Height Issues on Channel Tunnel

[TheBeast]

Dear All,

Normally a frequent user of the Channel Tunnel, I have been put off since I bought my new 2013 Model GL. The listed Vehicle height is 1.85m, however the height restriction at the tunnel entrances (marked with a 3x3inch post) is 1.85m too.

Has anyone used the channel crossing in a new shape GL or similar?

 

[flango]

Used to do it regular in the Discovery they just put you on a single deck carriage if you are 1.85m or above

 

[bing]

Why are you put off when actually they can accommodate you in a single deck carriage ?

 

[TheBeast]

Yes, I understood this, but travelling with 4 young kids, I prefer to use the Flexi-pass lounge. The entrance to this (just after Passport control) is 1.85m.

Of course I'd need to board on a single deck carriage as the X166 GL is also 2.12m wide (Passenger carriage has 2m width restriction).

 

[E300dave]

travel every month with a range rover on flexi tell them there more than happy to help happy travels enjoy

 

[Spinal]

I go routinely with the Voyager + Roof box (on a carnet ticket) without any issues. They're more than happy to help...

 

[TheBeast]

Ok, so the answer is :-



But only just!

 

[Simon_M]

Ha Ha, best you were nervous approaching that!

 

[TheBeast]

According to one of the staff; a new range rover came thru the week before not realising the sunroof was tilted open the lady driver was covered in safety glass.
Looks like the 1.85m limit only has a small margin for error.

 

[Spinal]

Did that antenna fit through without touching?

Out of curiosity, why not just go through the full height lane?

 

[def90cars]

First time I went on the tunnel, I paid for standard height car and just drove down the lane for high cars anyway (just a mistake). They said nothing.

 

[W4E300]

Been through the sewer loads of times in the various Vianos over the years and always went down the high roof slot - usually less vehicles...just bigger ones. Certainly no slower or expensive either & they seem to load quicker.

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[C240Sport97]

single deck trains are good for Porsches

 

[Simon_M]

Ooh, are the single deck ones wider too?

I clipped an alloy and whacked a mirror on a toilet door taking the BMW across (I plead not used to LHD), there looks to be much more room there.

S

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Ooh, are the single deck ones wider too?

I clipped an alloy and whacked a mirror on a toilet door taking the BMW across (I plead not used to LHD), there looks to be much more room there.

S

The metal kerbs are further apart, and no silly (toilet) chicanes, making it much easier if you have a wide track and very low profile tyres.

 

[Spin_bowler]

Ok, so the answer is :-

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But only just!

Should have let some air out of the tyres

 

[Spinal]

First time I went on the tunnel, I paid for standard height car and just drove down the lane for high cars anyway (just a mistake). They said nothing.

There is no price difference between the single and double deck trains (for cars at least).

It's purely a scheduling thing, i.e. they can carry x cars at 10pm on the single deck and y on the double deck. Sometimes, if a particular time has no slots available, look at the other "version" and you may find space...

M.

 

[def90cars]

There is no price difference between the single and double deck trains (for cars at least).

It's purely a scheduling thing, i.e. they can carry x cars at 10pm on the single deck and y on the double deck. Sometimes, if a particular time has no slots available, look at the other "version" and you may find space...

M.

Good info.... I just assumed. Thought it was a bit easy.

 

[TheBeast]

Well Spinal,

1) Just because I wanted to know, I knew it would be tight but not that tight.
2) If the ariel touched I didn't realise inside the car. The drivers door wouldn't open by that point as there is a high-curb to keep you aligned. Lucky to say there was no damage.
3) No reason why I couldn't just use the High Vehicle lane, except as those who use the Flexi-Pass will know, you must clear the barrier to use the Flexi-pass lounge & facilities. With 4 kids this is a very valuable service. & it gets you priority boarding without lane queuing.

 

[Druk]

Got the caravan booked on next again weekend. At 2.55m does this mean we'll be in the extra height car? For some reason I expected to be put in an open lattice freight carriage.