What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Aidy P]

Thanks, they look really good. I have bad arthritis in my hands and have just ordered myself some.

They get lovely and toastie! I hope they provide you with relief too. We all love it after a long walk from the van. My daughter plays a lot of outdoor sport too so she’s been ‘borrowing’ it from the van!!!

 

[TripleBee]

Some pair of matching shower slippers.

 

[GillianC]

@Aidy P these are brilliant thanks!!!
They get so hot and I use them in pockets on various parts of my body to keep warm.
Very high quality, magnetic to hold them together and have a neat little bag to carry them in. I bought the orange and it’s great.

 

[Aidy P]

@Aidy P these are brilliant thanks!!!
They get so hot and I use them in pockets on various parts of my body to keep warm.
Very high quality, magnetic to hold them together and have a neat little bag to carry them in. I bought the orange and it’s great.

That’s great @GillianC … I always worry that people think I’m mad when I recommend gadgets!! Been using mine a lot this week with the cold snap. They’re 20% off on Amazon at the moment

 

[GillianC]

Cookie cutter!

 

[acer]

Cookie cutter!

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Love that! I’d like to see the cookie too please when you get around to it. Also, where did you find it?

 

[GillianC]

Love that! I’d like to see the cookie too please when you get around to it. Also, where did you find it?

https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/vw_cookie_cutter

Hopefully the link will work.
Comes from Switzerland and took a couple of weeks to arrive but beautifully made and packaged. Came with a recipe for Swiss cookies which I plan on making this weekend so will post a pic.
They do a whole range of cutters.

 

[Hotel du van]

I’ve bought a little electric heater for when I’m camping with EHU.

 

[pchmlk]

I’ve bought a little electric heater for when I’m camping with EHU.

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Not a criticism but I love the diesel heater on the van and would hate to take up valuable space inside with an alternative - what’s the appeal?

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

Not a criticism but I love the diesel heater on the van and would hate to take up valuable space inside with an alternative - what’s the appeal?

Agreed, the other problem is likely increased condensation.


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[Hotel du van]

Not a criticism but I love the diesel heater on the van and would hate to take up valuable space inside with an alternative - what’s the appeal?

I love the diesel heater too. It’s my first using the electric heater in the van. I bought it for home but thought I’d try it in the van this weekend.

 

[Hotel du van]

Agreed, the other problem is likely increased condensation.


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I’ll let you know as first time using it this weekend.

 

[TripleBee]

Not a criticism but I love the diesel heater on the van and would hate to take up valuable space inside with an alternative - what’s the appeal?

I can think of one very important one: cleaner air around and in your van, because no exhaust fumes.
Also, when on camping, your neighbours won't hate you that much if you use the electric heater.

I also have an electric heater of about 700W. It makes chilly evenings a little more comfortable without having to inhale diesel exhaust fumes.

 

[Kev56]

I’ve bought a little electric heater for when I’m camping with EHU.

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I’ve got the same heater, very good with all the settings. Used it again last week, with the windows cracked as per usual and no condensation. If you’ve paid for ehu why not use it? A bit dumb not to really.

 

[SamSara]

I have ordered a 2l air fryer for the many occasions when I go to a site and the only option is EHU. Would love your best vegetarian van recipes

 

[Cali Phillip]

I’ve got the same heater, very good with all the settings. Used it again last week, with the windows cracked as per usual and no condensation. If you’ve paid for ehu why not use it? A bit dumb not to really.

Kind of how I feel, especially if it's a campsite you cannot book a pitch without electric.

 

[Kayleigh]

I have ordered a 2l air fryer for the many occasions when I go to a site and the only option is EHU. Would love your best vegetarian van recipes

I have bought a 2L one as well. Mine can be run on the Delta 2 but on hookup is better.
Current favourite is patatas bravas, which take 10 mins!

 

[GillianC]

https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/vw_cookie_cutter

Hopefully the link will work.
Comes from Switzerland and took a couple of weeks to arrive but beautifully made and packaged. Came with a recipe for Swiss cookies which I plan on making this weekend so will post a pic.
They do a whole range of cutters.

Here we go! Think I cut these a bit thin and the wheels got a bit clogged up! Used the recipe in the box and they taste delicious but next time I might might make shortbread or a shrewsbury biscuit recipe.
The kitchen smells amazing.

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[SanderR72]

Here we go! Think I cut these a bit thin and the wheels got a bit clogged up! Used the recipe in the box and they taste delicious but next time I might might make shortbread or a shrewsbury biscuit recipe.
The kitchen smells amazing.

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Such a shame I can only download the picture and not the real cookie

 

[nlbulli]

Adventure Van molle board and 17L overland fuel tank

 

[jonnystrong2000]

I see you've gone for the 2 piece set, I've found the extra bit that covers the carpet between the footwells to be well worth having, but I do drive my van wearing site boots quite a lot so anything that keeps the mud under control is good.

Andy, I have been looking for that extra middle bit - any ideas where I can buy that? I already have the 2 x footwell ones. TIA, Richie

 

[Lee.Van.Cleef]

Here's a niche purchase.

We like to try and appreciate the local wildlife when we're out and about. Binoculars are are handy essential in daylight hours but not much good after dark. So...

Say hello to the Magenta 5 hand held bat detector.

Depending on where we are we can now sit out with warm cup of coffee after dusk and listen to as well as watch the local bat life. It also keeps the 10 year old occupied.
(Much more interesting than it sounds).

20% off on the RSPB website over Christmas for those that appreciate a bargain

#HolyBatDetector

 

[andyinluton]

I’ve not

Andy, I have been looking for that extra middle bit - any ideas where I can buy that? I already have the 2 x footwell ones. TIA, Richie

found anywhere selling it separately, I bought a 3 piece set and then sold on the other 2 parts.

 

[larrylamb]

Here's a niche purchase.

We like to try and appreciate the local wildlife when we're out and about. Binoculars are are handy essential in daylight hours but not much good after dark. So...

Say hello to the Magenta 5 hand held bat detector.

Depending on where we are we can now sit out with warm cup of coffee after dusk and listen to as well as watch the local bat life. It also keeps the 10 year old occupied.
(Much more interesting than it sounds).

20% off on the RSPB website over Christmas for those that appreciate a bargain

#HolyBatDetector

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Think you need a new user name.

 

[Flower Power]

Bats life might be fascinating but at the moment there are ongoing rabies cases in Netherlands, Poland and Spain linked to bats. They are spreading rabies year after year in different parts of Europe. I rather stay away from them if I can.