I cant wait. I just set the sat nav (Cali one) to miss tolls after setting it to miss Paris and she takes me on an amazing journey through France and Spain.
I used the municipal campsites and they were fantastic from 10 - 15 euro with wifi and showers.
I found taking push bikes a great benefit when out of town at a campsite. Had some amazing rides around beautiful towns in France.
Also fill the fridge with beer, it seems to cost a fortune in France.
Just bought a Handpresso auto as my only issue last time was the poor coffee. Its amazing, making a coffee without stopping..... Also the urine device that has featured this week.
I like my maps of france and a larger more traditional map book with me. I do like to look at it on a night over a beer and also when the French farmers close towns its handy to sort a general direction to go...
I generally travel alone as wife also wont do that distance. But seem to get all kinds to take for the house over there. So my tip is, less is more. I had all kinds in there and when I stopped at a site and got the stove and pans out, steak and plates etc, it was a nightmare.... Too much stuff in the cupboards... Still taking stuff (Beans, jams etc) out I never used...
I just learn more and more each time I get in her... Suppose its a case of just enjoy...
I had an on line account for Dartford... I think thats worth setting up as it would be easy to forget....
Am I silly but, I took a diesel can full up just in case.. It made me feel more comfortable as I have had issues with auto pumps either not liking my card or just not working... It was a comfort blanket and I will take it this year but they all seem to work now.... I would recommend to fill up regular.. but when avoiding the tolls there are loads of towns and retail parks...
Just enjoy it. I am excited again......