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Johnson guilty of manslaughter
The Three Cocks Pub - Anything Goes Chat
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VW California Hire
Cotwsolds and Cornwall campsites
UK
Which tyres for VW Generation 6 ‘Discus’ alloys - confused?
Wheels & Tyres
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Beds & Seating
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Beds & Seating
Lsd for a T5!
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Sorry Now Sold - New Unused Comfort Mattress for Sale.
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This week sat 20th march 2021
Have i been duped
General Chit Chat

6.1 Cali height, over 2m
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Dad’s Cars
General Chit Chat

France in August?
** Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion **

what is this
VW California T6 Discussion

So where were you?
** Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion **

40mpg realistic for a T6.1 150 DSG Ocean?
VW California T6 Discussion

Off Grid Electrics
Electrical

Cali Ocean fixed toilet; any options
Portable Toilets

VW California DELAYS - A letter From VW to its Dealers
Buying a VW California

Help! What’s wrong?
Control Panel Issues

Fastest Female In A Van
General Chit Chat

Accessories For Sale - Kampa classic touring AIr Awning
Accessories for sale

March > April 2021 VED rate change
Buying a VW California

Looking for recommendations - respraying
Bodywork & Trim

Pleased to join the club.
Introduce Yourself
 

Hook up cable

Electrical
Leisure battery not holding charge
T4 California Technical
Sorry Now Sold - Aracaju Alloy 17” Alloy Wheels and BFG Tyres
Accessories for sale
Awnings used with van heater
Drive Away Anwings & Tents
Nice stop off yesterday
My VW California
RIP Murray Walker
General Chit Chat
Wanted VW awning
Anything Wanted
Dometic Club Air Pro DA - any good?
Drive Away Anwings & Tents
Table leg...
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat
'Repurposing' old utility blind.
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat
Brandrup ISO-TOP MK VI
Roof Toppers
Hi
Introduce Yourself
Did they fix the leaky side window for the the 6.1?
Bodywork & Trim
Protecting Beach interior
Seat Covers
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Bike rack thoughts please...

Bike Racks

First weekend away
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion

T6.1 Beach (150P) DSG Problem
VW California Beach Chat

I am from Republic of China (Taiwan) R.O.C
Introduce Yourself

Who is “H”?
General Chit Chat

Buying an Ocean..
Buying a VW California

Unknown objects found in slide out drawer ..
VW California T6 Discussion

VW show Tatton Park 2021
VW Shows & Events

Store in or out
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

T6.1 Towbar Fitting (due to factory delays!)
Towing Equipment

680 solar not working?
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion

ECU update
Servicing & Recalls

High-pitched whine
General Technical Advice

Accessories For Sale - Comfortz California awning room kit grey with windows and door £300
Accessories for sale

Finally here
My VW California

Sliding seat lever won't release
Beds & Seating

Solar Power
Solar Panels
 
weekly email 1st may 2021

Last week's most popular topics​

Petition for longer EU stays
The Three Cocks Pub - Anything Goes Chat

Accessories
Beginners

Hardtop California wanted!?
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Finance deal confusion
Buying a VW California

Why does it always happen during the night?
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

You know you feel old ....
General Chit Chat

It pays to shop around...
Buying a VW California

Some small modifications
VW California Beach Chat

Installing dual mppt leisure and starter battery charger
VW California Beach Chat
 
weekly email 8th may 2021

Last week's most popular topics​

Good news and bad news
My VW California

Blanking out Reg Number
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Fish and chips
General Chit Chat

The Lost Key
General Chit Chat

The Red SOS Button
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Looking for suggestion for Lake district
UK

What Have You Ordered For Your Van Even Though Your Van Hasn't Arrived Yet?
VW California T6 Discussion

Is it too windy for the pop top?
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Apple Air Tag
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Sometimes, just sometimes ......
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Early research
Introduce Yourself

T6.1 Isotop - Who has one?
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Another Bank Holiday!
General Chit Chat

Charging while engine running
Electrical

Smallest snagging item ever?
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat
 

Last week's most popular topics​

Good news and bad news
My VW California

Blanking out Reg Number
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Fish and chips
General Chit Chat

The Lost Key
General Chit Chat

The Red SOS Button
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Looking for suggestion for Lake district
UK

What Have You Ordered For Your Van Even Though Your Van Hasn't Arrived Yet?
VW California T6 Discussion

Is it too windy for the pop top?
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Apple Air Tag
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Sometimes, just sometimes ......
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Early research
Introduce Yourself

T6.1 Isotop - Who has one?
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat

