Summer trips or tours? Taking the Berlingo on holiday?

[neil2860]

Just got back from the Southern Vendee in the Picasso 20 hdi. Had a wonderful time and with the Picasso loaded to the gunnells it averaged about 50 mpg including sitting at 80-85 mph on the toll roads.

[Northman]

We took our previous Berlingo on holiday several times. It was an ideal vehicle for motoring holidays. However, we just used it for holidays in Britain and Ireland. When we go to the continent on holiday, we always fly and hire a car*. If you live in the North of Scotland, and you want to get to the Med, driving takes too long.

We plan to take our current Berlingo on holiday next month. Our chosen exotic destination is . . . England.


*Last year we managed to hire a Berlingo Mk III in France, and it was great to be able to have such an extended test drive in it - even if the conclusion that we came to was that we really preferred the Mk I & Mk II.

[bry813]

off to south of france on the 24/7/11 for two weeks

[Opensauce]

Whereabouts are you going? I'm not a stalker :wave: (my parents live there)

Hi Chris, we are going down to Limoges area first then across into the Dordogne, ain't decided which campsite yet & then to Montalivet on the SW coast just north of Bordeaux.

[Chris]

Whereabouts are you going? I'm not a stalker :wave: (my parents live there)

Hi Chris, we are going down to Limoges area first then across into the Dordogne, ain't decided which campsite yet & then to Montalivet on the SW coast just north of Bordeaux.

Have you been to Montalivet before?

[Coco]

Probably another trip to Aberdeen for me. White puddings and butteries here I come !!!

[Opensauce]

Have you been to Montalivet before?

Yes, we go there most yrs & have been for many yrs, nice little seaside town, very popular with Germans. Weather is generally warm Jul/Aug with cool onshore wind. We are lucky enough to go to France for 6-8wks but only to about 3 campsites tho.

Normally spend about 3-4wks at Monta provided weather behaves itself. If not we upsticks & head down south. We have not had to do this for a few yrs tho as the weather has been good. We much prefer SW France to the south, Languedoc etc.

[ron]

Just returned from Germany/2000 miles.Went from Dunkirque(please note I can spell it a la frog) to Dresden,then to Nurnburg,Munich,N to the Auto/technic museum at Sinsheim(WELL worth a visit).Back to dunkirque.Filled up at Malmedy near German border & again at Gloucester having done 460 milles on 30 litres.This was normal speeds & I am greatly chuffed.It goes great on the German Autobahns(got indicated 130 mph,& rock steady).Steady throttle & light braking is the secret.This was my third trip to Europe in 3 years & would recommend the Berlingo every time.

[pk7478]

We're going to Tuscany this summer but taking the train. Don't trust my lovely Berli with the Italian drivers on the road. We'll pick up a rental down there.

3rensho.
And what is the problem with Italian drivers?

[Northman]

having done 460 milles on 30 litres

You jest. (:joker:?)

If milles are the same as miles, that's 69.7 mgp!:eek: