Remember to pull up square on junction's, even if it makes the angle jaunty, that way you can see out of both door windows.
It won't be a nightmare to drive abroad, the tips are just make things easier and stuff to be aware of You should get used to it after a while, and as Lasty said, follow what's in front of yoy to start with. Louey
Hmm, and if you do get to rural mid France do go round a roundabout and wonder why all the signs are grey with nothing written on them, like you are looking at the back of them going the wrong way around, like I....er.....my mate did.
You will be fine @Louise . The longest we done in a T2 was from Almeria in Spain which was 1500 miles. I had breakdown but no spares and all fine. I’ve done the same trip to Uk and back on my own but in a T4. Bit of a pain in tolls but folk behind have to be patient, also tend to be more patient, or at least just think you’re a muppet foreigner . Remember all your insurance, breakdown, reg docs and driving licence. Spare bulbs, hi viz, warning triangle and headlight stickers. Driving on the other side of the road is not a problem,especially with others cars about. Main problem is when you’ve stopped for a break and head off on an empty road. I’ve done that a few times , tho tbh I also did it on the iow when I came back from living in Spain! With European break down cover what’s the worst that can happen? Your trip cut short? There’s plenty of folk on here who can give breakdown advice also you may find a small garage that will be fab as they will be pleased to see an old vehicle. In France (and Spain) they seem to keep older vehicles running more than here. Don’t forget your EU sticker and learn how to say ‘ I voted Remain’ in French when you get told off for Brexit, as I did in Spain and Germany . Finally, Bon Voyage
I always carry spare clutch and accelerator cables. Unlikely that they’d go, but if they do you’re covered. Easy to fix roadside...if you have one. Otherwise it’s a long wait for a spare to arrive and most garages won’t have any suitable bodges of that length.
I too am envious! Just be sensible, and make sure you’re covered for essential spares, insurance and breakdown. The panel van issue makes it a bit more ‘adventurous’ on your own, but you’ll adapt pretty quickly I would think. Just make sure to drive your van as much as possible over here before you leave, to get used to how it feels and sounds, so you are at least ‘at one’ with it when you set off . Enjoy
We've crossed France a few times to and from UK to Italy. I'd say ...most of the time, the a roads are just as quick (for a vwt2) as the toll motorway and nicer and cooler. We usually do 60-70% back roads and 30-40% tolls
Found a map for spares shops in Europe, I had to zoom out to see the map. https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...0&ll=52.65540228817791,4.2341005331105634&z=3 Louey