What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

[Kev56]

Ordered today Ecoflow delta 3 Plus on Amazon prime big deal £599

 

[RetroRed5]

They've not arrived yet so can't comment on how good they are, but from what I've seen online about them, they help a lot when it comes to maximising storage whilst helping keep the rattles down.

Hopefully they will arrive this week so I'll report back once they are in the Cali.

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

Just got another bottle of this stuff and have been round every rubber seal on the Cali.
By my reckoning, there must be at least 80m in total (or it felt like that anyway )

 

[Ghostbuster]

Just got another bottle of this stuff and have been round every rubber seal on the Cali.
By my reckoning, there must be at least 80m in total (or it felt like that anyway )
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I use this a lot along the door and roof seals. It’s pretty good stuff.

 

[Ghostbuster]

I got a bit of a deal with a Cadac including a pizza stone

 

[thehoggmeister]

We got our windscreen cover for the T7 from Custom Camping.

I am really looking forward to not building the tent of the windscreen cover that comes with the van from VW.

 

[Viktorgeorge]

Ecomat 2000 Select Offshore edition PTC Heater. Winter is coming.

After having a few of the cheaper ceramic heaters and most of them being loud and challenging to control temps without an accurate thermostat I decided to take the plunge.

This thing cranks out amazing heat and is almost silent. Even using the lowest power setting of 450 watts it was pumping out heat.

I bought the offshore edition which has extra protection against corrosion (made for boats or high humidity) as it will be stored in my storage box outside the can which can have high humidity.

The price was a hard pill to swallow but the wife and I can’t sleep with noisy fans like the others. Looking forward to some winter trips with this!

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I have just joined the exclusive club of California owners with a Ecomat 2000+ Select.

If you can handle the price (mine was 399€ plus 33€ for the case) and, likely more difficult, you can get that past 'swmba', then this is a gem of a small ceramic heater.

I bought mine on Monday in Germany, during a road trip, from a 'Wohnmobile' dealer linked to:

Heater Ecomat 2000 Select

Efficient and safe heat for caravans, boats, conservatories and apartments Experience pleasant heat with the Ecomat 2000 Select heater – the perfect solution for your caravan, boat, conservatory or apartment. This versatile heater offers three power levels (450/750/1800 W) and can be connected...

www.frankana.de

Ecomat | Ecomat 2000

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www.ecomat2000.com

@Webbah_in_Switzerland pointed me in the right direction.

I could not find a dealer in the UK. I had been about to buy one in Switzerland but discovered the fitted plug there were the Swiss version and I wanted a Shuko for our continental wanderings.

I agree with Webbah's explanations for the heater and his thoughts about price (hence the exclusive club). My wife and I tend to self-cater all over Europe so additionally like to have our own heater (and cooling fan) to hand, but my previous heaters have all been noisy (both on the thermostat and fan) by comparison this only whispers.

For those of a certain age the unit reminds me of my 1970's stand alone audio equipment, it has several setting alternatives for fine tuning, after self learning process as the English translated instructions are typically teutonic.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

I have just joined the exclusive club of California owners with a Ecomat 2000+ Select.

If you can handle the price (mine was 399€ plus 33€ for the case) and more likely you can get that past 'swmba' then this is a gem of a small ceramic heater.

I bought mine in Germany, during a road trip, from a 'Wohnmobile' dealer linked to:

Heater Ecomat 2000 Select

Efficient and safe heat for caravans, boats, conservatories and apartments Experience pleasant heat with the Ecomat 2000 Select heater – the perfect solution for your caravan, boat, conservatory or apartment. This versatile heater offers three power levels (450/750/1800 W) and can be connected...

www.frankana.de

Ecomat | Ecomat 2000

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www.ecomat2000.com

@Webbah_in_Switzerland pointed me in the right direction.

I could not find a dealer in the UK. I had been about to buy one in Switzerland but discovered the fitted plug there were the Swiss version and I wanted a Shuko for our continental wanderings.

I agree with Webbah's explanations for the heater and his thoughts about price (hence the exclusive club). My wife and tend to self-cater all over Europe so additionally like to have our own heater (and cooling fan) to hand, but my previous heaters have all been noisy (both on the thermostat and fan) by comparison this only whispers.

For those of a certain age the unit reminds me of my 1970's stand alone audio equipment, it has several setting alternatives for fine tuning, after self learning as the English translated instructions are typically teutonic.

Interesting item and looks amazing but at 1800w and the price I can't help wondering if it really is 15 times better than the almost silent ceramic 500w heater that warms our van in minutes and can be run from a power bank.

Amazon.co.uk

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

Interesting item and looks amazing but at 1800w and the price I can't help wondering if it really is 15 times better than the almost silent ceramic 500w heater that warms our van in minutes and can be run from a power bank.

