Following on from her earlier Ferry post Bridget gives you some tips on getting the best value out of your ferry crossing;.
* It’s cheaper to take a car and trailer than 2 cars
* A minibus is not much more than a car
* Booking additional height (above 1.7m) costs very little more. But it must be booked in advance so if your bedchairs etc. will fit on the roof rack – why not! (PS it’s very important they are secure though if you are stopping off at motorway services- so either don’t leave the vehicle unattended or use a secure top box)
* Hiring a van is very expensive if you’re taking it abroad. Consider using the Clearview van hire service – they supply you with a driver too so you don’t even have to drive
* Any van must have the appropriate number of seats for passengers. Whilst the ferry companies aren’t too worried if you are stopped in France by the police you would not be allowed to continue the journey in an illegal fashion. So you could end up with the ‘illegal passengers’ sat waiting for you to return and pick them up from the roadside or motorway services!
* Sounds simple… but do a dry run to check all your tackle will fit in the vehicle. And remember the kitchen sink is often supplied at the venues so no need to take your own!
* If you’re short on space talk to the lake owners and reserve your bait to be at the lake for you in advance, it can save you a lot of room.
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