Cali Coast Intro

[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

 

[Wogga]

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?

I can't help you there I'm afraid, hopefully next week I will be an owner

I am a Man by birth from the Red side of the City so suffering at the moment.

 

[AMH70]

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

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

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.

I’ve got a little list of things people have said on this forum. Dunelm Marvel shaggy mat is on it - cheap!!
I feel the van needs warming up so thought that might help. I think I will get Christmas out the way then look for some bargains in January.

 

[California sally]

Just read your posts, nice to hear you are getting a Coast,
We got ours in October ,and over the moon with it,
The extra we have bought is a porta poti and cover for it , fitted mat for sitting area,
Duvalay mattress topper for lower bed
Regards

 

[AMH70]

Just read your posts, nice to hear you are getting a Coast,
We got ours in October ,and over the moon with it,
The extra we have bought is a porta poti and cover for it , fitted mat for sitting area,
Duvalay mattress topper for lower bed
Regards

Mine is coming end January. Have you managed to get out in it (overnight)?

 

[California sally]

yes we got away before lockdown, we stayed at Troutbeck cc sit in the Lake District,, we are new to the California and we had to work things out on sit ,
Regards

 

[LPGoodwood]

Our Coast is CW50 build, so tomorrow! Hopefully early Feb delivery to Breeze. Ascot Grey, LED, Nav, bellows, rev camera, 17" Devonports.

Pre-purchases...
Freshtec Duvalay topper (I have reservations about this, but not yet tried so we'll see. Originally Campervantastic shipped the wrong topper, a memory foam one. Very quickly rectified but the Freshtec seems to be nothing more than a low density sheet of std foam. Nothing 'tec' about it in design. People say it's a great product tho, so hopefully will be money well spent.)
Some hooks for back of headrest poles.
Ridge Monkey
Private plate from DVLA (probs should have spent this money on something useful

Next will be gas, hook-up cable and maybe porta-potty.
Window tint to be done locally (£225) as privacy glass isn't dark enough imo.

 

[AMH70]

Our Coast is CW50 build, so tomorrow! Hopefully early Feb delivery to Breeze. Ascot Grey, LED, Nav, bellows, rev camera, 17" Devonports.

Pre-purchases...
Freshtec Duvalay topper (I have reservations about this, but not yet tried so we'll see. Originally Campervantastic shipped the wrong topper, a memory foam one. Very quickly rectified but the Freshtec seems to be nothing more than a low density sheet of std foam. Nothing 'tec' about it in design. People say it's a great product tho, so hopefully will be money well spent.)
Some hooks for back of headrest poles.
Ridge Monkey
Private plate from DVLA (probs should have spent this money on something useful

Next will be gas, hook-up cable and maybe porta-potty.
Window tint to be done locally (£225) as privacy glass isn't dark enough imo.

Which hook up cable are you going for?

 

[VWCoastbusters]

Our Coast is CW50 build, so tomorrow! Hopefully early Feb delivery to Breeze. Ascot Grey, LED, Nav, bellows, rev camera, 17" Devonports.

Pre-purchases...
Freshtec Duvalay topper (I have reservations about this, but not yet tried so we'll see. Originally Campervantastic shipped the wrong topper, a memory foam one. Very quickly rectified but the Freshtec seems to be nothing more than a low density sheet of std foam. Nothing 'tec' about it in design. People say it's a great product tho, so hopefully will be money well spent.)
Some hooks for back of headrest poles.
Ridge Monkey
Private plate from DVLA (probs should have spent this money on something useful

Next will be gas, hook-up cable and maybe porta-potty.
Window tint to be done locally (£225) as privacy glass isn't dark enough imo.

Hello. Just wondered when you ordered?

 

[LPGoodwood]

Which hook up cable are you going for?

Not sure yet. 25m but no clue which one. Any thoughts?

 

[LPGoodwood]

Hello. Just wondered when you ordered?

Hi, 16th Sept

 

[AMH70]

Not sure yet. 25m but no clue which one. Any thoughts?

When I hired a van the cable was a nightmare to wind up so it has to be something that’s tidy. I believe you can buy a bag. I have read 1.5 is long enough and to get arctic cable.

 

[VWCoastbusters]

Hi, 16th Sept

Fantastic. So exciting it's about to be built

 

[Algor]

When I hired a van the cable was a nightmare to wind up so it has to be something that’s tidy. I believe you can buy a bag. I have read 1.5 is long enough and to get arctic cable.

I have had my eyes on this set up. Price looks really good.

Luigi's - Cable Cosy Bag, for mains cables, caravan, tools, jumper cables and garden equipment. 40 cm in diameter.: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors

Luigi's - Cable Cosy Bag, for mains cables, caravan, tools, jumper cables and garden equipment. 40 cm in diameter.: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[66tim99]

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

What are the sway bars? Are they anti-roll bars? A factory fitted option?

 

[Zooks]

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

Congrats on your order Algor.
Theres no Coast v Ocean v Beach rivalry here. Their all Californias and all great vans.