2010 X5 in 'Low Car' Eurotunnel

The0pportunist · 05-05-2015, 05:52 AM

Morning Chaps (and ladies)

So i will be taking the x5 over the channel this weekend. Internet has told me the x5 will clear the 1.85M limit on the low car carriage. The x5 is 1.78M according to google but does this include the roof racks that come as standard?

Any advice on any issues i may face taking the X5 on the low car carriage will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Calum95 · 05-05-2015, 07:33 AM

Forgive me for stating the obvious but why don't you just measure it yourself? It'd be the best way to confirm it surely!

The0pportunist · 05-05-2015, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Calum95

Forgive me for stating the obvious but why don't you just measure it yourself? It'd be the best way to confirm it surely!

Very good point. Embarrassingly i do not have a measuring tape, i will be buying one to check tonight if no one can advise on above.

Thanks

Waspo · 05-05-2015, 02:46 PM

Drive to any Multi-Story car park, Drive up to overhead barrier, check clearance and compare with board measurement!

The0pportunist · 05-06-2015, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Waspo

Drive to any Multi-Story car park, Drive up to overhead barrier, check clearance and compare with board measurement!

Thats quite genius

225_AB · 05-06-2015, 04:35 PM

Just go in the tall vehicle carriage. I always do even with my 330 and then my 640 as there are no tracks to damage the alloy wheels.

tc535i · 05-06-2015, 04:36 PM

consider letting some air out of the tires if it's close

windymissile · 05-07-2015, 01:53 AM

Don't panic. They will put you in the tall carriage anyway.

WM

The0pportunist · 05-11-2015, 03:43 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys.

Update:
Outbound train clearance on the low carriage pic below. The gap on the other side is the same so IMO the low carriage is not suitable for wider cars..sure you probably won't curb the wheels as the curb is quite small but there was a M5 in front of me bouncing off the edges, quite unpleasant to watch & HEAR!

Inbound i changed my carriage to the higher one. Way more space and less stressful. Noticed saloons and coupes in there too so it looks like a popular choice for those that dont fancy ruining their wheels!

High Carriage FTW

RCUK · 05-15-2015, 05:56 PM

We always specify high carriage on the booking sheets - 911 turbo is so bloody wide i know id kerb it, and my mates 458 -even worse!!

225_AB · 05-15-2015, 06:16 PM

Yep that why I suggested booking the higher clearance carriage. If you are unlucky enough to be directed to the upper deck then there is a possibility of clipping the stone kerb things that they have at the beginning of the carriage.

http://mobile.pistonheads.com/gassin...et+on%2Foff%3F

dxb335d · 05-18-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by doc_ab

Just go in the tall vehicle carriage. I always do even with my 330 and then my 640 as there are no tracks to damage the alloy wheels.

How can I arrange that on the day? I have a wide 911 and am worried I will damage my wheels

Jase 320d · 05-18-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RCUK

We always specify high carriage on the booking sheets - 911 turbo is so bloody wide i know id kerb it, and my mates 458 -even worse!!

Yeah i get the same with my veyron.......

225_AB · 05-18-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

How can I arrange that on the day? I have a wide 911 and am worried I will damage my wheels

Just phone them before hand and amend your booking free of charge.

Be careful on the day as they will try and get you into the queue for regular vehicles but stay in the line for tall vehicles and show them your booking confirmation that should state that you have booked the tall vehicle carriage.

The0pportunist · 05-21-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jase 320d

Yeah i get the same with my veyron.......

..and the LearJet...those damn spoilers.

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225_AB Major 65 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	Just go in the tall vehicle carriage. I always do even with my 330 and then my 640 as there are no tracks to damage the alloy wheels. Last edited by 225_AB; 05-06-2015 at 05:29 PM..
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The0pportunist Major 471 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the replies guys. Update: Outbound train clearance on the low carriage pic below. The gap on the other side is the same so IMO the low carriage is not suitable for wider cars..sure you probably won't curb the wheels as the curb is quite small but there was a M5 in front of me bouncing off the edges, quite unpleasant to watch & HEAR! Inbound i changed my carriage to the higher one. Way more space and less stressful. Noticed saloons and coupes in there too so it looks like a popular choice for those that dont fancy ruining their wheels! High Carriage FTW Attached Images
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 100 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	We always specify high carriage on the booking sheets - 911 turbo is so bloody wide i know id kerb it, and my mates 458 -even worse!! __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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225_AB Major 65 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	Yep that why I suggested booking the higher clearance carriage. If you are unlucky enough to be directed to the upper deck then there is a possibility of clipping the stone kerb things that they have at the beginning of the carriage. http://mobile.pistonheads.com/gassin...et+on%2Foff%3F
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