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shane · Aug 5, 2023

Ive moved over to fiat too, nothing special like Hymer but good old ex Swiss Post Ducato van with Dangel 4x4 and the rest is self build. Not quite finished yet after nearly a year but almost there..the finishing touches are taking a while..

Only downside comparing to a Cali is that these drive like vans and parking can be an issue. Cali's drive like cars an no issues.

so far Ive added..
100 ltres tank for fresh water
50 litres grey water tank
400 amp Lithium
300 amp Solar
2000w Inverter charger
AC and DC sockets
Flip down bed
Sky light, windows
Maxair Fan
Dometic 55 liter fridge / freezer

initial thoughts are that I made the right move for me but I do miss the luxury of driving the Cali.

added a few pics from a recent trip..

Webbah_in_Switzerland · Aug 5, 2023

That’s my Joker at the top of the world at the Furka pass

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soulstyledevon · Aug 6, 2023

shane said:
Ive moved over to fiat too, nothing special like Hymer but good old ex Swiss Post Ducato van with Dangel 4x4 and the rest is self build. Not quite finished yet after nearly a year but almost there..the finishing touches are taking a while..

Only downside comparing to a Cali is that these drive like vans and parking can be an issue. Cali's drive like cars an no issues.

so far Ive added..
100 ltres tank for fresh water
50 litres grey water tank
400 amp Lithium
300 amp Solar
2000w Inverter charger
AC and DC sockets
Flip down bed
Sky light, windows
Maxair Fan
Dometic 55 liter fridge / freezer

initial thoughts are that I made the right move for me but I do miss the luxury of driving the Cali.

added a few pics from a recent trip..

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Well done.
Looks great. Not many yellow Fiats…

shane · Aug 11, 2023

plenty in Switzerland, they are the swiss post vans colour

IainB · Sep 4, 2023

That’s our Cali now sold, waved it off on Friday. Sad but happy day. Now to wait on our new van.

Harrythecat · Sep 4, 2023

I’m pleased this thread exists because we’ve moved on and we’re currently waiting for a new, slightly bigger, van to arrive. I do miss the Cali. but age, and the desire to avoid climbing into the roof or wandering about the campsite in the wee small hours prompted the change.

While I’m thinking has anyone any recommendations on places to source a new set of black wheels for the incoming Crafter based van. We’re Peak District based.

DMC · Sep 4, 2023

Harrythecat said:
I’m pleased this thread exists because we’ve moved on and we’re currently waiting for a new, slightly bigger, van to arrive. I do miss the Cali. but age, and the desire to avoid climbing into the roof or wandering about the campsite in the wee small hours prompted the change.

While I’m thinking has anyone any recommendations on places to source a new set of black wheels for the incoming Crafter based van. We’re Peak District based.

I too am searching for a set of black wheels for a soon to be delivered GC600. Going to go with Michelin Agilis Cross Climate’s. Does anyone have any experience of the Tomahawk Kato alloys, particularly with Michelin Agilis?

IainB · Sep 4, 2023

Harrythecat said:
I’m pleased this thread exists because we’ve moved on and we’re currently waiting for a new, slightly bigger, van to arrive. I do miss the Cali. but age, and the desire to avoid climbing into the roof or wandering about the campsite in the wee small hours prompted the change.

While I’m thinking has anyone any recommendations on places to source a new set of black wheels for the incoming Crafter based van. We’re Peak District based.

You could try Rogue Alloys, they have a range to suit the Crafter.

Californication69 · Sep 4, 2023

DMC said:
I too am searching for a set of black wheels for a soon to be delivered GC600. Going to go with Michelin Agilis Cross Climate’s. Does anyone have any experience of the Tomahawk Kato alloys, particularly with Michelin Agilis?

The Tomahawk Kato’s are the dogs dangly bits.
Honestly. They look really great and nothing else compares to them.

The Michelins will be nice and quiet.
I have Comforser CF1100 on and are slightly noisy.

I have Michelin winters on Palmerstons for the winter.

Californication69 · Sep 4, 2023

I feel in 5 years once the Cali is paid off, I’ll be looking for something for longer journeys and permanent shower & toilet.
I’ll keep the Cali as a daily, and local day tripper, as the 4Motion, awning and fridge are so convenient.

Really love the Hymer Vision Venture.
Isn’t released yet, or is it not going to put into production?

vmaxkiddy · Sep 5, 2023

Harrythecat said:
I’m pleased this thread exists because we’ve moved on and we’re currently waiting for a new, slightly bigger, van to arrive. I do miss the Cali. but age, and the desire to avoid climbing into the roof or wandering about the campsite in the wee small hours prompted the change.

While I’m thinking has anyone any recommendations on places to source a new set of black wheels for the incoming Crafter based van. We’re Peak District based.

Try these guys near Bradford, just off the M 62. Bought a set of wheels and tyres from them, excellent service and quick too.

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Harrythecat · Sep 5, 2023

Thanks for the responses. For the wheels Reading is a bit far but IK at Bradford looks a good shout. Just need to clarify the sizes and then I can go shopping!

For tyres I don’t want the swamper look particularly. I’m a big fan of Vrederstein all weather tyres so I’ll probably go that way.

After that we need to sort some graphics to add character and break up the big bare panels a bit.

DMC · Sep 5, 2023

Californication69 said:
The Tomahawk Kato’s are the dogs dangly bits.
Honestly. They look really great and nothing else compares to them.

The Michelins will be nice and quiet.
I have Comforser CF1100 on and are slightly noisy.

I have Michelin winters on Palmerstons for the winter.
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Cheers @Californication69. They look pretty awesome. Just had confirmation my new van has arrived at the dealer so I need to order the wheels and tyres.