What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[CaliforniaVix]

We are collecting our Cali on Saturday. Ordered a rear bumper protector, some window wind deflectors and a 2 piece wooden chopping board set to go over the hob. Lots still to buy. Does anyone make a wooden chopping board that fits over the sink?

I’d like to know that too


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[Camperfamily]

Reimo Cali Tischmax

Expensive but very well made and makes the table useable for our family of 5

Table top extension for VW T5/6 California/Beach table

Table top extension for easy sliding onto the California camping table. Enlargement of the table top to double the size (approx. 120 x 80 cm). Easy…

www.reimo.com

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

Reimo Cali Tischmax

Expensive but very well made and makes the table useable for our family of 5

Table top extension for VW T5/6 California/Beach table

Table top extension for easy sliding onto the California camping table. Enlargement of the table top to double the size (approx. 120 x 80 cm). Easy…

www.reimo.com

Where do you store it?

 

[Camperfamily]

@CaliforniaPhil it comes in two sections which fit on the boot bench, on top of the mattress and under the sleeping bags/ duvets which we place on top.

It could also easily be stored in the roof bed as only a few mm thick, but haven’t tried this

 

[Robert&Catherine]

We are collecting our Cali on Saturday. Ordered a rear bumper protector, some window wind deflectors and a 2 piece wooden chopping board set to go over the hob. Lots still to buy. Does anyone make a wooden chopping board that fits over the sink?

I don’t think I have seen a 2 piece wooden chopping board that fits over the job? I love buying accessories for my future Cali (it helps to while away the months until it arrives).... would be interested in knowing where you got it from and how you get on with it.

 

[RosscoPCole74]

I don’t think I have seen a 2 piece wooden chopping board that fits over the job? I love buying accessories for my future Cali (it helps to while away the months until it arrives).... would be interested in knowing where you got it from and how you get on with it.

Will let you know when we get it. You can never have too many chopping boards. Thinking also can you get a wooden one for the cutlery drawer. Forgot to add that I've also ordered a Rainbowscreens windscreen cover with eyes and a number plate that relates to the family and the new California.

 

[dripster]

Reimo Cali Tischmax

Expensive but very well made and makes the table useable for our family of 5

Table top extension for VW T5/6 California/Beach table

Table top extension for easy sliding onto the California camping table. Enlargement of the table top to double the size (approx. 120 x 80 cm). Easy…

www.reimo.com

Similar idea but cheaper and one piece.

VW T5 T6 T6.1 California u. Multivan Tischerweiterung / Tischvergrößerung 75x99cm Ocean Coast Beach – Mobilcamping

www.gruenthal-mobilcamping.de

 

[Camperfamily]

@dripster I like that one too and the price - and looked at it before buying Reimo - but it’s quite a bit smaller (75x99cm versus 80x120cm) so wouldn’t be large enough for us as family of 5

 

[dripster]

@dripster I like that one too and the price - and looked at it before buying Reimo - but it’s quite a bit smaller (75x99cm versus 80x120cm) so wouldn’t be large enough for us as family of 5

We get five round it, maybe we have smaller plates!

 

[Iron Van]

A Conqueco espresso machine, after watching a few YouTube videos, and tiny Roberts DAB radio. The sound is amazing.

 

[Shadrack]

A Conqueco espresso machine, after watching a few YouTube videos, and tiny Roberts DAB radio. The sound is amazing.

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Snap, I purchased the self same m/c a month or so back. I bought the ground coffee adaptor with it. I use a grinder and espresso at home. So pre grind for this little unit.
you can get many coffee’s if you can use pre warmed water. The battery lasts ages.

 

[Iron Van]

Snap, I purchased the self same m/c a month or so back. I bought the ground coffee adaptor with it. I use a grinder and espresso at home. So pre grind for this little unit.
you can get many coffee’s of you can use pre warmed water. The battery lasts ages.

Brilliant! When you use pre warmed water do you still use the hot water button or cold?

 

[WelshGas]

We are collecting our Cali on Saturday. Ordered a rear bumper protector, some window wind deflectors and a 2 piece wooden chopping board set to go over the hob. Lots still to buy. Does anyone make a wooden chopping board that fits over the sink?

Not to my knowledge but the Forum Shop sells a Nylon chopping board that fits over the sink bowl and can be stored there when travelling. Very useful.

