What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Thelovewalrus]

Looks great where can I source


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[GillianC]

Looks great where can I source


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From Pixers
https://pixers.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAxZPgBRCmARIsAOrTHSaZmn4zm3PUDi6ecFzx8pkz9lnaqyNeLy
They are table sticker veneers.
Thousands of designs to choose from.
Send the maximum doimensions of the tables and they cut to an oblong that you then trim round the corners.
If you sign up to the web site you get a discount off your first order.
Excellent quality and service.
Got the idea from @Sir Campalot who has some very jolly tropical parrots!

 

[Jaunty]

Not bought just made to keep my stoplock pro from rolling around whilst driving

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Sorry to drag this up. Just ordered Stoplock and wondered if you could provide any more info on what parts you used to achieve this? Thanks, Sean

 

[Nolan]

Ordered a couple of California key lanyards today, figured they might be useful for putting the key on when camping or out on the bike.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401150487109

 

[Hotel California]

Don't know if i needed it ....now i'll probally never know
But got me this :
http://solodieselmisfuellingprevention.co.uk/

A device prevents missfueling .
I never had an issue with filling wrong fuel as the last 15y we only had diesel cars , but since a while a have traded my 16y old diesel Renault Kangoo for a brand new petrol version and mistakes are easy made...

 

[motacyclist]

Don't know if i needed it ....now i'll probally never know
But got me this :
http://solodieselmisfuellingprevention.co.uk/

A device prevents missfueling .
I never had an issue with filling wrong fuel as the last 15y we only had diesel cars , but since a while a have traded my 16y old diesel Renault Kangoo for a brand new petrol version and mistakes are easy made...

Good thinking, it’s easy to mis-fuel, especially some of the so called premium fuels have different colour coding and you have to be alert!

 

[Calimagg]

From Pixers
https://pixers.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAxZPgBRCmARIsAOrTHSaZmn4zm3PUDi6ecFzx8pkz9lnaqyNeLy
They are table sticker veneers.
Thousands of designs to choose from.
Send the maximum doimensions of the tables and they cut to an oblong that you then trim round the corners.
If you sign up to the web site you get a discount off your first order.
Excellent quality and service.
Got the idea from @Sir Campalot who has some very jolly tropical parrots!

Very tempted

 

[Wongo]

If you do ever misfuel (I have) then don’t start the engine, it will get pumped out by your breakdown service and shouldn’t cause any harm.
Reason as stated above bloody premium fuel colours.

 

[WelshGas]

https://www.misfuellingprevention.co.uk/product/volkswagen/

Definitely fits the T5/5.1 but I would suggest a telephone call to check for the T6.

 

[GillianC]

Very tempted

Go for it!! The table in the door looks like a mural when the door is shut as the picture faces into the van. So much choice of patterns. You could be as adventurous as you feel

 

[Scaliwag]

For that awkward 12v socket under the bench seat!

 

[Jason wallace]

Purchased a while ago....but winter boots now on and van washed.

 

[sapto]

Last time I checked my alloys (after out Elba trip) the local tyre dealer said I habe an „uneven“ wheel (could be because of the road condition in Italy? Just guessing not blaming) and we couldn‘t fix it with more weight. Changed my alloy winter shoes and replaced them with steel ones (tyres still the same). Even like them more.

 

[Pete Wilkins]

During the recent "Club Shop open day" weekend, Briwy put me onto the Hay Box cooking concept, (well actually the modern incarnation of said concept). So I've taken their advice and bought this for use in our Cali Beach. Note: They aren't sold throught the Club Shop, you have to order directly from Mr D's. I should also mention that there are several other makes on the market which I am sure will work just as well.

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I've just tested it out by making a Lamb stew (detailed in the cook book which comes as part of the bundle deal), whilst Mrs B was at work. I am no Jamie Oliver so I was genuinely interested in how well this device would work.

The prep took about fifteen minutes chopping up the veg. I then chucked the whole lot, meat and all, in the pot with a stock cube and salt and pepper, covered it in water and brought it up to the boil. After five minutes at the boil, I turned off the gass, put the lid on and stuck it in the insulated outer container and sealed it. Job done.

Four hours later we had a perfect and tender lamb stew. What a brilliant peice of kit and it used next to no energy to cook. Perfect for camper van use!

As mentioned, I purchased the 3 Litre version for use in our Cali. We are now looking forward to quickly preparing a meal, then driving to our destination and having a wonderful hot meal as soon as we arrive. As you can't really overcook something with this device you can go out for hours and the meal is waiting for you on your return.

We have also bought a 6.2 litre version for family catering at home. If you are interested in the concept there are numerous videos of different meals being prepared, posted on YouTube.

I give this device five stars.

Thanks to Brian and Chris.

P.s I've also purchased an XL Ridge Monkey, also on your advice but not tried it out yet.

 

[Speleo62]

We too have one of these. The smell of your dinner cooking whilst you are driving along is quite disconcerting!! We find hat we have to put back on the hob for if left too long. But that’s not a problem. Mr D

 

[GillianC]

A 3/4 bed sized forever full Dorma mattress topper which I am hoping is the ultimate solution to my sleeping arrangements. The plan is for it to go on top of the VW Comfort mattress, either under the jersey fitted sheet if it will fit or in a single duvet case. I know that it is one more layer to fold up but think it will go on the back shelf with the rest of the bedding with no real issues.

