Will we fit on the channel tunnel

Burtonsontour

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Has anyone taken their RV on the channel tunnel. We have a Thor Ace 27.2 and according to dimensions we are just OK but hubby getting nervous as the trip gets closer.
Would be great to hear from someone who has done this and not got stuck.
No LPG conversion for engine which I know is a barrier for some.
Also planning ferry back from Spain. Does anyone have a discount code they are willing to share.
Thanks
Georgina
 
Can't g'tee about your Thor Ace but I had one of these and my friends took theirs on the Chunnel.
Dimensions are 12.5ft high and 32ft long so you will be fine.
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Burtonsontour said:
Has anyone taken their RV on the channel tunnel. We have a Thor Ace 27.2 and according to dimensions we are just OK but hubby getting nervous as the trip gets closer.
Would be great to hear from someone who has done this and not got stuck.
No LPG conversion for engine which I know is a barrier for some.
Also planning ferry back from Spain. Does anyone have a discount code they are willing to share.
Thanks
Georgina
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Hi Georgina, yes you will fit no problem. Just remember to take a wider turn and then bring it in line with the carriage. About an inch either side for you mirrors but you'll be going slow anyhow. Beauty is you get to stay in your Rv for the 30 minutes.
Enjoy !
 
Shouldn't be a problem we been across a few times with our 5er 12ft 6ins high and about 14 ft long, as said make shure you get straight take your time can be seem a bit tight, but enough room.
 
Whilst we are talking Chunnel and to save another thread - are there restrictions on lpg? Is a fixed tank like those found on rv’s ok? Any issues?
 
When we took our previous bus through the tunnel, I was concerned about the width measured from its left-hand wheel to the right-hand side view mirror, which was fixed - it only moved when hit by a lorry! because as you pass through to folding doors, its a bit narrower.
Essentially, you have a walkway on the left, which is where we focused on making sure the left-hand wheel was touching it. Below is the post I did for someone else when they asked the same question:
Arthur said:
When we went through the tunnel in our previous RV, it was set as below, this gave us a couple of inches on the mirrors either side, through each of the carriage doors.
This was reliant on keeping the drivers side wheel just touching the raised pavement on the left of the carriage.
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Projectblue said:
Whilst we are talking Chunnel and to save another thread - are there restrictions on lpg? Is a fixed tank like those found on rv’s ok? Any issues?
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We have 2 gas bottles no problem as long as they are turned off , and habitation tanks , but if you run on gas,no, OK petrol only ,
 
The tunnel is so easy timewise.
You will fit!
I allways think the carriges are tight on the wingmirrors but thats it its a long train i like to just lean out me window be close to my side and it meàns you easily clear the other.
YOu be fine
 
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Projectblue said:
Whilst we are talking Chunnel and to save another thread - are there restrictions on lpg? Is a fixed tank like those found on rv’s ok? Any issues?
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There are limits on LPG and LPG powered vehicles are not allowed.
The Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel LeShuttle) has strict rules for LPG: you cannot take vehicles powered by LPG or with large fixed LPG tanks, but you can transport smaller, portable LPG cylinders for domestic use (cooking/heating) up to 47kg (approx. 93L) for one container or 50kg (approx. 99L) total for multiple containers, provided they are less than 80% full and have a visible gauge for staff to check, otherwise, your vehicle may be refused.
 
Direct from Leshuttle website, I've only travelled with 11kg cylinders & they asked if they were turned off, they didn't actually check, with a fixed tank I'm not sure if they would want proof of the size, or would be OK with you saying "it's 45l litres" & showing the valve closed.

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Jev88 said:
There are limits on LPG and LPG powered vehicles are not allowed.
The Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel LeShuttle) has strict rules for LPG: you cannot take vehicles powered by LPG or with large fixed LPG tanks, but you can transport smaller, portable LPG cylinders for domestic use (cooking/heating) up to 47kg (approx. 93L) for one container or 50kg (approx. 99L) total for multiple containers, provided they are less than 80% full and have a visible gauge for staff to check, otherwise, your vehicle may be refused.
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Thanks, that sounds definitive and makes sense. Much appreciated.
 
We have always used Le Shuttle ever since they changed the rules and allowed motorhomes and caravans to be carried. They always used to get you to pull in to a checking area where they asked questions about the size and quantity of LPG your tanks are and physically checked the valve was turned off but, the last half a dozen times I've travelled with them, they just asked me if the tanks were turned off with no actual checks made.

I've not travelled in Europe since 2019 so can't comment on current procedures but it seems to me they were getting slack on procedures?

You will definitely get on to the trains if you take things easy and ensure you're lined up. I've travelled with and without trailers in 9 and 10 metre RVs with no problems and I've watched big, tag axle busses board skilfully
 

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