Cali wrap

[calikev]

A Big shout out to nick in the cali club shop for sending me my Cali wrap in double quick time I was going to test it out this weekend but had to change my plans. I have fitted it and taken a few pic’s in my drive first impressions are it looks very well made can’t wait to sleep up top with it on. I chose the black but I think they will be available in other colours, red, blue,maroon,yellow,green,black,mid grey,light grey and purple

 

[NZCol]

I presume you have to take it off before you drop the roof ?

 

[Hotel California]

Confused , a wrap to me is a film on the bodywork ....no ?

This is canvasprotection , alternative to a rooftopper.

 

[westfalia]

Confused , a wrap to me is a film on the bodywork ....no ?

You are correct.

 

[TripleBee]

Hmm, this seems more hassle to put on and off and store it inside the van.
My roof cover is put on and off in no time and stored as a medium package.
It also lets air flow between the cover and the canvas of the roof.

 

[calikev]

Hmm, this seems more hassle to put on and off and store it inside the van.
My roof cover is put on and off in no time and stored as a medium package.
It also lets air flow between the cover and the canvas of the roof.

Yes but this is thermal for us here in the uk

 

[Gary&Heather]

This product will be a godsend in winter a good thermal cover keeping you nice and cosy

 

[TripleBee]

For thermal I would use an internal insulation. That can stay on when you close the roof. The external especially for rain and wind.

 

[Gary&Heather]

Yes I know if you're on about the brand up one I've had one of those previously as they do work to an extent but not effectively as this would as I found out to my cost but as with anything Cali related it's down to the individual.

 

[Volkywagen]

Interesting. I would like to see a red one if possible

 

[Hotel California]

Interesting. I would like to see a red one if possible

Psst....

Interesting New Product on the Way Cali Wrap

https://www.facebook.com/groups/808958519266708/permalink/1203128146516408/ Cali Wrap

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Don't know why there are two posts.

 

[Volkywagen]

I’m not on Facebook my friend

 

[Hotel California]

I’m not on Facebook my friend

Me neither ....it's not a facebook link but on the forum
You clearly did not look or dare to click the link....

 

[Volkywagen]

Me neither ....it's not a facebook link but on the forum
You clearly did not look or dare to click the link....

Haha. I saw Facebook and binned it off. Will click now

 

[TripleBee]

Interesting. I would like to see a red one if possible

Just one question. Do you have the red tent?
I have seen red tents, but how does it look with the sun coming through? My "old" canvas blocks a great deal of the sunlight, and I am glad for that. The new grey and red ones seem to be as shine through as can be. Just the blue ones seem to block the sunlight.

 

[Hotel California]

Just one question. Do you have the red tent?
I have seen red tents, but how does it look with the sun coming through? My "old" canvas blocks a great deal of the sunlight, and I am glad for that. The new grey and red ones seem to be as shine through as can be. Just the blue ones seem to block the sunlight.

I had the original T5 , the new blue and the new grey canvas ....all in a few weeks

Update...Corrosion repair , the Dutch way....

As owner from new bought (in Belgium ) 2012 SE , i was aware of the corrosion issue due this wonderfull forum . I knew from the start what the issue (the corrosion itself ) was owning a LR Defender for 10y and those nice tin cans also have alu bodyparts witch make contact with the metal...

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The dark new blue was ....dark
The new grey that's on now is quite ok and let more light in then the original T5 canvas , but overall it don't bother us...
There are plenty red two-tones on the forum .

 

[Volkywagen]

Just one question. Do you have the red tent?
I have seen red tents, but how does it look with the sun coming through? My "old" canvas blocks a great deal of the sunlight, and I am glad for that. The new grey and red ones seem to be as shine through as can be. Just the blue ones seem to block the sunlight.

when the sun shins up there, it might as well have windows all the way around, it is like a red beacon and is as bright as the sun

 

[TripleBee]

From the outside it is marvellous on a white/red California, but I think I would just tear that tent out and get another one .

But that is just me.

 

[Volkywagen]

From the outside it is marvellous on a white/red California, but I think I would just tear that tent out and get another one .

But that is just me.

Agree. It is one of its downsides. The topper helps. Also helps keep the sound out.

 

[TripleBee]

Yes, but with the topper you lose the view from outside.

 

[Volkywagen]

It has windows. Not too bad.

 

[Roger Melly]

It has windows. Not too bad.

I’ve the Rainbow Screens version , 3 windows , easy to fit , superb blackout , warmer in cold weather . I’d like to see a couple of small vents at the top matching the pop top ones to get some air flow .

 

[Calisand]

Hi, I’ve got both the Rainbow screens one and a Cali Topper. At 5ft 7 inches and 5ft 4 inches my wife and I find Rainbow screen a real faff to fit even with a small stepladder whereas Cali Topper is a doddle with roof raised 12 inches at front without steps. We can fit this in 5 minutes. Rainbow screen is more insulated but causes condensation. Cali Topper gives good airflow so never experienced condensation. Cali Topper fits in tailgate with chair, Rainbow screen takes up much more room in boot/ parcel shelf. It does offer better insulation in extreme cold but because it’s fiddly your hands get very cold when putting up/ taking down. Cali Topper is not as warm and does flap more in very strong winds but definitely helps retain heat albeit less than Rainbow Screen. We’ve used both in very similar conditions and for us, Cali Topper is our ‘go to’ Bellows Protection.

The decision is of course a very personal one but either we just haven’t got technique right for fitting Rainbow Screen or being vertically challenged is the key problem.