Hi D, We had problems getting the van back two years ago, no probs getting over to the IOM only when we tried to board for the return journey, we had to go on the weigh bridge and was found to be over weight, our options were to send one of the bikes as freight or leave some of our gear behind.
We managed to get down to the required weight by having the lads remove the toolboxes and carry them on as hand luggage.

John