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991 and Channel Tunnel trains

JAW911

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I am planning a euro trip shortly and I want to use the channel tunnel for the first time. A neighbour with a 991 said that I should book as a high van as the gap between the sides as you drive in is wider thus protecting your wheels. Is this true? Anyone had experience of this please?
 
Your neighbour is correct. Gets you onto the car at the ground level as well so no chance of bottoming out on the ramp.
 
I have just seen this thread by chance, and boy I am so glad I did!

Later in June I too am planning to use the EuroTunnel for the first time. I previously identified my car on the booking details as a low vehicle (as it is!) However if you read the FAQ's on their website at https://help.eurotunnel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/208532489-What-vehicle-type-should-I-book-my-vehicle-as it reads:
"Low ground-clearance vehicles (sports cars): If your car is exceptionally wide or has low ground-clearance we recommend that you book your vehicle as a High car (car over 6ft/1.85m) to avoid difficulty boarding our shuttles.”

I have just telephoned Euro-Tunnel to amend my car details and amended to a High car (car over 6ft/1.85m) and received confirmation - all good now.
 
Its not the parts shown in the image that's the issue, its where the toilet blocks cut into the carriage and you have to swerve through there, you can catch your rear rims as the car goes a more direct route.

Car with roof rack is the answer, especially for no additional cost.
 
Took my 991tts on the chunnel last year, as i followed the cars to board the ground staff took one look at the car and directed me to lower deck boarding.
luckily had no issue even where the toilets were, just drive slowly and carefully.
 
I've taken a 968 through the Chunnel on a number of occasions, any time they've tried to direct me to the upper floor I simply drop the window and say "limited ground clearance, downstairs please" and without fail the send me downstairs. With a little care I also have no problem with the "chicane" at the downstairs toilets, large wing mirrors and driver care help a lot!
 
JAW911 said:
I am planning a euro trip shortly and I want to use the channel tunnel for the first time. A neighbour with a 991 said that I should book as a high van as the gap between the sides as you drive in is wider thus protecting your wheels. Is this true? Anyone had experience of this please?
I’ve used both carriage-types with my 991 and Panamera, most recently with the Panamera booked on as a high vehicle. Plenty of room for the Panamera, and easy angle for entry/exit, so you’ll be fine in your 911.
 
I've been on both and I did catch my rear N/S rim on my 911 - the gap to the rail either side is tight for the rear of a 911 and it takes precision steering to avoid damage. I would play it safe and book as a high vehicle, I've noticed most sports car owners do that. No worries then and a relaxing crossing.
 
Just to clarify, as I am about to book the Eurotunnel, do I book ‘high car’ or ‘high van’? Originally I was advised to book ‘high van’ but there has been mention of ‘high car’ as well! Peter said above that ‘high van’ gets you on the ground floor.....?
 
There are 2 types of carriage - the 2 storey ones that most go on, and the single story ones for white van man, high chelsea tractors, those with roof boxes and those that are nervous of their ground clearance etc. i've never had a problem with my 968's, coupe or cab, as I said above I simply pull up if the attendant tries to send me upstairs and say "downstairs please, low ground clearance". However, most times I'm in the shopping trolley, an MB C220 estate, and take that upstairs without problem!
 
High car booked carriages have wider aisles and only lower deck. Always use them with lowered car with wider track.
 
I always say my car is lower than normal and go on the lower deck along with the coaches and never had a problem. The only time I had any (minor) issues was when the German school trip coach in front of me decided to let off all the German kids who then started an impromptu football match.
Interesting to say the least !
SWS ??????????
Ps they won on penalties!??
 
If you classify your car as a 'High Sided Vehicle' on your booking you will be directed to the single level carriages.

As you can see there is plenty of room. [:)]

 
Great, can’t wait to see them Carlton.

I did enjoy that trip, shame we haven’t received the drone footage.

All the best

Mike
 
Carlton said:
If you classify your car as a 'High Sided Vehicle' on your booking you will be directed to the single level carriages.


So it that a 'car over 6 foot' or a 'van over 6 foot' - looking to book now and there's no 'high side vehicle' option.
 

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