Dragonball 2015 - Rotterdamned Again - 15th May to 17th May 2015 - Chat Thread

[RobUK]

I have been told the coach section is OK.

 

We usually have the coach/lorry part anyway so don't worry.....

[add heywood]

I remember coming home from db13 in the Ridox, we were in the "normal" section. Had about an inch either side of the wheels on the train (my volk gtv). Was a bit of a nervy moment lol

[lui]

Still wanting to come Jb if any spaces left was out on Friday so missed out let us know if any spaces left can sort out straight away cheers lui

[Supragal]

Have a look at this thread about clothing please peeps

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?318071-Dragonball-2015-Clothing

[Branners]

We are hugely over subscribed on this one, looks like 47 cars on the Eurotunnel (its all good, I had enough in reserve..) so there are no more tickets available folks.

 

Thats going to make parking a bit more lively at the lunch stops, but the 4 mile long tunnel will be epic.

[Jamesy]

, but the 4 mile long tunnel will be epic.

 

[Ibrar Jabbar]

Can somebody explain how we get the routes?

[Pig]

Can somebody explain how we get the routes?

 

They will be released close to the event as sat nav itinerary files which you load onto your tom tom or garmin.

 

Ellis normally gives physical maps when you arrive as well.

[Chris Bailey]

Its going to be a good one!

[Ibrar Jabbar]

They will be released close to the event as sat nav itinerary files which you load onto your tom tom or garmin.

 

Ellis normally gives physical maps when you arrive as well.

 

Thanks, I do all my navigation using google maps on my phone, however I will buy a TomTom if necessary?

[Steve Paine]

Ibrar be careful as to what Tom Tom you get. The tin files only work up to certain models. Google maps will work, but don't appear to accept an itinerary. I believe the Garmins also only work up to certain models. Someone did suggest Co Pilot, which I have as an app on my phone, but I can't work out how to program an itinerary.

[Attero]

I'm known as the human satnav. I'll get you all to Berlin, no problem.

[Ibrar Jabbar]

Ibrar be careful as to what Tom Tom you get. The tin files only work up to certain models. Google maps will work, but don't appear to accept an itinerary. I believe the Garmins also only work up to certain models. Someone did suggest Co Pilot, which I have as an app on my phone, but I can't work out how to program an itinerary.

 

Thanks Steve. I will check to see what's best before I buy

[Steve Paine]

Co Pilot guide to loading itn files

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/31770

[DodgyRog]

Thanks, I do all my navigation using google maps on my phone, however I will buy a TomTom if necessary?

 

This is the one quite a few of us use, it's still available by the looks of it, but getting a bit thin on the ground now

 

SatNav make the Dragonball so much easier, we did the 2011 without it and it was a pain at light and major junctions

 

http://www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/sat-nav/car-sat-nav/tomtom-xxl-western-europe-classic-sat-nav-uk-roi-we

 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tomtom-xxl-iq-routes-edition-5-inch-gps-with-western-europe-maps-a51ka

 

Must dig mine out, I haven't used it since the last Dragonball

Edited January 27, 2015 by DodgyRog (see edit history)

[Branners]

That Halfords price for the TomTom XXL is a great price.

 

I wonder if I should buy up a job lot of them and offer them with the routes preloaded!!

 

Sadly as time goes on the real SatNavs are being replaced by phone navigation systems so I have to find a way of making this work on other devices some time.

 

Co-pilot seems to be the most popular but I will do some research.

[Fitz]

Side Note: What Walkie Talkie do you guys use on DB?

[Al Massey]

Side Note: What Walkie Talkie do you guys use on DB?

 

Any will work fine, as long as you can tune into frequencies or have pre selected

[gdog1989]

This is the one quite a few of us use, it's still available by the looks of it, but getting a bit thin on the ground now

 

SatNav make the Dragonball so much easier, we did the 2011 without it and it was a pain at light and major junctions

 

http://www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/sat-nav/car-sat-nav/tomtom-xxl-western-europe-classic-sat-nav-uk-roi-we

 

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tomtom-xxl-iq-routes-edition-5-inch-gps-with-western-europe-maps-a51ka

 

Must dig mine out, I haven't used it since the last Dragonball

Don't know if it can be used online but my brother has a halfords card for staff [emoji41] so can get discount on them.

[Guest Budz86]

Side Note: What Walkie Talkie do you guys use on DB?

We were using ones by Cobra I think; bought from Maplins. One set of batteries all weekend and still had loads of juice left!

[BOB B]

Just booked a TomTom XXL on line at Halfords pick up Friday, I was suprised at how little it cost, I'm fed up with having the worry of getting lost, all I need now is a "techie" to load the files when they are done.

[Branners]

Bob, you just plug it in to a PC, and then open up the folder like its a normal drive, find the itinerary folder and copy the files in. Simples.

[RobUK]

Bob, you just plug it in to a PC, and then open up the folder like its a normal drive, find the itinerary folder and copy the files in. Simples.

 

I'll be taking my laptop so can sort out anyone who is unable to setup their sat nav's

[ripped_fear]

Just booked a TomTom XXL on line at Halfords pick up Friday, I was suprised at how little it cost, I'm fed up with having the worry of getting lost, all I need now is a "techie" to load the files when they are done.

If you need a hand give me shout. You can pop over and I can do it. Very simple job. Can even change the icon so you have a supra on the maps I know I'm sad but has to be done.

[Ian Ian]

If you need a hand give me shout. You can pop over and I can do it. Very simple job. Can even change the icon so you have a supra on the maps I know I'm sad but has to be done.

 

That is sad Jake but i like your style lol

 

Cheers

-Ian-