Velocita Rosso Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 On this thread , anyone having any knowledge of anything , assistance, hindrance or things that could help, prior to the Ten CR next September....please advise.For example if you have any knowledge of local roadworks that would hinder the route to the ports(nearer to September of course).As Colin has advise there is a change to the Dartford Crossing method of toll payment, so any one heading that way to any of the Southern ports, this may help:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dart-charge-dartford-crossing-remote-paymentSo no fumbling in a queue for change..Any information will be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Remember those heading to and from Dover via Dartford crossings......no more cash payment booths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Don't mean to drift here but, for someone like me who only when visiting the UK have I ever crossed at the Thems on the M25 how do we pay the toll? It was still the old way back in October on the way to the start of the RBRR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 You could go around the South side of the M25. No toll to pay then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Bill, You can pay over the phone or on line by midnight the following day at £2.50 per crossing although it's free after 10pm. You can set up an account (minimum £10) and you get a 30% discount on the crossings. If you don't pay you automatically get sent a fine, it's all done by ANPR (automatic number plate recognition). The authorities do say they'll be able to fine foreign registered vehicles as well however I wouldn't bet on that :-) .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 BillGet someone to add your car to their Pre-Pay account, will only cost you £1.66 that way.I too do not beleive they will be collecting money from the overseas cars, unless they stand in the queue at the ports checking the details from the cameras.I have been told there is a issue with the cameras working in heavy rain and fog, which is why they like you to also have a Dart-Tag, as that is RFID, so always works.A pre-pay accounts covers all bases, if it does not read, you get a free crossing, if it does, they just take the money without you having to remember.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks, Note my car is registered in the UK with UK plates. While I could register it with US plates that would cause problems with how long the car is in the UK. So far I have only used the crossing 3 times and could have gone the other way round the M25. If I am correct Andy and I will not use it for the 10CR. In the past I found it quicker and less traffic when going from Bishops Stortford to Hove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Goody wrote:Thanks, Note my car is registered in the UK with UK plates. While I could register it with US plates that would cause problems with how long the car is in the UK. So far I have only used the crossing 3 times and could have gone the other way round the M25. If I am correct Andy and I will not use it for the 10CR. In the past I found it quicker and less traffic when going from Bishops Stortford to Hove. Going anti clockwise,M25, the oute shows another 30 minute longer journey,double the cost in petrol,than paying the toll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Incoming pm to Bill.........(about that pesky crossing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Mike, having gone both ways, with traffic and construction seemed to take longer going anti clockwise. Of course the construction before Heathrow is now complete. Still (in October) some around the Potters Bar and Luton exits. When Clive and I left Hove for the Plough for the RBRR we used the outercrossing. However serious back up at the tunnel. I HATE sitting in traffic! Gerrrrrrrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Again Thanks, My car has been added to a account! Is this a Great Club, Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Goody wrote:Again Thanks, My car has been added to a account! Is this a Great Club, Yes! I would have added it to my account Bill but glad you are sorted already!We'll have to sort out route etc nearer the time but from Bishops Stortford to Chez Cookie it will be shorter distance around the west side of the M25 However it depends on the time of day as it does get pretty congested around the west nas you will have experienced on the last leg of the RBRR... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Andy No Problem, all you have to do is move to BS before the run. Have no fear we will work out something. Now I got to work out how to get the wife to and from Chris Allen's house as the wife's have something planned (Spend Way Too Much Money) while we are on the run. Will be in England for about 2 weeks after the run as the friends who will be with us want to go to Cornwall, where Dr. Martin is filmed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Doc Martin is filmed in Port Issac. My ancestors on my Mothers side were Cornish and my Grandparents lived in Port Issac for a time between the 2 world wars. Took the kids down to Cornwall a couple of years backincluding a visit to Port Issac, we visited the Doc Martin sights and also found my Grandparents old house which is still there :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 This street map and car parks of Cortina may help you get around the second night, first hotel stopI received this after talking with the Tourist Info over there , and they say that at the time of year we are there ,town gets a little quieter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo4 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Little do they know. :) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 7273 wrote:Little do they know. :) ;)...but there`s only two of you this time ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo4 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 hahaha, ...and you have to poke Vicki to get her to talk. Leave those earplugs home this year unless your in a GT6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 7273 wrote:...you have to poke Vicki to get her to talk.Looking forward to meeting Vicki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 7273 wrote: Leave those earplugs home this year unless your in a GT6.Pardon ? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo4 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Roy, Ya know I'm jus yanking your chain. We proved on the RBRR I was deaf!Don, She had fun at the awards ceremony, it will be fun to see her interact with the group kidless. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Anyone stopping in Aachen/area hotels and want a meal out on the town, just read and printhttp://www.aachen.de/EN/ts/70_where_to_eat/in_Aachen/index.htmlSaves looking around for a watering hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Don`t forget your (or renew) European Health insurance Card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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