Bongo Fury

Can anyone advice me as to the rules for travelling in France do I need any equipment ect laws.
Cheers
Steve

The AA website is a useful resource for all the driving requirements:

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/ov ... pment.html

I've found both countries are very easy to drive in and even driving on the 'wrong' side was no hassle. Buy your fuel from supermarkets where it will be significantly cheaper. Often you drive thru a cashier booth on the way out so your passenger will have to do the honours with the chip and PIN machine.

I agree with everything Simon Jones said.

If you have the time stay off the autoroutes in France (Expensive). If you can fin the excuse go to Luxembourg, with an empty fuel tank - Cheapest fuel in Europe.

In small towns and villages, don't assume right of way on the main road, 'Priority a droite' (Right of way form the right) still exists.

Any specific questions regards France please shout - I live here

Watch out if your GPS has speed camera detection.

I agree with all the advice.... I take it from your post that you are doing Nord Pas De Calais and cross the border into Wallonie from there..... Nice part of the world which many Brits are unaware of... Enjoy your trip.

If you're staying on proper campsite in Europe, watch out for dodgy hookups, there are several threads on that with the best cable arrangements, see here:

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 38&t=51150

Depending on where you're going in Belgium, if you're navigating properly (not blindly following SatNav instructions) you'll notice that they switch language with no warning, meaning you can be merrily following the signs to Liège and then suddenly there's no mention of it on roadsigns. If you don't want to end up in downtown Bruxelles, follow the signs to Luik until you get back into a French-language area where they revert to Liège.

You'll also notice the quality of Belgian roads is, erm, rubbish.

drive on the right

Hi All

thanks for the advice

Cheers
Steve Wales

In many towns in bel esp around eippes etc watch out for speed bumps some are very big in my experiences!,,,