TVR and the Chunnel

[bxlbaz]

Hi all,

I am looking to use the Eurotunnel for the first time in a Chimaera, and last time I used Eurotunnel in my "normal" car it I saw that the Ferrari in front of me was asked to load further down the train, which I guess was down to the Ferrari ground clearance. Do the loaders just use common sense and put sports cars on the lower level of the carriage ?

Sorry if it's a really basic question, but it is sort of worrying me and I'd like to have an idea of what to expect

Thanks
Barrie

[JnP]

I used it once and it seems to work on the first come first served basis. I was lucky enough to be the first one, if you are stressed about it, make sure you arrive among the first !

[marz92]

Been three times, once with the S and twice with the Griff, on each occasion always booked the return trip marked 'with top box / or taking cycles' - funny I know, but that way you automatically get put on the single deck carriages and therefore never had a problem with ground clearance. For some this run was done five times annual with a convoy of lambos, fezzas and tivs. As said always helpful both sides and never a problem. Hope this helps!
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[pincher]

Used it a few times in the TVR and also my old VX220 and they (the 'loaders') are all pretty clued up and know what they are doing. I'd be very surprised if you had any issues and were put anywhere other than the lower deck.

[NCE 61]

Been using the tunnel for many years and no problems with my TVR's, they will put you on the lower deck to avoid any ground clearence issues.

[Mark.]

Same as the others really, just join the queue and as you go down the ramp if it looks like you are being loaded on the top just signal you want to be 'downstairs' and they will get you to pull over and wait a moment, then load you.

[nawarne]

As the previous folk have said.

My last experience was November 26th(ish) - The Tunnel guys see a low car and direct you to the loading door. Approach at an angle - you need to anyway, and then you drive through the 'train' until you're told to stop. I've never once been asked to go on the top deck....and all my tunnel crossings have been with a Tiv - first the Chim and latterly with the Tuscan. I've only had one occaision when I signalled "down" out of the window, and the chap gave me a knowing nod and a smile.

Nick

[bxlbaz]

Thanks all,
I assumed it would be fine, but I just wanted to check, I must be in "my first TVR" drama mode. The roof rack idea is a good one I'd never thought of, I've travelled in those carriages before and they're certainly roomy.
Cheers
Barrie

[gavgavgav]

They are even smart when it comes to how many big engined cars to have in the same carriage. It's amazing how much heat a couple of well exercised V8's kick out when stopped.

[amazon]

Another confirmation of the Tunnel not being a problem at all. And I thought I would also add another point which impressed me - lots!

Last summer, with the Chimaera on the Tunnel, I discovered I had a puncture whilst on the train. I was asking Eurotunnel for an air pump, they didn't have one. But they arranged for a tyre man to be waiting on the platform as the train pulled in! They also helpfully explained to me that I was only a carriage from the front of the train, so not far to limp.

Everyone was brilliant .

[nawarne]

amazon said:

Another confirmation of the Tunnel not being a problem at all. And I thought I would also add another point which impressed me - lots!

Last summer, with the Chimaera on the Tunnel, I discovered I had a puncture whilst on the train. I was asking Eurotunnel for an air pump, they didn't have one. But they arranged for a tyre man to be waiting on the platform as the train pulled in! They also helpfully explained to me that I was only a carriage from the front of the train, so not far to limp.

Everyone was brilliant .

That was good service, Nicky!

Yep, pretty helpful bunch all in all.
Nick

[900T-R]

Have enough Eurotunnel hangers to cover my walls at home with, and can confirm that Chims don't have any sort of problem there...

[Laser Sag]

No problem with the Sag and i think that has less clearance than the Chim, as stated by most already they seem very good at putting you on the lower level.

[Gazzab]

I always book the fully flexible no queue etc tickets - saves having to mix with the riff raff and means you get extra special treatment, lanes etc

[amazon]

Gazzab said:

I always book the fully flexible no queue etc tickets - saves having to mix with the riff raff and means you get extra special treatment, lanes etc

Oh really Gazzab what are you like?

You drive a Cerbera man, no need to pay extra for that kind of treatment!

[Gazzab]

But I'm a middle aged man and that loses me points!