What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[GrumpyGranddad]

Britstops book arrived today. The book contained a code for an app that can only be used on one device. Not sure if I will get much use out of it if I’m honest but I think it’s worth a shot for a year. In the grand scheme of things it’s not that expensive.

Our new book hasn’t arrived yet but worth having. We used Britstops (at pubs) twice last year and were happy. Mind you we had a meal both times so ended up quite expensive

 

[BenPcaliman]

Does the job and significantly cheaper than the stock cooker support rubber grommets

 

[Mowbotman]

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Does the job and significantly cheaper than the stock cooker support rubber grommets

Why have had to replace them ??

 

[subthree]

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Does the job and significantly cheaper than the stock cooker support rubber grommets

I need to replace a couple of mine, but are these adequate to resist the heat from the hob?

 

[BenPcaliman]

Why have had to replace them ??

original ones broke, bought expensive ones from shop and they dont last, refuse to be ripped off.

 

[BenPcaliman]

I need to replace a couple of mine, but are these adequate to resist the heat from the hob?

silicone so yes.

 

[subthree]

silicone so yes.

I would be grateful if you could let me know if they fit well when you have installed them. Cheers.

 

[The Blue Merle]

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Does the job and significantly cheaper than the stock cooker support rubber grommets

I replaced my ones about a year ago with same type as old ones had discoloured and falling apart.
These still look like new and my hob gets used loads.

 

[BenPcaliman]

I would be grateful if you could let me know if they fit well when you have installed them. Cheers.

I fitted last night and they are a good cheap alternative. Just the delivery took a while as they were from China.

 

[Bumble The Van]

Just collected my van back after an agonising 4 days having its gtechniq ceramic coating , it isnt ever going to be this clean again , thanks to the guys at Atom detailing in sheffield amazing job love the sideways on shot its things on the garage floor its picking up in the reflection as its crazily shiny

 

[Joker 1299]

Minor service, MOT, front brake pads, wipers, brake fluid and DSG oil change… £757

 

[ardm17]

This thread is really bad for the bank balance - we've now got an ever-growing list of 'stuff' to buy once we have a confirmed build date ...

Will worry about the servicing costs at some point later down the line ...

 

[Elly Swanson]

We was thinking about getting one still undecided, what is the cost now and have you has one before ? Seams from on here that they never ask for proof that you are a member ?

Some places do ask to see the book and the book now has a one-use code to access the new app, which is great. It’s £30 inc postage. We’ve bought the book the last 6 years and every year had great value for the money. Although you have to buy the book to access the app it will be good to have the book in the van for when we’re out in the sticks and can’t get internet access. There’s a handy Britstops user group on Facebook where people leave reviews based on the books code numbers, so you can get an idea what a place is like.

You can stay at a Britstops with no obligation to buy or purchase goods/services. We usually do but it’s not always appropriate (like a stove showroom we’ve stayed at) or convenient (like the pub we couldn’t get to before they closed due to bad traffic and weather). A lot of the pubs let non-britstoppers stay on the condition that they eat in the pub, but there are plenty of other places that only let Britstoppers stay. The book does include some “airres“ that are car parks where you pay, but the costs are clearly listed.

During COVID it was advisable to phone ahead but in the new book many are going back to not requiring that, so you can take your chance and just rock up. You do have to be flexible though as even if you’ve phoned, you’ve not booked a “pitch“ so you might need a plan B. We’ve found though that if a place is busy during business hours, after closing time you can just move in to the car park to get your head down In a safe place.

You have to remember that you’re not camping so no chairs, tables or awnings out, no external cooking or other camping activities, but you can pop your top up. Not many have overnight loos, so make sure you have one onboard.

Some places are just convenient stopovers, but plenty are destinations in their own right either for the food, goods, services or location.

As a scheme it’s well run and the organisers sort out issues pretty Swiftly.

We’ve just got our new book so I’m already planning our pre-festival stopovers and thinking of doing a bit of a Britstops tour. Then they’ll be the off-spec sleepovers in the Peak District at the end of the week if we want to get out in the fresh air and don’t fancy travelling too far, cooking dinner, or having to drive home straight after.

I did wonder when we first started if it was all going to be a bit clicky, with the book being like a funny handshake and everybody wanting to be your bessie mate, but that’s not been the case. For us it’s been great and we’ve been to places where we wouldn’t previously have thought of.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Britstops book arrived today. The book contained a code for an app that can only be used on one device. Not sure if I will get much use out of it if I’m honest but I think it’s worth a shot for a year. In the grand scheme of things it’s not that expensive.

