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I've one of these luminous-coloured post-its - the small one - taped to the top corner of my reversing camera.
It sits in the top right corner when driving on the continent, and in the top left when driving in UK.
A glance in an instant tells me if I'm going to the correct side of the road.
Would looking out of the window help in any way, it's better than walking all the way round to the back of the van to see which side of the road your on the oncoming traffic might also be a clue
When my PC was sick and clearly becoming unreliable, I packed up all our stuff as usual but also took out a (basic) account with www.backpackit.com It costs 24 dollars a month but means we've got all our stuff up there as well, accessible from any internet cafe and securely stored. Including uploaded PDF's, photocopies of passports and all the contents of the ICE pack.
The facility to share pages is also helpful, for example with the care home for my 91 year aunt. It's helpful to set up email reminders for boring chores like household insurance renewal when we're away from home for a long time. And reminders to send birthday cards....
I've been meaning to put some extra shelves into the overhead lockers as they are way too tall.
Too late to pass on the tip now Kev ( ) but why not use adjustable shelf supports? Then if the gaffer orders you to relocate the shelves so she can have a re-arrange, it's dead easy to do.
Instead of the neat little strips of wood you used, cut two rectangles of 5 or 8mm high density fibreboard (or whatever) the width of the shelf, and the height you want it to be.
These are then held against the side walls of the locker with a bit of double sided tape. The shelves sit on them and the weight is taken by the bottom of the locker - so no sudden collapses if the glue degrades over time or you hit a monster pothole.
If the boss wants you to change the height of the shelves you just saw a bit off, or cut a couple more a bit taller.
Instant harmony, very quickly, and with minimum effort and maximum Brownie points.
Would looking out of the window help in any way, it's better than walking all the way round to the back of the van to see which side of the road your on the oncoming traffic might also be a clue
I'm very grateful for my post-it!
The first time we were over in France with the motorhome we left our first aire by a one-way road; joined the main road which had no traffic on it - till I got close to a left hand bend, and another motorhome came towards me - on my side of the road!!
To be fair, I've only been over t continent 3 times, twice on a Harley, and flew once, took ages to get the feeling back in my shoulders I did drive a hire car in Fourka Greece though but it was a south paw so naturally I drove on the wrong side of the road.
However as we crossed the channel ont ferry, I made the mental adjustment to cross to the other side of the road at the same time, I just repeated to myself, drive on the right........, and the same coming back.
Not a problem really, but I'm a bit skittish about coming over in the van, it's really freaking me out for some reason, but our lass Liz really wants to do it before we have to sell our little passion wagon.
Any and all tips, encouragements and advice really welcome.
Any and all tips, encouragements and advice really welcome.
Sounds a bit rude but I find it a good idea to engage brain before driving off. In other words, plan your exit, clear your mind, don't talk to your passenger and concentrate before letting off the handbrake. Slow down at each roundabout and don't let your brain run on automatic. Even if people have to stop behind you- well tough.
After a while it does become straightforward but then you find yourself on the wrond side of the road leaving Dover !
It also helps to have all your (van) vital statistics taped to the dashboard so you can see them before you attempt to drive through a 2.6m high tunnel. I find my mind goes blank when I'm confronted with signs like that and I can't remember any of the dimensions of the van.
Kev & Liz wrote
I did drive a hire car in Fourka Greece though but it was a south paw so naturally I drove on the wrong side of the road. [/quote]
I passed my driving test back in April 1973 & went to live in Algeria in the June. HUGE left hand drive car with column change & moi never having driven without the driving instructor sitting beside me! MAJOR learning curve, especially as getting to Oran to do shopping involved "The Corniche" road. Mega scary!
Good job my brain was younger then - couldn't handle all that now so am happy to stay in good old Blighty!
Chris & Tilly.
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the oncoming traffic might also be a clue 
) but why not use adjustable shelf supports? Then if the gaffer orders you to relocate the shelves so she can have a re-arrange, it's dead easy to do. 
