What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Elly Swanson]

Well actually for free and I have to do/cut it first however "bulli hackers" offer a plan for a shoeshelf next to the passenger seat. Great idea and look forward to it!

Thanks for sharing Sapto, I was going to ask if anyone knew of a pattern. Let us know how yours goes. How are you thinking of securing it?

 

[Klakski]

Just an essential


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What, the wife??....orde you mean the campingaz bottle...

 

[Pro moochers]

What, the wife??....orde you mean the campingaz bottle...

No choice with the wife


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[Nathz]

Thanks for sharing Sapto, I was going to ask if anyone knew of a pattern. Let us know how yours goes. How are you

Hello Elly,
I secured it with strong Velcro at the bottom and with a Velcro strap to the ventilation grid.
There is alos a pos for it https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/shoe-box-by-bus-boxx.38162/

 

[BrugseB]

I'm not an addict, but hey, Christmas time

 

[GrahamB]

Fitted a couple of these Wilko utility mats https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-grey-utility-mat-60-x-100cm/p/0481027, with a cutout for the rail anchor and dog safety lead and cut to fit the right hand side. I have put these over the Brandrup carpet to protect it and avoid dirt and sand falling into the seat rails from beach and muddy walks with the kids and dog. Carpet on carpet might seem a bit overkill but this is an easier to clean option than the fitted carpet alone. Quite pleased with the result (recommended on here by another owner, sorry I forget who). The left hand mat just lifts out of way to slide the bench forward and I imagine will get used as an entrance mat on the ground when camping with the driveaway awning. Cheap as chips at a tenner each and easy to cut with a stanley knife.

 

[Auberg-ine]

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Fitted a couple of these Wilko utility mats https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-grey-utility-mat-60-x-100cm/p/0481027, with a cutout for the rail anchor and dog safety lead and cut to fit the right hand side. I have put these over the Brandrup carpet to protect it and avoid dirt and sand falling into the seat rails from beach and muddy walks with the kids and dog. Carpet on carpet might seem a bit overkill but this is an easier to clean option than the fitted carpet alone. Quite pleased with the result (recommended on here by another owner, sorry I forget who). The left hand mat just lifts out of way to slide the bench forward and I imagine will get used as an entrance mat on the ground when camping with the driveaway awning. Cheap as chips at a tenner each and easy to cut with a stanley knife.

Could have been me:

All geared up: my all-seasons all-purpose T6 Ocean interior & organisation :

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I just cut both mats on one side (to have one uniform look), and stuck them together underneath with tape. It allows me to fold it easily so that I can put it half for when the downstairs bed is pulled out. With a third piece I made 3 footwell mats.
They are easily washed, stains stay nearly invisible, you can simply cut them with scissors without fraying. And they are thin enough not to block the opening of the bench drawer.

 

[Claremacrob]

Proof, if any were needed, that the combo of a new Cali and lockdown has sent me completely mad... (I've never been a washer of cars...)

 

[Algor]

Proof, if any were needed, that the combo of a new Cali and lockdown has sent me completely mad... (I've never been a washer of cars...)View attachment 71651

It's up to you of course but I wouldn't recommend using a brush to wash your £60,000 vehicle, one piece of grit will cause a world of pain!

 

[Perfectos]

Proof, if any were needed, that the combo of a new Cali and lockdown has sent me completely mad... (I've never been a washer of cars...)View attachment 71651

Never wash it with a brush I hope !

 

[zippster]

Heko deflectors fitted.. look great (imho) perfect fit and functional.. now if only we could get out of lockdown and use the thing

 

[westfalia]

These things must be flying out of the delivery vans in these
times.

 

[Sapmi]

These things must be flying out of the delivery vans in these
times.
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what do you use this for?

 

[westfalia]

what do you use this for?

Charging and trickle charging the batteries on my cars.
I am quite late to the Ctek scene but now that things aren't
being driven and also due to the cold spell this thing will keep
the batteries Tip Top.

 

[Jester]

These things must be flying out of the delivery vans in these
times.
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CTEK “Probably the best charger in the world”

 

[westfalia]

CTEK “Probably the best charger in the world”

I hope so

Harrys Garage on youtube recommended it, one of those
lockdown days that took me on a youtube rabbit hole...

 

[66tim99]

I hope so

Harrys Garage on youtube recommended it, one of those
lockdown days that took me on a youtube rabbit hole...

This might just answer the question I’ve been meaning to ask. I have a 6.1 Ocean being delivered in April and live in a block of flats with a basement car park and no electric charging point. This forum has alerted me to the need to plug the van in at least monthly to keep the leisure battery tip top, and to allow the fridge to be switched on 24 hours before departure. Will this enable that?
If so, the question is: how do I ‘plug the van in’ and lock the CTEC inside the van to stop toe rags meddling...?

 

[westfalia]

This might just answer the question I’ve been meaning to ask. I have a 6.1 Ocean being delivered in April and live in a block of flats with a basement car park and no electric charging point. This forum has alerted me to the need to plug the van in at least monthly to keep the leisure battery tip top, and to allow the fridge to be switched on 24 hours before departure. Will this enable that?
If so, the question is: how do I ‘plug the van in’ and lock the CTEC inside the van to stop toe rags meddling...?

The CTEC needs plugging in though, its not a charged up charger.

 

[66tim99]

The CTEC needs plugging in though, its not a charged up charger.

Ahhh shame.
Any idea if a charged up charger exists?

 

[westfalia]

Ahhh shame.
Any idea if a charged up charger exists?

One of these maybe good.

Im not aware of anything small and compact that will
do what you need.
But someone might know ?

 

[Vagophile]

Some time ago I saw that a group of "travellers" had tapped into a public street light by opening the access panel at the base of the column. It seemed to be common practice for them.

 

[WelshGas]

This might just answer the question I’ve been meaning to ask. I have a 6.1 Ocean being delivered in April and live in a block of flats with a basement car park and no electric charging point. This forum has alerted me to the need to plug the van in at least monthly to keep the leisure battery tip top, and to allow the fridge to be switched on 24 hours before departure. Will this enable that?
If so, the question is: how do I ‘plug the van in’ and lock the CTEC inside the van to stop toe rags meddling...?

As has been said - No. As far as the fridge is concerned use some freezer blocks beforehand and pre-chill everything that's going to go into the fridge. To keep the Leisure Batteries topped up, camp on Hookup monthly, even just overnight or visit a friend with a driveway and ask them if you can plug in whilst visiting. Driving there and plugging in for a few hours would be better than nothing.

 

[66tim99]

As has been said - No. As far as the fridge is concerned use some freezer blocks beforehand and pre-chill everything that's going to go into the fridge. To keep the Leisure Batteries topped up, camp on Hookup monthly, even just overnight or visit a friend with a driveway and ask them if you can plug in whilst visiting. Driving there and plugging in for a few hours would be better than nothing.

Plenty of EV charging points round here. Could I pay to use one of those?

 

[The Blue Merle]

Plenty of EV charging points round here. Could I pay to use one of those?

I wouldn’t worry to much if you’re going to be using the vehicle loads. Just pay for a electric hook up once every month or two.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Not bought today, but stuck a Pixer’s map of Europe on the table. Have a UK map on order for the picnic table.

Installed the UK map on the picnic table and then went for a walk up Combe Hill - beautiful today with frozen fog on the branches.