Just purchase 17 plate AWD cali ocean.

Jonlethbridge · May 11, 2019

Hi just returned from a first trip to norfolk in my newly acquired california. Stayed on a campsite and when I returned from day out I found the pitch I had, had been taken by new arrival. Just wondering about getting a drive away awning to leave in place when out for the day. Wondering if others have found one useful . Best to get something small that packs away small? For instance California owners club shop stocks a Vango Faros Low Drive away awning cost 274 pounds. Can any one advise on their experience and best one to get/
Thanks for any tips on this. John

Hotel California · May 11, 2019

Welcome allong .
There's a trade partner @Bigted who does nice pitch signs...

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/big-ted-printz-new-vip-trade-partner.19181/

westfalia · May 11, 2019

Pitch in use sign

Due to the popularity of these there is currently a delay of around 3-5 days as our supplier has needed to order some more aluminium. You are still welcome to place orders and they will be shipped as soon as new stock is available again. Sorry for any inconvenience :thanks

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Here's a thread about some pitch signs.
:welcome

Enjoy the Cali.

What happened with the pitch? Did they move to another one after
you threatened them :thumb

Perfectos · May 11, 2019

Small Kampa air awning

Can extend away from the van to create more outside space by utilising the wind out awning and a basic tarp attached with bungee balls

Many manufacturers do small air beam drive away awnings, personal preference and budget will be the deciding factors

Perfectos · May 11, 2019

What campsite was it, you might as well give a brief review whilst your posting

Alan Andrews · May 11, 2019

Jonlethbridge said:
Hi just returned from a first trip to norfolk in my newly acquired california. Stayed on a campsite and when I returned from day out I found the pitch I had, had been taken by new arrival. Just wondering about getting a drive away awning to leave in place when out for the day. Wondering if others have found one useful . Best to get something small that packs away small? For instance California owners club shop stocks a Vango Faros Low Drive away awning cost 274 pounds. Can any one advise on their experience and best one to get/
Thanks for any tips on this. John

Yes we have an awning Quecha Air Base (Decathlon), but do not use it for short stays.

To mark our pitch, we simply use the red warning triangle that is stored under the cooker.

I have written "This Pitch is taken" + "VW California Ocean" + "Registration Number" on each of the 3 sides.

This works a treat, using tent pegs to hold it down.

Why buy something much smaller and less effective, when you have something ideal already?

Jonlethbridge · May 11, 2019

hotel california said:
Welcome allong .
There's a trade partner @Bigted who does nice pitch signs...

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/big-ted-printz-new-vip-trade-partner.19181/

Thanks very much I will definitely take a look at that .

Jonlethbridge · May 11, 2019

westfalia said:
Pitch in use sign

Due to the popularity of these there is currently a delay of around 3-5 days as our supplier has needed to order some more aluminium. You are still welcome to place orders and they will be shipped as soon as new stock is available again. Sorry for any inconvenience :thanks

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Here's a thread about some pitch signs.
Enjoy the Cali.

What happened with the pitch? Did they move to another one after
you threatened them

Thanks very much. No actually I decided I would just go to another pitch as there was plenty of room. As I was only staying two nights I wasn't too bothered but if I was staying for a week or something then I would prefer to stay in one spot. I think the calli pitch in use sign is just right and I will order one of these. Best sign for any calli owner!

Jonlethbridge · May 11, 2019

Thanks. I am just discovering that the air awnings are the best and your campa air awning looks really good. As far as I can tell I need the Kampa awning to be shorter than the calli awning and put it right over the calli awning but not sure how to attach it to the campervan? Pull something down in the gap between the calli awning and the campervan and wind it round and round the calli awning.? If you could tell me some more about how I attach the kampa awning direct to the campervan when I don't have the calli awning extended, that would be very helpful.
The difficulty seems to be attaching the Kampa awning to a vw van that already had its own awning.

Thanks.

Perfectos said:
Small Kampa air awning

Can extend away from the van to create more outside space by utilising the wind out awning and a basic tarp attached with bungee balls View attachment 44700 View attachment 44699 View attachment 44698 View attachment 44698 View attachment 44697
Many manufacturers do small air beam drive away awnings, personal preference and budget will be the deciding factors

The campsite was the camping and Caravanning site just outside cromer. It was a very nice simple site just spread out on two big fields with plenty of hookups and good facilities. Very peaceful and definitely recommend it.

Bigted · May 12, 2019

Jonlethbridge said:
Thanks very much I will definitely take a look at that .

Give me a shout (via PM) if you want one of my pitch markers. I do a couple of designs and can personalise with reg number.

Perfectos · May 12, 2019

Jonlethbridge said:
Thanks. I am just discovering that the air awnings are the best and your campa air awning looks really good. As far as I can tell I need the Kampa awning to be shorter than the calli awning and put it right over the calli awning but not sure how to attach it to the campervan? Pull something down in the gap between the calli awning and the campervan and wind it round and round the calli awning.? If you could tell me some more about how I attach the kampa awning direct to the campervan when I don't have the calli awning extended, that would be very helpful.
The difficulty seems to be attaching the Kampa awning to a vw van that already had its own awning.

Thanks.

The campsite was the camping and Caravanning site just outside cromer. It was a very nice simple site just spread out on two big fields with plenty of hookups and good facilities. Very peaceful and definitely recommend it.

Perfectos · May 12, 2019

Attaching the awning is simples
Wind the awning out a couple of inches, click the figure of 8 over the op edge, wind, the awning back in, totally secure quick and easy!

Perfectos · May 12, 2019

Jonlethbridge said:
Thanks. I am just discovering that the air awnings are the best and your campa air awning looks really good. As far as I can tell I need the Kampa awning to be shorter than the calli awning and put it right over the calli awning but not sure how to attach it to the campervan? Pull something down in the gap between the calli awning and the campervan and wind it round and round the calli awning.? If you could tell me some more about how I attach the kampa awning direct to the campervan when I don't have the calli awning extended, that would be very helpful.
The difficulty seems to be attaching the Kampa awning to a vw van that already had its own awning.

Thanks.

The campsite was the camping and Caravanning site just outside cromer. It was a very nice simple site just spread out on two big fields with plenty of hookups and good facilities. Very peaceful and definitely recommend it.

Pm me if you need more detail or help