 

[sapto]

Thule side panel, the one with a window (we give it a try) and some cleaning stuff:

Never done it before until now we just filled with fresh water when going away and empty it when arriving home.

 

[flying banana]

A 3/4 bed sized forever full Dorma mattress topper which I am hoping is the ultimate solution to my sleeping arrangements. The plan is for it to go on top of the VW Comfort mattress, either under the jersey fitted sheet if it will fit or in a single duvet case. I know that it is one more layer to fold up but think it will go on the back shelf with the rest of the bedding with no real issues.

Is that the size that is 'small double'. Does it fit the top bed OK? I think you can leave a mattress topper up there with roof down although not tried s it yet

 

[Meoncoast]

A device prevents missfueling .
I never had an issue with filling wrong fuel as the last 15y we only had diesel cars , but since a while a have traded my 16y old diesel Renault Kangoo for a brand new petrol version and mistakes are easy made...

We have used a similar product since 2012
https://www.misfuellingprevention.co.uk/product/volkswagen/
I have never had an issue and I think worth the outlay. It does work after filling up for the 1st time I tried a petrol pump and it would not fit. I think the SoloDiesel design is better looking once fitted.

 

[GillianC]

Is that the size that is 'small double'. Does it fit the top bed OK? I think you can leave a mattress topper up there with roof down although not tried s it yet

Yes a small double. I don't think that you could leave it upstairs with the roof down as it is a few cm thick and if you can't leave the zonesleep up there I doubt you could leave this.
Haven't tried it in the van yet but hope to do so in the next few days.

 

[DrJuanKerr]

For covert city camping I've bought these. The Taskmaster is to mount the curtains on. It stays permanently at the end of the bed upstairs with the curtains draped over the bed so I can close the upstairs "bed-access shutter-thing".

The curtains are the perfect length and whilst not "true" blackout certainly blocked out enough for me not to realise it was a sunny day!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00VWMHKD0/?tag=eliteelect-21
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004R1Y0SG/?tag=eliteelect-21

So that I can use the SD card in the van, I've bough a 128GB Sandisk and an Anker Card Reader. I've simply transferred a load of .MP3's onto it and Bob's your Uncle
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014IX03CE/?tag=eliteelect-21
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LFIXC8I/?tag=eliteelect-21

To make better use of the 12V socket down the side of the rear seat, I've bought one these that I've stuck to the D Pillar
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OUK0N26/?tag=eliteelect-21

So that the EU socket behind the passengers chair can be used, this comes in handy:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HMHVCB4/?tag=eliteelect-21

Finally to facilitate the creation of elasticated storage in the "void" behind the drivers seat and cavity in the sliding screen above the fridge I've bought a roll of this. The colour match is awesome!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FX933NK/?tag=eliteelect-21

 

[motacyclist]

For covert city camping I've bought these. The Taskmaster is to mount the curtains on. It stays permanently at the end of the bed upstairs with the curtains draped over the bed so I can close the upstairs "bed-access shutter-thing".

The curtains are the perfect length and whilst not "true" blackout certainly blocked out enough for me not to realise it was a sunny day!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00VWMHKD0/?tag=eliteelect-21
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004R1Y0SG/?tag=eliteelect-21

So that I can use the SD card in the van, I've bough a 128GB Sandisk and an Anker Card Reader. I've simply transferred a load of .MP3's onto it and Bob's your Uncle
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014IX03CE/?tag=eliteelect-21
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LFIXC8I/?tag=eliteelect-21

To make better use of the 12V socket down the side of the rear seat, I've bought one these that I've stuck to the D Pillar
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OUK0N26/?tag=eliteelect-21

So that the EU socket behind the passengers chair can be used, this comes in handy:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HMHVCB4/?tag=eliteelect-21

Finally to facilitate the creation of elasticated storage in the "void" behind the drivers seat and cavity in the sliding screen above the fridge I've bought a roll of this. The colour match is awesome!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FX933NK/?tag=eliteelect-21

Some good ideas but a couple of comments.

Couldn't you have just put the SD card into the card reader on the front of the media player?

When that 2 pin Euro adapter is plugged into the inverter socket it switches on the inverter, so you need to unplug it when not in use to avoid draining the battery (you should be able to hear a faint hum as the plug goes in). Also you are converting up from 12v to 230v and back down to 5v, with associated losses. Why not just plug another USB converter like the Anker Powerdriver into the 12v socket by the sink?

The curtains look smart!

 

[DrJuanKerr]

Some good ideas but a couple of comments.

Couldn't you have just put the SD card into the card reader on the front of the media player?

The card reader is to allow me to transfer music from my HDD to the SD card. My pc doesn't have one built in. The SD card fits direct into the media player. It works really well too tbh

. Why not just plug another USB converter like the Anker Powerdriver into the 12v socket by the sink?

I was a little worried water could slosh over the sink and hit it. I guess I'd need to use the sink for that to happen and that's not happened yet!

The curtains look smart!

They work a treat and the length is spot on with no faffing whatsoever. The Harris pole is adjustable and cheap as chips. The hoops in the curtains fit over it no problems

 

[BayCatOne]

An indirect buy, xmas present form my better half. A little DIY-project.
Get all that melting snow, sand and pebbles that falls off the kids' boots to not be all over the place...

 

[Elly Swanson]

View attachment 28400 View attachment 28401 Not exactly original as has been flagged up before, but never miss a band wagon!
Perfect fit.

. . . . And stackable