What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Kmann]

UPS - got new wheels from Mathew (T5 Upgrades). Suits the 4 Motion well.

Black Rhino Warlord Gun Metal. 17 x 8". The tyres are Michelin Lattitude Cross 235x55R17 103H XL - after +5.000 km I am very pleased minimal extra road noise and ruddle. They are the original size, so no worries if I need to use the spare. Of cause I would get a little extra ground clearance on a "taller" tyre. But excess is limited to 5% in Denmark anyway.

 

[willwander]

The dreaded sh!t box
Never thought this day would come, but here I am taking a picture of it.

 

[Vagophile]

The dreaded sh!t box
Never thought this day would come, but here I am taking a picture of it.
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I think 99 percent of club members know what it looks like by now!

 

[kurienp]

The dreaded sh!t box
Never thought this day would come, but here I am taking a picture of it.
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Waiting for the day when you start to - sing - praises of it - when sitting on it

 

[Jodalo]

Took a leaf out of @Elly Swanson book. 2 x Dunhelm Marvel Mats (£24 each). Managed to cover the rear and 2 front seat mats with some careful cutting. No fraying, non-slip, cut with sturdy scissors. Excellent value at £48 all in. Couldn’t bring myself to pay the going rate for the Brandrup’s etc. See pics of rugs below.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Took a leaf out of @Elly Swanson book. 2 x Dunhelm Marvel Mats (£24 each). Managed to cover the rear and 2 front seat mats with some careful cutting. No fraying, non-slip, cut with sturdy scissors. Excellent value at £48 all in. Couldn’t bring myself to pay the going rate for the Brandrup’s etc. See pics of rugs below.
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Hey, that looks great, Jodalo. The mats that is, not Trumps hair!

 

[johnyboy]

Waiting for the day when you start to - sing - praises of it - when sitting on it

I bit the bullet too... the experience was actually better than 90% of portaloos

 

[BeagleMum]

Took a leaf out of @Elly Swanson book. 2 x Dunhelm Marvel Mats (£24 each). Managed to cover the rear and 2 front seat mats with some careful cutting. No fraying, non-slip, cut with sturdy scissors. Excellent value at £48 all in. Couldn’t bring myself to pay the going rate for the Brandrup’s etc. See pics of rugs below.
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Neat job looks good

 

[kurienp]

Took a leaf out of @Elly Swanson book. 2 x Dunhelm Marvel Mats (£24 each). Managed to cover the rear and 2 front seat mats with some careful cutting. No fraying, non-slip, cut with sturdy scissors. Excellent value at £48 all in. Couldn’t bring myself to pay the going rate for the Brandrup’s etc. See pics of rugs below.
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A word of warning/caution though. The first few outings, be ready with a vacuum cleaner to get all the fluff out. Otherwise, they are a good bang for the buck.

 

[Elly Swanson]

A word of warning/caution though. The first few outings, be ready with a vacuum cleaner to get all the fluff out. Otherwise, they are a good bang for the buck.

You can brush the fluff out but it takes ages. First time we hoovered I thought “OMG” if this keeps happening it’ll just be a rubber mat”! But after the second hoovering all was fine and it stopped.

 

[Jodalo]

You can brush the fluff out but it takes ages. First time we hoovered I thought “OMG” if this keeps happening it’ll just be a rubber mat”! But after the second hoovering all was fine and it stopped.

I let Henrietta give it a good sucking after I fitted it. Definitely no more fluff on it now.

 

[Elly Swanson]

I let Henrietta give it

That sounds well rude! If Henrietta’s not a vacuum she also could have hung it out and given it a good spanking!

 

[Bryan2411]

New Boots. 4 Michelin CrossClimate SUVs. Local garage £140 each fitted. Was thinking of the Agilis version but eventually figured if I was planning on going where snow chains were actually needed I’d get some used wheels and get proper winter/off road tyres.
Also had Haldex Pump & filter replacement for the 4motion system. I’ll do separate post on that one!!!!

