What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[soulstyledevon]

Not could I. They seem to be doing everything via Indiegogo ... not sure why

I found a Kickstarter link.

 

[Welshnick]

£12 from ikea...fiddly to put together and made of metal so will report on any rattles after a trip out.

 

[be1t0n]

It is 95% tint, in the last rear side panel they are double glazed so you may notice a greyish square an a certain angle. It doesn't detract from the look in my opinion. The last shot shows the difference between the pax door tint and the 95% from inside.

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How did they deal with the dots around the window when applying the film?

 

[Wogga]

How did they deal with the dots around the window when applying the film?

Don't know what you mean exactly, I suspect the film went over the top? Should they have done something different?

 

[Elmo3]

Treated to a Yuasa 5019. The old one (a 3019) was perfectly serviceable but starting to lose charge after a while.

 

[be1t0n]

Don't know what you mean exactly, I suspect the film went over the top? Should they have done something different?View attachment 76562

These dots. They're raised so can cause issues with the films adhering around the edges.

 

[Lewis]

Finally got round to sorting our roof setup out.

Bought Thule Probars 135 with the 754 lower profile foot pack as well as a Yamika Supdawg. Had hoped to get the Thule Suptaxi instead for the single key system but it only holds boards up to 34” wide and tandems go slightly wider than this.

Topped it off with an Itiwit 15’ tandem paddle board from Decathlon which got its first outing on Windermere yesterday with my other half and our daughter. So far a fantastic stable board and reassured me I was right to go for the value option (the Red equivalent is awesome but also 3x the price). All very simple to get on the roof with the aid of a solid step and saves tonnes of time over inflating and deflating every day.

 

[Explorer]

Finally got round to sorting our roof setup out.

Bought Thule Probars 135 with the 754 lower profile foot pack as well as a Yamika Supdawg. Had hoped to get the Thule Suptaxi instead for the single key system but it only holds boards up to 34” wide and tandems go slightly wider than this.

Topped it off with an Itiwit 15’ tandem paddle board from Decathlon which got its first outing on Windermere yesterday with my other half and our daughter. So far a fantastic stable board and reassured me I was right to go for the value option (the Red equivalent is awesome but also 3x the price). All very simple to get on the roof with the aid of a solid step and saves tonnes of time over inflating and deflating every day.

Looks great! Any chance you could measure the height between the roof and the flat top of each bar? I am trying to squeeze ours into a garage and clearance is very low.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Finally got round to sorting our roof setup out.

Bought Thule Probars 135 with the 754 lower profile foot pack as well as a Yamika Supdawg. Had hoped to get the Thule Suptaxi instead for the single key system but it only holds boards up to 34” wide and tandems go slightly wider than this.

Topped it off with an Itiwit 15’ tandem paddle board from Decathlon which got its first outing on Windermere yesterday with my other half and our daughter. So far a fantastic stable board and reassured me I was right to go for the value option (the Red equivalent is awesome but also 3x the price). All very simple to get on the roof with the aid of a solid step and saves tonnes of time over inflating and deflating every day.

Suggest putting the sup dawg the other way round + slide it over towards sliding door. Then you can use the van interior as the step (comes in handy for locking the rear strap, and the awning casing acts a good buffer if it’s windy when lifting them back on & will help prevent scratching the side of pop top if they are covered in sand)

 

[flying banana]

Had an architect round to redesign my house around the van

 

[Gavin123]

Had an architect round to redesign my house around the van

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He’s missed off the step up from garage to the residential accommodation.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Had an architect round to redesign my house around the van

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No Bar?

 

[wilburthewombat]

No Bar?

Hmm. You're wasting space. I think all of the bathroom functions can be performed in the kitchen. Going further, you could cook and sleep in the cali, and put a PortPotti under the Cali sink. So all you really need is the garage, with a large TV or screen for your own drive-in movies. Do you have a significant other who can take your orders for food and drink?

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Went for the wardrobe shelves. Still leaves 50% for hanging space (if required).

