Ocean due 1st September!

[Jontymo]

We have completed the purchase of our 1st California this afternoon which is in stock and will be delivered for September 1st so we claim the new reg. We are getting the van delivered on the Friday previous so can play and learn the interior before getting up early on the 1st and setting of to Scotland for the best part of 2 weeks and taking our time to go round the nc500!! (Might as well jump straight in).

I have listed essentials ie gas bottle, hook up, spare wheel lock amongst lots of other bits and pieces, does anyone have any recommendations or must haves for a 1st trip.
Also have seen the seat covers in the club shop which we fancy as want to look after the interior, has anybody tried these or can recommend any others as well as mats please?

Now need a name for our van, oh and it will be my wife and me and our old doggy, kids are grown up so adults only!!

 

[Sandyvan]

Welcome, seat covers from the shop are good just a little involving to fit.

 

[Joker 1299]

Welcome. A solar panel or two would be a good addition. @Roger Donoghue always does a good deal for forum members. Have fun!

 

[Elmo3]

Congrats on the new Cali! I can highly recommend the Inka second skins. See attached thread. Fantastic quality, easy to fit and great value.

Inka second skins?

I was going to bite the bullet and buy some Brandrup second skins for my new Cali, but the club shop can’t supply the 2019 model rear cover. Looking at alternatives, I’ve seen some lovely looking Inka second skins. Dark grey with lighter striped inserts, I think they look better than the GTi...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Small Fire extinguisher

 

[MartG]

Midge repellent & a bottle of whisky...

edit - You'll be just about at the end of midge season by then... just the whisky required.

 

[Jay20cali]

Might not really need the whiskey either going to Scotland...

 

[Jontymo]

Depends if I want to take my own !!

 

[Jay20cali]

Depends if I want to take my own !!

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We just had a long weekend in tain,and Portmahomack if your stopping any where near there’s a nice overnight spot as you drive into Portmahomack these two places are stunning we have family in Tain so lovely

 

[Neil_L]

Hi Jontymo. I am also waiting for my Ocean to be delivered. I have picked up from this forum that there could be a large change in the DVLA tax which will be payable on new Cali's registered from 1st September. I can't say that I'm 100% sure but I suggest you do a quick search and make up your mind whether it would be worthwhile to get your van registered in August.

 

[Jontymo]

The dealer didn’t mention anything!
Will check

 

[Bellcrew]

Hi Jontymo. I am also waiting for my Ocean to be delivered. I have picked up from this forum that there could be a large change in the DVLA tax which will be payable on new Cali's registered from 1st September. I can't say that I'm 100% sure but I suggest you do a quick search and make up your mind whether it would be worthwhile to get your van registered in August.

The change in the tax regime will affect other camper conversions/motorhomes, the California is already taxed at this enhanced rate.

 

[BeeBee]

We have completed the purchase of our 1st California this afternoon which is in stock and will be delivered for September 1st so we claim the new reg. We are getting the van delivered on the Friday previous so can play and learn the interior before getting up early on the 1st and setting of to Scotland for the best part of 2 weeks and taking our time to go round the nc500!! (Might as well jump straight in).

I have listed essentials ie gas bottle, hook up, spare wheel lock amongst lots of other bits and pieces, does anyone have any recommendations or must haves for a 1st trip.
Also have seen the seat covers in the club shop which we fancy as want to look after the interior, has anybody tried these or can recommend any others as well as mats please?

Now need a name for our van, oh and it will be my wife and me and our old doggy, kids are grown up so adults only!!

"heading up the west coast, called her Dignity" ... (Deacon Blue, Riki Ross)

 

[Vee]

We pick ours up in September too! Are the Inka seat covers waterproof ? And where do you stash the fire extinguisher? Thanks.

 

[Jontymo]

Spent a fortune!

Ordered the seat covers, spare wheel lock and small carpets for the steps from the club shop, full carpet set from QTM, dubflecktas and loads of the smaller items.
Not sure whether to get a steering lock or not, any suggestions?
Excitement is building, it is going to be a long 2 weeks.

 

[Wild Bob]

Hi Jontymo. I am also waiting for my Ocean to be delivered. I have picked up from this forum that there could be a large change in the DVLA tax which will be payable on new Cali's registered from 1st September. I can't say that I'm 100% sure but I suggest you do a quick search and make up your mind whether it would be worthwhile to get your van registered in August.

