What have you done with your California today?

[Corradobrit]

I do have 4motion and that helps a lot,

With manual diff lock? If yes, have you found it useful on that terrain? I imagine the studded tyres would make a huge difference.

 

[andrejab1]

Taken Nala, our 9-week-old chocolate lab for her first Cali outing. She seems to enjoy it

 

[The Merle]

First drive to work in the new van. Handy to have a mobile office again. Absolutely filthy already.View attachment 103727

Great colour

 

[Nik_campervan]

Sprayed the hinges of the roof and the front upper sliders. Roof was randomly not fully closing at front drivers side. Also fitted a missing black plastic shim to the drivers front scissor hinge. Raises and lowers smoother and faster now. Also stuck a french toll tag to the screen ready for summer.

 

[Michael G]

With manual diff lock? If yes, have you found it useful on that terrain? I imagine the studded tyres would make a huge difference.

No I don't have the diff lock. I recon it would help, I have never been stuck though even in snow past the wheels. Pulled out other cars too without it.

 

[66tim99]

Sprayed the hinges of the roof and the front upper sliders.

What did you use please? Silicone spray?

 

[Nik_campervan]

What did you use please? Silicone spray?

Silicone spray.

 

[66tim99]

A quarter (~250ml) of the large rainex 1l windscreen washer additive bottle every 2 refills or so. Never tried the wipe on type.

I’ve just ordered some reservoir Rainex, and some Carpro Fog Fight.
I find the windscreen fogs easily on cold days unless the demister button is pressed, which takes off the ‘auto’ function and affects the interior temperature. So I end up faffing.
We’ll see if this gear works.

https://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/products/carpro-fog-fight-100ml-kit

 

[WelshGas]

I’ve just ordered some reservoir Rainex, and some Carpro Fog Fight.
I find the windscreen fogs easily on cold days unless the demister button is pressed, which takes off the ‘auto’ function and affects the interior temperature. So I end up faffing.
We’ll see if this gear works.

https://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/products/carpro-fog-fight-100ml-kit

Try running the AirCon on recirculation to lower the interior humidification, or crack a window to allow the humid interior air to be ventilated.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

I’ve just ordered some reservoir Rainex, and some Carpro Fog Fight.

It’s better to use the the traditional rainex (applied to windscreen with a cloth) rather than rainex washer additive ; some issues have been reported:

Maker of Rain-X Facing Class Action Over Washer Fluid Sensor Problems

The maker of Rain-X has been hit with a class action that says the windshield wiper fluid causes problems that cost hundreds to repair. Learn more.

www.classaction.org

 

[Corradobrit]

Rain X works far better when it has a chance to bond to the windscreen.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Rain X works far better when it has a chance to bond to the windscreen.

This is very quick to use, works well & always on offer:

Rain-X 2in1 Glass Cleaner & Rain Repellent 500ml | Halfords UK

Shop the latest RainX Glass Cleaner & Rain Repellent a 2 in 1 formula which cleans the glass & improves visibility at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

 

[66tim99]

It’s better to use the the traditional rainex (applied to windscreen with a cloth) rather than rainex washer additive ; some issues have been reported:

Maker of Rain-X Facing Class Action Over Washer Fluid Sensor Problems

The maker of Rain-X has been hit with a class action that says the windshield wiper fluid causes problems that cost hundreds to repair. Learn more.

www.classaction.org

Thanks!
I applied the wipe-on stuff yesterday, so will stick with that.
500ml of Rainex reservoir additive for sale!

 

[kurienp]

It’s better to use the the traditional rainex (applied to windscreen with a cloth) rather than rainex washer additive ; some issues have been reported:

Maker of Rain-X Facing Class Action Over Washer Fluid Sensor Problems

The maker of Rain-X has been hit with a class action that says the windshield wiper fluid causes problems that cost hundreds to repair. Learn more.

www.classaction.org

The older rainex was much thicker and have hear reports of it clogging pipes/motors. The ones in the last few years are different and have not had any issues. I use it more diluted than their recommendations.

 

[Nik_campervan]

Fitted missing trim cover to the side door lower guide, dash tray mats and trial fitted a jerba campervans midge screen.

 

[Christine Kirk]

Enjoyable drive home from down south late afternoon up M3/M25/ M1 / M18 in the relaxing California, superb motorways transport.

 

[Corradobrit]

Enjoyable drive.......late afternoon..... M25

Thats an oxymoron if ever I heard one

 

[clarinetbcn]

Les 3 Vallées, French Alps

 

[66tim99]

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ooooh - snow picked up then?

 

[clarinetbcn]

ooooh - snow picked up then?

Spectacular conditions. It has snowed every afternoon and evening since we arrived last Saturday. Mornings have been sunny, clouding over at mid-day, then snow and reduced visibility from about 3pm.

 

[kurienp]

This is more of a "done to your California". Had to call the AA. Went through a puddle of water the front left wheel sprayed water and the heat shield on the left bent inside and was hitting the drive shaft. The AA gentlemen came and just pushed it back and all was well. 2nd time this is happening. Will fabricate something to keep the heat shield in place.

 

[s2bear]

Took the dirty bus on a trip to Bognor Motors to adjust the coil overs up a little after they settled about 15mm since installation and, put new rear bushes on.

I wasn’t expecting the ride to change but it does seem much better over bumps (I guess there’s a bit more shock and spring travel to be had).


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[clarinetbcn]

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Agilis Crossclimates meant no problems even without chains. I love these tires! Not my first experience...a month after installing them I climbed the Port de Bonaigüa, 2000m in the Pyrenees at -10c with fresh snow and ice, not plowed at 7am, without need for chains. Cars ahead of me were sliding and stopped to install chains in unpleasant conditions. It's very satisfying when a product delivers as advertised. I did have doubts when looking to buy about whether to get 4Motion, but snow professional friends in the Pyrenees advised against because of fuel consumption and maintenance, saying pay attention to 1st class tires. Others' experience may differ, but mine has been great. The tread pattern is much more aggressive than Crossclimate + or SUV, depends on what you use your van for.

 

[RobertCalifornia]

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Chopping the 2cm memory foam IKEA mattress for perfect fit upstairs

Do you have the exact IKEA product name? How is this working out?

 

[Californication69]

Do you have the exact IKEA product name? How is this working out?

IKEA articl number
702.981.77
TUSSÖY Mattress topper, white, Standard Double

£129
Absolutely fantastic