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Iain Funnell 71
Hi All,
We've just joined the site and are looking to buy a new Cali in the next 9 months. I've read a bunch of threads but would love some advice on the below if anyone has insight:
- I'm in two minds on whether to wait for the T7 or go with the T6.1. Obviously no one really know when the T7 is coming although I read on here that there may be some news at one of the forthcoming trade shows. I've previously had a T4 which was great but we got stung by the ULEZ, spent £3.5k fitting an exhaust to make us complain and then that was out of date when they amended the rules/extended the zone a few years later. I really don't want to spend a large sum and then find the goals post moving in two years time, but I also don't want to wait forever for a T7 to get announced. No easy answer as motoring is at a crossroads and camper vans are at the back of the queue. Would love to be as future proof as possible but prefer the idea of being full designed by VW Vs Ford.
- If it was the T6.1, from the threads I've read it sounds like the 150 engine is powerful enough for a fully loaded Ocean?
- I wondered what people through of the bike rack (4 Bikes) on the boot or having a toe bar with a cycle carrie on there and which works better when your away camping, ease of use, safety etc. Not sure if anyone has tried both options?
- I also wondered if there was much value in the stronger AGM battery and increased alternator capacity?
Thanks in advance all!
We've just joined the site and are looking to buy a new Cali in the next 9 months. I've read a bunch of threads but would love some advice on the below if anyone has insight:
- I'm in two minds on whether to wait for the T7 or go with the T6.1. Obviously no one really know when the T7 is coming although I read on here that there may be some news at one of the forthcoming trade shows. I've previously had a T4 which was great but we got stung by the ULEZ, spent £3.5k fitting an exhaust to make us complain and then that was out of date when they amended the rules/extended the zone a few years later. I really don't want to spend a large sum and then find the goals post moving in two years time, but I also don't want to wait forever for a T7 to get announced. No easy answer as motoring is at a crossroads and camper vans are at the back of the queue. Would love to be as future proof as possible but prefer the idea of being full designed by VW Vs Ford.
- If it was the T6.1, from the threads I've read it sounds like the 150 engine is powerful enough for a fully loaded Ocean?
- I wondered what people through of the bike rack (4 Bikes) on the boot or having a toe bar with a cycle carrie on there and which works better when your away camping, ease of use, safety etc. Not sure if anyone has tried both options?
- I also wondered if there was much value in the stronger AGM battery and increased alternator capacity?
Thanks in advance all!