I went for August registration as I use a private plate so did not make a difference to us

 

[Jontymo]

I went for August registration as I use a private plate so did not make a difference to us

Ours would have been ready mid next week, and to be fair will have my private reg put on it at some point, we just decided to wait 10 days for the new reg for the sake of it and the fact we are going straight up to Scotland for 2 weeks on the 1st

 

[Wild Bob]

We have completed the purchase of our 1st California this afternoon which is in stock and will be delivered for September 1st so we claim the new reg. We are getting the van delivered on the Friday previous so can play and learn the interior before getting up early on the 1st and setting of to Scotland for the best part of 2 weeks and taking our time to go round the nc500!! (Might as well jump straight in).

I have listed essentials ie gas bottle, hook up, spare wheel lock amongst lots of other bits and pieces, does anyone have any recommendations or must haves for a 1st trip.
Also have seen the seat covers in the club shop which we fancy as want to look after the interior, has anybody tried these or can recommend any others as well as mats please?

Now need a name for our van, oh and it will be my wife and me and our old doggy, kids are grown up so adults only!!

Ours is called BOB !

 

[Wild Bob]

Spent a fortune!

Ordered the seat covers, spare wheel lock and small carpets for the steps from the club shop, full carpet set from QTM, dubflecktas and loads of the smaller items.
Not sure whether to get a steering lock or not, any suggestions?
Excitement is building, it is going to be a long 2 weeks.

First thing I bought was a Disclock !

 

[Jabberwocky]

Oh wow! Exciting!!
Seeing that you will have your Cali before the reg arrives the best way to see what you need is sleep in it on your driveway or somewhere suitable. Have your breakfast in it, invite someone to tea/dinner and see how you get on. Make notes about what you need to back to the house for and find a solution for the cali. We did just that when we first had our Cali two and half years ago.
Good luck and enjoy!

 

[BeagleMum]

Spent a fortune!

Ordered the seat covers, spare wheel lock and small carpets for the steps from the club shop, full carpet set from QTM, dubflecktas and loads of the smaller items.
Not sure whether to get a steering lock or not, any suggestions?
Excitement is building, it is going to be a long 2 weeks.

Some use the pro lock elite, we have the Maypole steering lock from the club shop.

 

[Jontymo]

Oh wow! Exciting!!
Seeing that you will have your Cali before the reg arrives the best way to see what you need is sleep in it on your driveway or somewhere suitable. Have your breakfast in it, invite someone to tea/dinner and see how you get on. Make notes about what you need to back to the house for and find a solution for the cali. We did just that when we first had our Cali two and half years ago.
Good luck and enjoy!

Never thought of that, neighbours will love it

 

[BeeBee]

Spent a fortune!

Ordered the seat covers, spare wheel lock and small carpets for the steps from the club shop, full carpet set from QTM, dubflecktas and loads of the smaller items.
Not sure whether to get a steering lock or not, any suggestions?
Excitement is building, it is going to be a long 2 weeks.

we bought Stoplock pro elite ... bright yellow good visual deterrent, not too heavy to handle , reasonable price and pretty good safety rating ( none of them will stop pro thief)

 

[Jolberg]

There are so many things! Some of our essentials:
Packing cubes to help organise your clothes are a massive help to us, and very cheap.
I love our silver screens front windscreen cover as well. Makes it really dark inside and of course keeps heat out and in at different times.
Boxes for the kitchen cupboards: we have curver type ones but many use Kubis from Ikea.
Wind out awning tie down kit to keep it steady in higher winds.
Enjoy the maiden voyage.

 

[Resfeber]

We have completed the purchase of our 1st California this afternoon which is in stock and will be delivered for September 1st so we claim the new reg. We are getting the van delivered on the Friday previous so can play and learn the interior before getting up early on the 1st and setting of to Scotland for the best part of 2 weeks and taking our time to go round the nc500!! (Might as well jump straight in).

I have listed essentials ie gas bottle, hook up, spare wheel lock amongst lots of other bits and pieces, does anyone have any recommendations or must haves for a 1st trip.
Also have seen the seat covers in the club shop which we fancy as want to look after the interior, has anybody tried these or can recommend any others as well as mats please?

Now need a name for our van, oh and it will be my wife and me and our old doggy, kids are grown up so adults only!!

GTI covers in a black Cali plus black carpet.
Took 4 hours and the odd scrapped knuckle but well worth it IMO.
Dust pan and brush (at least daily) and lives under drivers seat with first aid kit.
Ikea drawer organisers.