What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[willwander]

Very nice especially love the Campervan sticker, is that from stock or your own design please?

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We have a duvet cover on the way too

 

[BeagleMum]

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We have a duvet cover on the way too

We have a VW duvet cover but it’s not as smart as that one

 

[Elly Swanson]

It will charge slightly less, but it charge nevertheless.
The other side of the medal is, if the windscreen is facing the sun, it may charge more despite the glass because of its angle than flat on the roof..

I’ve recently bought a baby version of you panel for charging devices, 16w Ravpower. It will conveniently clip on to my back pack too to charge when out and about. I intend to use it to charge power banks through the day and our devices (gps, tablets, phones) from the power banks at night.

What size and make is this big “daddy” version of yours?

 

[Calimili]

I’ve recently bought a baby version of you panel for charging devices, 16w Ravpower. It will conveniently clip on to my back pack too to charge when out and about. I intend to use it to charge power banks through the day and our devices (gps, tablets, phones) from the power banks at night.

What size and make is this big “daddy” version of yours?

This is a 120W with mppt charger. Closed it measures 560 x 440 x 20mm , unfolded 560 x 1280 x 6mm, as you can see fits perfectly begind the windscreen.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L11GSSZ/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

 

[Calimili]

This is a 120W with mppt charger. Closed it measures 560 x 440 x 20mm , unfolded 560 x 1280 x 6mm, as you can see fits perfectly begind the windscreen.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L11GSSZ/?tag=vwcalifornia-21

It charges battery up to 200Ah, so perfectly fine for the Cali (75x2) 150Ah
Actually the complete Kit is here: https://m.offgridtec.com/item/35313938

 

[Elly Swanson]

It charges battery up to 200Ah, so perfectly fine for the Cali (75x2) 150Ah
Actually the complete Kit is here: https://m.offgridtec.com/item/35313938

All this electrickery stuff is a bit of a mystery to me, but I’m learning slowly with the help of t’interweb.

We’re looking for a solar solution but don’t really want a Permanent external add on. Our needs are minor and our power concerns relate mainly to keeping the fridge running and side door opening (although I now know you can turn off the lecci assist on that) when static at 5/6 day festivals and when off grid and not driving round.

 

[Calimili]

All this electrickery stuff is a bit of a mystery to me, but I’m learning slowly with the help of t’interweb.

We’re looking for a solar solution but don’t really want a Permanent external add on. Our needs are minor and our power concerns relate mainly to keeping the fridge running and side door opening (although I now know you can turn off the lecci assist on that) when static at 5/6 day festivals and when off grid and not driving round.

I think you'll be absolutely fine with a solar panel like mine. The point being, you want it a big bigger than you actually need, because you may not have perfect conditions or bright sun. In less optimal conditions even when slightly covered, a bigger panel (like this 120W) will still capture some light and convert it into power , whereas a smaller panel will not. And you absolutely want a mppt type charger in order to produce power with less light.

 

[Amplefosters]

I really wanted black alloys when we brought the van but the quote if £2.5k put me off.... then looked at second set but with budget constraints went with a local company to paint the existing.... chuffed with the result! Please excuse the general dirt! Just the decals to go!

 

[paradise city]

Looks great with the white van.

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[Brian’s Dad]

I really wanted black alloys when we brought the van but the quote if £2.5k put me off.... then looked at second set but with budget constraints went with a local company to paint the existing.... chuffed with the result! Please excuse the general diet! Just the decals to go!

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Nice, are you going to black out the b pillar as well?

 

[CannonDale]

Nice, are you going to black out the b pillar as well?

Solar system and planar heater

 

[Amplefosters]

Nice, are you going to black out the b pillar as well?

Not yet.... got a personalised decal that we're waiting for drawings back on and will assess after that

 

[flying banana]

My garage was build to fit cars arround 2m h. as at the time my Defender with roofrack and tent needed to fit and i knew a Cali was on the list of cars to come....
So i had this build :
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It's 100m2 floor (polished concrete) and one open space inside without walls or pilars.
The door is 6m wide and 2,30m h clearance .
On top an attic....
For the moment it fits 3 cars and lots of Cali-related stuff , DIY stuff , tools , workbench,...
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I kind of got the garage for the Cali so staying on topic

its like garage porn is that. I want one. I daren't put a pic of mine on

 

[willwander]

its like garage porn is that. I want one. I daren't put a pic of mine on

Wow, I have garage envy too

 

[Adno]

Hello? How do you connect this solar panel

 

[CannonDale]

Hello? How do you connect this solar panel

I will post some pics when it arrives, have a look at camper solar solutions website.

 

[Bryan2411]

We invested (I say invested as they weren't cheap!) in two sets of Sunnersta shelving adapters and a Pop top table. Only the metal brackets were bought from Germany, the rest was from the local IKEA. Really pleased and they dont rattle about when driving.

 

[AlisonF]

Phew, breathe, and again, and again...
I just put down a deposit for an Eriba...

 

[SailSki]

Hi @Bryan2411 , may I ask where you got the brackets from? They look useful in that you can use the shelf with the roof bed base up. Thanks, Mike

 

[Bryan2411]

Hi @Bryan2411 , may I ask where you got the brackets from? They look useful in that you can use the shelf with the roof bed base up. Thanks, Mike

Hi Mike, here is the link: https://calitop.eu/product_info.php?language=en&info=p130_halterung-sunnersta.html
To make the most of the postage we also ordered this, it swaps to either side of the opening to the upper bed.

 

[Jay gas]

Phew, breathe, and again, and again...
I just put down a deposit for an Eriba...

Which Eriba are you getting I think they a great

 

[AlisonF]

Which Eriba are you getting I think they a great

A 430 Triton... so only 2m wide but still has a bathroom... can’t wait to pick it / her / him up...

 

[BeagleMum]

Phew, breathe, and again, and again...
I just put down a deposit for an Eriba...

We pass this way only once, life is for living & enjoying, congratulations

 

[Duxdeluxe]

Eriiba well if that floats your boat, congratulations I hope you really enjoy it and pics would be nice

 

[Elly Swanson]

We invested (I say invested as they weren't cheap!) in two sets of Sunnersta shelving adapters and a Pop top table. Only the metal brackets were bought from Germany, the rest was from the local IKEA. Really pleased and they dont rattle about when driving.View attachment 55849

Please can you tell me where you got the brackets from (a link would be great).