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Headlamp converters for France? - gashton - 02-06-2012 07:42pm
Hi there
Heading to France tomorrow for first ever roadtrip and have been reading about all the requirements....
I understand UK cars need headlamp converters, but the RRE handbook says the headlamps are suitable for either side of the road.
Hs anyone any experience / info they can share?
We have adaptive bi-xenon headlight
Many thanks
George
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - Coolbanana - 02-06-2012 08:11pm
Don't think you need them for Xenon's - I've been in France twice this year in the RRE and never had any bother.
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - mark_n - 02-06-2012 08:47pm
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(02-06-2012 08:11pm)Coolbanana Wrote: Don't think you need them for Xenon's - I've been in France twice this year in the RRE and never had any bother.
There is some weird requirement coming up that you need to carry a breathalyser in the car when going to France but not sure the exact start date.
Would be interested to hear from those who have taken their cars abroad. Did you use Eurotunnel? The car is very wide for the standard car bays and I would worry about scraping the wheels against those raised edges.
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - stevehill - 02-06-2012 08:48pm
(02-06-2012 07:42pm)gashton Wrote: Hi there
Heading to France tomorrow for first ever roadtrip and have been reading about all the requirements....
I understand UK cars need headlamp converters, but the RRE handbook says the headlamps are suitable for either side of the road.
Hs anyone any experience / info they can share?
We have adaptive bi-xenon headlight
Many thanks
George
George
In the menu settings in the dash you should find headlamps left or right
I found this by mistake
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - gashton - 02-06-2012 08:50pm
Thanks for the advice - I believe the breathalyser comes into force on the 1st July!
We are travelling by Eurostar so will be able to let you know for tight it is on our return....slightly nervous now for my lovely wheels
(02-06-2012 08:48pm)stevehill Wrote: George
In the menu settings in the dash you should find headlamps left or right
I found this by mistake
Oooooh that would be ace....look forward to finding that tomorrow!
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - PhilSkill - 02-06-2012 11:06pm
Managed to get a Renault Espace Grande on Eurostar no problem, can get a bit hairy passing the toilet blocks that stick out, but should be fine. Maybe use the mirrors dipped to see the wheels relative to the edges (unless you have surround cameras!)
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - Evo-king - 03-06-2012 12:14pm
We will be going to Bourdeilles, but I think we will be using the ferry even though I prefer Eurostar, thanks for the heads up re Breathalyser.
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - Coolbanana - 03-06-2012 01:09pm
(02-06-2012 08:47pm)mark_n Wrote: http://
There is some weird requirement coming up that you need to carry a breathalyser in the car when going to France but not sure the exact start date.
Would be interested to hear from those who have taken their cars abroad. Did you use Eurotunnel? The car is very wide for the standard car bays and I would worry about scraping the wheels against those raised edges.
Yes - I bought one of those breathalysers for £2 on eBay and stuck it in the boot just in case on our last trip.
Used the EuroTunnel twice, first time with the higher vehicles, second just in the car bay and both times no problem at all. I managed to ride between the edges but rest assured, the tyres on the 20" rim are still higher than the edges so no kerbing of rims possible.
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - Ianpembs - 03-06-2012 01:10pm
You have to have 2 breathalysers they sell the kits in Halfords enjoy your trip interested if you find the headlight change over switch
RE: Headlamp converters for France? - XFullFatTim - 03-06-2012 02:37pm
And you don't need headlight converters for RRE in Europe, if you read the manual it tells you the headlamp dips are set so no changes are necessary. You might have to paint your fog lamps yellow though............