Why a Beach was the Question.

[Meoncoast]

I was going to post why a Beach, and then I was also asked why a Beach. This is our California story and why we decided to replace our Ocean with a Beach.
We first bought a Cali in 2012 as our daily drive and replaced it in late 2016 with our Ocean. Having run it for 65,000 miles, we decided it was time for a new van.

For us the attraction of a Beach was the cost and the 3-seat bench. Also to a large extent I wanted a less complicated van. Having been a member of this forum since 2012 the Ocean v Beach threads often springs up. I gues it is what van meets a persons needs at a moment in time. We use our van daily either by the sea or out in the New Forest a life of leisure! Well out ofwarranty the cost of repairs to things like the roof and finding a garage able to fix such things made me think long term the Beach would be abetter bet for us. A T6.1 also appealed as I do not like the look of the New VW Multivan California's – they may grow on me but not at thistime, they also seem to be even more complicated with even more to go wrong.

So at this time the a Beach T6.1 appears to be what will work for us, at this time in our camper journey.

 

[johns6809]

I was going to post why a Beach, and then I was also asked why a Beach. This is our California story and why we decided to replace our Ocean with a Beach.
We first bought a Cali in 2012 as our daily drive and replaced it in late 2016 with our Ocean. Having run it for 65,000 miles, we decided it was time for a new van.

For us the attraction of a Beach was the cost and the 3-seat bench. Also to a large extent I wanted a less complicated van. Having been a member of this forum since 2012 the Ocean v Beach threads often springs up. I gues it is what van meets a persons needs at a moment in time. We use our van daily either by the sea or out in the New Forest a life of leisure! Well out ofwarranty the cost of repairs to things like the roof and finding a garage able to fix such things made me think long term the Beach would be abetter bet for us. A T6.1 also appealed as I do not like the look of the New VW Multivan California's – they may grow on me but not at thistime, they also seem to be even more complicated with even more to go wrong.

So at this time the a Beach T6.1 appears to be what will work for us,

We got an Ocean a couple of months back. But have often thought the Beach to be a very good alternative depending on use. As you say.....Less to go wrong in the long run.

 

[Kenb17]

Hi, we had an SE (Ocean) and for medical reasons sold and then have come back with a Beach. There really are pros and Cons and the choice is what suits you and your lifestyle.

We still ahve conversations about the pros and cons!

Enjoy California life.

 

[Ksar-el-kebir]

I was going to post why a Beach, and then I was also asked why a Beach. This is our California story and why we decided to replace our Ocean with a Beach.
We first bought a Cali in 2012 as our daily drive and replaced it in late 2016 with our Ocean. Having run it for 65,000 miles, we decided it was time for a new van.

For us the attraction of a Beach was the cost and the 3-seat bench. Also to a large extent I wanted a less complicated van. Having been a member of this forum since 2012 the Ocean v Beach threads often springs up. I gues it is what van meets a persons needs at a moment in time. We use our van daily either by the sea or out in the New Forest a life of leisure! Well out ofwarranty the cost of repairs to things like the roof and finding a garage able to fix such things made me think long term the Beach would be abetter bet for us. A T6.1 also appealed as I do not like the look of the New VW Multivan California's – they may grow on me but not at thistime, they also seem to be even more complicated with even more to go wrong.

So at this time the a Beach T6.1 appears to be what will work for us, at this time in our camper journey.

I wonder why I spent so much money on my 4motion California when I prefer to sleep in hotels and eat in restaurants!

 

[Meoncoast]

I wonder why I spent so much money on my 4motion California when I prefer to sleep in hotels and eat in restaurants!

So do I if you feel like that. I have regrets having and using to the full our vans.

 

[kurienp]

I have friends visiting - 5 people + the 2 of us. Makes it 7. The only time I think that a beach would've been great and consider changing. In this case I have to borrow my friend's 7 seater or hire a 7 seater so that all of us can travel together.

I think getting a beach and getting a cooking area + storage + whatever else is needed is a much more flexible option ... but currently I will stay with my Ocean!