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CaliforniaCylus
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Well it's been a long journey in many ways.
There's a more detailed version with photos available here - https://www.caravanramblings.co.uk/?p=6351. There are also many tips and routes etc for touring in Spain on our website.
Anyhow, after several Kia Sorento's, our latest Towcar is a VW California Ocean in Indium grey with the 204PS engine.
My thoughts so far...
- The power of the 204PS is more than enough for our 1600kg van (fully loaded).
- Cruising on the motorways you really don't fell any instability whatsoever. It exceeds our experiences with the Kia Sorento which I find remarkable.
- We averaged 25mpg which on this journey.
- 80l fuel tank upgrade a game changer.
- The Bike Rack sits on the tailgate of the Cali and I can load the bikes without the high-wire act of a lightweight 3-step ladder.
- Once Bikes are loaded onto the rear rack, forget opening the tailgate.
- Comfort wise, the cabin on the Cali is very comfortable and it was an effortless tow to the South of Spain.
- Still getting to grips with the packing. The reason for the Cali is for us to be able to head off from the Caravan and explore areas for just a few days. Deciding what should be in the Caravan versus campervan still a work in progress.
- Space is tight out of our house and around the locality and we wondered if the Cali would be more of an issue negotiating the busy streets and tight turns but again, no problems out first time.
So far so good
There's a more detailed version with photos available here - https://www.caravanramblings.co.uk/?p=6351. There are also many tips and routes etc for touring in Spain on our website.
Anyhow, after several Kia Sorento's, our latest Towcar is a VW California Ocean in Indium grey with the 204PS engine.
My thoughts so far...
- The power of the 204PS is more than enough for our 1600kg van (fully loaded).
- Cruising on the motorways you really don't fell any instability whatsoever. It exceeds our experiences with the Kia Sorento which I find remarkable.
- We averaged 25mpg which on this journey.
- 80l fuel tank upgrade a game changer.
- The Bike Rack sits on the tailgate of the Cali and I can load the bikes without the high-wire act of a lightweight 3-step ladder.
- Once Bikes are loaded onto the rear rack, forget opening the tailgate.
- Comfort wise, the cabin on the Cali is very comfortable and it was an effortless tow to the South of Spain.
- Still getting to grips with the packing. The reason for the Cali is for us to be able to head off from the Caravan and explore areas for just a few days. Deciding what should be in the Caravan versus campervan still a work in progress.
- Space is tight out of our house and around the locality and we wondered if the Cali would be more of an issue negotiating the busy streets and tight turns but again, no problems out first time.
So far so good