Thinking of getting a tent and having a go at camping in France next year ,never camped before but fancy the idea , where I can jump on bike and go for a 3-4 day trip to France or longer and not have to book in some where ,but just stop at a small campsite , has any body experience of doing such a thing, if the weather is crap can always B and B it , after last years trip I found that all the expense was on the places where we stopped , at campsites should meet folk to chat to , is it easy to just stop any where or are sites hard to find , with modern sat nav I thought it should be easy , the tents and associated gear is all light weight so should be easy to carry , the cheaper I can do it the more times I can go , or am I just a tight northern git , who's going to struggle, any views welcome ,
It seems that you are indeed a "tight Northern Git"...........................Just like me :mfr_lol:
Go for it, plenty bikers do :yes:
Many years ago.....pre wife period.....I biked down to St Tropez and camped. I didn't book any accommodation, plenty of campsites, your biggest expense will be the fuel costs. The further South you go, the more you have to cough up for the fuel.
Quote from: The Wolf on November 15, 2015, 05:18:09 PM
Many years ago.....pre wife period.....I biked down to St Tropez and camped. I didn't book any accommodation, plenty of campsites, your biggest expense will be the fuel costs. The further South you go, the more you have to cough up for the fuel.
But more sun and pretty people to enjoy 👍
For camping always try for municipal sites these are cheaper and owned by local councils and are well kitted out ,showers bars places to eat and always within 5 km of towns ,i have camped in france and always good sites.
We did France, Andora and Spain this year, 14 nights, no problems at all just turning up and finding a site.
Had sussed the first night out before we landed in Bilbao.
This site works well, and you can download the app
http://www.eurocampings.co.uk/
There are numerous companies who do organised tours, if you study the sites its easy to pinch the route ideas for some great roads ;-)
Our rough plan is shown here
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=4805.msg65794#msg65794
Richard
I did the route de napoleons a couple of years back the only thing booked was the ferry.
I went Southampton zeebrugge.
Just pulled into a campsite when ready allowed enough light for erecting the tent.
The problem I had was her indoors insisted on a proper loo. So we had to check before checking into the site moving on when ready 1 night or 3 our choice.
Go for it and enjoy :banana: :banana:
Done it many times.. The weak point on French sites is the loo. Some are fine, but I have been on municipal sites (especially small towns and villages) where its still just a long drop hole in the ground. Not good for my bad knees!
Recommend Holland as well as France. This place is excellent. http://www.campingzeeburg.nl
Stayed many times on a bike camping but they also have cabins to stay in if the weather is crap
Like this last November. 😁
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n49/SPCK111/9a30b72ae92d6d95b3a31efbd2084096.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/SPCK111/media/9a30b72ae92d6d95b3a31efbd2084096.jpg.html)
Quote from: SPCK111 on November 16, 2015, 06:26:09 PM
Recommend Holland as well as France. This place is excellent. http://www.campingzeeburg.nl
Stayed many times on a bike camping but they also have cabins to stay in if the weather is crap
Like this last November. 😁
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n49/SPCK111/9a30b72ae92d6d95b3a31efbd2084096.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/SPCK111/media/9a30b72ae92d6d95b3a31efbd2084096.jpg.html)
The image sums up, completely, why I do not camp. Ever. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Winston Smith on November 16, 2015, 06:50:23 PM
The image sums up, completely, why I do not camp. Ever. :mfr_lol:
I am with him, if I had to camp I am not going and that's that.
Alan
I camp at any Hilton property... :mfr_lol:
Quote from: SPCK111 on November 16, 2015, 06:26:09 PM
Recommend Holland as well as France. This place is excellent. http://www.campingzeeburg.nl
Stayed many times on a bike camping but they also have cabins to stay in if the weather is crap
Like this last November. 😁
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n49/SPCK111/9a30b72ae92d6d95b3a31efbd2084096.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/SPCK111/media/9a30b72ae92d6d95b3a31efbd2084096.jpg.html)
What's that over your bike, that's a bit ott waterproof on a bike :cool: :cool:
Thanks for all the advice , my idea of camping is its 31f hot all day and night am sat outside me tent with a crate of larger ,thinking this is the life , f--k doing it in November, I would definitely be a fair weather camper , :biker3:
Ah you're all big girls blouses.
Quote from: SPCK111 on November 17, 2015, 03:06:38 PM
Ah you're all big girls blouses.
Correct. ...big dry,warm and comfy girls blouses :mfr_lol:
I used to sleep in my trailer when was at Triples Rallies, mind you I did take a mattress, quilt and pillows..I once slept in my mates race bike tent, under a couple of race bikes, it took bloody days to get rid of the stink of racing fuel :mfr_lol:
Quote from: SPCK111 on November 17, 2015, 03:06:38 PM
Ah you're all big girls blouses.
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :punk:
How does this grab you instead then 😁
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n49/SPCK111/DF36489E-650E-4384-BEA4-AD898C028313.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/SPCK111/media/DF36489E-650E-4384-BEA4-AD898C028313.jpg.html)
Where's the shower and en suite lol
Quote from: SPCK111 on November 17, 2015, 03:06:38 PM
Ah you're all big girls blouses.
Every thing is wrong with that statement-
I know what the intention of the statement is, but................................
Just can't get the image of a big girl in a blouse oot ma head! :embarrassed: Is it just me?
On shift till 07:00 tomorrow......gonna be a long night! :undecided:
😁
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n49/SPCK111/E496C745-328A-4F92-985D-3CAA97D828FD.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/SPCK111/media/E496C745-328A-4F92-985D-3CAA97D828FD.jpg.html)
Quote from: O.C. on November 17, 2015, 04:24:13 PM
Correct. ...big dry,warm and comfy girls blouses :mfr_lol:
I used to sleep in my trailer when was at Triples Rallies, mind you I did take a mattress, quilt and pillows..I once slept in my mates race bike tent, under a couple of race bikes, it took bloody days to get rid of the stink of racing fuel :mfr_lol:
'nuff said.....
I'm only pulling your chain fella. 😘
Sp
Quote from: Winston Smith on November 19, 2015, 01:24:21 AM
'nuff said.....
Advancing age and creaky joints have put paid to my camping days...........................amongst other things :mfr_lol:
Like many on here I have done a few short trips over to France and have loved them all. I am a summer camper only :yes: ... for me it has to be warm and dry so France Belgium and Spain do it for me. No need to book as there are many sites that you can just ride into but you may wish to scout them first on Google so at least you have an idea of where to go. Try a LITTLE bit of French, don't worry about making an arse of yourself .. they will giggle and laugh at you but you'll get a decent pitch and it makes it all so much more fun ! Take plenty of tech t shirts for the days as you will get SO hot and sweaty, and shorts and flip flops for the evening. Enjoy !!! :yes:
Quote from: Rusty on November 19, 2015, 09:47:52 AM
Like many on here I have done a few short trips over to France and have loved them all. I am a summer camper only :yes: ... for me it has to be warm and dry so France Belgium and Spain do it for me. No need to book as there are many sites that you can just ride into but you may wish to scout them first on Google so at least you have an idea of where to go. Try a LITTLE bit of French, don't worry about making an arse of yourself .. they will giggle, taunt, and laugh at you but you'll get a decent pitch and it makes it all so much more fun ! Take plenty of tech t shirts for the days as you will get SO hot and sweaty, and shorts and flip flops for the evening. Enjoy !!! :yes:
FIFY..