What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Joker 1299]

£30 worth of fuel. No queues. Obviously I’m not going to say where from, but Claire did the same on her way home in her car. It’s great up north!

 

[BrugseB]

Wrote this on my "want to buy" list, looks great and was a clever idea worked out as a student project.
foldingfire.com

 

[Mowbotman]

Arm rest

 

[McGoogly]

Wrote this on my "want to buy" list, looks great and was a clever idea worked out as a student project.
foldingfire.com

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I love the look of this - so simple but it looks so well made. Really useful video review on their website too - it’s on my birthday list!!

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Now added Side Streamers from VanStyle. Very inexpensive compared to genuine VW ones. Quality seems good and they are very easy to fit. If they don’t stand the test of time I’ll remove them.
Note, you have to order the SWB - Twin Sliding Doors version for a California with the sliding door on the drivers side.

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Now removed the ‘chrome’ side streamers. Why?
1. They mark very easily when cleaning and then look naff in the sunshine. 2. Coming unstuck here and there.
Oh well! They were cheap and you get what you pay for.

 

[willwander]

Now removed the ‘chrome’ side streamers. Why?
1. They mark very easily when cleaning and then look naff in the sunshine. 2. Coming unstuck here and there.
Oh well! They were cheap and you get what you pay for.

If it’s any consolation the expensive VW ones aren’t much better

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

If it’s any consolation the expensive VW ones aren’t much better

Not loosing any sleep. Apart from the degraded appearance I didn’t want to risk one detaching at speed and damaging my paintwork, hitting another vehicle or worse case a cyclist/pedestrian - the edges are sharp enough to do some serious damage to somebody!

 

[davidgmo]

I am always a little chilly at night up top so I invested in a Vango Radiate double sleeping bag. New this year, it has Graphene heating elements which warm up very quickly just using a powerbank attached to the USB cable on the left hand side. Four push button settings from High (red led) to Low (white led) and on a full normal battery pack it will last up to 6 hours and 2 hours respectively. What a transformation. Almost instantly warm and a 10 tog rating. Previously I topped the sleeping bag with fleeces and a dressing gown to add warmth - neither were needed at all. We had the same sleeping bag but an older version without the heat panels and are now planning to get another Radiate.

 

[davidgmo]

We also invested in a small double Panda mattress topper for the downstairs bed. about 5cm thick and it makes an amazing difference to the bed downstairs. We just fold it back when not using the bed onto the rear shelf and there is no need to pack away. Cost around £130. Worth every penny and the removable cover is made with a lovely soft bamboo material which unzips for washing.

 

[Claremacrob]

We also invested in a small double Panda mattress topper for the downstairs bed. about 5cm thick and it makes an amazing difference to the bed downstairs. We just fold it back when not using the bed onto the rear shelf and there is no need to pack away. Cost around £130. Worth every penny and the removable cover is made with a lovely soft bamboo material which unzips for washing.

Ooh interesting... is that as well as or instead of the 'comfort' mattress?

 

[Arnoob]

As to the "Folding Fire": we are using the large version and it is great for campfires. But use it as a BBQ is no succes: the distance between fire and grill is to large for an effective use. We only use it for marsh mellows and bread sticks ..

 

[Scoobz1]

Bought one of these blankets pack-away to to near nothing and are absolutely toasty
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Snugpak-Jungle-Blanket-Olive-X-Large/dp/B073C59WR7/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=camping+survival+blanket&qid=1633374267&sr=8-3&th=1

As good as the700+ reviews suggest
They even feel good next to you !
Scoobz

 

[davidgmo]

Ooh interesting... is that as well as or instead of the 'comfort' mattress?

Not sure what you mean by comfort mattress. Just placed the Panda topper on the seat-to-bed when folded down.

 

[Claremacrob]

Not sure what you mean by comfort mattress. Just placed the Panda topper on the seat-to-bed when folded down.

great, thanks. The comfort mattress is an option when you buy from new - VW's mattress topper - it's not very comfortable!

 

[Mowbotman]

Foldaway wheel chocks with claws

 

[Graham T]

A new bra.

 

[Stu@rt]

A new bra. View attachment 85379

Which one is that @Graham T ? Couldn't find anyone local to me for PPF, so was contemplating one of these. I know some owners are not keen on them, suggesting dirt can get underneath. But I was thinking that I could pop it on for trips to the other end of the country and remove it otherwise. Be interested to hear your feedback on it. Thanks

 

[pluc99]

Nothing exciting, I bought a fuel angel that just arrived in today's mail.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Full tank of diesel

 

[Amarillo]

Return trip to the Isle of Wight. £63.

 

[GillianC]

A new doormat.

 

[bob_summers]

Because I don't function well without quality coffee. Espresso and pour-over hand grinder. I'll be using the coffee in a Picopresso once its restocked.View attachment 82404

FYI The Picopresso is back in stock, about to pull the trigger on one

edit: Oooff was dearer than I thought. Didn't realise it's 125Eur plus VAT.

Worked out 157Eur plus shipping from official Wacaco site, or 143Eur inc shipping from "official"(?) Wacaco Aliexpress shop, but won't ship til 25th Oct.

 

[Graham T]

Which one is that @Graham T ? Couldn't find anyone local to me for PPF, so was contemplating one of these. I know some owners are not keen on them, suggesting dirt can get underneath. But I was thinking that I could pop it on for trips to the other end of the country and remove it otherwise. Be interested to hear your feedback on it. Thanks

Hi Stuart. Got it from VanStyle. Totally valid point about the dirt underneath (although it is a snug fit) but easy enough to remove and refit for cleaning. Just back from our first weekend away with it fitted and we're really happy with it.

 

[Stu@rt]

Hi Stuart. Got it from VanStyle. Totally valid point about the dirt underneath (although it is a snug fit) but easy enough to remove and refit for cleaning. Just back from our first weekend away with it fitted and we're really happy with it.

Great. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I could be tempted for longer trips soaking up motorway miles.

 

[BeagleMum]

Return trip to the Isle of Wight. £63.

A ferry ticket from Ardnurmurchan to Mull