FULL REVIEW VW T6.1 California Coast Camper Van - We Spent A Week With It!

[@blackpool321]

Love that you broke down the cost of unnecessary extras . Wish other reviewers would do this .well done .

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

You’re right that green is beautiful. Have to I’ve found the same problem with the book pack not fitting in the glove box in a T6, not a Cali but a highline.

[@tenshin2002]

this is the best vehicle review I´ve ever watched! Great stuff!

[@kazz3309]

Can't believe Shaun made you do all the hard work... you're eight months pregnant!! Glad Bentley was on hand to help you. :P

[@weejimmy3947]

Great video, took me a while to subscribe but ordered a Coast last may, your video satisfied me that i was doing the right thing and choosing the correct options for the vehicle, many thanks

[@Kilex6522]

I concur what you said about the massive manual and the small glove box. I had to use the storage space under the double passenger seat, as this has a large space area.

[@RobinH8869]

Excellent real world review.

[@charliegardner6804]

Very informative and very professional presented Thank you

[@alanbenham4139]

Super informative video. Thank you.

[@andybrining3090]

Brilliant and informative video as ever - thank you both. Love your honesty in the vans you review. Totally agree about the price of the extras too. Looking forward to seeing your next video about the differences between the T6.1 Coast and Ocean because at the moment the Coast ticks a lot of boxes! Andy & Annie B

[@chrisdavis2525]

thanks for the review, and didn't realise there was a "budget" model between the Beach and Ocean now, so that's interesting to know (looking forward to the next video of the comparison between the Coast and Ocean)... Have to say though, for £55k, do you think there is £10k of value between this and the VanWorx Nomad you reviewed recently? Apart from slightly larger engine and DSG gearbox in the California, I really don't see a great deal of difference - plus probably more customisation options on a conversion. interested in your thoughts...; which did you prefer?

[@pete1927]

You two definitely have a talent for the review "it wasn't my waters breaking" LOL. Keep them coming and good luck Lizzie with the life changing event, has Shaun sorted the extra cot out for the van? If Cali Camper Family can do it with 3 one will be easy.

[@yessman78]

Just what I was looking for in a VW Cali Coast review, well done and thanks. Just about everything covered. I just need to find out about the night heater controls.

[@HereWeTow]

That was a great review, Karina still wont be persuaded though. Bentley look thoroughly impressed by it. All the best with the baby guys, stay safe 😊👍🐾

[@WaggiesTravels]

Brilliant....... informative and at the high standard all your videos are. If your waters sound like when they break then the delivery should be rapid. Keep up the good work.

[@fafnorcal]

Oh, if VW would sell these in North America!

[@flybyairplane3528]

Frank Field It’s a matter, of HOW MANY they might sell, then parts ,+ import duties , more than 25%. then you can see why , this models engine looks as though it’s a BLUETEC clean diesel ,, there is a VW AMORAK, comes as a chassis, a2dr pickup, &a 4dr crew cab, 3litre V 6 Bluetek, diesel 6 spd manual,,or automatic, also a matching cap for pickup, they sell worldwide EXCEPT NORTH AMERICA IT HAS ELECTRIC WINDOWS & locks A/C, THE import tax is burdomsome from LBJ, to protect the US built PICKUPS . Cheers 🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@watcher24601]

Good to see you out reviewing again. I was watching this thinking "what is the difference to the ocean" good to know there will be a follow up. Also nice to see that the van dash has finally caught up and moved out of the 1990's. Incidentally, my Renault has the same glovebox problem, when the moved the controls over to RH drive they didn't move the fuse box. I have a half size glove box....with a full size hatch on it. Guessing VW did something similar

[@tregaricus00]

subscribed, great content 😊

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Thanks for subscribing!! Welcome!!

[@wut5910]

As someone who lives on Salisbury plain, I can say, you get used to the explosions after a while

[@irenedale5256]

Love your video and it came at a good time for us as we are going to a dealership tomorrow to look st the Coast and Ocean. A quick question: they don’t come with privacy glass? You said you got limo tints privacy glass - where does one get that done? Like you, we need to keep inside private as we have three dogs. You are looking well in your nine month - wishing you all the best and a safe delivery. 💕

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Hi, glad the vlog is helpful. You only need to google “car window tinting near me” and you should find loads of tint shops.

