After 1st night in a Cali - a few questions !

[calimera]

Great minds think alike @Jabberwocky and @calimera
I have the camper centrum bin and it makes me smile! Also keep my chargers and plastic foldable kettle in it for travel.
Where is the hang on seat bin from?

The hang on seat bin is part of the bin.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01078GH6A/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[Hotel California]

All those leaving the waste outside under the Cali beware this attracts animals (and ants). We foud our wastebag totaly ript open and spread arround once parked up near a French forrest .Could have been birds like crows , etc... but unlikely as they general don't go out at night when dark . Think it might have been a cat , fox , weasel or even a wild boar . Took me 10 minutes to collect all the small bits of ript paper/plastic together!
Since then i try to trow it in the bin when walking the dog before going to sleep (at sites) and leave it inside when freestanding .

 

[kaf2546]

Sounds like leak round high level brake light dripping inside area where seats are stored due to poor seal. Check there for damp, sometimes drips inside to mattress at back. Known fault, search the forum but I had light replaced couple weeks back under warranty. Only leaked when strong wind driven rain.


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[Jabberwocky]

We use this for washing up

When unused it‘s place is in the sink.

I need some help please.....what is that device connected to your tap - the red thing! And where did you get it?? Thanks.

 

[sapto]

I need some help please.....what is that device connected to your tap - the red thing! And where did you get it?? Thanks.

Do you mean the Gardena connector?
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0013HS2D6/
I bought this however never used it (meant to connect to a shower for outdoor use).

 

[sapto]

I need some help please.....what is that device connected to your tap - the red thing! And where did you get it?? Thanks.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Thanks for the information. Doubt I will use it as an outside shower but to clean the Cali when I am on holiday! Now that's another thing! Could have done with it in France this summer after going to a number of equestrian events - always a dust cloud in the carparks!!
Thanks again.

 

[Isa Neal]

We use this for washing up

When unused it‘s place is in the sink.

What’s that you’ve got,fitted to the tap-intriguing-sorry I missed your further post

 

[sapto]

What’s that you’ve got,fitted to the tap-intriguing-sorry I missed your further post

Do you mean the Gardena connector?https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0013HS2D6/?tag=vwcalifornia-21
I bought this however never used it (meant to connect to a shower for outdoor use).

 

[Grittzio]

Re the dripping sound, do you have a bike rack, our dripping / tapping noise turned out to be one of the Velcro straps knocking against the back window on a very windy night, worst night ever sleep ever !!

 

[The Merle]

The washing up bowl is there to be melted first and then ditched!
I use an outwell collapsable bowl and store it in brandrup drivers side seat pockets.

 

[Actionwave]

We use that space for a 4 or 6 bottle wine carrier, that fits perfectly too!

Where did you get wine rack, can you send a link please

 

[FoodieLoobie]

Where did you get wine rack, can you send a link please

We don’t have a rack. If we use a 4 wine carrier, it is a cardboard one from Ocado, and the 6 wine carrier is a cardboard one from Tesco. The width is just right for the space and with the bottles being separated they don’t clang and rattle,

Here’s a photo I posted a while ago on a conversation about mats. You can see the 4 bottle size box in situ.

We also use one this size inside the cupboard to hold wine glasses to keep them safe.

 

[Actionwave]

Good idea, thanks

 

[Roger Boeken]

Hi Everyone
Does anyone else think that the sink bowl just gets in the way? It just doesn’t seem to be helpful when there is a plug for the bowl or am i missing the point?

I believe there are some good reasons for te bowl and it is very well designed :
1. plastic: keeps the hot water longer warm , otherwise the metal sink/cooking area acts as a large heat sink.
2. plastic is less noisy and prevents from scratching the metal sink, also when you leave things in there when driving around.
3. you can use it as a secondary sink (washing/rinsing)
4. you can use it to carry stuff and many other uses as mentioned by fellow members here , but sits nicely out of the way when not in use.
5. in my opinion the most clever and obvious reason : if you overfill or spoil some water from the plastic bowl , the sink (without the plug installed) acts as an overflow !! Anyone ever considered what would happen if you leave the water tap running with the plug in the sink ? (never say never..)

We do dishwashing in the bowl on some occasions (wild camping, camper parking with no facilities) but use the camping facilities most of the time like most of us.