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[Renaissance-Man]

Hi all,
Not the most exciting shot, but this was taken last week on my first overnight trip down to Somerset to pick up a solar panel from Roger.

The campsite, near Taunton, Holly Bush, was nothing to write home about and the road noisy but nonetheless I amused myself fitting the Cali topper on my own for the first time (in 4C cold).

Dinner was warmed up (leftovers from a roast the night before at home) and I settled in to watch a movie.

All went well I opted to sleep 'upstairs' to give it a whirl. Nice and toasty and had to turn the heater right down in the middle of the night.

No gremlins discovered in the van and used my trip to make a short-list of anything that I have forgotten kitting the van out - overall I think I am pretty much there.

Next trip will be soon but hopefully somewhere closer to home and much quieter!

 

[egena]

Hi all,
Not the most exciting shot, but this was taken last week on my first overnight trip down to Somerset to pick up a solar panel from Roger.

The campsite, near Taunton, Holly Bush, was nothing to write home about and the road noisy but nonetheless I amused myself fitting the Cali topper on my own for the first time (in 4C cold).

Dinner was warmed up (leftovers from a roast the night before at home) and I settled in to watch a movie.

All went well I opted to sleep 'upstairs' to give it a whirl. Nice and toasty and had to turn the heater right down in the middle of the night.

No gremlins discovered in the van and used my trip to make a short-list of anything that I have forgotten kitting the van out - overall I think I am pretty much there.

Next trip will be soon but hopefully somewhere closer to home and much quieter!

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so so so so happy for you.
In February 2020, when I bought what I now call HoG (Heart of Gold) off the driveway of a successful software engineer who said he "... just want it gone, it's getting mouldy and taking up space" I hadnt ever owned a van before bit I knew it was going to be my full time home.
Several months of van living brought about so very many errors and my low mental health was determined to delay learning crucial details of DPF filters (my first ever diesel let alone EU6) giving way to engine warning lights, regular 20% remaining AGM charge through over-use of power and gauging how quickly I went through the fresh water tank and learning to reuse and live more efficiently.
After 2 years this February coming, of full time van living, without a doubt, the single most effective thing I did was make contact with Roger and install solar panels.
My two AGM leisure batteries couldnt be saved in time so they are barely coping just over a day, even after a full hookup charge.
I need badly to replace both - Any donations welcome
Suffice to say - getting solar is utterly brilliant. I got 3x100W because of full time off-grid life I have, bit even one panel will save your batteries in most instances.
love the colour of your van!

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[Vagophile]

I amused myself fitting the Cali topper on my own for the first time (in 4C cold).

Are you going to swap it for an open roof one now you have your solar panel?

 

[Renaissance-Man]

Are you going to swap it for an open roof one now you have your solar panel?

I shall keep the topper I have. My Cali is a daily driver in that when I use a vehicle it is the only one I use. That means it is used a couple of times a week. Hopefully that along with the sun that may eventually return to the UK, will be enough to keep the charge on the batteries.

 

[Cali Phillip]

Nice few days over Braemar way bashing Corbetts. Variable weather and snow

 

[paradise city]

Last surf of the year. Heading west now so will hopefully get first surf of 2022 tomorrow in Donegal.

Happy New Year to everyone and their Calis. Hopefully 2022 is full of adventures!

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[paolino]

Today

 

[Van Diesel VW]

Love the bridge photo, where is it?

 

[paolino]

Koper....Slovenija.....

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Grey Seal colony at Horsey, Norfolk. About 1500 seals and pups there at the moment. Quite a sight.

 

[The Merle]

New Year’s Eve spot and fire work display over at braemar

 

[Qnapper]

First run out 2022 today.

 

[Pro moochers]

Great pitch at Dalraddy campsite in the Cairngorms near Aviemore

 

[The Merle]

Woke up to it snowing, cold weather is finally back.

 

[Pro moochers]

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Gutted! We seen the forecast saying it’d snow when we were back home.
Enjoy

 

[The Merle]

Gutted! We seen the forecast saying it’d snow when we were back home.
Enjoy

Better not look at this morning pic then

 

[Pro moochers]

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Oh man!

 

[BeagleMum]

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Fab

 

[willwander]

Day Trip to Fraisthorpe

 

[Cali Phillip]

Drive out for wander and coffee near home, spot the Cali, Glen Nevis in the snow and rounded off with a sunset from the commando memorial

 

[Skylark2.0]

The bliss of being away in the Cali again playing board games!

 

[The Merle]

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Drive out for wander and coffee near home, spot the Cali, Glen Nevis in the snow and rounded off with a sunset from the commando memorial

You need a white van to hide there

 

[egena]

Morning

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[Pro moochers]

View from our camp spot last week

 

[Wildcamper]

Brean down Jan 5