Travelling after Brexit

RowenaBCAMC replied on 04/02/2019 14:56

RowenaBCAMC

Posted on 04/02/2019 14:56

A number of specific questions have been raised about what might happen after 29 March 2019 when the UK leaves the European Union (EU). We've identified some information and advice for people travelling abroad with caravans and motorhomes in the hope that it will help you find out what impact Brexit may have on your holiday plans. You can find this here: Travelling after Brexit

We will also try and keep you updated with relevant information on this discussion and please feel free to share information and advice with each other. We do ask that no conversations about politics devhttps://www.caravanclub.co.uk/overseas-holidays/useful-information/travelling-after-brexit/elop - as you know this can often get heated! As such any political comments will be removed but we would really appreciate any constructive comments and information shared.

Latest Update: January 2021

New rules apply for travel to Europe from January 2021 and you need to take extra steps when travelling to a European destination. You should follow the UK Government travel advice before you travel abroad, including the latest developments and advice on foreign travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign up for alerts at GOV.UK and visit our dedicated page on our website here: Travelling after Brexit

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cyberyacht replied on 13/01/2021 10:55

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cyberyacht

Motorhomer from Hampshire

Posted on 13/01/2021 08:44 by Rocky 2 buckets

CY, cancel your plans to travel over there, make a stand & refuse to fund this ‘petty bureaucratic mindset’ that prevails in Brussels. Stand with your head held high, that’ll show em👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Posted on 13/01/2021 10:55

If I, or any other LV owner, was inclined, there are sufficient obscure stowage locations on board that the monitoring/inspection of it could be rendered impractical.

I see the regulations allow 20Kg of fish so that should confuse any sniffer dog.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 13/01/2021 11:07

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 13/01/2021 10:55 by cyberyacht

If I, or any other LV owner, was inclined, there are sufficient obscure stowage locations on board that the monitoring/inspection of it could be rendered impractical.

I see the regulations allow 20Kg of fish so that should confuse any sniffer dog.

Posted on 13/01/2021 11:07

You could stick a stowaway in there to bring back & earn enough to cover your break over there👍🏻. . .You are most welcome👍🏻

SteveL replied on 13/01/2021 11:21

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SteveL

Motorhomer from Nottinghamshire

Posted on 13/01/2021 10:55 by cyberyacht

If I, or any other LV owner, was inclined, there are sufficient obscure stowage locations on board that the monitoring/inspection of it could be rendered impractical.

I see the regulations allow 20Kg of fish so that should confuse any sniffer dog.

Posted on 13/01/2021 11:21

I’m not sure they really understand caravans anyway. A few years ago, ours was searched at Zeebrugge. Looked in cupboards, fridge, toilet but failed to lift up the fixed double bed.🤔

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Posted on 13/01/2021 11:21 by SteveL

I’m not sure they really understand caravans anyway. A few years ago, ours was searched at Zeebrugge. Looked in cupboards, fridge, toilet but failed to lift up the fixed double bed.🤔

Posted on 13/01/2021 11:36

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Laurie replied on 13/01/2021 11:59

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Laurie

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 13/01/2021 11:59

I'm not quite sure why people are surprised. We have had decades of not needing to worry about all this nonsense, but once we left the EU we still somehow expected to have the benefits, such as easy travel. These aren't just EU rules, they also hold for other countries, to which you have never been allowed to take foodstuffs from the UK. That is why it is a good idea to be inside a club rather than outside it looking in. As for those who say they won't be going to Europe again, that is their choice.. all the more room for me on Eurotunnel!

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Laurie replied on 13/01/2021 12:03

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Laurie

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 12/01/2021 10:01 by Rufs

Yup and the French, Spanish etc likewise, can just see the uproar in Spain if they were to be faced with lots of container trucks full of roting vegetables lined up at the ports.

Posted on 13/01/2021 12:03

Yes, let's all do without food for a while..that'll show 'em!!

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LLM replied on 13/01/2021 12:29

LLM

Motorhomer from Northumberland

Posted on 13/01/2021 11:36 by

When they have searched us Steve , and its almost ever year at Ouistreham and Zeebrugge they have been very thorough. Sure you could hide a tin of spam but not much chance with an illegal migrant. Even looked in the roof box last year.

Posted on 13/01/2021 12:29

Perhaps you or yours have that certain 'look' about you .

LLM replied on 13/01/2021 12:32

LLM

Motorhomer from Northumberland

Posted on 13/01/2021 12:32

Nice to hear that the French are no longer be able to hunt down British speeders caught on their cameras through the DVLA.

replied on 13/01/2021 12:45

Posted on 13/01/2021 12:32 by LLM

Nice to hear that the French are no longer be able to hunt down British speeders caught on their cameras through the DVLA.

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Posted on 13/01/2021 09:17 by

According to Simon Calder in the I today these regulations are simply the same rules put in place at the time of the F&M epidemic and our Government has chosen to accept them.

BTW in answer to a readers question about dog food his answer is that he sees no exemption for it.

Posted on 13/01/2021 12:58

There was an exemption for a curtain quantity of dog food according to a government site

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