May I introduce .....

[Jonathan Duke]

Thank you

I'm now just trying to brighten up the inside. My "wolftip" sheepskin rug looks fabulous on the wood effect floor.

OoohHH.... The floor.... Photos please, or have I missed them somewhere?

 

[Digger]

+1 photos please. Sounds glam and have not seen the wooden floor effect in the Cali. Have no doubt it will be great.

 

[GrannyJen]

Let’s see a pic of this posh floor then.

OoohHH.... The floor.... Photos please, or have I missed them somewhere?

Just now, in the dark,

 

[The Merle]

Looks good, I guess we have Mercedes to thank for that.
Nice tweaks vw are finally making.
Keep us all posted on how hardwearing it is, compared to the old one.

 

[GrannyJen]

Looks good, I guess we have Mercedes to thank for that.
Nice tweaks vw are finally making.
Keep us all posted on how hardwearing it is, compared to the old one.

Quite strange being on bare floor again. I had QTM carpet in Albert but Max, the dog, shed so many hairs on it I was driven nuts keeping it clean. This is a much easier surface so I'm hoping my sheepskins will give me the under foot comfort that an old biddy needs

 

[flying banana]

I think I still have that space, mine being an actual T6 panel van 'an all. Will look. Never worked out what to do with it...

I always chuck my keys in there when I lock the front door. t6 beach uncomfortable dash.

 

[Jonathan Duke]

Looks superb!

 

[Digger]

The wood effect seems to make the floor look warmer. Very nice.

 

[PudnBob]

Looks fab

 

[Zebedee]

GJ what became of Albert? Would have been interested as I need to get an automatic due to the thumb arthritis!

 

[GrannyJen]

Totally agree. Your experience and appraisal is of benefit to us all. I must admit I just love my T6 and do not think the MP is better built just more glamorous. As for cubby holes you will adjust and become even more comfortable. Your Cali looks fab.

I can't really fathom what it is about the MP. A gorgeous vehicle, in so many ways beautifully put together, but it just does not inspire confidence in me.

I have just been to hospital for a steroid injection and lo and behold, in the car park, next to Alfie, was a MP. The driver was in it so we chatted. Again, I looked at Alfie, drab and downcast in comparison, but then looked inside the MP and all of a sudden Alfie looked the part, a camper of purpose, a squat, rugged, "take me anywhere and everywhere" look of total confidence.

He also asked me did I have a heater. "Of course, who wants to go camping in this weather without one" said miss smug-boots. "Not got one" he said and I wanted to cry for him. All that bloody money and bling and it's either only camp where it's warm or where theres a big ampage hook-up to run an electric heater. Again, Alfie just looked fit for purpose, "I don't know where we are going but wherever it is, trust me, I will look after you".

 

[Digger]

Surely Alfie was neither drab or downcast. I only have a 150 Mojave Beige but with its leather seats and stainless steel worktops and other add ons I think its perfect and I much prefer the outside looks and contours of the Cali.
As for Alfie I think the two tone looks great and your explanation of the practicality of the Cali sums it up perfectly. Hope you are OK.

 

[GrannyJen]

Surely Alfie was neither drab or downcast. I only have a 150 Mojave Beige but with its leather seats and stainless steel worktops and other add ons I think its perfect and I much prefer the outside looks and contours of the Cali.
As for Alfie I think the two tone looks great and your explanation of the practicality of the Cali sums it up perfectly. Hope you are OK.

I think I am picking up "MP" owners speak, "the Cali looks so drab, old fashioned, basic".

You are right. The Cali looks fantastic, I just love the squat, compact, planted 4 square look and everything is practical, there to be used with equanimity no matter how difficult the situation, and I've only had Alfie a week, less than that, but already he just inspires confidence.

 

[GrannyJen]

GJ what became of Albert? Would have been interested as I need to get an automatic due to the thumb arthritis!

I advertised him a week ago Saturday Judith on this forum and he was reserved within 4 hours. A lovely family, want to go everywhere with him, so he's gone to a good home.

It all happened rather suddenly, Friday night and I was never going to part with him, then the right vehicle, just arrived in the country, pre-reg, right price ...... within 24 hours I had bought and sold.

