mildi Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hi, I am in France at the moment( first MH trip abroad) and just wanted to know where I can pick up toilet chemicals etc for our MH, none of the places we have stayed so far have sold any (not like in the UK). We will be going from Honfleur to Dina in the morning. I did a search online but didn't come up with anything, camp site staff said they ony new of one in Le Harve which was going the wrong way. Any pointers would be good as we are away for six months ish. Hope for some better weather!! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hypermarkets often stock them worth a try but may be a bit early as camping season doesn't really start until July in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawki Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hi Mildi I was in France last year and needed toilet fluid just like yourself, I walked into a tiny old DIY type shop and they had it there. it wasn't cheap but it got me out of trouble So worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 You should be able to obtain toilet chemicals from any French caravan or motorhome dealership (though chemicals probably won't be available at French campsites). This map http://tinyurl.com/p4e7cek of the area you are visiting today may be helpful. There are several dealerships at "A" (La Mézière), but don't forget that French motorhome/caravan dealerships are usually closed from midday-Saturday until Tuesday and also at lunchtime. (If you buy a copy of "Camping-Car Magazine" or "Le Monde du Camping-Car" (available from most larger newsagents), in the back of each publication you'll find a list of motorhome dealerships in each French departement. Might be handy if you plan to be in France for several months.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 ......a search for "Narbonne Accessoires" is often a good starter in France. It will pull up a set of independent stockists effectively associated with a group. It is unlikely that they won't stock some kind of toilet fluid. According to the website, there is a "branch" in Caen Caen Accessoires 13 rue du poirier 14650 Carpiquet 02 31 26 01 15 ...which may be close to your route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 we always found it in big supermarkets..if stuck just use a disinfectant of some sort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambukashot Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 For your toilet cleaner just pop into Carrafour or any other large supermarket chain and get some Tarax, you find it with the other cleaning products, it's around 4 Euros and works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 If you really must use any chemicals at all, just use cheapo washing machine liquid. Real cheapo stuff, from Lidl or Aldi. Works absolutely fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambukashot Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Forgot to add that Tarax is bio-degradable for ceptic tank use (including toilet cassettes) and leaves a nice pine smell in the toilet area after use :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildi Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Many thanks for the help, was very useful. Only one other thing - French swimming pools- can you tell me how to loose about 10lb quick so I don't look a plonka in speedo's *-) ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 And - if you are still heading to wards Caen and plan to take the A84 west of the city - there are two motorhome dealerships http://www.dondel.com/accueil.php http://www.ets-jacqueline.com/nos-points-de-vente/verson-caen-1/ at Verson (A84 Exit 48) And (even easier to find) SALINSKY at Guilberville (A84 Exit 40 on to D974 towards Torigni-sur-Vire) http://www.salinski-campingcars-manche.fr/index.php?task=home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minicamper Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 mildi - 2013-05-21 9:20 AM Many thanks for the help, was very useful. Only one other thing - French swimming pools- can you tell me how to loose about 10lb quick so I don't look a plonka in speedo's *-) ??? You could try the Fast diet, otherwise known as the 5:2 diet! The speedo thing is a bit of a myth, we have used loads of French campsite pools, and only come across the speedo rule being enforced in one or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Don't agree it's not a myth I've been thrown out pools on many occasions Municipal pools are very strict on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawcara Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 We the cheap bio washing liquid. Works fine and breaks everything up. That was another top tip we learnt on here. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambukashot Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Don't agree it's not a myth I've been thrown out pools on many occasions Municipal pools are very strict on itHow do the Dutch & Germans get by :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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