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alunonhisown

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Is This True
« on: 11 February 2010, 11:29:10 »
Can I take my dad's car on the Channel Tunnel as it is LPG?
He says NOT
Please say I can
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #1 on: 11 February 2010, 11:29:53 »
I don't believe you can
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #2 on: 11 February 2010, 11:42:09 »
No, got to go over the water if it's gassed.
« Last Edit: 11 February 2010, 11:48:45 by Welung666 »
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #3 on: 11 February 2010, 11:45:40 »
A deffo no, sorry :(
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #4 on: 11 February 2010, 11:46:58 »
Bit of a stupid rule when petrol is a highly flammable liquid & can give off a highly explosive vapour ::)
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #5 on: 11 February 2010, 11:50:06 »
Petrol tanks aren't pressurised though Pete. Besides it's hard to ignite petrol fumes with a spark where as gas will.
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #6 on: 11 February 2010, 16:18:18 »
It's simply because they never thought to get 'elf and safety to risk assess it. Plenty of caravans must go through carrying LPG.

Take a ferry and enjoy the view, fresh sea air, actually getting there when the tunnel goes pear shaped, etc.

 ;)

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Re: Is This True
« Reply #7 on: 11 February 2010, 16:21:05 »
No, LPG cars are banned from the Tunnel, ferry is your only option
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #8 on: 11 February 2010, 16:22:42 »
I hate the tunnel anyway, although it is fast when it works!

Enjoy the ferry  :y
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #9 on: 11 February 2010, 16:26:30 »
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I hate the tunnel anyway, although it is fast when it works!

Enjoy the ferry  :y

I prefer the ferry too, can get some breakfast and put feet up for while
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« Reply #10 on: 11 February 2010, 16:38:16 »
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I hate the tunnel anyway, although it is fast when it works!

Enjoy the ferry  :y

I prefer the ferry too, can get some breakfast and put feet up for while

That's why when I was on the freight I'd do Felixstowe to the Hoek, enough time for breakfast and an hour nap ;)
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #11 on: 11 February 2010, 17:28:29 »
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I hate the tunnel anyway, although it is fast when it works!

Enjoy the ferry  :y

I prefer the ferry too, can get some breakfast and put feet up for while

That's why when I was on the freight I'd do Felixstowe to the Hoek, enough time for breakfast and an hour nap ;)

I've had one trip away ruined by the tunnel, and the staff couldn't have been more disinterested, so I won't be using it again. >:(

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Re: Is This True
« Reply #12 on: 11 February 2010, 17:51:18 »
Being the main driver, I prefer to have a rest and a stretch on the ferry :y :y

LPG cars are banned from the Tunnel for the Elf & Safety reasons above :( :( But caravans/motorhomes are allowed on with portable gas cylinders ::) ::)
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Re: Is This True
« Reply #13 on: 11 February 2010, 18:12:11 »
I like the tunnel, but gone very expensive in last year or so.

No LPG cars allowed.
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« Reply #14 on: 11 February 2010, 23:55:12 »
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I like the tunnel, but gone very expensive in last year or so.

No LPG cars allowed.
very easy to lift a donut tank out if you really want....
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