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| The original Beach |
It's basically the same van as the SE but with all the camping equipment removed. So no cooker, no fridge, no cupboards. No wardrobe, no overhead lockers. No kitchen sink. This is actually a bonus for us over the SE as it means there is loads more room inside the van, including a 3-seater rear bench where the SE has a 2-seater. It also means we are not driving around with a bunch of kit in the van we don't use day to day. Sure we will have to rethink how we use the van for camping but this Cali was bought more as a big family car than as a camper, with the added bonus that we can camp in it if we want to.
The Beach does still have many of the features we loved about the Cali SE. It has the pop top roof. This one is manual, but is otherwise completely the same as the old model, including that lovely, comfortable bed. It has the superbly flexible rail system down the middle of the van, allowing the rear bench inside to be slid forward or back at will. We have 2 extra seats which can slot into the middle section of the van, thus making it a 7-seater if wanted. They can also be removed to give more space.
It has a 240v electrical hook up with a single socket in the van. This is perfect for getting power when camping. The front two seats swivel, allowing the van to be turned into sociable living room - and in fact the missing kitchen units mean that the passenger side seat swivels much more easily than in an SE.
The Full Specification of the van is as follows:
VW
California Beach 2.0 TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology
- Reflex Silver
- 3 Seat Rear Bench
- 2 Additional Seats
- “Milan” Fabric Seat Coverings
- Electric Side Door
- Power Latching for Tailgate
- Leather Steering Wheel, Gear Knob and Gaiter
- Bluetooth Premium
- Laminated Glass
- Cool/Warm Box
- Tyre Pressure Warning Light
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Removable 13-Pin Towbar
- Supagard Paint and Upholstery Protection
We pick the van up on 1st December. Looking forward to it loads!
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