What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[acer]

Bought some collapsable non-slip plastic containers from Tesco. I’ve never noticed them in there before but they were marked as clearance. 25p each.

Also a collapsable washing up bowl/bucket (with handles) for £1

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Loving the hoover replacement - no need to charge too!

 

[Johnbee]

Loving the hoover replacement - no need to charge too!

Thanks. Does the job perfectly.

I normally just pull the fitted carpet out, which collects most of the crumbs and mud etc and the dusty pan brush is great for getting in the corners.

I usually travel with a Greyhound, so no real dog hair accumulation either. I’ve not needed a proper hoover, as yet, though it’s early days.

 

[acer]

I normally just pull the fitted carpet out, which collects most of the crumbs and mud etc and the dusty pan brush is great for getting in the corners.

Same here

 

[Skylark2.0]

We've had van for nearly 10 yrs and have been very happy with just a tiny brush. On longer trips, it's bits down the edges I get bored flicking all over me on their way out of the van! Hence considering a mini vacuum.

 

[pchmlk]

The Worx one is great and the charger works off the inverter as an added bonus.

 

[vmaxkiddy]

We've had van for nearly 10 yrs and have been very happy with just a tiny brush. On longer trips, it's bits down the edges I get bored flicking all over me on their way out of the van! Hence considering a mini vacuum.

Quite a few fuel stations have vacuum cleaners these days, for the odd occasion when a brush won’t do.

 

[CamperFam]

As hoped, black Friday sale. https://amzn.to/4fDCh3c Got one coming for tomorrow

We did like the look of the Oefy one with USB charging, but we really wanting a floor hoover style attachment which the Shark comes with. Its also a bit sleeker and tidier looking

 

[Jester]

I agree with CamperFam, I have a shark as per the link which has a longer run time ie 15 minutes in normal mode which is more than adequate.

https://sharkclean.co.uk/product/shark-premium-handheld-vacuum-wv270uk-zidWV270UK

 

[Dizzy]

an 8mm ikea mattress topper that has been disassembled and hopefully reassembled to the correct dimensions for the van.

 

[acer]

an 8mm ikea mattress topper that has been disassembled and hopefully reassembled to the correct dimensions for the van.

I’ve got thicker sheets! And I’m not that posh.
What alchemy is this?

 

[GillianC]

I’ve got thicker sheets! And I’m not that posh.
What alchemy is this?

I’m hoping that @Dizzy means 8cm not mm or it could be a very uncomfortable sleep!

 

[CamperFam]

Without getting into a habit spamming a load of affiliate links, Black Friday is doing a number on me, and wanted to get others to share my pain

Our previously mentioned WIFI has come up again. Given how pricy it can be, thought i'd reshare. Not yet broken-even on campsite wifi costs, but its been brilliant for journeys, kids tablets and so on - so for anyone looking to upgrade their vans with WIFI and cheap data.Sim: https://amzn.to/3CGbAwg / Router: https://amzn.to/3ZiHVlE.

As for new purchase - Outin coffee maker is on a deal. Price has been fluctuating up and down with specific deals over the past 2 months, but this is the lowest for a while. https://amzn.to/40YdPVW. Had great reviews from others so thought we'd give it a whirl; saves breaking out the kettle, turning on the gas, etc etc every time we want a coffee.

 

[Lee.Van.Cleef]

Without getting into a habit spamming a load of affiliate links, Black Friday is doing a number on me, and wanted to get others to share my pain

Our previously mentioned WIFI has come up again. Given how pricy it can be, thought i'd reshare. Not yet broken-even on campsite wifi costs, but its been brilliant for journeys, kids tablets and so on - so for anyone looking to upgrade their vans with WIFI and cheap data.Sim: https://amzn.to/3CGbAwg / Router: https://amzn.to/3ZiHVlE.

As for new purchase - Outin coffee maker is on a deal. Price has been fluctuating up and down with specific deals over the past 2 months, but this is the lowest for a while. https://amzn.to/40YdPVW. Had great reviews from others so thought we'd give it a whirl; saves breaking out the kettle, turning on the gas, etc etc every time we want a coffee.

It's a different beast and still requires hot water (so kettle or effective flask) but for compactness I find the Wacaco NS2 Nespresso maker very handy. I use fresh beans at home but for a portable compromise this is pretty decent - depending on which pods you use. 20% off via Black Friday this year - it wasn't on offer when I got it last year :-/
Ground coffee options also available.

