there one day we will revisit
@retro423
@retro423 5 лет назад
The tyre regulations that you mention that they have to be the same make only applies to French registered vehicles
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
It's also on Spanish reg cars too it seems to be varied opion across the websites if applies to a UK holiday maker but to be honest for your own safety when towing having a matching pair on each axle not only provides more stability when towing but safer too.. So for us we do this as standard for our own peace of mind.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
well i have been through 4 tyres on the rear of mine since august because of punctures hopefully the last one i get on monday is a match!
@johnfitzpatrick2083
@johnfitzpatrick2083 5 лет назад
If in doubt carry a lighting board in the caravan saves time trying to fix the bulb on the side of the road worked for me well in France this year and stay off the motorways if possible.
@steveg8549
@steveg8549 4 года назад
Found you on Twitter just need to learn how to use Twitter now
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 4 года назад
ha ha join the club were trying to learn it too - find instagram easier at mo x
@martingilligan
@martingilligan 4 года назад
Green flag purchased through the caravan and motorhome club has no length restrictions on your caravan.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 4 года назад
interesting it did on ours but we bought it independently and had to cancel when we realised Greenflag did so without quibble and we went elsewhere. They may have changed that policy now this was 2014.
@lindajones8092
@lindajones8092 5 лет назад
Cannot find freedom off the road video ☺
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Think you have wrong vlog??
@lindajones8092
@lindajones8092 5 лет назад
@@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388 Trying to find lady freedom off the open road with red van poppy and dogs merlin , troy and cat jasper vlog !!
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
She doesn't have vlog yet... She's on Facebook so you need to find her and friend request her x
@lindajones8092
@lindajones8092 5 лет назад
Thank you love your vlogs looking forward to seeing your winter vlog so xx
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Hi Linda thanks... We can't wait either for the adventures to start... We hope to met up with sonja freedom of the open road down in Denia... She is one inspiring lady xx
@marilynwisbey9446
@marilynwisbey9446 5 лет назад
" wether it's true Just heard France is upping the fuel prices! There is a lot of aggro over there! Peeps.
@gypsysoulsjudymark.escapet7388
Yes that's correct from January hence the protests.... X
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