 

[kave]

Congrats to you. You are living your life through this Cali and it shows. Keep comments coming.
There is a creditcard holder inside the the phone compartment, underside of the top, you can feel it with your hands.
I use it to store some emergency money hidden away.
Tip: go to a truck fuel stop and fill up ad blue there from the pump, makes you feel even more utalirian and its cheaper and easier ti fill up than using bottles from the dealer.

 

[GrannyJen]

Congrats to you. You are living your life through this Cali and it shows. Keep comments coming.
There is a creditcard holder inside the the phone compartment, underside of the top, you can feel it with your hands.
I use it to store some emergency money hidden away.
Tip: go to a truck fuel stop and fill up ad blue there from the pump, makes you feel even more utalirian and its cheaper and easier ti fill up than using bottles from the dealer.

Thank you for the tip about the credit card holder. I will find it as soon as I get up. "(I''ve been woken up by pain and just waiting for the painkillers to kick in and hopefully going back to sleep afterwards"...)

Definitely need to find an adblu truck stop .... Alfie's sort of place

 

[PudnBob]

Congrats to you. You are living your life through this Cali and it shows. Keep comments coming.
There is a creditcard holder inside the the phone compartment, underside of the top, you can feel it with your hands.
I use it to store some emergency money hidden away.
Tip: go to a truck fuel stop and fill up ad blue there from the pump, makes you feel even more utalirian and its cheaper and easier ti fill up than using bottles from the dealer.

Gracie needed her first adblue top up this weekend and a friend had told us about the pump at our local station, saved us quite a few pennies!

 

[PudnBob]

I can't really fathom what it is about the MP. A gorgeous vehicle, in so many ways beautifully put together, but it just does not inspire confidence in me.

I have just been to hospital for a steroid injection and lo and behold, in the car park, next to Alfie, was a MP. The driver was in it so we chatted. Again, I looked at Alfie, drab and downcast in comparison, but then looked inside the MP and all of a sudden Alfie looked the part, a camper of purpose, a squat, rugged, "take me anywhere and everywhere" look of total confidence.

He also asked me did I have a heater. "Of course, who wants to go camping in this weather without one" said miss smug-boots. "Not got one" he said and I wanted to cry for him. All that bloody money and bling and it's either only camp where it's warm or where theres a big ampage hook-up to run an electric heater. Again, Alfie just looked fit for purpose, "I don't know where we are going but wherever it is, trust me, I will look after you".

We agree with you GrannyJen, we had a look at the MP at the Motorhome show and were willing to be impressed (only a peek as we love Gracie)..and can only reiterate what you have so elequently written. For us it was the complete lack of storage and left us lacking in confidence that it would look after us on an adventure.

 

[B J G]

Thank you for the tip about the credit card holder. I will find it as soon as I get up. "(I''ve been woken up by pain and just waiting for the painkillers to kick in and hopefully going back to sleep afterwards"...)

Definitely need to find an adblu truck stop .... Alfie's sort of place

Adblue pumps are being added to car filling station forecourts when a refurb. is taking place. Shell are rolling them out, separate pump on its own usually, just keep a look out at your usual fuel filling points.
Adblue range display goes down in jumps and you may think it's not working or stuck.

 

[PudnBob]

GrannyJen, had the great pleasure of meeting Albert today. He’s going to have wonderful new adventures with lovely people!

 

[GrannyJen]

GrannyJen, had the great pleasure of meeting Albert today. He’s going to have wonderful new adventures with lovely people!

Thank you xx

So sorry I was not there, sadly being a convalescent hero for a friend in need

 

[PudnBob]

Thank you xx

So sorry I was not there, sadly being a convalescent hero for a friend in need

True friend indeed. It was the first “meet” we have attended, lovely to put faces to names, lovely afternoon, perhaps meet at a future event and we can meet Alfie!?

 

[DaNish]

I think of adding the wooden flooring. How is it to clean and is it slippery when wet? Does it get a lot of scratches?
I would be most thankful for some real life experience.


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[GrannyJen]

I think of adding the wooden flooring. How is it to clean and is it slippery when wet? Does it get a lot of scratches?
I would be most thankful for some real life experience.


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Very easy to clean and I have not found it slippery, although I do not leave it wet and also have a couple of sheepskin rugs covering it when in use,