pasusan : Thanks. I probably should have put some links to Google Maps so people could find the locations more easily, but didn't have time to add any links on this report.
Nemo667 : Thanks. I do feel that because from here I can visit places most people on the forum won't get to it is worth me documenting the trips.
Tiger4x4RV : Thanks for the info on your 4x4 & transmission. Yes, 90,000 miles of fairly heavy use and and my U-joints are starting to need replacing. I agree with your point about not waiting until an item fails completely. I am pretty quick at picking up on slight changes in the noise or vibration. I don't like to wait until a problem gets really bad as it can cause collateral damage.
soccrman : Whenever we have doubts about having such a small camper, a trip like this reminds us that if we upgraded to something bigger like a trailer we would soon find ourselves unwilling to travel the same sort of roads we currently use.
c.traveler2 : Thanks, glad you liked the video.
sleepy : For the best price I book the tunnel in advance. It is quicker but a bit more expensive than a ferry.
When they designed the tunnel many designs were considered, e.g. car tunnels. Because of the length, over 22 miles, they went with 2 rail tunnels. High speed trains from London to Paris and elsewhere travel through the tunnels interspersed with shuttle trains that take vehicles from terminals a few miles inland from the channel on either side.
These shuttles have 3 sections - a two level section for cars - with a lifting ramp to gain access to the top deck, like on a car farry. Travelers stay with their cars during the journey across. Secondly a full height section for coaches, RVs and other taller and wider vehicles. This is the section we use - the video shows how you drive on. Notice the fire-doors that close between each carriage. Thirdly are open carriages for heavy trucks. They have a trellis structure, but are open to the air - in these I believe the truck drivers leave their vehicles and go to a separate lounge at the front of their section.
Mello Mike : Wow, you certainly did get around when in the Navy.
Steve.
