Forum VW California Ocean, SE, Grand & Beach Forum

My van's lacquer is peeling - see pics. I have been quoted just under £1000 to sort it out. Good company, used them before but this is just too much. I am considering doing it myself. I have downloaded how to do it etc. First problem is, how to identify the colour. See attached info, is there a code herewith? Many thanks in advance.

Has anyone removed the trim that goes from the B pillar to the rear of the van (passenger side beach variant)? My rear window wash pipe has popped off, leaking fluid inside the van. I can see the connection at fault, but cannot access it to reattach it without removing the panel.

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Morning all. I will be picking up my Cali early next week. I had initially thought it would be a case of transferring existing insurance to the van, however I have changed my car for an older runaround which I have transferred the insurance to. My research seems to indicate there are specialist insurers which offer more bespoke and cost effective cover. It would be nice to have a policy which covered both. Any advice appreciated. TIA

I've seen plenty of posts confirming that the detachable OEM towbar gives enough clearance to open the tailgate with a Thule VeloSpace , but nobody seems to mention the fixed OEM version . Does anyone run this exact setup?

My California is coming to the end of its three year warranty. Is it worth extending it for 1,2 3 years. I would like your opinion or experience of extended warranties.

Genuine VW Thunder Alloys for T5 or T6 - load rated for Cali 4 Thunder Alloys removed from my T5.1 California. 3 in good condition, 1 has some small chips on one of the spokes. Comes with tyres, but they are quite old with some cracks in the tread Collection only from TF10 8HD (Shropshire) - will travel up to 30 miles to meet up £289.00 ono

Hi there - we have an Ocean 6.1 (2024) and bought a duvalay for 'upstairs'. The comfort is great but find it a bit of a faff when we want to go out for the day and have to roll it up and store it etc. We're considering 'self inflating' options - appreciate they probably won't be as comfortable as the duvalay. I've watched a few Youtube's etc but wondered if anyone had any experience of leaving a deflated one upstairs (on top of the existing VW mattress), with the roof down (so only storing... Read more

Hi, i recently bought another 1991 california with the pop-top as i cant seem to stay away When testing the poptop the h-bar was really hard to get to lock in the upright position and i had to use a lot of force the last few centimeters. It is possible to lock with a lot of force, but the canvas feels like the skin of a drum, really tight and it looks like its about to burst. This has never been the case from previous pop-tops that i had and the previous owner was supriced about and said... Read more

Hi everyone, our rear shower connection leaks every time you turn on the tap inside the van. Aside from making a mess in the boot, it wastes water. Any ideas? Been searching all over and can't find anyone else with this problem... It's a 2018 T6 Ocean. Thanks!

VW California SpaceMate for Ocean T6.1 complete with rubber mat and fixings. Like new. I have just said goodbye to my California so will be listing lots of things in the next few days. £350 Collection from North Devon or Exeter.