What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Elly Swanson]

Stuck a sticker on the kitchen unit.
Not sure how long it will stay on as the surface is textured but worth a try.

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Some are looking for fire wood!

 

[BeagleMum]

New Wheels
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Very smart

 

[KGCali]

FatfFace VW Camper Socks in sale ...

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www.fatface.com

 

[SeaKale]

These just arrived:
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VW T5 T6 T6.1 Multivan / California Beach Küchenmodul 3 „Gaskocherhalter“ – Mobilcamping

www.gruenthal-mobilcamping.de

VW T5 T6 T6.1 Multivan / California Beach Küchenmodul 2 „Schneidebrett“ – Mobilcamping

www.gruenthal-mobilcamping.de

Will try and see how well they work in the van at the weekend, but the idea was to keep them in the Beach most of the time for impromptu use. Have a Maxxcamp Compact for longer stays.

And a Cinch Hub arrived today, not sure I'll have time to pop that up AND fold it down again over the weekend too!.

hi, how did these work out in terms of usefulness and likely durability? Were they sturdy enough for the weight of cassette cooker and meal prep?

SeaKale

 

[dripster]

hi, how did these work out in terms of usefulness and likely durability? Were they sturdy enough for the weight of cassette cooker and meal prep?

SeaKale

I haven't been away with these, but the cooker stand is definitely OK for the cooker plus kettle / pan, it's reasonably thick steel. The board is an IKEA chopping board with a steel bracket attached that is pretty sturdy. It feels like the California bracket would give way before the steel bracket!

I could try and take some close ups of the fittings at the weekend if you like?

 

[SeaKale]

I haven't been away with these, but the cooker stand is definitely OK for the cooker plus kettle / pan, it's reasonably thick steel. The board is an IKEA chopping board with a steel bracket attached that is pretty sturdy. It feels like the California bracket would give way before the steel bracket!

I could try and take some close ups of the fittings at the weekend if you like?

That would be great. Many thanks for that

SeaKale

 

[Algor]

Seeing as the spare can't be used any more due to the larger rims

 

[jMacdent]

Seeing as the spare can't be used any more due to the larger rims
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Yes, I bought one too... but just in case we are unlucky enough to have more than one puncture whilst away!

 

[66tim99]

Seeing as the spare can't be used any more due to the larger rims
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Looks like that might be quicker (and preferable?) to getting a wheel off and back on?

 

[Mr T]

Seeing as the spare can't be used any more due to the larger rims
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No reason why you couldn't use the spare as an emergency "get you home" wheel, can't be a big difference in rolling radius.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Seeing as the spare can't be used any more due to the larger rims
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Worth having for punctures but useless if you have sidewall damage. Had a tear in the sidewall of a tyre on my SL55 years ago and needed to be rescued. Bought a collapsable after that incident.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Noticed that Spacesavers are available for a Cali, but a bog standard steel spare would be cheaper. I think that +/- 10% difference on rolling radius is OK (not sure on a 4 Motion).

 

[andyinluton]

I bought a cradle & have a 17" steel as a spare, the overall rolling diameter is just about identical. The big problem will be where to put the 18" wheel that has been taken off, although if its got that bad a puncture the sidewalls should squash down & it may squeeze back into the cradle.

I also carry the bottle of gunge & a pump. Circumstances at the time will dictate which I use.

 

[Calimili]

No reason why you couldn't use the spare as an emergency "get you home" wheel, can't be a big difference in rolling radius.

so why would VW not recommend, not make available as an option, if it was ok to use a standard 17" ?

 

[Calimili]

Noticed that Spacesavers are available for a Cali, but a bog standard steel spare would be cheaper. I think that +/- 10% difference on rolling radius is OK (not sure on a 4 Motion).

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VW sells spacesavers for other vehicles, like I have in my Q7, paid extra. Why would they not want to make extra money by selling an extra item to people who choose 18" on their Calis ?

+/- 10% I confidently don't think it is ok, as you suggest, on 4motion. Not sure what the implications would be on FWD, even assuming you always put the spare on the rear.
axle. I would think that would shift the balance/ reduce the contact on one of the front wheel and cause damage to the differential. But I am speculating..

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

VW sells spacesavers for other vehicles, like I have in my Q7, paid extra. Why would they not want to make extra money by selling an extra item to people who choose 18" on their Calis ?

+/- 10% I confidently don't think it is ok, as you suggest, on 4motion. Not sure what the implications would be on FWD, even assuming you always put the spare on the rear.
axle. I would think that would shift the balance/ reduce the contact on one of the front wheel and cause damage to the differential. But I am speculating..

Yeah could be a costly error. Something in writing from a VW dealership would be prudent.

 

[subthree]

Or just stick to sensible size tyres with a decent side wall depth. It's a van not a 911!

 

[Mr T]

so why would VW not recommend, not make available as an option, if it was ok to use a standard 17" ?

I can't answer that I'm afraid! There are a lot of things VW do/don't do that I don't understand.

 

[Calimili]

I can't answer that I'm afraid! There are a lot of things VW do/don't do that I don't understand.

Fair point! Still when it comes to taking money away from you they seem pretty switched on.

 

[Algor]

No reason why you couldn't use the spare as an emergency "get you home" wheel, can't be a big difference in rolling radius.

The standard on a coast is 16" with a 75 wall, the new rims are 20" with a 40 wall. There is just over 25mm difference in the overall diameter, it might be ok, it might not. The cost of the kit made it a no brainer.

 

[Algor]

Or just stick to sensible size tyres with a decent side wall depth. It's a van not a 911!

You are absolutely right, what idiot would buy a VW van and customise it

 

[sapto]

Bought a little bungee cord to finish son's bookbox (behind passengerseat, lhd)

 

[Asclepius]

Like @dripster I also bought the mini table and cooker stand for my VW Beach. Ordering process from Germany was straight forward with no surprise additional custom fees.

so far really pleased. Solidly built and stable when attached.

 

[clarinetbcn]

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Like @dripster I also bought the mini table and cooker stand for my VW Beach. Ordering process from Germany was straight forward with no surprise additional custom fees.

so far really pleased. Solidly built and stable when attached.

Does the beach Tour with twin sliders have this rail mounted on the door? With the proper rail mounted, that setup could easily be adapted even to the twin slider, since it eliminates the gas locker.

 

[icic]

I’ve bought this hand made handy storage from Etsy. It will get lots of use in our beach. View attachment 77896

Looks great, do you have a link for this