Ferry booking

Anything non-technical about the Mazda Bongo Friendee van

Moderators: Bongoplod, aitch

Post Reply
User avatar
marionw
Bongolier
Posts: 168
Joined: Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:56 pm
Location: Surrey

Ferry booking

Post by marionw » Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:29 pm

I think I have read on here before that on ferries to France the Bongo is classed as a car.
On speaking to The Camping and Caravanning Club,they are telling me that if the Bongo is registered as, a Camper van on the log book it has to be booked as such on the Ferry, therefore costing more.
Has anyone had experience of this, or can advise?
Ian
Supreme Being
Posts: 5885
Joined: Wed Jun 09, 2004 2:47 pm
Location: Bongo Mission Control

Re: Ferry booking

Post by Ian » Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:37 am

Marion, it all depends on the ferry company. Some charge by log book definition, others charge by vehicle dimensions, others have a flat fee but charge per occupant.
668. The Neighbour of The Beast.
User avatar
marionw
Bongolier
Posts: 168
Joined: Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:56 pm
Location: Surrey

Re: Ferry booking

Post by marionw » Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:00 pm

Cheers Ian.
That helps a lot.
Flanners
Bongolier
Posts: 421
Joined: Tue Oct 31, 2017 4:11 pm

Re: Ferry booking

Post by Flanners » Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:34 pm

Being a Tin-top I have always booked and travelled as a car. There are wider and taller SUV's around these days :shock:
2002 2.0 Aero with Outback Conversion and Roof Top Tent
User avatar
marionw
Bongolier
Posts: 168
Joined: Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:56 pm
Location: Surrey

Re: Ferry booking

Post by marionw » Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:05 pm

I have now booked my Ferry crossing,used Camping and Caravanning Club as they offer a discount for members.

My advice if going via them is to research what the cost would be with the carrier first.
The Club initially overcharged me by £80+,I did query the charge and was told the Bongo comes into a larger size group, which I accepted, but on looking into it found out this was absolute nonsense.
They did eventually refund the overcharge, but my overall impression is that their staff don’t seem to know what they are doing.

Be warned.
Flanners
Bongolier
Posts: 421
Joined: Tue Oct 31, 2017 4:11 pm

Re: Ferry booking

Post by Flanners » Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:42 pm

or they make lots of money with their 'mistake'
2002 2.0 Aero with Outback Conversion and Roof Top Tent
Post Reply

Return to “Bongo Chat”