Amazon.co.uk

It has multiple modes. 450 watts being the lowest.


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[Viktorgeorge]

… I can't help wondering if it really is 15 times better than the almost silent ceramic 500w heater …

Yes, I am not expecting this 'exclusive club' to grow much, though I am satisfied for the all the reasons already described.

 

[DevonGuy]

We got our windscreen cover for the T7 from Custom Camping.

I am really looking forward to not building the tent of the windscreen cover that comes with the van from VW.

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Looks great, was it a custom order or do they now offer them for T7?

 

[Viktorgeorge]

It has multiple modes. 450 watts being the lowest.


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The Ecomat manual (perhaps covering themselves for lower quality plant) suggests that whilst the heater can be set to run at any of 450, 750 and 1500 watts (1800 watts without filter), where it is run off a generator or sine wave !!! inverter the supply should be at least 800 watts presumably allowing for fluctuations etc. (though electrical experts will know better).

In other words, using the California's OEM inverter is a non-starter, though EHU, which is sometimes limited to 500 watts should be fine, as presumably should be an appropriate Ecoflow or similar battery pack (though I know nothing about these).

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

The Ecomat manual (perhaps covering themselves for lower quality plant) suggests that whilst the heater can be set to run at any of 450, 750 and 1500 watts (1800 watts without filter), where it is run off a generator or sine wave !!! inverter the supply should be at least 800 watts presumably allowing for fluctuations etc. (though electrical experts will know better).

In other words, using the California's OEM inverter is a non-starter, though EHU, which is sometimes limited to 500 watts should be fine, as presumably should be an appropriate Ecoflow or similar battery pack (though I know nothing about these).

With the plus and select versions you have more granularity in this as well. If you use the plus switch on the second setting 450 becomes roughly 600, 750 becomes roughly 900 and 1500 becomes 1800. FYI. The plus second setting increases the fan much more. I find 750 to be good all around and use this down to 5C so far.


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[thehoggmeister]

Looks great, was it a custom order or do they now offer them for T7?

They have them for T7 as standard. Have a look at the YouTube videos to see if it is right for you.You can pick one of their many designs or get your own graphics put on although this costs a bit more.

We got the one with velcro and one way netting on the front. This allows you to drop it down for light but no one can see in.

 

[MisterTea]

Went a bit wild to change the look of our 4Motion 6.1. We’ve had it from new but it felt and looked a bit saggy. Bought new wheels n tyres. New black Thule bike rack. New black Frontrunner roof rack and Wolfpack boxes. Loving the transformation

Wheels n tyres unexpectedly also transform the van comfort and control. (Had original 18” Parlmeston wheels with 255/45 Michelin Cross Climate 4 season rubbers. Now have 17” Matt bronze wheels with 235/65 Yokohama Geolander GO15’s, fill the arches much better too). Highly recommend change.

 

[MisterTea]

New vs old pics for info. (No not my bike ;-), helping a friend shift theirs.

 

[wildslammer22]

New vs old pics for info. (No not my bike ;-), helping a friend shift theirs.
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Liking the new look!

 

[RetroRed5]

Got these a few weeks ago, but only just put in the Cali...



Very good quality.

DUB BUG Auto Upholstery and Accessories | Wales

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[colintfcolintf]

Just as a bit of fun when dining (good old eBay!)

 

[colintfcolintf]

Some more of these tumblers. Very good for a long G&T (hers) etc (but only after driving is done for the day )

 

[vmaxkiddy]

Apple CarPlay display (Android Auto too) Connects to existing head unit via Bluetooth, 3.5 mm Jack plug or empty FM frequency for audio output. For £55.00, a considerable saving over a new head unit.

Amazon.co.uk

 

[RetroRed5]

Worktop extension for our T6 Ocean...



Works well as extra space when cooking or for whoever is sat in the passenger seat; just got to be careful to make sure nobody attempts to open the door

Kitchen Side Pillar Shelf (The Briwy Shelf) T5/T6 ONLY - CampervanBits

The kitchen side pillar shelf (The Briwy Shelf) is simple but very useful Perspex shelf gives extra worktop space.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Also got these small storage tins...

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4373657547/campervan-tins-t4-t5-t6-t7-tea-coffee?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

 

[smurfo]

Bought a TITAN SC21/V4+ for those humid summer nights. Wonder how well it will perform - worst case scenario, will use it as a digestor

 

[RetroRed5]

New rear bumper protector...

 

[willwander]

2 x Michelin Cross Climate 3 on the front.
235/55 r17 103Y xl
£154 each fitted from blackcircles.

Didn’t replace the backs, they’re still ok.