Just brought our first Cali

[jaydisc]

Sure. Obviously there’s this club on FB: https://m.facebook.com/groups/808958519266708/

And the Aussie one: https://m.facebook.com/groups/170627466747670/ (way less traffic obviously)

There’s one more global (UK?) one here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/vwcaliforniaownersclub/

 

[jaydisc]

I think it’s quite possible the kerfuffle with the bellows might have led to the second issue (sag/pump), but no way to know for sure.

 

[Polobear1959]

That looks amazing, love the colour.

Glad to hear you haven't had any issues with the Beach.

Any modifications done or is that stock from factory? Where did you pick up those thermal window shields from - they look awesome do they do a great job of reflecting the heat?

Thanks… the colour is Ascot Grey…. we do like it & it’s great in the Aussie outback or beach ( coastal) environments.. fits in well without being too “ in your face”!
The magnetic thermal blinds are really good quality, well worth the investment from Kombi life. They definitely help keep the interior temperature stable both in cold weather & under harsh direct sun.
Next trip in November down to Tasmania… looking forward to that

 

[Polobear1959]

Thanks… the colour is Ascot Grey…. we do like it & it’s great in the Aussie outback or beach ( coastal) environments.. fits in well without being too “ in your face”!
The magnetic thermal blinds are really good quality, well worth the investment from Kombi life. They definitely help keep the interior temperature stable both in cold weather & under harsh direct sun.
Next trip in November down to Tasmania… looking forward to that

Sorry, should have added that we haven’t modified the van itself, came as 4 motion, power doors both side, power roof, digital pro instrumentation, although have added the excellent VanEssa kitchen, window bags magnetic mossie nets for side & back doors & side ventilation window ( detachable each morning).
I am thinking of adding the Seikel lift suspension, underbody protection & more all terrain tyres to gain an extra 35-40 mm clearance … cost is a factor though.