Cali Coast Intro

[Algor]

Hi All

A new Cali Coast arriving in sunny Stoke on Trent in January.

This is a great forum and l look forward to picking all your Brains over the coming years!

Cheers
Algor

 

[VWCoastbusters]

hoping to have our Coast in March.

 

[Algor]

hoping to have our Coast in March.

Good to hear. I seem to have jumped the queue as I have taken over a cancelled order. Doesn't have the options I would have liked but saves months and I am looking to use aftermarket solutions. May I ask what options you chose?

 

[Sad]

Good to hear. I seem to have jumped the queue as I have taken over a cancelled order. Doesn't have the options I would have liked but saves months and I am looking to use aftermarket solutions. May I ask what options you chose?

Roof bellows,
Fuel tank,
Heated seats,
Privacy glass,
Towbar

 

[Algor]

Hi Sad,

I have just checked my list and it looks like I will get plenty of fresh air and exercise as mine has neither bellows or a fuel tank.

 

[AMH70]

Hi All

A new Cali Coast arriving in sunny Stoke on Trent in January.

This is a great forum and l look forward to picking all your Brains over the coming years!

Cheers
Algor

I have my coast coming end of January. Have you bought anything? I haven’t as yet

 

[AMH70]

Hi Sad,

I have just checked my list and it looks like I will get plenty of fresh air and exercise as mine has neither bellows or a fuel tank.

Mine is all basic too and that’s fine with me!!

 

[Sad]

I think the whole idea is to keep the options to a minimum with a Coast

 

[Algor]

I have my coast coming end of January. Have you bought anything? I haven’t as yet

Yes, on Sad's recommendation, I have ordered a long weight, glass hammer and battery powered plug socket from the club shop, they should arrive during the leap year.

In all seriousness, I haven't as yet. I am thinking gas bottle, hook up cable, ridge monkey, kettle and Porta Potti are the must have items? I will take bedding etc from home for the first weekend and see how we get on. What's on your list?

 

[Algor]

I think the whole idea is to keep the options to a minimum with a Coast

What's with the Coast hate my friend? We can't all afford an Ocean. A new Coast is cheaper than a 4 year old Ocean, when you add a 5 year warranty and £118.00 services into the mix you can't blame us newbies for foregoing an electric pop top, led lights and an extra inch of alloy can you?

 

[Sad]

What's with the Coast hate my friend? We can't all afford an Ocean. A new Coast is cheaper than a 4 year old Ocean, when you add a 5 year warranty and £118.00 services into the mix you can't blame us newbies for foregoing an electric pop top, led lights and an extra inch of alloy can you?

Errr?? No hate, we're waiting for our Coast...

Was just saying that it's not worth adding loads of options to a Coast...

 

[Sad]

Hi Sad,

I have just checked my list and it looks like I will get plenty of fresh air and exercise as mine has neither bellows or a fuel tank.

Just realised where you've gone off on your little tangent...
You wanted to know what options we'd gone for, didn't realise you want me to quote the VW definition...

 

[Algor]

I appear to have grasped the wrong end of the stick, sorry.

 

[Sad]

Don't worry, it'll just be the excitement!

 

[Algor]

Just realised where you've gone off on your little tangent...
You wanted to know what options we'd gone for, didn't realise you want me to quote the VW definition...

Roof Bellows and a Fuel tank are rather a given though and can easily be mistaken for sarcasm,

Don't worry, it'll just be the excitement!

That's true, so I assume you have the front opening bellows and larger fuel tank?

 

[VWCoastbusters]

Sad is my other half, hence him answering cos my phone had died.

Yes we have the panoramic bellows, 80l fuel tank, towbar, heated seats and privacy glass

 

[Algor]

Sorry, I am used to posting on football forums where sarcasm and pee taking is the norm! I will acclimatise.

Your Van sound great, what colour did you get?

 

[AMH70]

Yes, on Sad's recommendation, I have ordered a long weight, glass hammer and battery powered plug socket from the club shop, they should arrive during the leap year.

In all seriousness, I haven't as yet. I am thinking gas bottle, hook up cable, ridge monkey, kettle and Porta Potti are the must have items? I will take bedding etc from home for the first weekend and see how we get on. What's on your list?

I’m thinking exactly the same as you - everything you said is on my list and will also take bedding from home. I’m going to get a large see-through bags for storing bedding. I think I’m getting the collapsible kettle for Christmas. At some point I’d like to get a cosy, washable rug.

 

[Wogga]

Sorry, I am used to posting on football forums where sarcasm and pee taking is the norm! I will acclimatise.

Your Van sound great, what colour did you get?

How do Stoke and football go together ... welcome to the forum.

 

[Sad]

Sorry, I am used to posting on football forums where sarcasm and pee taking is the norm! I will acclimatise.

Your Van sound great, what colour did you get?

Cherry Red

What about yours?

 

[Algor]

Cherry Red

What about yours?

Nice choice, timeless. I have iridium grey, it is a nice colour although not the one I would have picked had I placed the order myself. Thinking of a Silver top half wrap but maybe for 2022.

 

[Algor]

How do Stoke and football go together ... welcome to the forum.

Having Watched stoke last night I don't think I could offer a convincing argument to your question So Lancs is a big place with lots of teams, which one is yours? More importantly what are your tips for a new cali owner?

 

[Algor]

I’m thinking exactly the same as you - everything you said is on my list and will also take bedding from home. I’m going to get a large see-through bags for storing bedding. I think I’m getting the collapsible kettle for Christmas. At some point I’d like to get a cosy, washable rug.

Good point on the rug, I was looking at the tailored (around the tracks) carpets but they are expensive and I didn't even look if they were washable. Let us know what you find.

 

[Ladymuck]

Hi All

A new Cali Coast arriving in sunny Stoke on Trent in January.

This is a great forum and l look forward to picking all your Brains over the coming years!

Cheers
Algor

Hey! We are Coast owners to be in ever so sunny Cheshire our van is due 1st Feb, options chosen are:
Starlight blue colour
Privacy windows
Bellows with front panaormic view
Wood effect flooring
80l tank
Mud flaps
Rear view camera
17'' Davenport wheels
Also added a bike rack to be fitted by the dealer before collection

This will make a perfect van for us

We are off to campervan bits on Saturday to purchase: seat covers, mattress topper and look at pop up topper options, porta potti to mention a few. Nothing purchased so far except m&s coverless duvets and a blanket

Looking forward to seeing pics of your van and welcome to the Group

 

[Corradobrit]

Ordered my Pure Grey Coast Editions pack (LED lights, shower, comfort mattress, LED interior lights, 17" wheels and privacy glass) last month.
Options selected:
80L fuel tank
wood effect floor
Parking heater
canvas bellows
towbar
AGM battery
stiffer sway bars


Shortlisted accessories:
Tern folding Ebike (freedom to explore without breaking down the camp)
Solar panel(s)
side flap for the awning (additional privacy and wind protection)
magnetic light blocking panels for cabin windows