First Campervan Holiday to Scotland in our VW California Ocean was worth the miles - (full tour)

[@peromalmstrom7668]

A curiosity question (Excuse if covered previously, as this is your 1st video watched). Firstly HNY & hope you're loving the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. What was your deciding factor % for a VW California Ocean? Is it because, it is used as an everyday vehicle primarily, where height, width and length effected your primary % reasoning, or was it something else, such as style, image of VW's? Currently in the research phase for a future purchase from new and why the question. Our equation estimate process, is considering all the following... 1. Working couple = camping usage at wknd's + up-to 4 weeks, in separate weeks, in a year usage for camping holidays. 2. Used for camping 12 months a year, so versatility with UK weather, strong winds, rain & cold. 3. Due to point (1), primary usage will be in UK, not out of UK. 4. Cost saving measure, vehicle will double-up, as the wife's everyday vehicle. Consideration 6m max length, excepting compromises with everyday vehicle & camping vehicle usage. If vehicle taller than 1.9m, then compromise is a little further walk for town/city parking in everyday use. 5. Toilet facilities built-in, for non campsite stays, seems logical. 6. Large fresh water capacity, as well as electric & gas capacity, for non campsite stays of up-to 3 nights. 7. Automatic transmission and a vehicle where air suspension can be added, as well as self levelling, post factory/manufacturer purchase. The list goes-on, but, within this reasoning, though started out looking at VW Camper concepts, we are getting pulled more & more, by online content, reviews, opinions to a 6m van, as just 1 example, Swift Carrera 122. Understand you love your beautiful VW California Ocean, but interested in disadvantages, advantages you perceive with your VW, over other types of vans under 6m. Thank you in advance.

[@Thevanfarers]

hey :) sorry for the late reply, how are you getting on? made a decision as a few questions there?

[@ati6744]

Superb❤

[@Thevanfarers]

Awww Thanks 🤗

[@andrewthornhill4229]

From ben nevis campsite you went the long way to the isle of skye should have got the ferry from mallaig to isle of Skye

[@Thevanfarers]

thanks for the suggestion, we will defo try the ferry next time. It was a last minute decision to go for the day. :) We must go again as absolutely stunning.

[@andrewthornhill4229]

@@Thevanfarers yes we were lucky enough when we came back on the ferry we had dolphins swimming beside the ferry also kinloch campsite at dunvegan is nice nxt to a loch

[@Thevanfarers]

That sounds amazing, we will keep that and thanks for suggestion. We actually didn't see any wildlife on this trip, must have been to cold. 😊

[@andyarmitage2895]

Nice job there where was that campsite with the nice showers and the view of Ben as it looked good, we are planning a road trip from York to Skye in our Ocean in March, I love that Ascot Grey colour :) ahh I just looked at what other videos you have and you went to Skye didn't you, we are just trying to plan our trip and where to stay etc

[@Thevanfarers]

Thank you 😊 We stayed at Ben Nevis Holiday Park and would recommend for sure. This We didn't get to stay on the Isle of Skye as a lot of campsites closed for winter. i've added the link in the description, hope it helps. I'm sure in March you'll have stunning views, especially Glencoe that was one of our highlights.

[@andyarmitage2895]

@@Thevanfarers Brilliant thanks for that

[@andrewthornhill4229]

Glenn nevis is a better campsite at fort William then if going to isle of Skye go by the harry potter bridge to mallaig and get the ferry to isle of Skye great campsite at isle of Skye is kinloch campsite at dunvegan

[@Thevanfarers]

No problem, your trip sounds amazing.York is on our list too.

[@andyarmitage2895]

@@andrewthornhill4229 Hi Andrew thanks for that we haven't planned how many stops to take on our trip but that campsite looks lovely, are the showers etc nice and is that a good base to explore Skye and is there anywhere on there we need to go? Our dog adores beaches are there any nice quiet white sandy beaches there :)

[@zolbad]

Do you not show your faces at all? also Toastie sandwiches are tastier if you spread butter on the outside layers of the sarnie...you end up with a crispy buttery finish...perhaps you know this already

[@Thevanfarers]

We like to show from a POV 😊. Thank you, we will give your advice a try on one of our trips.