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NZCol
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Hello all - previous lurker who disappeared for a while but now back. I'm looking to order a new California. I know all about the relative issues with fragility etc however in NZ my options for decent i.e. safeish campers with usable space are limited. Importing from UK is now prohibitively expensive and compliance is a 'mare.
I've been using a 2007 6spd man 4 motion for a few days and it is just the ticket. The roof bed is spot on and all our bikes etc fit in nicely now with some fiddling. I'm getting a stainless rack fabricated by a mate for the inside so the bikes live in there until we need the space then they get pushed out the back at night - works well for us.
So despite all that - has anyone got any sage advice for a potential owner ? I'm ordering frmo VW NZ as that gives me an easier path for warranty etc and is also almost cheaper than a private import (once you add GST + duty + freight + compliance).
Also, any 'must have options'. On top of std spec i was planning on
1D7 towbar wiring prep & factory towbar, Roof window, safe box, leccy folding mirrors as NZ drivers are :censor useless at getting through gaps Cry. Wondered about radio options as comes with RCD310.
Cheers for any advice positive or negative
I've been using a 2007 6spd man 4 motion for a few days and it is just the ticket. The roof bed is spot on and all our bikes etc fit in nicely now with some fiddling. I'm getting a stainless rack fabricated by a mate for the inside so the bikes live in there until we need the space then they get pushed out the back at night - works well for us.
So despite all that - has anyone got any sage advice for a potential owner ? I'm ordering frmo VW NZ as that gives me an easier path for warranty etc and is also almost cheaper than a private import (once you add GST + duty + freight + compliance).
Also, any 'must have options'. On top of std spec i was planning on
1D7 towbar wiring prep & factory towbar, Roof window, safe box, leccy folding mirrors as NZ drivers are :censor useless at getting through gaps Cry. Wondered about radio options as comes with RCD310.
Cheers for any advice positive or negative