30-12-11, 11:25 PM
I used the tunnel for the first time this year and for the extra cost (if you book in advance) I would definitely use it again.
Even the minimum for camping with some degree of comfort and Independence will add considerable weight and bulk to the load. I tolerate it because I prefer camping, with the option of B & B if the weather is unkind. You just have to ride accordingly, but on my 600 it's so much nicer when you've made a base and can ride without it all. Bear in mind you will be doing a lot of miles getting to your base and you want to enjoy it. How anyone manages two up with camping gear I don't know.
If you do decide to camp I would make sure you know in advance where camp sites are in the areas you plan to stop at on the route you are taking. They are not all that common in some non touristy parts and you don't want to be looking for somewhere in the dark.
You will soon get used to riding on the right but have to be especially carefull at roundabouts and junctions when there seems to be traffic from all directions to confuse you.
This should be a picture of my trusty 600 loaded up with far too much gear somewhere in France, must cut back next time.
Even the minimum for camping with some degree of comfort and Independence will add considerable weight and bulk to the load. I tolerate it because I prefer camping, with the option of B & B if the weather is unkind. You just have to ride accordingly, but on my 600 it's so much nicer when you've made a base and can ride without it all. Bear in mind you will be doing a lot of miles getting to your base and you want to enjoy it. How anyone manages two up with camping gear I don't know.
If you do decide to camp I would make sure you know in advance where camp sites are in the areas you plan to stop at on the route you are taking. They are not all that common in some non touristy parts and you don't want to be looking for somewhere in the dark.
You will soon get used to riding on the right but have to be especially carefull at roundabouts and junctions when there seems to be traffic from all directions to confuse you.
This should be a picture of my trusty 600 loaded up with far too much gear somewhere in France, must cut back next time.