Deal: WACACO Minipresso NS2, Portable Espresso Maker Compatible with *Nespresso®*Original Capsules and Compatibles, Manually Operated, 18 Bar Small Handheld Coffee Machine for Travel, Camping https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BFH7V73L?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[CamperFam]

We had the Wacaco on our list for ages incidentally. But by the time I decided we wanted one, the Outin came out(in...). I'm just too stingey to buy something at full price when I know theres a deal 'around the corner'

 

[Lee.Van.Cleef]

We had the Wacaco on our list for ages incidentally. But by the time I decided we wanted one, the Outin came out(in...). I'm just too stingey to buy something at full price when I know theres a deal 'around the corner'

Yeah - I gpt mine on Black Friday last year after waiting. It wasn't included in the BF offers annoyingly, but by then I'd waiting long enopugh so gave in and pulled the trigger. On the flip side I've had a years frequent use out of it and it's small enough that I can take to work. So I'm not bitter... :-/

 

[Cali-donia]

Not bought today, but got them fitted. Pixers vinyl table coverings.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

Without getting into a habit spamming a load of affiliate links, Black Friday is doing a number on me, and wanted to get others to share my pain

Our previously mentioned WIFI has come up again. Given how pricy it can be, thought i'd reshare. Not yet broken-even on campsite wifi costs, but its been brilliant for journeys, kids tablets and so on - so for anyone looking to upgrade their vans with WIFI and cheap data.Sim: https://amzn.to/3CGbAwg / Router: https://amzn.to/3ZiHVlE.

As for new purchase - Outin coffee maker is on a deal. Price has been fluctuating up and down with specific deals over the past 2 months, but this is the lowest for a while. https://amzn.to/40YdPVW. Had great reviews from others so thought we'd give it a whirl; saves breaking out the kettle, turning on the gas, etc etc every time we want a coffee.

Bloody knew you would, don’t forget the frother (down from £69 to £49 by the way) and the stand




PS pretty sure I am partly responsible for you buying both the router and the Outin, bad influence I reckon!

 

[pchmlk]

A new clutch, slave, dmf and associated bits and pieces. Ouch.

 

[CamperFam]

Bloody knew you would, don’t forget the frother (down from £69 to £49 by the way) and the stand

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PS pretty sure I am partly responsible for you buying both the router and the Outin, bad influence I reckon!

Outin I had my eye on; but you're absolutely part of the hype train cause.

Router was entirely you, ya sod....

 

[Gavinskii]

It's a different beast and still requires hot water (so kettle or effective flask) but for compactness I find the Wacaco NS2 Nespresso maker very handy. I use fresh beans at home but for a portable compromise this is pretty decent - depending on which pods you use. 20% off via Black Friday this year - it wasn't on offer when I got it last year :-/
Ground coffee options also available.

Deal: WACACO Minipresso NS2, Portable Espresso Maker Compatible with *Nespresso®*Original Capsules and Compatibles, Manually Operated, 18 Bar Small Handheld Coffee Machine for Travel, Camping https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BFH7V73L?tag=vwcalifornia-21

Thanks for the tip, just snagged one of these with the carry case

 

[Dizzy]

I’m hoping that @Dizzy means 8cm not mm or it could be a very uncomfortable sleep!

Yup 8cm

It's all been disassembled, cut to size and hemmed, going to get the zip back on this weekend.

Pics to follow in separate thread, if we're successful

 

[Blink982]

Bloody knew you would, don’t forget the frother (down from £69 to £49 by the way) and the stand

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PS pretty sure I am partly responsible for you buying both the router and the Outin, bad influence I reckon!

Where did you get the stand from? I’ve had mine tip over mid pour. It would hopefully make the process less messy, one of my biggest gripes about the Outin. My other one is the fact you’re lucky to get two cups out of a charge…..

 

[Jimmylondon07]

Where did you get the stand from? I’ve had mine tip over mid pour. It would hopefully make the process less messy, one of my biggest gripes about the Outin. My other one is the fact you’re lucky to get two cups out of a charge…..

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1777289100/outin-espresso-stand?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=outin+nano&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&content_source=e5815a8540048464e6b4d4dbf6d42e7b2693f463%253A1777289100&organic_search_click=1

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Usb charging would definitely be useful. Really small too. Choices, choices!

We have a 12v Black & Decker Car vacuum

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/vacuums-and-accessories/black-and-decker--12v-dustbuster-flexi-auto-vac-216371.html?srsltid=AfmBOorwR3jDrvKRg6XbPpbBynNksSXgGtJHoGEFal2QJ3XRLNSRSSAVIQk

 

[Agnes_Cali]

Not bought today, but got them fitted. Pixers vinyl table coverings.
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I did "visit" Wichita Falls once, due to plane diversion . I don't think, I could see that name on my table ;-)