Another Bank Holiday!
General Chit Chat

Charging while engine running
Electrical

Smallest snagging item ever?
General VW T5 & T6 California Chat
 
Tow bar
Accessory Freecycle
Just show my GC 600
Ireland Cali Chat
(T5) - Tried all the Water Tank cleankng techniqies - is it tiome to replace tank?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Gas bottle
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
First night out…. Kind of.
Beginners
New Cali owner
Introduce Yourself
Carpets?
Bodywork & Trim
Sorry Now Sold - Thule EasyFold XT3 - tow bar mounted 3-bike rack
Accessories for sale
Anna and Martin - new Cali owners :)
Introduce Yourself
My husband & I - Just joined the club.
Introduce Yourself
Group 3 booster seats
Cali Kids
Spanish OS Maps App
Europe
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Weekly email. 1/4/2020

Last week's most popular topics​

Possible Diesel Shortage
Anything Goes

Buying a Beach with extra seats to accommodate multi-generation family
Buying a VW California

Taking the plunge...
Buying a VW California

Vet bill
Cali Dogs

Pop Top Advice Please.
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

ABS control unit fault - VW quoted £2586.11 to fix
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

"Dear John" letter
Buying a VW California

New Cali discounts
East England

Kit Recommendations
Buying a VW California

Fresh water tank vent
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Slurry in my oil cap is this ok?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Sorry Now Sold - Shoe rack with 12v socket
Accessories for sale

New EGR valve - 204 engine
EGR Valve

What’s this called in the kitchen cupboard?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Use of phone, mifi and data abroad (2022)
Europe
Meet Wilma
Introduce Yourself
Curtains
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Wanted 1 original alloy rim for 600
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Rust in side door mechanism
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Accessories For Sale - Outwell Country Road Driveaway Smart Air Awning.
Accessories for sale
Bridges
Photo's
Show your California
Ireland Cali Chat
Accessories For Sale - Lismore Wheels for Sale £425.
Accessories for sale
Help identifying parts for a 2014 T5.1 SE
General Technical Advice
What plug?
Electrical
 

Last week's most popular topics. 8-2-2022​

Why did you choose California instead of a bigger panel van conversion?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Are they really “the best”?
Buying a VW California
The third most essential item - a coffee maker!
General Camping Accessories
Drive the Deal vs Dealership
Buying a VW California
Do you carry a spare?
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Projector Setup Finally In Our Cali
DIY Accessories & Projects
New leather seats
Photo's
Brand new T6.1 not starting - Help!
Diagnostics & Tweaks
Fire extinguishers (again)
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Hear, hear
My VW California
Uprated security.
Security
Stand alone solar
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Accessories For Sale - Vw Ocean accessories
Accessories for sale
Help! Gas not working
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Collapsible Pans from Sea to Summit
Cooking & BBQ
Aux Heater Remote Control - Does yours look like this?
Heating & Air Con
2nd set of wheels
Wheels & Tyres
Missing Jack
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Time to renew insurance
Insurance
Random Observation
Kitchen Equipment
New Hydraulic pump!!!
Elevating Roof
CFX28 Freezing
VW California & Camping Accessories
LED lights or Discover Media navigation DAB+ system
Buying a VW California
Having previously been a Beach Owner, and now a Westfalia Columbus Owner I am now wondering about returning to the the Cali Fold
General Chit Chat
Lidl Stacking Pan Set in store 10th April
Cooking & BBQ​
 
16/04/2022

Last week's most popular topics​

last minute question about the South West England region
South West England

City parking
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion

Nebula (1) real world experience
Beginners

Looking to upgrade my factory audio system on 2015 Beach
Audio & Navigation

Swapping an SE for a Beach
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Travelling to France This Summer
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Time to get your Euros
Travel

Travel Sweets……..
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

All-in warranty - 25% discount
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Busfest 2022 Club camping FINAL chance to get tickets - Comment if interested
VW Shows & Events

Solart panels "permanent" install?
Electrical

Accessories For Sale - California Ocean T6 Stuff for sale Brandrup and Comfortz ,Porta Potti
Accessories for sale

Accessories For Sale - Genuine VW cycle rack for T6 and T6.1
Accessories for sale

Diagnostics
Scotland

Hello from Lynn and Stephen
Introduce Yourself

Telepeage tags: Ulys vs Emovis
Travel

California Shudders at low engine revs
General Technical Advice

Accessories For Sale - For Sale Comfortz California Awning Kit
Accessories for sale

Bike Rack Problem
VW California T6 Discussion

Just joined
Introduce Yourself

Heater advice wanted
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Accessories For Sale - Branderup Awning side panels.
Accessories for sale

Sorry Now Sold - Brandrup 2 bench storage. Never used. Flexbag.
Accessories for sale