 

[Daveb999]

New upper mattress and sheet, Ridge monkey connect combo. Also filled up the fuel for the first time since I bought it

 

[BeagleMum]

New upper mattress and sheet, Ridge monkey connect combo. Also filled up the fuel for the first time since I bought it

Brandrup Flyout mosquito net for the sliding door.

 

[Loz]

Kampa VW Trip Air

 

[Brian’s Dad]

£35 USB rechargeable FM/DAB radio. Saves draining the starter battery!

 

[paradise city]

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£35 USB rechargeable FM/DAB radio. Saves draining the starter battery!

I'm in the market for one myself, would you recommend that one? I had a nice Pure one that gave up the ghost after about 7 years service, I tried to get the same model but they don't make it any more. Have had disappointing experiences with two different Majority models since, neither of which lasted more than 3 months (admittedly the second one may or may not have fallen into a bucket of water, although it was supposed to be waterproof!).

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[Brian’s Dad]

I'm in the market for one myself, would you recommend that one? I had a nice Pure one that gave up the ghost after about 7 years service, I tried to get the same model but they don't make it any more. Have had disappointing experiences with two different Majority models since, neither of which lasted more than 3 months (admittedly the second one may or may not have fallen into a bucket of water, although it was supposed to be waterproof!).

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It’s currently on its first weekend of use and so far I’m impressed. No reception issues. Sufficient volume for the van. It’s so much cheaper than the equivalent pure radio.

 

[Jodalo]

I'm in the market for one myself, would you recommend that one? I had a nice Pure one that gave up the ghost after about 7 years service, I tried to get the same model but they don't make it any more. Have had disappointing experiences with two different Majority models since, neither of which lasted more than 3 months (admittedly the second one may or may not have fallen into a bucket of water, although it was supposed to be waterproof!).

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If you want to spend a bit more money (£110) Go for the Roberts Stream 94i. See pic below. FM/DAB/Internet Radio/Bluetooth player/Remote controller. Fantastic sound quality plus many other features. Battery pack sold separately. Something you can enjoy at home too. We use it in the Cali with the Bluetooth player, which gives a really good sound quality without using the starter battery. And no I’m not connected with Roberts.

 

[5i1ver8ack]

Not exactly bought, because I didn't have to pay.

Thank you SMG Cowfold. Two new timbre doors (wardrobe and back cupboard), to replace the split ones held together with tape (the wardrobe door in particular). And a new awning to replace the seriously creased one.

Excellent service, if a bit of a trek from home. Well worth finding somewhere that understands the California's foibles.

 

[Brian’s Dad]

If you want to spend a bit more money (£110) Go for the Roberts Stream 94i. See pic below. FM/DAB/Internet Radio/Bluetooth player/Remote controller. Fantastic sound quality plus many other features. Battery pack sold separately. Something you can enjoy at home too. We use it in the Cali with the Bluetooth player, which gives a really good sound quality without using the starter battery. And no I’m not connected with Roberts.

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Clearly a lot higher quality than mine. Can you charge it in the cali?

 

[Jodalo]

Clearly a lot higher quality than mine. Can you charge it in the cali?

Yeah if you have the battery pack and you are on EHU, you plug the charge lead into the mains socket and charge whilst you listen. It’s always difficult recommending things but if you check out ‘what hi-if’ mag, it gets 5 stars.You can also control it via your smartphone with an App.

 

[paradise city]

It’s currently on its first weekend of use and so far I’m impressed. No reception issues. Sufficient volume for the van. It’s so much cheaper than the equivalent pure radio.

Cheers

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[paradise city]

If you want to spend a bit more money (£110) Go for the Roberts Stream 94i. See pic below. FM/DAB/Internet Radio/Bluetooth player/Remote controller. Fantastic sound quality plus many other features. Battery pack sold separately. Something you can enjoy at home too. We use it in the Cali with the Bluetooth player, which gives a really good sound quality without using the starter battery. And no I’m not connected with Roberts.

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That looks like a nice bit of kit alright

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