Grand California 600 viewing

[wilde1]

Hi all fellow Cali owners, we have had a ocean for some years now and are looking to upgrade to a grand, albeit my other half doesn't like the bulge on the front and prefers the Sven heiden but that's another story, don't want to go over 6m long so you still have the versatility of the ocean, so I live near York North Yorkshire and I'm wondering if there is anyone close buy that has a grand that would be kind enough for us to come and look at and get a feel of it? Our closest dealer is Hull but went there last weekend but they are not open at weekends. Any help and advice would be great, we have thought about hiring one but it's working out to be a £1000 for 4 days, so just a good look at one and see how everything works would be fine, many thanks Jon

 

[Mr T]

Hi all fellow Cali owners, we have had a ocean for some years now and are looking to upgrade to a grand, albeit my other half doesn't like the bulge on the front and prefers the Sven heiden but that's another story, don't want to go over 6m long so you still have the versatility of the ocean, so I live near York North Yorkshire and I'm wondering if there is anyone close buy that has a grand that would be kind enough for us to come and look at and get a feel of it? Our closest dealer is Hull but went there last weekend but they are not open at weekends. Any help and advice would be great, we have thought about hiring one but it's working out to be a £1000 for 4 days, so just a good look at one and see how everything works would be fine, many thanks Jon

Hi. You’d be welcome to view mine but unfortunately I’m based in Oxfordshire so not much help, unless you fancy a trip out!
It’s worth the travel to a good dealer to look but also speak with existing owners, you’ll get much better intel and help from us.

If there is anything specific you’d like to know about, please don’t hesitate to ask me, feel free to pm me if you wish.
Good luck!

 

[wilde1]

Many thanks for the invite, yes it's a bit far to travel to view, yes we are going to go to a dealer and have a good look at one, there's nothing specific I want to know just wanted to have a good look round one and see how things work compared to the ocean, the only thing that is putting us off at the moment is the front top part, I don't actually mind it and I think it would grow on us but it's a big lump of money not to like it, I do like the Idea of the fixed bed and toilet.
There is one thing actually, does the 2 bench seat pull forward and recline slightly as they do seem to be very upright?
Many thanks

 

[Mr T]

Many thanks for the invite, yes it's a bit far to travel to view, yes we are going to go to a dealer and have a good look at one, there's nothing specific I want to know just wanted to have a good look round one and see how things work compared to the ocean, the only thing that is putting us off at the moment is the front top part, I don't actually mind it and I think it would grow on us but it's a big lump of money not to like it, I do like the Idea of the fixed bed and toilet.
There is one thing actually, does the 2 bench seat pull forward and recline slightly as they do seem to be very upright?
Many thanks

There is no movement on the rear bench. It is a little upright and I don’t like sitting on it for too long. My daughter (11) happily sits on it.

 

[Angela&Phil]

Hi all fellow Cali owners, we have had a ocean for some years now and are looking to upgrade to a grand, albeit my other half doesn't like the bulge on the front and prefers the Sven heiden but that's another story, don't want to go over 6m long so you still have the versatility of the ocean, so I live near York North Yorkshire and I'm wondering if there is anyone close buy that has a grand that would be kind enough for us to come and look at and get a feel of it? Our closest dealer is Hull but went there last weekend but they are not open at weekends. Any help and advice would be great, we have thought about hiring one but it's working out to be a £1000 for 4 days, so just a good look at one and see how everything works would be fine, many thanks Jon

We live about about one hour 20 minutes from York in the Yorkshire Dales so you are very welcome to come and have a look at ours sometime .

 

[wilde1]

Hi
That's great and really appreciate it, we will definitely be up for coming across, would a Sunday be ok? We would aim to get there early so we didn't disrupt your whole Sunday. What would you say the pros and cons are? Its just the bulge on the front my partner isn't keen on but don't want to go any longer than 6m
Many thanks Jon

 

[Angela&Phil]

A Sunday is fine we are away at the moment but we are free Sunday 11th September.

I did not like the bulge initially and on our first viewing I rejected the Van. But after looking at other options we went back and decided it was right for us and are really pleased with it . We have have had it nearly 3 years now and apart from a few initial problems ( snagging issues) it is great .

 

[JohnCalifornia]

Hi all fellow Cali owners, we have had a ocean for some years now and are looking to upgrade to a grand, albeit my other half doesn't like the bulge on the front and prefers the Sven heiden but that's another story, don't want to go over 6m long so you still have the versatility of the ocean, so I live near York North Yorkshire and I'm wondering if there is anyone close buy that has a grand that would be kind enough for us to come and look at and get a feel of it? Our closest dealer is Hull but went there last weekend but they are not open at weekends. Any help and advice would be great, we have thought about hiring one but it's working out to be a £1000 for 4 days, so just a good look at one and see how everything works would be fine, many thanks Jon

They have one in the VW commercial centre in Leeds (2 mins from the city centre). They are open Saturday mornings according to the Web site

 

[wilde1]

A Sunday is fine we are away at the moment but we are free Sunday 11th September.

I did not like the bulge initially and on our first viewing I rejected the Van. But after looking at other options we went back and decided it was right for us and are really pleased with it . We have have had it nearly 3 years now and apart from a few initial problems ( snagging issues) it is great .

Yes that would be great, I will PM you closer to the time and arrange a time, once again many thanks

 

[Marion forbes]

Yes that would be great, I will PM you closer to the time and arrange a time, once again many thanks

We are getting ours soon!! Can’t wait to get on the road.

 

[Marion forbes]

Yes that would be great, I will PM you closer to the time and arrange a time, once again many thanks

What kind of snagging issues did you have?

 

[wilde1]

Did you order yours from new, if so what are the lead times