Do we go bigger ?

[DJ315]

We went from a Cali T5.1 to a Knaus Boxstar (6m) back to a Cali T6.1. For a reason: we figured we don't really need the larger van with two people. The drive of the Cali is sooo much better, and the versatility allows you to use it anywhere - and as a car. Impossible with the bigger ones.

 

[edocali]

Bigger but not TOO big? Here's your answer (yes its a Ford but looks very interesting)

The new Westfalia Kipling - a 4-seater camper van

The new Westfalia Kipling embodies a new way of travelling in freedom, with a layout concept that’s completely new for the brand.

westfalia-mobil.com

I actually saw it in this video...... (around 25:30)

I am tempted to go larger - my essentials are a large storage area and a poptop.
I am put off by the height - losing entrance in so many parking areas.
I've been thinking about 5.4m vans mainly, though this Westfalia Kipling is intriguing. I searched for videos and could not find how feasible is to sleep downstairs with the roof down. Looks like the vertical space is like that of a coffin !

 

[soulstyledevon]

We went from a Cali T5.1 to a Knaus Boxstar (6m) back to a Cali T6.1. For a reason: we figured we don't really need the larger van with two people. The drive of the Cali is sooo much better, and the versatility allows you to use it anywhere - and as a car. Impossible with the bigger ones.

We all kid ourselves…
Having ditched the California as a daily driver (vw vans 20+ years as a daily) the Cali is not a great daily.
It’s not the best daily and it’s not the best camper.

I much prefer my 335d touring as my daily over any VW bus.

 

[Scoobz1]

I am tempted to go larger - my essentials are a large storage area and a poptop.
I am put off by the height - losing entrance in so many parking areas.
I've been thinking about 5.4m vans mainly, though this Westfalia Kipling is intriguing. I searched for videos and could not find how feasible is to sleep downstairs with the roof down. Looks like the vertical space is like that of a coffin !

No bog - which for me would be one of the main benefits of a bigger van

 

[acer]

We all kid ourselves…
Having ditched the California as a daily driver (vw vans 20+ years as a daily) the Cali is not a great daily.
It’s not the best daily and it’s not the best camper.

I much prefer my 335d touring as my daily over any VW bus.

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That might be right. However, while we’ve just got the Cali now, when I also owned a 3 series tourer, I’d always want to jump in the van. Odd isn’t it?

 

[chockswahay]

I love the relaxed and laid back ‘cruising’ in the van………….. and ‘ripping it up’ in our Mini Cooper S electric

 

[edocali]

Bigger but not TOO big? Here's your answer (yes its a Ford but looks very interesting)

The new Westfalia Kipling - a 4-seater camper van

The new Westfalia Kipling embodies a new way of travelling in freedom, with a layout concept that’s completely new for the brand.

westfalia-mobil.com

I went to see one at the dealership today. Nice but the downstairs bed is barely usable without raising the roof. Nice storage space and I loved the manual pop up roof. Very awkward position for the loo cassette.Nice cabin and kitchen.
I’d definitely have one over a T7 Cali.

But I won’t change my T6 Ocean for it.
I loved instead the 540 Columbus. Perfect spaces for my use. Thankfully they only had one without the popup so not tempting for me …

 

[Wannabecamperman]

I went to see one at the dealership today. Nice but the downstairs bed is barely usable without raising the roof.

Indeed. You can clearly see that the bed height is too high due to the cabinets underneath