[@irenedale5256]

A Bus And Beyond Thank you for getting back so promptly. Wishing you all the best. 💕

[@kimhorton6109]

So, the whole thing comes down to do you need the complications of a caravan or a class a Motörhome or are you a simpler campervan type and how far do you want to go in either direction. With the disparity in incomes the value direction seemS to be available to more of us Than the class A Route Sleeping upstairs very much depends on how cold it gets at night. You don’t even have to have folks sleeping upstairs to make it impossible to stay in your van. This is a huge difference between pop tops and solid roof campervans.

[@peterwebb1026]

Excellent video, really enjoyed it!

[@alviserombolotto5971]

Lovely green... like the t4 😂

[@hettysmotorhomeadventures4860]

Great review Lizzie and Bentley😂, Along time ago I was in the army in a tank regiment and I have roamed all of Salisbury plain on exercise in a tank., which is in my opinion the best off road Campervan you can get lol. Looking forward to your comparison review 👍

[@Lilrom2003]

You should be Design consultants for the VW California, for improvements and features , further crowdsourced from loyal viewers! I nominate the ability to run the AirCon while being plugged in without the engine running! ( butagaz connection outside for outside cooking?)

[@edwardmorgan2965]

Another great Vlog from my favourite camper review duo.Plus Bentley

[@rtw9655]

Excellent review! All bases covered, thank you!

[@CrazyCalifornia]

Great review. I’m torn between the Coast and the Ocean, the only thing I’d have to buy for the Coast is LED Headlights and tinted glass as those standard Coast lights kill it.

[@pernommensen1012]

Where is Bentley sleeping if you have the bed downstairs in use - thanks for an informative video 👍

[@ABusAndBeyond]

He will sleep on the bottom of the bed. It’s a squeeze if everyone is using the bed. We’ve not done this since Harvey was born though.

[@gaellebryant7573]

Great review, thank you very much.

[@edwardmorgan2965]

Fantastic in depth knowledgeable review, cheers.

[@simon1066]

Nice van, incredible price though.

[@markmclean4897]

Very helpful thanks 👏🏻

[@anthonyzweb]

Does the air-conditioner work off mains power when plugged in at a caravan park for example?

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Unfortunately not. The engine has to be running

[@bonnienklyde918]

I really like this van. What neat hide a way things it has.

[@growlzy]

Van looks great,so was the video.

[@nickgardner101]

Hello, big fans of yours! Quick question, which are the two or three most impressive Transporter converter companies that you have visited? I'm taking the plunge and I need a customised van because I need to work from it and I need various special bits and pieces installing....any pointers really appreciated. Keep the videos coming!

[@susancowmeadowjikn.mnbvczf6484]

Great review as always!

[@alannorman1773]

Fabulous review. Thanks guys.

[@deanissit]

Looks great is the bed big enough for a 6ft3 inch person to sleep.bump looks great

[@llo70422]

Why why will they not come to Canada I would buy one over getting a van and doing a Pro Build I’m so sad

[@TCK71]

Brilliant review, thanks

[@kznjonno602]

Sliding door on Drivers side is a big design flaw for right hand drive vehicle.

[@stevebland100]

Cant believe its not mentioned more. Its a massive game changer for me.

[@tonyhollis1506]

Looks like the bench seat moves, as there are rails in the floor, can you slide seat forward to give more boot space?

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Yes you can

[@davidbergmann8948]

Great video! 🍄

[@ianwiggins3363]

Yeah I like your T6 California ocean nice colour is well nice fun there

[@marchobbins9882]

So you can have a coast fitted with the kitchen unit now?. Is the kitchen unit as standard? Great vlog guys👍

[@ABusAndBeyond]

You might be thinking of the Beach, which didn’t come with a kitchen unit. The Coast is a cost saving version of the Ocean.

[@marchobbins9882]

@@ABusAndBeyond Thanks yes i had them mixed up 👍

[@JW-wp8rp]

Can you tell me what is the MPG 0n the coast , and the Ocean ,Thank you

[@flybyairplane3528]

SHAWN & LIZZY, how are things coming along, your CALIFORNIA Is different , in that yours is a. 6.0, this colour is beautiful, CHERIO, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@keithbradfield7825]

Lovely van love the colour another great video

[@jpsjps6678]

Great in depth review

[@peterhook8033]

What model of Thetford Porta Potti is shown fitting under the bed in the boot ?

[@ABusAndBeyond]

335 👍

[@vanagon1966]

this exact california coast is for sale now on autotrader at £61995..now a year old and same price as a new one..

