What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

JohnCalifornia · May 12, 2023

It was for illustration purposes only but not a bad place for it.. was thinking of dropping a door window bit and hanging from there. I’ll have a play this weekend and post some pics of the best place

Hotel-de-Van. · May 13, 2023

andybeary said:
Thanks for bringing to my attention, will keep an eye see if they work ok.

Fitted mine a free weeks ago and they are easy to fit once you watch the California Time video from last year. Works a treat and looks so much better.

subthree · May 13, 2023

Been meaning to buy one of these for a while.

JohnCalifornia · May 13, 2023

These arrived today. Hopefully never get to use them

Dell · May 13, 2023

Where do they go? I had one with my new Cali

Viktorgeorge · May 13, 2023

Dell said:
Where do they go? I had one with my new Cali

Emergency roof tie down kit

Just bought this from the Club shop but it has no instructions - does anyone have an idea how to use it?

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Dell · May 13, 2023

So they are to secure awning roll then.

Viktorgeorge · May 13, 2023

Dell said:
So they are to secure awning roll then.

No, they are to hold down the 'pop top' roof when it might otherwise flap (once driving) due to failed lift mechanism locking.

JohnCalifornia · May 13, 2023

Dell said:
Where do they go? I had one with my new Cali

Yeah they are pop top securing straps for if the pop top fails so you can still drive the Cali. Mine didn’t come with them

Maidment_Ocean · May 14, 2023

Visited the California Bits store in Chesterfield today, bought The latest version of the Outdoor Revolution Mosi Lantern. Seems to be really good quality, has amber light as well as white light which is apparently good for when you don’t want to attract Mosi’s.

dspuk · May 14, 2023

Bought and fitted a spare wheel and carrier. Cheers VW.

Californication69 · May 14, 2023

dspuk said:
Bought and fitted a spare wheel and carrier. Cheers VW.

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Get a spare safe with the locking bolt, otherwise it will be pinched.

Neuromancer11 · May 14, 2023

California Dreamer said:
Looks great! Does the chair turn round with this in place?

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It does, but you need to move it back bit on the slider otherwise you will catch it

dspuk · May 14, 2023

Californication69 said:
Get a spare safe with the locking bolt, otherwise it will be pinched.

Yeah. It’s in the garage. In France ATM so tomorrows job.

Explorer · May 14, 2023

I bought 4 pram clips like these - two hang from the roof and one for each roof handle above the driver and passenger door. Great for hanging cloths or towels or just a few bags out of the way when the roof is up.

Californication69 · May 14, 2023

Absolutely fantastic fan.
Thanks to whomever mentioned it
SEEKR Sirocco II, 7010CABBX,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LDY4X36/?tag=eliteelect-21
Just made up a 2.5m cable with 12v ciggie plug and wrapped the two cables with car wiring tape.

And you can see my carpet wrapped step up to the roof.

Trudi · May 15, 2023

IanE said:
Hi Trudy - could you give details of your carpet? A link would be great. Suitable/attractive carpet is a tricky issue for us. Thanks!

I got them from Dunelm. I bought 2 extra wide runners. Moved the bed as far forward as it would go and marked with masking tape. Then put a carpet runner either side. I had left overs for the steps too.

Viktorgeorge · May 15, 2023

Loose gas connection

Thanks @briwy for the pictures. Fitted it all today. The gas tube has an inner plastic type lining, very difficult to fit tubing, but with judicious use of an electric paint stripper to warm the connectors got the tubing fitted and fuel line clamps. No leaks, even with the Quick Release fitting...

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Aidy P · May 16, 2023

Not a new purchase, but I’ve just posted my 10 month review of this wireless mophie power bank on my blog. It has been faultless for extra charging power in the van and on other holidays.

Californication69 · May 16, 2023

Californication69 said:
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Absolutely fantastic fan.
Thanks to whomever mentioned it
SEEKR Sirocco II, 7010CABBX,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LDY4X36/?tag=eliteelect-21
Just made up a 2.5m cable with 12v ciggie plug and wrapped the two cables with car wiring tape.

And you can see my carpet wrapped step up to the roof.

The ideas on this forum are invaluable.
Perfect placement for the fan.
Very quiet, can put upper bed up and down. Really adjustable. And the zip things from mountain warehouse are perfect. Can see them now and pull. Brill !

OxonCalifornia · May 17, 2023

Californication69 said:
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The ideas on this forum are invaluable.
Perfect placement for the fan.
Very quiet, can put upper bed up and down. Really adjustable. And the zip things from mountain warehouse are perfect. Can see them now and pull. Brill !

How much! !?