Carpets or not?

[Elly Swanson]

2 Marvel mats from Dunelm cut to fit. Only the back one needs to be removed to bring bench seat forward. To clean you can shake out, brush or vacuum. You can cut and it won’t fray. Also easy to wash and comes up nice.

 

[Karlos]

We have this in ours.View attachment 62367
It's surprisingly easy to live with. Just take it out, give a damn good thrashing and hey presto, good as new. We also have Brandrups underneath. I'm now looking for a standard lamp to go with it.

And a leather wing backed chair.

 

[Karlos]

2 dirt buster rugs from Dunelm cut to fit. Only the back one needs to be removed to bring bench seat forward. To clean you can shake out, brush or vacuum. You can cut and it won’t fray. Also easy to wash and comes up nice.

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We have the same as Elly. Very good and inexpensive.

 

[paul_f]

The rugs look good, although searching dirt buster on Dunelm doesn't show anything so perhaps they have stopped them

 

[vwsween]

The rugs look good, although searching dirt buster on Dunelm doesn't show anything so perhaps they have stopped them

If you search Marvel Stripe or Marvel Runner at Dunelm you will see similar, on sale at the moment.

 

[Elly Swanson]

The rugs look good, although searching dirt buster on Dunelm doesn't show anything so perhaps they have stopped them

Ah ha, that's because they're called Marvel Mats (dirt buster must have been another type I looked at somewhere else).
This is what I meant, Paul. They have other colours/sizes too.

Marvel Runner | Dunelm

Made entirely from super absorbent recycled materials, this eco-friendly cotton runner can trap dirt, dust and mud with ease. Designed with a material composition that helps reduce noise and echo, whilst ensuring the mat stays in place with our robust anti-slip backing, this scratch resistant...

www.dunelm.com

 

[paul_f]

Thanks for the advice- will pop there tomorrow on the way to the beach

 

[Timø]

Rugs over the bare floor - give em a shake outside and dust pan and brush for the floor. Colourful rugs to break up the Germanic starkness

I agree IanE (why haven't I seen you in Kendal before?). Went to an independent carpet shop in Lancaster with measurements of floor and the cut out a lovely wool carpet, same colour as the 'pine' interior of my Cali - and also our Fox Red Lab! - and edged it all round. £30 all in. Lovely to put bare feet on, easy to take out and sweep down. Transformational!

 

[RoB5urf]

Ah ha, that's because they're called Marvel Mats (dirt buster must have been another type I looked at somewhere else).
This is what I meant, Paul. They have other colours/sizes too.

Marvel Runner | Dunelm

Made entirely from super absorbent recycled materials, this eco-friendly cotton runner can trap dirt, dust and mud with ease. Designed with a material composition that helps reduce noise and echo, whilst ensuring the mat stays in place with our robust anti-slip backing, this scratch resistant...

www.dunelm.com

+1 for Marvel mats from Dunelm. Like you we have 2 mats and just roll the rear mat up when I need to slide the seat forward.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Yes, just waiting for them to arrive from the site shop. We already have the monster mats in the front cab area which are great.

After 4 weeks waiting the Rubber Living area Mat never arrived despite being listed as 'in stock/1 remaining' upon ordering. Order has now been cancelled and refund issued.

 

[IanE]

I agree IanE (why haven't I seen you in Kendal before?). Went to an independent carpet shop in Lancaster with measurements of floor and the cut out a lovely wool carpet, same colour as the 'pine' interior of my Cali - and also our Fox Red Lab! - and edged it all round. £30 all in. Lovely to put bare feet on, easy to take out and sweep down. Transformational!

Hi Timo- sorry for late response - just back from a lovely, not too Covid dominated, camp in Normandy. We’ve been in Kendal with our Cali for ten years - bought new with my early retirement money (me in Kendal since 1978!), it’s midnight blue metallic. There are of course loads of VW campers around here and increasing numbers of Calis! What colour is yours?

Ian

 

[Tracey2540]

Just seen this thread. Our Cali has started to be built and just trying to sort out ‘necessities’. Do you know what size Marvel rugs I need to get?

 

[kurienp]

Just seen this thread. Our Cali has started to be built and just trying to sort out ‘necessities’. Do you know what size Marvel rugs I need to get?

The bigger one. Then you cut it to shape.

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[paul_f]

We have been very happy with ours! Makes a huge difference as it holds all the sand

 

[Doorbundle]

We use a couple of these over brandrup carpets, they work well and vacuum / brush / shake out easily https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/sivested-door-mat-dark-grey-20382772/

 

[vwsween]

We use a couple of these over brandrup carpets, they work well and vacuum / brush / shake out easily https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/sivested-door-mat-dark-grey-20382772/

"Suit you Sir" as in, if you are in the Army.
Dont look comfy.

 

[clarinetbcn]

We have this in ours.View attachment 62367
It's surprisingly easy to live with. Just take it out, give a damn good thrashing and hey presto, good as new. We also have Brandrups underneath. I'm now looking for a standard lamp to go with it.

Calling all Hobbies!

Crochet! Peace and quiet to sit and indulge plus can listen to my music, drink wine and use the results of my endeavours in my van.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Elly Swanson]

Just seen this thread. Our Cali has started to be built and just trying to sort out ‘necessities’. Do you know what size Marvel rugs I need to get?

2 80x150cm if you want to fit them like I did Between the bench and front seats (https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/carpets-or-not.35778/post-439174).
here’s the link https://www.dunelm.com/product/marvel-runner-1000093454?defaultSkuId=30234926

 

[Doorbundle]

"Suit you Sir" as in, if you are in the Army.
Dont look comfy.

I agree, but if I needed 'comfy' I'd have joined the RAF.

 

[Tracey2540]

The bigger one. Then you cut it to shape.

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Thanks

 

[Tracey2540]

2 80x150cm if you want to fit them like I did Between the bench and front seats (https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/carpets-or-not.35778/post-439174).
here’s the link https://www.dunelm.com/product/marvel-runner-1000093454?defaultSkuId=30234926

Thanks I’ll get them ordered

 

[Barry Chuckle]

I agree IanE (why haven't I seen you in Kendal before?). Went to an independent carpet shop in Lancaster with measurements of floor and the cut out a lovely wool carpet, same colour as the 'pine' interior of my Cali - and also our Fox Red Lab! - and edged it all round. £30 all in. Lovely to put bare feet on, easy to take out and sweep down. Transformational!

Sorry to resurrect and old thread, but I'm keen to copy your idea of getting a custom made carpet from an offcut at my local carpet shop. I'm getting a Cali Ocean 6.1 2 seat bench. Can you or any others let me know what measurements I need to ensure I cover the runners and most of the living area space ?

 

[mamacalifornia]

Rugs over the bare floor - give em a shake outside and dust pan and brush for the floor. Colourful rugs to break up the Germanic starkness

Hey which rug do you have please?

 

[mamacalifornia]

I agree IanE (why haven't I seen you in Kendal before?). Went to an independent carpet shop in Lancaster with measurements of floor and the cut out a lovely wool carpet, same colour as the 'pine' interior of my Cali - and also our Fox Red Lab! - and edged it all round. £30 all in. Lovely to put bare feet on, easy to take out and sweep down. Transformational!

Would love to see a pic and know measurements. Thank you!

 

[Meoncoast]

Having tried fitted mats back in 2012 in our 1st van we soon found what worked best for us was a loose rug. We found a Welsh woven one that works - shake it out and pop it in the washing machine when required. Colour to match your needs.
Recommend - https://www.solvawoollenmill.co.uk/
which looks like @Velma's Dad choice as well.