THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
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Swmbo and I are going to Switzerland in May with the caravan. Have been playing about with the D4's Sat Nav. I cannot find Switzerland in the letter codes. Help needed please.
Perhaps I should explain. I know where Switerzland is located have been there before but thought Sat Nav might help when there but cannot find the coding. Switzerland is on the map of Europe in the display but cannot find how to gain access. Please don't say "just drive over the border"
Last edited by THUB on 28th Feb 2014 4:43 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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 28th Feb 2014 4:10 pm |
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Sloss
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
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I think it was moved nearer Spain to get away from the Ukraine - just in case.....  Stew,
2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:13 pm |
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DG
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Location: The Gaff
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CH ?  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:23 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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Its there....
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:27 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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You will need a vignette (tax disk) for both car and caravan, available at border check points, these are only available for 1 year duration even if you are only going for a day  The Swiss don't seem to like caravans.
Be aware that some of their "A" roads are equal to our "C" roads. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:33 pm |
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THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
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I looked for CH. Did not appear. I know it is there, but my sat nav does not. Need to give it a nudge and preferably not towards Spain. Perhaps it is not recognised as it is not part of the EU!
We went about 4 years ago and previous Disco could find it. I am aware of the vignette requirement but thanks for the advice.
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:33 pm |
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highbayrack
Member Since: 09 Jul 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
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Just drive down to Munich and bear right  On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
Official product sponsor for "Bloodhound SSC" 1000+ mph world land speed record
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:35 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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Switzerland is just great. Head for Locarno on Lake Maggiore if you get the chance. Camp at Tenaro - Campo Felice (Best site ever) 
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:40 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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Brilliant site spent two weeks and a fortune there. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:42 pm |
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THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
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We are going to Tenaro. Anything special we should visit for in the locality?
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:47 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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Take a CHEST of money and cycle between TENERO and LOCARNO fantastic scenic route about 2-3 miles.
EAT in Locarno and use the free FERRY to get from TENARO to LOCARNO and many other FERRY stop offs around the Lake.
Other side of LOCARNO is probably the best Municipal Leisure Centre in the world with six outdoor and three indoor pools. A Glass palace with 36 degree outdoor spa pool looking ovver the lake & beach.
CABLE CAR up from LOCARNO to the Mountain above it. Great walks and amazing views.
FILM FESTIVAL at LOCARNO in the summer similar to Monte Carlo.
Loads more....
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| 28th Feb 2014 4:57 pm |
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THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
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Thanks for all the info. However I still do not know how to get Switzerland showing on my sat nav screen. Must be possible?
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| 28th Feb 2014 9:11 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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It's on a soft key from the main navigation menu... from memory I think it's called "Search Area". From there you can set CH as the country. (It's the one with a graphic of Europe with the chosen country in shown in orange).
I only know because I'm going there tomorrow... for the Geneva Motorshow all next week !
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| 28th Feb 2014 10:06 pm |
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THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
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Thanks for all the info. I have found Switzerland under CHE!!
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| 2nd Mar 2014 11:30 am |
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