If you have a flexible approach you can really make the most of it. We get good value out of the scheme every year.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Thinking of getting the YesCampervan wardrobe shelves. For you guys and gals who have previously purchased, fitted and used them, what are they like, are they as practical and useful as you thought they’d be? What are the pros and cons?

 

[Toot-toot]

New toy….. and it did not blow a fuse or trip the switch

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Thinking of getting the YesCampervan wardrobe shelves. For you guys and gals who have previously purchased, fitted and used them, what are they like, are they as practical and useful as you thought they’d be? What are the pros and cons?

We’ve got a pair of the small ones (not the right angled ones). Very useful. We use them for storing toiletries etc.

 

[wilburthewombat]

We’ve got a pair of the small ones (not the right angled ones). Very useful. We use them for storing toiletries etc.

I have the set of 3 for my t6.1. They are very well made and work well as shelves, but they are a very loose fit so they rattle and move about. I have removed mine so that I can add something to the edges to stop them rattling and moving. For the price I would have expected better.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

I have the set of 3 for my t6.1. They are very well made and work well as shelves, but they are a very loose fit so they rattle and move about. I have removed mine so that I can add something to the edges to stop them rattling and moving. For the price I would have expected better.

Interesting @wilburthewombat , ours are a relatively tight fit. No rattling.

 

[Dottybus]

Meet Dave, he’s Dotty’s new Mascot.

 

[Trudi]

Some places do ask to see the book and the book now has a one-use code to access the new app, which is great. It’s £30 inc postage. We’ve bought the book the last 6 years and every year had great value for the money. Although you have to buy the book to access the app it will be good to have the book in the van for when we’re out in the sticks and can’t get internet access. There’s a handy Britstops user group on Facebook where people leave reviews based on the books code numbers, so you can get an idea what a place is like.

You can stay at a Britstops with no obligation to buy or purchase goods/services. We usually do but it’s not always appropriate (like a stove showroom we’ve stayed at) or convenient (like the pub we couldn’t get to before they closed due to bad traffic and weather). A lot of the pubs let non-britstoppers stay on the condition that they eat in the pub, but there are plenty of other places that only let Britstoppers stay. The book does include some “airres“ that are car parks where you pay, but the costs are clearly listed.

During COVID it was advisable to phone ahead but in the new book many are going back to not requiring that, so you can take your chance and just rock up. You do have to be flexible though as even if you’ve phoned, you’ve not booked a “pitch“ so you might need a plan B. We’ve found though that if a place is busy during business hours, after closing time you can just move in to the car park to get your head down In a safe place.

You have to remember that you’re not camping so no chairs, tables or awnings out, no external cooking or other camping activities, but you can pop your top up. Not many have overnight loos, so make sure you have one onboard.

Some places are just convenient stopovers, but plenty are destinations in their own right either for the food, goods, services or location.

As a scheme it’s well run and the organisers sort out issues pretty Swiftly.

We’ve just got our new book so I’m already planning our pre-festival stopovers and thinking of doing a bit of a Britstops tour. Then they’ll be the off-spec sleepovers in the Peak District at the end of the week if we want to get out in the fresh air and don’t fancy travelling too far, cooking dinner, or having to drive home straight after.

I did wonder when we first started if it was all going to be a bit clicky, with the book being like a funny handshake and everybody wanting to be your bessie mate, but that’s not been the case. For us it’s been great and we’ve been to places where we wouldn’t previously have thought of.

We got ours from the nec.
Unfortunately the app only works with Apple at the moment. They are working on the android app.
However it's a fab book and look forward to using it

 

[subthree]

After watching the very useful California Time video on how to turn off the 6.1's annoying beep, a Carista has just arrived. On offer for £18.75 at the moment.

 

[IainB]

After watching the very useful California Time video on how to turn off the 6.1's annoying beep, a Carista has just arrived. On offer for £18.75 at the moment.

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I got one a few weeks ago but not tried it yet.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

If you buy a 1-month subscription don’t forget to cancel it otherwise they’ll take your money every month.

 

[subthree]

I got one a few weeks ago but not tried it yet.

I have just disabled the annoying bing! Literally took 10 minutes, and I have never done any mods like that before.

Thanks to Grumpy Grandad about the subscription reminder, I have cancelled it already. The California Time video was the reason for doing it, awesome.