Thanks Will, this video has just been an absolute lifesaver. On lovely camp site by the sea in North Devon, with awning up and forecast of wind picking up overnight. Watched video, straps sorted! Love the channel, as it makes life with our California so easy! Best, Andrew and Caroline
Thank you - I almost didn't make / publish this video because I wondered if it was too simple and too straightforward, but I remembered back when we first got a camper and we didn't know what we didn't know!
@@CampervanTime No! keep doing what you are doing , these are fab reference videos to look back on also , im waiting for my ocean to arrive in a couple of months (had a t5 3 years ago) and its so refreshing to catch up on knowledge so thank you once again !
Really finding your videos enjoyable to watch! We are Cali owners too since 2019! The campsite your at looks beautiful and peaceful if you don’t mind me asking where it is please?
Hi there! Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated! It’s a beautiful site we’ve been going to for almost 15 years now, with a tent to start with and then latterly our Cali. There’s a link to the campsite in the description below the video, it’s called New Hall Farm and is at Edingley, nr Southwell (Notts). Keep watching for more ☺️
Ooops!! Sarah replied after a glass of wine (hic...) and she didn't realise which video you commented on. This video was taken at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, it is a forestry commission forest with large open grassy spaces and bike trails etc. They are building a campsite there at the moment too, but this was just one of the normal car parking fields/spaces. 👍
I’ve found it on Amazon - Thule 307916 Omnistor Awning Hold Down Side Strap Kit Belt www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005KP693W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VGWJETDN0B4E3CF17V9Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Yes thanks I was told there were changes by DVLA and it was a classed as a van with windows because pop top wasn’t recognised as a motor home But you’ve clarified this Thanks again
I think it depends on which Cali model you are considering. The beach tour (with twin sliding doors) is a different tax class to the beach camper, which is the same as the coast and ocean.
Yes you'd need to be a bit careful of that for sure. I think the construction of some of the awnings has changed over the years too as some of the earlier Thule ones had a join in the middle of the canvas that used to wear over (a long) time too.
Thanks Will, this video has just been an absolute lifesaver. On lovely camp site by the sea in North Devon, with awning up and forecast of wind picking up overnight. Watched video, straps sorted! Love the channel, as it makes life with our California so easy! Best, Andrew and Caroline
Glad it helped!
Thank you. Found the video.
Thank you again
Our pleasure!
Great stuff. Thanks. Where did you buys these from?
vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/thule-hold-side-strap-kit
simple but mega informative thank you
Thank you - I almost didn't make / publish this video because I wondered if it was too simple and too straightforward, but I remembered back when we first got a camper and we didn't know what we didn't know!
@@CampervanTime No! keep doing what you are doing , these are fab reference videos to look back on also , im waiting for my ocean to arrive in a couple of months (had a t5 3 years ago) and its so refreshing to catch up on knowledge so thank you once again !
Aye mate good video!
You sure make that awning look small! Thanks
Really finding your videos enjoyable to watch! We are Cali owners too since 2019! The campsite your at looks beautiful and peaceful if you don’t mind me asking where it is please?
Hi there! Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated! It’s a beautiful site we’ve been going to for almost 15 years now, with a tent to start with and then latterly our Cali. There’s a link to the campsite in the description below the video, it’s called New Hall Farm and is at Edingley, nr Southwell (Notts). Keep watching for more ☺️
Ooops!! Sarah replied after a glass of wine (hic...) and she didn't realise which video you commented on. This video was taken at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, it is a forestry commission forest with large open grassy spaces and bike trails etc. They are building a campsite there at the moment too, but this was just one of the normal car parking fields/spaces. 👍
@@CampervanTime thank you both for your replies! We haven’t visited that new forestry site yet, but it’s on the list 😉
Hi thanks for this it’s great but which of the Thule kits is it as they do x2 thanks. Maria
Hi - if you follow the link in the description it will show you the exact one that fits the Cali awning 👍
@@CampervanTime yes I did but doesn’t say which exact one it is as they do two!! Thanks.
Ahh ok - give me a minute or two and I’ll have a look
I’ve found it on Amazon - Thule 307916 Omnistor Awning Hold Down Side Strap Kit Belt www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005KP693W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VGWJETDN0B4E3CF17V9Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@CampervanTime thank you. X
What is your California classified as on the logbook?
Thanks Charles
It is classed as a motor caravan (tax class TC11). Does that help?
Yes thanks
I was told there were changes by DVLA and it was a classed as a van with windows because pop top wasn’t recognised as a motor home
But you’ve clarified this
Thanks again
I think it depends on which Cali model you are considering. The beach tour (with twin sliding doors) is a different tax class to the beach camper, which is the same as the coast and ocean.
My concern would be the canvas trying to rip itself of the roller???
Yes you'd need to be a bit careful of that for sure. I think the construction of some of the awnings has changed over the years too as some of the earlier Thule ones had a join in the middle of the canvas that used to wear over (a long) time too.
How much is the annual road tax thanks.
£280 for tax class 11. Thanks
Do you have fun getting those large pegs out afterwards?
Ha! Yes, they can be a bit tough!