What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[GrumpyGranddad]

Can anybody advise the available height between a pull out tray and the underside of the rear shelf?

 

[altvic]

Made by a friend.

 

[McGoogly]

Hi @McGoogly, we like them a !ot. To be honest they will never be as comfortable as a reclining chair but we always expected that before we got them. We have also got the inflatable Helinox cushions which are a great addition. They are extremely lightweight and pack away nice and small. We are currently on a 6 week trip around the Greek Islands (without the van) and have them with us. We've had a few people ask about them, especially those laying uncomfortably on towels. So, more than comfortable around the van, smal! enough that they don't get in the way and light enough to carry around.

That’s great to hear, thank you. Hope you’re having a great holiday you lucky bugger!

 

[Wogga]

The sliding tray I bought from Calicap.de arrived today. 710mm deep and full width to fit the T6.1 with lounge function bed. It’s a great bit of engineering and I can’t wait to fit it (once my Ocean arrives).View attachment 66603

Did you order it from DE? How long was delivery if you did?

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Did you order it from DE? How long was delivery if you did?

Yes ordered from Germany on Thursday last week and delivered to me yesterday (Sunday) by DPD. Heavy items but very well packaged so no damage. Also all the metal components are covered in protective film, so brilliantly shiny when peeled off. Have now ordered a Caliboard (shelf) and a set of drawers from them (yesterday) and have had an email confirming collection by the courier already. Great service.

 

[AndyB57]

Comfortz windscreen cover, 2x RidgeMonkeys, 10L water carrier, PortaPotti 335 bog, bag for bog, double sleeping bag, Quechua Arpenaz tent and finally...
a California Ocean to put it all in!

 

[California4x4]

Comfortz windscreen cover, 2x RidgeMonkeys, 10L water carrier, PortaPotti 335 bog, bag for bog, double sleeping bag, Quechua Arpenaz tent and finally...
a California Ocean to put it all in!

A free California with £70k of camping stuff!

 

[AndyB57]

A free California with £70k of camping stuff!

Yeah - special offer for one day only!

 

[paradise city]

Anyone with the Inka waterproof seat covers will sympathise

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[GrumpyGranddad]

Bought a Caliboard (shelf in other words). Full length of Cali Ocean kitchen. Maybe useful storage and when cooking in the van but you obviously can’t leave anything on it when driving and you have to remove any tall items when lowering the upper bed/roof.

 

[Meoncoast]

After cancelling our Scottish Trip this year due to lockdown have just bought an OS map for our October trip to South Wales and the Valleys. - that was a waste of money

 

[Calimili]

Bought a Caliboard (shelf in other words). Full length of Cali Ocean kitchen. Maybe useful storage and when cooking in the van but you obviously can’t leave anything on it when driving and you have to remove any tall items when lowering the upper bed/roof.
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Do you mind if I tell you how to spend your own money?
I would suggest you wait until you have the Cali, as otherwise you'll end up buying a lot of stuff you won't actually use.
i know the temptation is strong, but it is only using the Cali for a while that you realise what you really need and what not

 

[Rololux]

Bought a Caliboard (shelf in other words). Full length of Cali Ocean kitchen. Maybe useful storage and when cooking in the van but you obviously can’t leave anything on it when driving and you have to remove any tall items when lowering the upper bed/roof.
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Just as a matter of interest GGD, and absolutely no negative vibes intended, but how many individual items have you bought for your Cali before getting delivery of the van itself? Must confess, I’ve bought a few myself, but it seems you are going for the record!!

 

[DoctorBob]

The sliding tray I bought from Calicap.de arrived today. 710mm deep and full width to fit the T6.1 with lounge function bed. It’s a great bit of engineering and I can’t wait to fit it (once my Ocean arrives).View attachment 66603

you recommend then? I have been dithering over it.... My van has just landed on UK soil so may take the plunge...

 

[Jabberwocky]

Can anybody advise the available height between a pull out tray and the underside of the rear shelf?

Hi GG. As far as I can see you don't yet have an answer to your question. These two photos should help. The striped box is a 335 Porta-Potty. It just goes in under the mesh shelf on its lowest setting.
Hope this helps.

 

[Dr-Snickers]

Bought a Caliboard (shelf in other words). Full length of Cali Ocean kitchen. Maybe useful storage and when cooking in the van but you obviously can’t leave anything on it when driving and you have to remove any tall items when lowering the upper bed/roof.
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Different site but I have seen a suggestion on how to store smaller items on a shelf whilst in transit and this might be of use to you, just scroll down the page and it shows pictures of small boxes stuck down with velcro dots:

Seitenregal links, 70 cm, mit Kleiderstange

Seitenregal links, mit Kleiderstange

calitop.eu

 

[andyinluton]

Need to be careful with that dimension GG will have a T6.1 with a different board there. I think it is mounted at the same height but don't know if any of the recline mechanism hangs below the board.

 

[Meoncoast]

Do you mind if I tell you how to spend your own money?

he may not be a Cali Virgin

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Different site but I have seen a suggestion on how to store smaller items on a shelf whilst in transit and this might be of use to you, just scroll down the page and it shows pictures of small boxes stuck down with velcro dots:

Seitenregal links, 70 cm, mit Kleiderstange

Seitenregal links, mit Kleiderstange

calitop.eu

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Great idea

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Just as a matter of interest GGD, and absolutely no negative vibes intended, but how many individual items have you bought for your Cali before getting delivery of the van itself? Must confess, I’ve bought a few myself, but it seems you are going for the record!!

Gone a bit silly maybe, my shed is full Most is kit I know I will definitely need - hook up cable, spare safe, portapotti, slide out tray, set of kitchen drawers, Caliboard shelf, and a few bits and bobs. Something to do whilst waiting for the van and spreads the cost over several months. If the van doesn’t turn up I’ll be having an eBayfest !! Once I’ve got it, I plan to get solar once I’ve decided on fixed or portable, and an Atera tow bar bike rack once they’re back in stock.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Hi GG. As far as I can see you don't yet have an answer to your question. These two photos should help. The striped box is a 335 Porta-Potty. It just goes in under the mesh shelf on its lowest setting.
Hope this helps.
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Great, many thanks Jabberwocky.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Need to be careful with that dimension GG will have a T6.1 with a different board there. I think it is mounted at the same height but don't know if any of the recline mechanism hangs below the board.

Good point thanks. Not a real problem at the moment, was just browsing Eurocrate sizes. Won’t buy any until I have the van.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Do you mind if I tell you how to spend your own money?
I would suggest you wait until you have the Cali, as otherwise you'll end up buying a lot of stuff you won't actually use.
i know the temptation is strong, but it is only using the Cali for a while that you realise what you really need and what not

Good advice, but most of what I’ve bought I know I’ll need. Some are essentials. Thanks for the thought though.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Great, many thanks Jabberwocky.

I just realised that your Cali will be a 6.1. Mine is a 6.
I assume the dimensions are the same.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

I just realised that your Cali will be a 6.1. Mine is a 6.
I assume the dimensions are the same.

I reckon they will, just the depth of 710mm that’s different. Still won’t buy my crates until I have the van. Cheers Mike