Hello, with a new Ascot grey Coast..
Introduce Yourself

Introduction
Introduce Yourself
 
23/04/2022

Last week's most popular topics​

Electric mountain bike mid life crisis
Leg Power
New camper van by Hyundai looks sweet
Buying a VW California
Are prices due to crash?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Finally bit the bullet and bought my Cali!
Introduce Yourself
View of or from GC
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Wet duvet in pop top - California 6.1
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Shower suggestions
Announcements
Control panel questions
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
I found the rattle - after 10 years!
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
French motorway tags
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Downstairs bed mattress topper.... again... sorry!
Beginners
Accessories For Sale - FOR SALE COMFORTZ CALIFORNIA AWNING ROOM WITH WINDOWS
Accessories for sale
Anyone know what this is?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Accessories For Sale - 4 as new Discus white Bulli 18” VW alloy wheels with nearly new Michelin Cross Climate 255/55/18
Accessories for sale
Hello and I need advice!
Introduce Yourself
Decals
Bodywork & Trim
Portable toilet dual function conversion
Portable Toilets
Where should we go in Spain and France?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Tie Down Near Rear Cup Holder
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Big thanks
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Profile not loading......AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!
Audio & Navigation
California Here We Come!
Introduce Yourself
GC 680 bed "hole" in frame
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Arctic Series LiFePO4 batteries
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Sorry Now Sold - Original VW California (2016, T6) bike carrier
Accessories for sale​
 
30/4/2022

Last week's most popular topics​

Do you ‘wild camp’?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

UK or Europe this year?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Awning Recommendation
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Only Just Noticed Inner Blue Circle On My Rev Counter Moves! Why?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Our brand new Brenda!
VW California Coast Chat

California Security
Security

Beach Delays and Deliveries
VW California Beach Chat

Adaptive cruise intermittent fault
VW California T6.1 Ocean Discussion

Accessories For Sale - 17" Woodstock alloys (2021) with Goodyear all-weather tyres
Accessories for sale

Accessories For Sale - Outdoor Revolution Drive away Awning
Accessories for sale

Club Sticker
Anything Goes

Advice on replacement head unit with sat nav, bluetooth, dab for 2015 Cali
Audio & Navigation

Accessories For Sale - Bandrup Full Carpet Set
Accessories for sale

Bodywork Damage by the sliding door
Forum Support

How does it feel ?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Fresh Water error message T6.1 ocean.
General Technical Advice

Rodent damage
Introduce Yourself

Charging an electric car
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Anyone with a Duvalay Topper for a GC 680
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion

Do we need a Passenger Location Form to go to France?
Europe

DtD discount on GC
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Interpretation of service messages
Servicing & Recalls

nice documentary on ID Buzz
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Water tank replacement
Beginners

Accessories For Sale - Calicap Calicave
Accessories for sale
 
Sat 7th may 2022

This week's most popular topics​

RAC Europe... cautionary tale
Europe

Broken handle wine bottle box
VW California T6 Ocean Discussion

Wind deflectors ?
VW California Accessories

Electrical problems
Doors & Locks

E-Bike and suitable rack
Bike Racks

Bespoke Duckboard from yescampervan.co.uk
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion

crashed my treasure
My VW California

Car tax
T4 California General Chat

Found a California breakers yard
Bodywork & Trim

Waiting times
Leg Power

Curtains going up
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Control panel replacement? Following on from roof fault message, error code 1000, dealer now says control panel needs replacing. £1500 fitted!
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Sit back and wait..
Introduce Yourself

Hattie is here!
Introduce Yourself

French toll charges for a 35 mm raised T6 campervan
Europe

Battery monitoring and Discovery Pro power consumption
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Rear seats comfort
T4 California General Chat

Clothes hanger in washroom.
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion

Swamper Convertion
Beginners

Fridge set up
Beginners

Accessories For Sale - Door Bin
Accessories for sale

Retro fit LED headlights...
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Dillema - France with an Eriba as California not here in time for the summer
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Deckchair replacement
VW California T6 Ocean Discussion

Tow box v3. Any members using one ?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
 
14/05/2022

Last week's most popular topics​

What kept me from running-in our new California . . .
General Chit Chat
Cali Alternative
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Forced Last Minute Plans for France
Europe
Internal Door Vinyls
Doors & Locks
Is it a bad time to sell?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Tandem bike carrying question
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
After waiting for my California Beach for months, i just discovered the dealer ordered the wrong spec
Buying a VW California
Ireland or France
Europe
We’ve just bought a California Ocean!
Introduce Yourself
Just bought a 600, what do i need to know?
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Understanding GC680 Options
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Is privacy glass ok on a new Ocean or do I need acoustic package ?
Buying a VW California
Food into Spain?
Europe
Ripped awning in France.
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Electrical RP connundrum
Electrical
Sorry Now Sold - Thule Awning Anti-rattle kit
Accessories for sale
The bike Campervan
General Chit Chat
Ford E-Transit (also new Transporter?)
General Chit Chat
What are the wires underneath drivers seat
Electrical
Van rolling backwards
General Technical Advice
Sorry Now Sold - Sea2Summit Comfort Deluxe Campervan Mattress
Accessories for sale
Is there an adapter to convert a gas cylinder with a POL to EN417?
Gas System
Switching off "Driver Alert Take A Break"
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Sorry Now Sold - Brandrup carpet for Boot Floor area
Accessories for sale
Advice summer holiday Wales and Ireland
Travel​
 
