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sallytrafic · Southern Rally Co-ordinator

Not sure this is the correct forum but here goes.

At the Harwich security point we had to demonstrate that our gas was turned off. We were on a Stena line ferry to the Hook but I think these were port staff not Stena so the same checks would be in operation for DFDS.

On our return from Esbjerg in the DFDS ticket office they weren't so concerned with on or off but quantity. We were handed a leaflet which I was going to quote verbatim but have lost so this is what I remember it saying. Two cylinders up to 12Kg capacity each allowed and note that doesn't mean you can have 1 cylinder greater than 12Kg and one less. No unconnected cylinders

At the time I thought two camping gaz 907's no problem but it definately said something about disconnected cylinders.

Regards Frank

Edit: You will see 5 posts below this that the DFDS leaflet has turned up and I think I was mistaken about not connected read on and see what you think

johng1974

hmm,,
presumably most of us RV er's have a cylinder outside, which could never be 'connected' whilst travelling.. or have I got the wrong end of stick Wink

or.,. is my Van so old that newer RVs etc have cylinders stored and connected permanently?

J

edit..

I use the barbeque 'out' port to run gas into the van...

dodgey

RV's have built in LPG tanks as a rule, underneath or in a side locker.

johng1974

thanks Dodge..

it dawns on me eventually..

Cool

CaGreg

sallytrafic · Southern Rally Co-ordinator

Wonder of wonders I've found the original and its not quite as I said and now that I read it again I'm not sure what it is saying exactly. However I was right about the sizes.

Carriage of gas bottles: a maximum of 2 x 12kg gas bottles, one of which must be connected to an appliance (e.g. a fridge etc) may be carried in a caravan. Carriage of 1 x 17Kg or 1 x 19Kg bottles instead of 2 x 12kg bottles is not permitted. No loose bottles may be carried on DFDS ships.

OK so what does loose mean at the time I thought not connected now I think hand carried or unsecured but it could mean something else however the Stena check and the max number and size of cylinders is clear.

I'll edit my first post to point to this one.

regards Frank

Catherine I'll pm you.

Boff

WingPete

About the DFDS route to Esbjerg ?
I am taking that route on July 30th, with m/home plus m/bike carrying enclosed trailer. Usually carry few bits in trailer, like water carrier, waste tank,spare Propane Cyl. Petrol can, chairs and m/bike clobber. My gas & petrol containers in trailer are held to sides by straps, so not loose in the sense of rolling around, but not fixed to appliances either.
Never had probs on other ferries, but now wonder if I might expect some at Harwich.
And, is the ship comfortable with decent restaurant ?
It's a long time at sea to be uncomfortable !

sallytrafic · Southern Rally Co-ordinator

The Dana Sirena has an odd layout. Its also not roll on roll off so you have to turn around. It takes a while to find your way about. It has the smallest shop that I have encountered which doesn't sell any spirits just one rack of wine. We used the buffet restaurant, the evening meal with a glass of wine cost 200 Dkr each (about £18.50) breakfast 85 DKr. There is a cafe which has a notice advising that you can eat your own food there. The cabins were spacious but get an extra pillow if you want as they were very thin and soft.
It was much nicer in the old days on the Dana Anglia.

Regards Frank