 

[calimera]

Went for the wardrobe shelves. Still leaves 50% for hanging space (if required).

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Look great. Where did you buy them ? Thanks

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Look great. Where did you buy them ? Thanks

Accessories for the VW California Ocean, Coast & Grand California | Yes Campervan

Specialist accessories for the VW California: Shelves, Tables, Storage Solutions, Chopping Boards and more...

yescampervan.square.site

 

[Azteccamper]

Finally got round to sorting our roof setup out.

Bought Thule Probars 135 with the 754 lower profile foot pack as well as a Yamika Supdawg. Had hoped to get the Thule Suptaxi instead for the single key system but it only holds boards up to 34” wide and tandems go slightly wider than this.

Topped it off with an Itiwit 15’ tandem paddle board from Decathlon which got its first outing on Windermere yesterday with my other half and our daughter. So far a fantastic stable board and reassured me I was right to go for the value option (the Red equivalent is awesome but also 3x the price). All very simple to get on the roof with the aid of a solid step and saves tonnes of time over inflating and deflating every day.

I’ve got the same set up with our SUP’s but did find that air does escape - especially in the warmer weather so boards will need a pump up regularly, and the other thing was the overhang in the front really needs to be tied down at the front somehow or can bend upwards in the wind. All still much easier than deflating and inflating daily.

 

[Dark Ocean]

I am just waiting for the quotes as we speak. I’ll let you know on Monday.

Hey Wogga, I’ve had the quote back from Reep for two stage polish and prep, PPF to front areas of the vehicle, ceramic to the rest, £2k. It’s a bit higher than I was expecting, was happier around the £1500 mark but have used them before. I’m now not sure what to do as I’m picking the Cali up in the morning.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

I’ve got the same set up with our SUP’s but did find that air does escape - especially in the warmer weather so boards will need a pump up regularly, and the other thing was the overhang in the front really needs to be tied down at the front somehow or can bend upwards in the wind. All still much easier than deflating and inflating daily.

You can get a bow line for the front, you just shut it under the bonnet. Your sup should have a ring on the front which you can attach a strap to and then loop thru the anchor:

Yakima Hood Anchor (pair) no. 8007416

Lets you secure your gear when you don't have tow eye hooks for bow & stern tie downs (sold separately) . Hood Anchors secure under the bonnet or the boot.Coated to protect the vehicle's paintworkInstallation is simple - just drop them in placeSold as a pairLength: 22cm

www.roofbox.co.uk

 

[66tim99]

Hey Wogga, I’ve had the quote back from Reep for two stage polish and prep, PPF to front areas of the vehicle, ceramic to the rest, £2k. It’s a bit higher than I was expecting, was happier around the £1500 mark but have used them before. I’m now not sure what to do as I’m picking the Cali up in the morning.

Suggest you try Azuri. After much umming and ahhing they know what they’re doing, use the top gear (gtechniq and xpel) and are less than two grand

 

[Azteccamper]

You can get a bow line for the front, you just shut it under the bonnet. Your sup should have a ring on the front which you can attach a strap to and then loop thru the anchor:

Yakima Hood Anchor (pair) no. 8007416

Lets you secure your gear when you don't have tow eye hooks for bow & stern tie downs (sold separately) . Hood Anchors secure under the bonnet or the boot.Coated to protect the vehicle's paintworkInstallation is simple - just drop them in placeSold as a pairLength: 22cm

www.roofbox.co.uk

Thanks for that

 

[dripster]

Wind deflectors on.

 

[jeff]

from club shop.

 

[Bumble The Van]

Went for the wardrobe shelves. Still leaves 50% for hanging space (if required).

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what do you think to them please ? was going to buy some as they look quality , are you happy with them and how easy are they to install grumpygrandad ?

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

what do you think to them please ? was going to buy some as they look quality , are you happy with them and how easy are they to install grumpygrandad ?

Hi Jim, Very easy to install and happy with them.