we/20-05-22

Last week's most popular topics​

Road Tax
Buying a VW California

Air con on camp
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

VW UK Have pared down the California Range
Buying a VW California

Delicate toilet question
Portable Toilets

To all new owners!
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Ring driveway Camera
Security

Something strange going on with leisure batteries
Electrical

Van Security
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion

Roof issue
Buying a VW California

Off Abroad for the first time on our Cali
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Good value camping
Campsite Reviews

Newbie: Ridgemonkey (plates and gorillacase)
Cooking in my Cali

Service plans worth it?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Sorry Now Sold - Telescopic Ladders
Accessories for sale

Are you safe in lightning storm with roof up ?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Over the Ocean, soon hopefully...
Introduce Yourself

6.1 Ocean Navigation System
VW California T6 Ocean Discussion

Accessories For Sale - Genuine VW T6 Four Bike Rack
Accessories for sale

My time has come
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Crit'air sticker needed for Puy de Dome/Clermont Ferrand?
Europe

Wagatha Christie
General Chit Chat

eindelijk toch een nieuw kampeerbus: Coast dsg 150 Starlight Blue
Belgie-Nederland/nederlandstalig

I kid you not! (You couldn’t write it)
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

BBC Iplayer and Projectors
DIY Accessories & Projects

My electric poptop won’t go down fully.
Elevating Roof
 
27/05/2022

Last week's most popular topics​

Spare key location
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion

Vw Emission Scandal
General Chit Chat

Help can't flatten the seat to make a bed!
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Bike rack usefulness
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Best way to sell an Ocean
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

DSG gearbox.
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Aftermarket v VW suspension
Suspension

New California
Introduce Yourself

Does this belong in the beginner section?
Beginners

Camp site availability in Outer Hebrides
Scotland

Recent Coast delivered orders - flooring question
VW California Coast Chat

You go All-in. So do we
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Help with missing bed bracket case please
Beds & Seating

Sorry Now Sold - Silver Screens Paragon XL T6 External wrap around Thermal Screen cover
Accessories for sale

New owner
Introduce Yourself

Spare tyre - stored on elevating roof of T6
Wheels & Tyres

Retained Value Top Ten
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat

Just joined and saying hello.
Introduce Yourself

Sorry Now Sold - Rainbow Screens Insulated Pop-Top cover Black
Accessories for sale

Transferring warranty
Buying a VW California

Accessories For Sale - Comfortz awning room with windows for sale due to recently selling my Cali.
Accessories for sale

Inverter 3 pin plug fit
VW California T6.1 Ocean Discussion

Collecting my new California Coast next week.
Introduce Yourself

Happy days
Introduce Yourself

Passport Delays
Travel
 
we/4/06/22

Last week's most popular topics​

I want to sit up in bed! Ideas?
Beds & Seating
New [to me] Grand Cali - Yay
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
California 6.1 Water Issue
VW California T6.1 Ocean Discussion
SIDE BARS FOR PROTECTION
Rules
Head is spinning!
Introduce Yourself
insufficient privileges
Forum Support
4 Big Lads in a California
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
It’s not just VW dealers who crush the canvas!
General Chit Chat
Dog vs child
Cali Dogs
Game changers for the Cali. What are yours?
My VW California
Grand California Owners- Unhappy With Your Current Mattress
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Wild atlantic way
Europe
Service schedule full. What now?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Cadac safari chef compact 30
General Camping Accessories
Accessories For Sale - Various items for sale
Accessories for sale
Accessories For Sale - Comfortz Cali Topper
Accessories for sale
selling before roof corrosion has been fixed?
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
G'day from Switzerland
Introduce Yourself
Mojave/Beige aftermarket alloys
VW Grand California 600 & 680 Discussion
Salut from new owner T6 Beach
Introduce Yourself
Diesel Smell (Not from heater)
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
Battery terminal cover missing
Electrical
Accessories For Sale - California Ocean private plate VW09EAN
Accessories for sale
Alex from Uk with almost new Cali Ocean… my dream has come true.
Introduce Yourself
Driver Alert. Take a Break
General VW T5 & T6 T6.1 California Chat
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