Grand California

[DaveBos]

Here’s a pic of our soon to be collect Grand ‘Beluga Whale’ California. Tbh, in indium grey the hump on top isn’t as noticeable

 

[WestySven]

Very nice
Just taken delivery of our Westfalia Sven Hedin - similar with less of the beluga head! Both nice vans though

 

[Pauly]

Very nice
Just taken delivery of our Westfalia Sven Hedin - similar with less of the beluga head! Both nice vans though

Dont be shy

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[WestySven]

 

[TonyL]

I m picking up a Sven Hedin next week. This will be my second one.

 

[TonyL]

Previous van

 

[WestySven]

Previous van

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Nice van! And great vote of confidence that you’re going for the same van again

 

[Oldrat]

I’d not heard of that model before and looked it up. Very cool van, I specially like the bathroom set up .

 

[DaveBos]

First night away after spending the first week figuring out how everything works. Struggled sourcing gas bottles, managed to get 1 11kg bottle

Local spot near Rhosneigr, woke up to sunshine

 

[kath]

Loving it already, although not sure @Dave Bos like the lights

 

[TonyL]

Picking mine up Tuesday, plans for a trial run already.

Looks a lovely spot.

I know gas bottles are a problem. Thankfully the Sven Hedin is diesel heating and only a small camping gaz bottle for cooking.

 

[DaveBos]

Car park down the road from Rhosneigr, technically no overnight parking, but it’s winter so as long as you dont leave a mess, should be ok.

I would have a specced a diesel heater, but we bought our from stock. Tempted by a gas low refillable system, but will have to wait until I have savings again

 

[TonyL]

I looked at several GCs before going for the Sven again. Diesel heating was a must have, would have bought one were it not for dealers playing games.

 

[DaveBos]

My dealer was hopeless, the young lad had no idea about the GC, same as when I bought my T6 in 2016, customer telling the dealer how everything worked

 

[vwbob]

Here’s a pic of our soon to be collect Grand ‘Beluga Whale’ California. Tbh, in indium grey the hump on top isn’t as noticeable

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Looks good

 

[vwbob]

I m picking up a Sven Hedin next week. This will be my second one.

Tony, We looked out the Sven Hedin but was told the we could not use our local VW centre for warranty/ Services. Is this correct seeing it a Vw Crafter with MAN badges ?

 

[vwbob]

Here’s a pic of our soon to be collect Grand ‘Beluga Whale’ California. Tbh, in indium grey the hump on top isn’t as noticeable

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Dave, have you watched California Time on YouTube? They have sold their Cali Ocean and thinking of buying a Grand Cali 600.

 

[WestySven]

Tony, We looked out the Sven Hedin but was told the we could not use our local VW centre for warranty/ Services. Is this correct seeing it a Vw Crafter with MAN badges ?

Although part of VW group, MAN has its own dealers and service centres, so for warranty etc you need to use them. The parts however are essentially interchangeable because it’s just a rebadged VW Crafter

 

[TonyL]

Yes, you need to use the MAN service centres. I haven’t had to use them, but from what I understand the standard of service is better with 24/7 service. They are focused on the commercial truck market, not domestic consumers. Have a look at their web site.

As for the habitation side I use Camper Sales.

Don’t seem to have the issues that GC owners are having.

 

[rod_vw]

Yes, you need to use the MAN service centres. I haven’t had to use them, but from what I understand the standard of service is better with 24/7 service. They are focused on the commercial truck market, not domestic consumers. Have a look at their web site.

As for the habitation side I use Camper Sales.

Don’t seem to have the issues that GC owners are having.

Unfortunately not all workshops are open 24/7 but I believe the roadside assistance is.