View from/of your van.

Jonathan Duke · Jun 8, 2018

Parked-up for the night in Cloghboley, County Sligo. Found this place on the park4night app, well pleased. First drone-shot accomplished also.

lat. 54.341301 long. -8.599740000000001

Deskman · Jun 9, 2018

motacyclist said:
As long as you close it before you drive away, it’s easy to forget it’s open!

What is that green cover you have on your bellows?

I made it myself and since I have options to produce something like that when it is refined a bit I probably will sell them. I do not like the full cover tops because of the bulk. This is only 450grams and the packing is not more than a bottle of milk. Would you be interested in anything like this (I mean the solution - not buying)

Cali-on-Camping · Jun 9, 2018

Somewhere outside of Troyes. Bananagrams play-off match. Last night of European adventure.

motacyclist · Jun 9, 2018

Deskman said:
I made it myself and since I have options to produce something like that when it is refined a bit I probably will sell them. I do not like the full cover tops because of the bulk. This is only 450grams and the packing is not more than a bottle of milk. Would you be interested in anything like this (I mean the solution - not buying)

I’ve got both inner and outer toppers and both of them are made from heavier material than I expected. I originally thought they would be similar to lightweight tent material. The only one I use is the internal one which stays in place and it does fine, but I will try to find the thread @hotel california mentioned.

Wesel · Jun 10, 2018

Last week in Iceland, near Hofn

, in front of the Vatnajökull.
We had sunny weather all week.
On the picture our Cali looks like a long wheelbase, but it is due to the wide angle lens.

motacyclist · Jun 10, 2018

Wesel said:
On the picture our Cali looks like a long wheelbase, but it is due to the wide angle lens.

Handy that, gives you more space inside!

Aubisque · Jun 10, 2018

Bala lake

Bello · Jun 10, 2018

Nature campsite in Nederhemert. Nice sunset.

Jonathan Duke · Jun 10, 2018

Keem Bay, Achill Island - Ireland

motacyclist · Jun 10, 2018

Looks like some Californias have had a good weekend! :thumb

briwy · Jun 12, 2018

Best site we've been on for over a month.
Outside daughters house near Barcelona.
Waitress service, excellent showers. And, it's free

Down the valley towards Barcelona

cbdubs · Jun 12, 2018

briwy said:
Best site we've been on for over a month.
Outside daughters house near Barcelona.
Waitress service, excellent showers. And, it's free
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Down the valley towards Barcelona
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Does she take bookings?!

Amarillo · Jun 12, 2018

cbdubs said:
Does she take bookings?!

Share the address please...

Follow my blog: www.au-revoir.eu

Ocean Spirit · Jun 12, 2018

Just really needed to chill after work today so drove literally 3 miles down the road to one of the local parks where I used to play when I was growing up. It's nothing special or particularly stunning but I sat and watched the world go by and I enjoyed it thanks to the Cali.
Would never have done this in my previous vehicles.

burnercan · Jun 12, 2018

briwy said:
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Are you loaded with hard won Spanish plunder for the way home? Looks like maybe several hundred kgs of bullion in the back??

larrylamb · Jun 12, 2018

burnercan said:
Are you loaded with hard won Spanish plunder for the way home? Looks like maybe several hundred kgs of bullion in the back??

Air suspension??

briwy · Jun 13, 2018

larrylamb said:
Air suspension??

Yes, lovely and level.
Spanish and French plunder will be involved at some stage though
BTW, some really bad floods in France at the mo, rivers here in the Pyrenees are unbelievable. Combination of lot of snow still melting and days of rain

briwy · Jun 15, 2018

Not strictly from the van but its about five miles away. Best omlettes in the world. Comfort food at Refuge d Ilhou after I fell in the river on the way up. Also explains why my socks are drying on the railing.

Hotel California · Jun 15, 2018

briwy said:
Yes, lovely and level.
Spanish and French plunder will be involved at some stage though
BTW, some really bad floods in France at the mo, rivers here in the Pyrenees are unbelievable. Combination of lot of snow still melting and days of rain
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My 75y old mom is leaving tomorrowmorning to Lourdes(organised group travel) and the travelagent called yesterday to warn the trip may be cancelled but today they gave the green light , they can go .
Seems there was quite a flood !
Must go that way one day , been 35y since i was in the Pyrenees , spent a christmas in( La ?) Gourette once , snowed in ...

briwy · Jun 15, 2018

Yes Wim. The grotto was flooded again.
We were there last week and the river was very high then so not surprised it was flooded. Situation seems to have got better the last few days as it's stopped raining. Hope she has a good trip.

SimonB · Jun 18, 2018

I was at the Devon Meet over the weekend, and this was the view from the back of our Cali.

I'll put some more pictures on the Devon Meet page when I get a chance. 29 Calis there in all, plus a lady in the next field with a California who was astonished to see so many around her.
She hadn't heard of the Forum, but was very keen to learn more so joined up over the weekend.
Simon

Jabberwocky · Jun 18, 2018

Brindisi said:
View from inside our Cali at Durness last week

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Ooo....... So jealous!

Moakesy · Jun 18, 2018

Up at 4am yesterday as my OH was doing the London to Brighton bike ride.....despite the early hour, it was a very nice sunrise..

Brindisi · Jun 18, 2018

Jabberwocky said:
Ooo....... So jealous!

Had a fabulous time Rik and cannot wait to go again touring the west coast
Lesley

California4x4 · Jun 19, 2018

Trying to justify the hill descent control option A great day out playing in Norway topped off with a Smokey Whisky, sleeping in the wild without a sound to disturb you and starting the day with freshly ground espresso.