View from/of your van.

[Kmann]

Corse today. On our way to the south of the island driving down the westcoast. Heading for the La Maddalenas

 

[Meoncoast]

I recognise that weather!

And that is why I love our Cali any weather it just works.

 

[Borris]

Wildcamped just off the M1 in Northamptonshire! Woke up opposite a steaming heap!!

 

[Borris]

Just found we were a mere stone's throw from Newport Pagnell Services! Superb serendipity.

 

[motacyclist]

View attachment 15101 View attachment 15102Wildcamped just off the M1 in Northamptonshire! Woke up opposite a steaming heap!!

Lovely blue sky to greet you!

 

[Pesce]

@Pesce Where is this? Did you stay the night there, near the waterfall?

It's in a small valley called Val Bavona. We sleep close, in a small parking in the wood

 

[Aidy P]

Rainbow at Hadrian's Wall Campsite...
I know our California is my 'pot of gold at the end of the rainbow'. Happy Days!

 

[motacyclist]

Rainbow at Hadrian's Wall Campsite...
I know our California is my 'pot of gold at the end of the rainbow'. Happy Days!

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So it's true. There is a pot of gold (figuratively speaking) at the end of the rainbow!

 

[motacyclist]

(Another) Day trip to Chester with granddaughter

 

[AlisonF]

Faugh Head Farm (CL) on Monday evening

 

[motacyclist]

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Faugh Head Farm (CL) on Monday evening

Don't you ever go home? You're getting your money's worth out of that Cali!

 

[AlisonF]

Don't you ever go home? You're getting your money's worth out of that Cali!

Indeed - 42 nights and over 5000 miles since 1st March. Maybe I should just sell the house...

 

[Skinnee D]

Our first trip out: - Red Lion at Wainlode. (On the road to Lower Lode - they were full this weekend).

 

[Skinnee D]

Indeed - 42 nights and over 5000 miles since 1st March. Maybe I should just sell the house...

Feeling the trip envy - is there a voting button??

 

[calimera]

Worlds briefest wild camp on Dartmoor.
Perfect spot then Millie dog had a great roll in some foxes poo . Ugh.
Very happy dog.
Had to walk her home with a cloud of flies following her !!!!

Next purchase a shower . Remember to take dog shampoo ( leave in van)

 

[Velma's Dad]

What is it with Westies (the dogs, not the campervans) and fox sing? Ours used to wait until she was nicely scrubbed up and white and clean after a bath, then straight down to the woods at the bottom of the garden and back streaked in the grey-black stuff.

None of our other dogs - lab, spaniel, Heinz 57 mutt - have done that. (Don't get me started on what they've all eaten though...)

Sorry, should be on Cali Dogs forum, I know.

 

[calimera]

Finally had a local detailer gave Grace a "basic protection detail" on new T6 . Now ready for more adventures. Good to support a local business.

• Pre wash
• PH neutral snow foam wash – hogs hair brushed around intricate areas
• Non acidic wheel wash – including brushing of inners
• Full pressure wash rinse
• Wheel arches cleaned
• Door shuts cleaned
• Luxury lambs wool mitt wash – 2 bucket method
• Full pressure rinse
• Full microfiber towel dry
• Hot air dry
• Full vehicle clay barred
• Full hand polish
• Full vehicle acrylic sealant applied
• A layer of wax applied – Swissvax upgrade available
• Wheel sealent applied
• Rubber/Plastic protection applied
• Glass sealent applied
• Tyres dressed

 

[T6 CFO]

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Finally had a local detailer gave Grace a "basic protection detail" on new T6 . Now ready for more adventures. Good to support a local business.

• Pre wash
• PH neutral snow foam wash – hogs hair brushed around intricate areas
• Non acidic wheel wash – including brushing of inners
• Full pressure wash rinse
• Wheel arches cleaned
• Door shuts cleaned
• Luxury lambs wool mitt wash – 2 bucket method
• Full pressure rinse
• Full microfiber towel dry
• Hot air dry
• Full vehicle clay barred
• Full hand polish
• Full vehicle acrylic sealant applied
• A layer of wax applied – Swissvax upgrade available
• Wheel sealent applied
• Rubber/Plastic protection applied
• Glass sealent applied
• Tyres dressed

Very nice. Been considering it for when mine arrives. In the meantime I've done some research and bought a few products to protect it myself. Still might go for the protection detailing especially having seen yours.


Mike

 

[Loz]

Very nice. Been considering it for when mine arrives. In the meantime I've done some research and bought a few products to protect it myself. Still might go for the protection detailing especially having seen yours.


Mike

Me too, will be using Adam from Revolution Detailing near you in Yate..

 

[T6 CFO]

Me too, will be using Adam from Revolution Detailing near you in Yate..

Excellent Loz. Hit on that place when I did a local search and sounded good.
Are you going to go for the new car detail, protection detail or something else. I'm presuming you know Adam. Always nice to have a name when you call


Mike

 

[Teejay]

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Finally had a local detailer gave Grace a "basic protection detail" on new T6 . Now ready for more adventures. Good to support a local business.

• Pre wash
• PH neutral snow foam wash – hogs hair brushed around intricate areas
• Non acidic wheel wash – including brushing of inners
• Full pressure wash rinse
• Wheel arches cleaned
• Door shuts cleaned
• Luxury lambs wool mitt wash – 2 bucket method
• Full pressure rinse
• Full microfiber towel dry
• Hot air dry
• Full vehicle clay barred
• Full hand polish
• Full vehicle acrylic sealant applied
• A layer of wax applied – Swissvax upgrade available
• Wheel sealent applied
• Rubber/Plastic protection applied
• Glass sealent applied
• Tyres dressed

Looks fabulous !
It's something I'm considering too, but looking into Gtechniq, guaranteed it for multiple years.

 

[Teejay]

Very nice. Been considering it for when mine arrives. In the meantime I've done some research and bought a few products to protect it myself. Still might go for the protection detailing especially having seen yours.

Mike

I spoke to a chap local to me and he said, if you decide to go for the whole kit ask the VW dealer not to prepare the paint at all. Something about the initial polish takes longer. The newer the paint the less they need to prep.

Teejay

 

[Loz]

Excellent Loz. Hit on that place when I did a local search and sounded good.
Are you going to go for the new car detail, protection detail or something else. I'm presuming you know Adam. Always nice to have a name when you call


Mike

New Car detail, his work is excellent, was about to have my Touareg in for 3 days but it sold quicker than I expected so had to cancel but tipped him off I was going to bring the Cali in as soon as I get it.

Bit off topic so happy to continue this in Detailing..

 

[calimera]

Looks fabulous !
It's something I'm considering too, but looking into Gtechniq, guaranteed it for multiple years.

Did look at Gtechniq but felt too expensive for us. He does do that if required.
Detailer has recommended a certain wax every 2/3 mths to keep it topped up. He does do a maintenance safe wash. But he feels we can do that by using a PH free shampoo, 2 bucket method with microtowels. He was impressed by regime of washing , all gleaned from reading threads on here.
The detailer took over 6 hours to do the job

 

[T6 CFO]

Good shout ok


Mike