Sink Top Chopping Board / Work Surface T6.1 /T6 /T5 - CampervanBits

Special design just for the VW California SE & Ocean Sink, this chopping board simply slots into place on top of the washing up bowl to give an extra work

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Shadrack]

Brilliant! When you use pre warmed water do you still use the hot water button or cold?

I use the top button for correct heat as it will bring the warmed water up to the required temp before extraction. I never put boiled water direct in as it could be too hot for the coffee grinds.
I have only used the bottom button to rinse cooler water thru.

 

[michelevismara]

Similar idea but cheaper and one piece.
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VW T5 T6 T6.1 California u. Multivan Tischerweiterung / Tischvergrößerung 75x99cm Ocean Coast Beach – Mobilcamping

www.gruenthal-mobilcamping.de

I have been tempted by one of these table extensions too but I am wondering if actually a second table would not be more convenient. There is plenty very compact tables that are way cheaper than these and I think might be more versatile (eg to put the bbq on or to have a separate place for kids to play or do homework etc). Curious to hear from your experience

 

[dripster]

I have been tempted by one of these table extensions too but I am wondering if actually a second table would not be more convenient. There is plenty very compact tables that are way cheaper than these and I think might be more versatile (eg to put the bbq on or to have a separate place for kids to play or do homework etc). Curious to hear from your experience

We have a small table as well which we use depending on the trip. it's like this but a different make:

Capri Aluminium Picnic Table and Stool Set

The Capri Picnic Table & Stool Set Alu is a folding camping table with a set of 4 folding stools which are stored neatly inside the table when folded for easy transportation and storage. The all-aluminium construction of this table makes it weatherproof and heat-resistant. The heat-resistant...

www.outdoor-revolution.com

We've had this since our tent days, so didn't buy it especially, just continued to make use of it. If we take this we usually leave it set up outside, pop the stools under the table when we go off for the day. This works well but takes up space when packed in the boot as it's not the smallest. We usually stand it up between the three-seat bench and the multiflex, along with the packed shelf unit that we use. That's for long stays when we take the awning.

For shorter stays (long weekends) the door table plus the extended top works fine, we probably only have breakfasts and maybe a BBQ then, eat out a couple of times, so preparation and cooking is less of an issue.

So you're right in that a second table lets you split activities, but for short stays we don't worry about that.

 

[andyinluton]

I have been tempted by one of these table extensions too but I am wondering if actually a second table would not be more convenient. There is plenty very compact tables that are way cheaper than these and I think might be more versatile (eg to put the bbq on or to have a separate place for kids to play or do homework etc). Curious to hear from your experience

We have another one of the sliding door tables, pretty space efficient with the legs folded & fits across the boot or on the bed deck. We bought V cheap off ebay as a leg needed refixing. As it was bought principally as something to cook on outside I wasn't too worried about the aesthetics & it now has visible screw heads from various repairs on the top.

 

[Corradobrit]

Trespass sale, good thick cotton, reduced to £12.99. Bargain.
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Really superb t-shirts and a bargain at 12.99 Euro> I bought 3......

 

[Bluebird]

Coat hooks from Calitop. I had the 3d printed ones but they snapped. These are aluminium with a soft material backing to stop rattling. Very happy with them.

 

[Hawthorn37]

Strictly speaking we bought these collapsible Vango chairs at the October NEC show. We’ve just found a good storage option when travelling with a full boot.

 

[Mattsv]

Insta stickers for Seymour's channel - feel free to add/follow

 

[a892374923874]

Thin cutting mats
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XRHXVML/?tag=eliteelect-21


We cut them down and can store and use all 4 of them in a euro box lid. I don’t think they’ll last forever, but they’re great to chop food on or cut pizzas.

 

[Barbara]

Thin cutting mats
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XRHXVML/?tag=eliteelect-21


We cut them down and can store and use all 4 of them in a euro box lid. I don’t think they’ll last forever, but they’re great to chop food on or cut pizzas.

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It does not matter if they may not last forever but they fit and will do. Good use of a space.

 

[RosscoPCole74]

Insta stickers for Seymour's channel - feel free to add/follow

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Looks great. What font is that?

 

[Mattsv]

Looks great. What font is that?

Thanks. No idea what the font is though I'm afraid - I showed them a picture of the COAST lettering and they matched as best the could - whatever it is, I think it is pretty spot on!