New Commercial T7

[OooOooTheMonkey]

Wait! I’ve just noted the Insufficient storage in the Nugget. I think the T6.1 Oceans are going to hold their value very well.

We were considering holding out for the new Nugget but went with a last T6.1 instead for this reason. The T6.1 is slightly closer to a family car with a proper boot. The Nugget slightly closer to Motorhome. Both great, just depends on specific needs. T6.1 more versatile as an everyday multi-use vehicle. The proper van T7 platform looks great though! If there was a California version of that we’d definitely consider it. None of this Sharavan rubbish.

 

[WelshGas]

We were considering holding out for the new Nugget but went with a last T6.1 instead for this reason. The T6.1 is slightly closer to a family car with a proper boot. The Nugget slightly closer to Motorhome. Both great, just depends on specific needs. T6.1 more versatile as an everyday multi-use vehicle. The proper van T7 platform looks great though! If there was a California version of that we’d definitely consider it. None of this Sharavan rubbish.

You won't be driving a VW California then.

 

[B J G]

Options get wider with Renault also entering the compact campervan market not forgetting the Motorhome manufactures now having this size/type options in their range of vehicles

All-new Renault Trafic SpaceNomad: your place in the sun

All-new Trafic SpaceNomad, Renault's new van, is equipped with a solar panel. Why and how? Discover it in this story.

www.renaultgroup.com

 

[soulstyledevon]

I question why Volkswagen has the new Caravelle on the new van chassis, but the California is going on the Sharan Multivan platform…?
I’m liking the look of this Caravelle.

 

[sidepod]

Options get wider with Renault also entering the compact campervan market not forgetting the Motorhome manufactures now having this size/type options in their range of vehicles

All-new Renault Trafic SpaceNomad: your place in the sun

All-new Trafic SpaceNomad, Renault's new van, is equipped with a solar panel. Why and how? Discover it in this story.

www.renaultgroup.com

With the legendary Renault build quality !!!!

 

[Mehdime]

I question why Volkswagen has the new Caravelle on the new van chassis, but the California is going on the Sharan Multivan platform…?
I’m liking the look of this Caravelle.
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We can always hope that VW will come up with a “California Plus” based on the T7 Transporter platform, especially if the ID Buzz-based one isn’t going to see the light anytime soon.

I can see the appeal of the T7 Multivan-based California for childless couples, which I’m sure makes up a very large proportion of the California market. So I’m sure it will be successful. But it’s clearly no longer a great option for the other niches.

 

[Azteccamper]

I question why Volkswagen has the new Caravelle on the new van chassis, but the California is going on the Sharan Multivan platform…?
I’m liking the look of this Caravelle.
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Agree. You can see conversion companies licking their lips at the prospect of converting the new T7.

 

[larrylamb]

VW Transporter badged version of this would be good alternative for the multivan Cali.
Twin sliders, LWB, decent kitchen, hot water, shower and w.c. in a pop top.

NEW KELSEY | Westfalia Mobil GmbH

www.westfalia-mobil.com

bean friendly stove a plus.

 

[pjm-84]

Struggling here so bear with me. Where do you put the luggage? how do you stand up in the kitchen area, I'm 6ft 5 and a 48in chest. You have to leave the van and go around the back to enter the kitchen, and leave the tailgate open? How does the lower bed work / layout / size / length?

 

[Vincent Mercer]

Ford are planning a new featherweight version of their camper van, to be named the Chicken Nugget…….

 

[Californication69]

With nothing of substance inside

 

[Corradobrit]

Ford are planning a new featherweight version of their camper van, to be named the Chicken Nugget…….

I think VW beat them to the punch. Its called the Caddy Cali

 

[Californication69]

Imagine an all wheel drive caddy.
Caddy All Cali. (Aka CAC)

 

[Norfolk Jim]

nice Nugget video on the Ford UK site:

Ford Transit Custom Nugget Camper Van | Ford UK

Feel right at home in the next-generation Transit Custom Nugget camper van. Find out about the Transit Custom Nugget camper here.

www.ford.co.uk

Just watched this and smiled. How many more things are they going to pinch from VW. Made me laugh when she says about chairs in tailgate - how many years are they behind with that!! Certainly looks less room than in a T6.1. The only thing I do like is heated water. Do you really want your feet or head under kitchen worktop??

 

[The Saint Essex]

Not seen one in the flesh, but this might be the solution we would go for if Bertie our Cali needs replacing. With 3 of us maximising space for a fortnights holiday is key

Swift Monza is the ultimate choice for a 4-berth campervan

Commuting, school running, shopping or holidaying, whichever way you wander, the Swift Monza 4-berth pop-top campervan is your ultimate everyday getaway.

www.swiftgroup.co.uk

 

[Corradobrit]

Not seen one in the flesh, but this might be the solution we would go for if Bertie our Cali needs replacing. With 3 of us maximising space for a fortnights holiday is key

Swift Monza is the ultimate choice for a 4-berth campervan

Commuting, school running, shopping or holidaying, whichever way you wander, the Swift Monza 4-berth pop-top campervan is your ultimate everyday getaway.

www.swiftgroup.co.uk

Imagine the friendly banter the 3 kids will be having on that bench seat as you work your way theough France.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

four words of caution: WET CAM BELT engine

 

[sbmcd]

The new T7 will have the Ford wet timing belt engine, I understand from my mechanic it's circa £2 k for a timing belt replacement service.

 

[Corradobrit]

The new T7 will have the Ford wet timing belt engine, I understand from my mechanic it's circa £2 k for a timing belt replacement service.

Whats the servicing interval?

 

[soulstyledevon]

Whats the servicing interval?

Fleet don’t care. They run till they don’t run. Business consumable…

Wet belt issues is purely down to bad servicing.

To add some balance.
My old T6, 45k miles and four years old blew its turbos. Nearly £5k in repairs.
I’ll take my chances with a Ford…

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Fleet don’t care. They run till they don’t run. Business consumable…

Wet belt issues is purely down to bad servicing.

To add some balance.
My old T6, 45k miles and four years old blew its turbos. Nearly £5k in repairs.
I’ll take my chances with a Ford…

But you don't need to you have a FIAT/Iveco engine?

 

[Californication69]

Auto express say line up is due in the coming weeks

New Volkswagen California camper is a plug-in hybrid home from home | Auto Express

VW’s revered campervan is back, and UK specifications show it’ll have more clever features than ever

www.autoexpress.co.uk

 

[Californication69]

I hope the 242Brake 4 wheel drive is in the line up.

 

[Dasteknoviking]

Whats the servicing interval?

Will never make it to the interval.. It's a throw away engine just like the 1L Ecobust.

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[sbmcd]

Fleet don’t care. They run till they don’t run. Business consumable…

Wet belt issues is purely down to bad servicing.

To add some balance.
My old T6, 45k miles and four years old blew its turbos. Nearly £5k in repairs.
I’ll take my chances with a Ford…

From what I heard from my friends in the motor trade the wet belt issues are not to be underestimated.