What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Cali Cali Cali]

Today we bought a BUNCH

Campervan bits side entrance / pas / drivers door carpets, (need a good solution for holding them down / any ideas?)

Living area carpet from SimplyCar mats (£95 for the boot / 3rail living area / and full front cab carpet mat)

Inka Leatherette second skins
Not sure how well they'll go but can't stand the so easily stained original grey and blue seats.
I've scoured this forum high and low to see if anyone's bought them and posted an image, but haven't found one yet. Will deffo post here once got em and fitted them.

Comfortz Leisure Cali Thermal wrap - Arrived today and had a good look, not fitted yet but for sure looks fantastic quality.

Debating getting a ridge monkey and Thule tie down straps kit next.

Did a little photoshop to pre-vis what the seat covers might look like, once they eventually arrive that is, gonna be a while though I think.
I think they'll go well with the old yellowy kitchen unit of the 2008 model

 

[mattpartridge]

Wow!! Is it really 18 years old? It looks immaculate, stunning in fact.

No it’s a 2014 T5.1 Cali. I’m an optometrist, hence the eye in the plate! I do try and look after it though.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Oh that's nice
Where do you get one of those? In the club shop?

Pixers have a huge choice.

 

[kave]

Bought and finished to build today extra storage for the Cali !

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Then we are thinking the opposite, I figure the top bike holder is too much of a hassle, rear door cant be mounted with four bikes on etc.

 

[Calimili]

Then we are thinking the opposite, I figure the top bike holder is too much of a hassle, rear door cant be mounted with four bikes on etc.

Yes, there are pros and cons and it depends how you use your van ,as always. I did think about putting a box on the top rack (modified) and use a towbar bike carrier. But that means, for my situation, a lot more hassle as I would have the box always on the rack , and every time I need to carry bikes I have to attach first the tow bar and then the bike carrier (I'm talking here daily bike trips). I do love to have the bike carrier always available and the box would only be used in wet or long hols. The purpose of the box is to carry light dirty /wet stuff, like ramps, screen cover, gas cartridges (i don't want them in the van), dirty shoes, etc.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Not bought but a lovely gift from a good friend

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Lovely appliqué. What is it BM? Cushion cover?

 

[vananarama]

Snacks for the journey.
Not going anywhere yet but you can’t be too careful.


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Rash(er)board

 

[f3fisa]

I bought a Storage cube from Dunelm for my Porta Potti.
Makes a good foot stool as well.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

I bought a Storage cube from Dunelm for my Porta Potti.
Makes a good foot stool as well.

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We put the storage cube over the porta potti upside down and just lift it off when needed. Means you don’t have to cut a hole in the storage cube and makes it much easier to move the toilet for emptying etc.

 

[Sad]

We put the storage cube over the porta potti upside down and just lift it off when needed. Means you don’t have to cut a hole in the storage cube and makes it much easier to move the toilet for emptying etc.

Same here, also have a thick plastic bag over the base in case of any spills during transit...

 

[Dark Ocean]

I bought these little rubber bobble stickers on Amazon to try and stop all the rattles in the back. In general, it’s nice and quiet in the Cali, but on the bumpy country roads, it’s like having a brass band in the back. Five minutes of sticking bobbles everywhere and peace and quiet has been restored!!

 

[Shadrack]

I bought these little rubber bobble stickers on Amazon to try and stop all the rattles in the back. In general, it’s nice and quiet in the Cali, but on the bumpy country roads, it’s like having a brass band in the back. Five minutes of sticking bobbles everywhere and peace and quiet has been restored!!

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I did exactly the same a few weeks back, it perhaps is the best value for the pennies ever. It is so quiet now. Amazing how the little rattles add up.

 

[Algor]

Oh that's nice
Where do you get one of those? In the club shop?

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[BeagleMum]

Lovely appliqué. What is it BM? Cushion cover?

Yes, it’s really lovely. This friend has made us Cali related aprons, bags etc in the past, all top class

 

[willwander]

Half a tank of fuel
Couldn't afford a full one

 

[This Eva]

Finally been to IKEA to buy the storage boxes ala California Time ( thanks Wil and Sarah ) went for one of the smoked finish boxes to slightly see the contents. Plus Skubb 6 set for main pull out drawer

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Half a tank of fuel
Couldn't afford a full one

Our next trip to Scotland is now looking expensive ! :-(

 

[subthree]

Our next trip to Scotland is now looking expensive ! :-(

Our trip to Tromsø this summer...

 

[Buds]

I bought these little rubber bobble stickers on Amazon to try and stop all the rattles in the back. In general, it’s nice and quiet in the Cali, but on the bumpy country roads, it’s like having a brass band in the back. Five minutes of sticking bobbles everywhere and peace and quiet has been restored!!

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I bought these little rubber bobble stickers on Amazon to try and stop all the rattles in the back. In general, it’s nice and quiet in the Cali, but on the bumpy country roads, it’s like having a brass band in the back. Five minutes of sticking bobbles everywhere and peace and quiet has been restored!!

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Great idea, Any chance you can attach a link?

 

[Cali Phillip]

Our next trip to Scotland is now looking expensive ! :-(

saw a post of £1.79 in Aberdeen today for regular Shell diesel !

 

[BeagleMum]

Half a tank of fuel
Couldn't afford a full one

Diesel is £1.69 a litre here, Wednesday we are off to friends in Scarborough, it will be a game of spotting pump prices on route.

 

[Calimili]

saw a post of £1.79 in Aberdeen today for regular Shell diesel !

Enjoy it while it is so cheap, because it will go further up….

 

[Dark Ocean]

Great idea, Any chance you can attach a link?

No problem, here you go:

30 Mini Clear Self Adhesive Domed Bumper, Rubber Feet for Coasters, Glass, Crafts - 6.4mm x 1.9mm
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BZPMC9L/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[chockswahay]

No problem, here you go:

30 Mini Clear Self Adhesive Domed Bumper, Rubber Feet for Coasters, Glass, Crafts - 6.4mm x 1.9mm
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BZPMC9L/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

They look like a great idea! Did you choose that size specifically? These look similar and good value but maybe too big?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082H8KXLR/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[Mowbotman]

I bought these little rubber bobble stickers on Amazon to try and stop all the rattles in the back. In general, it’s nice and quiet in the Cali, but on the bumpy country roads, it’s like having a brass band in the back. Five minutes of sticking bobbles everywhere and peace and quiet has been restored!!

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I am new to the cali , have lots of rattling but just cannot tell from the pics where you have put them , could you elaborate more , thanks