Yes I noticed that. Hopefully it is available in that colour, as opposed to the light grey that appears in the other pics on the configurator.
Thank you for all the very useful info and opinions so far.
I have one last question. Interior - Alcantara vs cloth. I generally prefer leather interiors and the alcantara looks half fake leather, half alcantara.
Can you get alcantara in titanium black? The configurator says yes but then the pictures only show light grey
Is alcantara a good idea for camping or does it get hot?
Is cloth a better idea?
Brandrup second covers - are these a good idea?
Thanks!
Not yet, but it's looking like it's going to be a pretty much fully loaded Beach. It wasn't until this thread recommended pretty much everything!Hi,
I know this post was a couple of weeks ago but just reading now. Some interesting points and comments.
To add:
To get alcantara seats you must add comfort dash and larger radio screen (or more expensive sat nav). These two add ons take the cost up quite a bit (seats plus these two add on items that vw make you have take cost to over £2,000 extra than cloth). I found I could add swivel with no issue as standard. However, on line it made me add heated seats (but the dealer said this was not required so unsure what I will get). I added alcantara in moonrock to my order.
I didn't order the auxiliary heater. I don't think I will use van in cold weather that much to sleep in and if I do il wrap myself up well. Of note, by adding comfort dash you also get climate control which has a rest function that heats van for about 30 mins after it's been driven (another thread in this recently).
For what it's worth I haven't added awning. Maybe regretting this and might add to order tomorrow (only ordered last week). My reservations are extra weight and less areo dynamic as one. Other is I'm not convinced will be used much and think better off buying a tent to attach to the side of van instead (van comes with awning fitting and tent adaptor as standard I believe).
Lastly, I went for petrol. Is manual as no Auto available uk. If there was an auto I would have order it.
Did you order one and if so what did you decide?
Not yet, but it's looking like it's going to be a pretty much fully loaded Beach. It wasn't until this thread recommended pretty much everything!
Hoping to get my order in before then end of the year. I decided on diesel as you cant get the aux heater with the petrol, but I'm sure I could change my mind a dozen times before I key in my pin number for the deposit!
Hi,
Lastly, I went for petrol. Is manual as no Auto available uk. If there was an auto I would have order it.
Did you order one and if so what did you decide?
Hi Alex, I got my seats leather upholstered for £2k because of the dog. Carr’s Exeter arranged it prior to collecting it.Yes I noticed that. Hopefully it is available in that colour, as opposed to the light grey that appears in the other pics on the configurator.
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Hi Alex, I got my seats leather upholstered for £2k because of the dog. Carr’s Exeter arranged it prior to collecting it.
My vehicle is a two seater beach. It looks different because I have put my fridge where the side box sits normally, as it’s only me that camps in the van when I’m around the uk working. I find It more handy than the box, and when sophie comes along we put the side box back for the mattress to sit on. We have a slidepod to cook on.
Your brave.
I’ve had a Petrol Caravelle for nearly 6 weeks.
I absolutely can’t wait to give it back. Really missing my diesel, sick of petrol station visits with this petrol.
If I was ordering again, it would be diesel...!!!
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Hi Alex, I got my seats leather upholstered for £2k because of the dog. Carr’s Exeter arranged it prior to collecting it.
My vehicle is a two seater beach. It looks different because I have put my fridge where the side box sits normally, as it’s only me that camps in the van when I’m around the uk working. I find It more handy than the box, and when sophie comes along we put the side box back for the mattress to sit on. We have a slidepod to cook on.
Definitely the correct choice for you if you undertake frequent short journeys. At least you won't have the DPF woes that low milage and low speeds will definitely bring.I would agree petrol is not for you if filling up that much. Did your situation change? To be sick of petrol stations after 6 weeks you must fill up at least twice a week (12 visits).
I drive short journeys and drive over 40mph twice a year at most so will unlikely get sick of petrol/fuel stations in that time.
Everyone has indervidual reasons for choice of fuel. So long as you educate yourself and pick engine to suit what you need then I would not call it a brave decision.
Is that actually true?I drive short journeys and drive over 40mph twice a year at most.
Ive just been to down to Brighton for the day.
Avg fuel consumption 25mpg. Its not just the poor fuel consumption. I think it really lacks torque, its so disappointing.
I had to change down gear quite a few times on the motorway and work it hard to get back to speed. The diesel has a slight flat spot, but nothing like the petrol.
You have to remember this Caravelle is empty.
Fill it with camping gear, bikes etc and its really going to struggle.
You do realise your buying a touring vehicle, right...???
Ive just been to down to Brighton for the day.
Avg fuel consumption 25mpg. Its not just the poor fuel consumption. I think it really lacks torque, its so disappointing.
I had to change down gear quite a few times on the motorway and work it hard to get back to speed. The diesel has a slight flat spot, but nothing like the petrol.
You have to remember this Caravelle is empty.
Fill it with camping gear, bikes etc and its really going to struggle.
You do realise your buying a touring vehicle, right...???
Ive just been to down to Brighton for the day.
Avg fuel consumption 25mpg. Its not just the poor fuel consumption. I think it really lacks torque, its so disappointing.
I had to change down gear quite a few times on the motorway and work it hard to get back to speed. The diesel has a slight flat spot, but nothing like the petrol.
You have to remember this Caravelle is empty.
Fill it with camping gear, bikes etc and its really going to struggle.
You do realise your buying a touring vehicle, right...???
Hi,
I know this post was a couple of weeks ago but just reading now. Some interesting points and comments.
To add:
To get alcantara seats you must add comfort dash and larger radio screen (or more expensive sat nav). These two add ons take the cost up quite a bit (seats plus these two add on items that vw make you have take cost to over £2,000 extra than cloth). I found I could add swivel with no issue as standard. However, on line it made me add heated seats (but the dealer said this was not required so unsure what I will get). I added alcantara in moonrock to my order.
I didn't order the auxiliary heater. I don't think I will use van in cold weather that much to sleep in and if I do il wrap myself up well. Of note, by adding comfort dash you also get climate control which has a rest function that heats van for about 30 mins after it's been driven (another thread in this recently).
For what it's worth I haven't added awning. Maybe regretting this and might add to order tomorrow (only ordered last week). My reservations are extra weight and less areo dynamic as one. Other is I'm not convinced will be used much and think better off buying a tent to attach to the side of van instead (van comes with awning fitting and tent adaptor as standard I believe).
Lastly, I went for petrol. Is manual as no Auto available uk. If there was an auto I would have order it.
Did you order one and if so what did you decide?
Do they actually sell a Diesel California on Jersey? Because that would be a recipe for disaster unless only used for trips on the Continent, either France etc: or UK.Yes. We live in jersey. It is 9 miles by 5. 40mph speed limit on a few roads. Most are 30mph and some 15mph.
As mentioned, I plan to take the van To France (<1.5 hours away) or UK (<4.5 hours away) twice a year.
Petrol works well for me. There are other reasons as well for me to choose petrol. One minor one is as daft as I enjoy the smell of petrol.
Do they actually sell a Diesel California on Jersey? Because that would be a recipe for disaster unless only used for trips on the Continent, either France etc: or UK.
Not got my Cali yet but looks like the Rechargeable TorchHi I am new to the California Beach as just got mine yesterday. Can anybody tell what this is under drivers seat at the back:
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