[@ecyfoto]

Fabulous van. Hello from Florida! Could you include torque specs when describing the drivetrain? Nice vid as usual, guys!

[@peter.russell]

Loving your reviews though on a personnal note I am concerned for you, (2:52) how will you manage in the vw when you have two children under the age of 3? 😂

[@leschtisvanlifer5969]

Fantastic 👍😋

[@andychattaway5620]

Recently discovered your channel and as a fellow campervan owner I am loving it. But as an ex armed forces man can I just say that the army are most definitely not playing on Salisbury Plain but preparing to protect you and our country. 😉

[@TetaCilka-el5wh]

I saw on the control panel that there is air-conditioning does that run while the engine is off

[@ABusAndBeyond]

No I’m afraid not. It refers to the control for the rear air conditioning unit (which climatises the back of the van when it’s driving) although this model didn’t actually have that specified.

[@MamaKim.]

I love your videos but I’m just staggered at the price of these vans.. you could stay in a lot of very nice hotels!

[@DoctorFish10]

Thing is, a lot of nice hotels are not located where you can stay in this 👍

[@Juanitabananadonny]

Great Video again

[@PeterPanQuails]

Looks to me the only difference between an Ocean and a Coast is the Ocean has an electric rootop. Have I missed something?

[@nickpmoody]

Great review guys QQ - Does the seat bench slide forward to increase the boot capacity?

[@Gibbo1050]

It does in our T5 California. You have to slide the seat forward to make the bed so I'd imagine it would be the same.

[@nickpmoody]

Gibbo1050 thanks for the info, when you slide yours forward to make the bed does it lock into position though so you can travel with it slid forward?

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Yeah it’s the same as Gibbo1050 says 👍

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Yeah you can lock it in place and travel with it forward 👍

[@nickpmoody]

A Bus And Beyond thanks! With 2 Golden Retrievers we’d need the extra room!

[@toptobottom247]

I have no idea why I watch these videos. VW has no intention of selling these vans in North America or Canada and it's such a disappointment. I had hoped Mercedes would fill that gap and take advantage but no such luck. Anyway, nice to see you guys again, and congrats.

[@rickyard11]

Great video

[@jamesholmes4256]

Nice one 👍 Your looking good also 😍

[@jonvoxofficial]

my dream home

[@tris7]

I don't know what's happened to the price of these, but we just looked at a few and the cheapest was £68k! and that's second hand from VW.

[@Iomar1975]

The extra options are ridiculous, to say the least. With the exception of the green metallic paint of course!

[@neillowes3983]

Is it classed as a motorhome from VW !

[@DoctorFish10]

I'm sure they are classed as mpv when the dealers register them.

[@Kurkess]

Luckily the left foot issue is not... an issue... outside the UK :-)

[@RobertSmith-di5ll]

excellent

[@FTMGraphics]

02:56 🐶😍

[@mickdalglish6241]

which van is the best for getting a pregnant female please ??

[@PlushBadger]

Not a fan of the green tbh, much prefer the colour of your Cali !

[@stefankaul8539]

👍

[@ianmarshall170]

why does something that expensive look & feel so plasticy I think there are several conversion companies who do a much better job for considerable less money?

[@nickgardner101]

Which converter companies? I'm looking for recommendations....:)

[@ianmarshall170]

Nick Gardner Hi I don’t know which part of the country you are from but I had my van converted by a local company in Scunthorpe called Imperial cars & they did a great job .

[@markmangan8586]

😊👍

[@asboss63]

Cool van, loads of kit and yes I would stick to the standard spec, only need to sell both of my kidneys to afford one...🧐 can I live without my kidneys? 😫

[@likeat6639]

When I go away for a week I have ten times more stuff than that.. 🧐

[@martinmuller4882]

Super Format, sehr informativ und kurzweilig! Weiter so 👍 Bin auch stolzer Besitzer eines Ocean T6.1 ... und da zu viert unterwegs hier dafür der perfekte Campingstuhl: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWiyc4ibirCmf8k

[@arrshyan]

Thanks for the video, personally buy a Tesla and a tent and save the planet. cheers

[@Johndoe10007]

I cannot for the love of me understand why these vans are so popular and seen as high class high end all mod cons without a toilet and shower , this is the emperors has no clothes or bitcoin completely useless for the price

[@tomstarks8176]

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[@ajohnston237]

Top review. Thanks 😊