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Campervan Cupboard Tour in our VW California Ocean 2021! Great Tips for Beginners!

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In this video we take a tour around the inside of the cupboards and drawers of our campervan, a VW California Ocean.
We regularly get asked questions about what we take away with us camping and what we always leave in the van, so hopefully this might give you some inspiration, organisation and ideas for what to put in yours.
On the other hand, you might just fancy a nosey inside our drawers - we understand, you’re very welcome!!
We’d love you to hit the thumbs up (like) on the video if this is helpful for you, it shows us the kind of things you enjoy us creating and sharing for you and really spurs us on to create more.
Here are the (extensive!) links to the items we talk about in this video:
Light my fire salt & pepper - bit.ly/3w8hbnR
Alessi Diabolix Bottle Opener - amzn.to/3sGEjKd
Zyliss knife set - bit.ly/3EDtCuW
Kampa Kensington Cutlery Set - bit.ly/3BDNImP
Joseph Joseph Axis Silicone Pot Stand - amzn.to/3w7WFDE
Joseph Joseph Can Do Can Opener - amzn.to/3HlwRsk
Joseph Joseph TriScale Kitchen Scales - amzn.to/3mFEqC0
Joseph Joseph Uni-Tool 5-in-1 Utensil - amzn.to/3pziTgj
Cadac Silicone Tongs 28cm - bit.ly/3BE5UN8
Brandrup Anti-Slip Cupboard Inlays - bit.ly/3mFWWLb
Nespresso Aeroccino3 Milk Frother 240v - amzn.to/31aHyOU
Wacaco Nanopresso - amzn.to/315Zeem
Outwell Kettle - bit.ly/3tt7VJr
Travel Wine Glasses - bit.ly/3A2hTUA
Dock and Bay Towels - amzn.to/3zlx2RH
RidgeMonkey XL - bit.ly/3Jo2jrF
Outdoor Revolution Mosi Light - bit.ly/2WYKf3z
Kampa Squish Kettle 240v - bit.ly/3yWrf2X
Kampa Diddy Fan 240v - bit.ly/3yVDv3B
Plug In Thermostat - bit.ly/3E3nGvt
Collapsable Washup Bowl - bit.ly/3njziVy
Lakeland Bamboo Bowls - bit.ly/3jVJ4Le
Lakeland multi pan lid - bit.ly/3CEm0aF
Tefal ingenio - amzn.to/3sFUiZ6
IKEA skubb - bit.ly/3CELhln
IKEA Kuggis - bit.ly/3BCtcTG
Vango Bamboo 4 Person Grey Stripe Dinner Set - bit.ly/3GKkSVr
Zeal ‘Straight To Pan’ mini chopping board - amzn.to/3ezwnlO
Curver Storage Basket - bit.ly/3nQSk45
Really Useful Box - bit.ly/31pjEyW
IKEA bendable chopping board - bit.ly/3jY9Mm2
Oxo Compact Dustpan and Brush - amzn.to/3FBKHq0
Keep a look out for our other new videos coming to the channel soon and a BIG thank you to all of our wonderful subscribers. We can’t wait to share more content with you over the coming months.
Take care, sit back and grab yourself some California Time !
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@katyk627 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for some good tips guys! Looking forward to Sarah’s clamping video I feel like I’m going to learn a lot from it 😊

@CampervanTime 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for reminding us about that! We will sort when we get our new van in the next few months :)

@Rowtheboat99 2 года назад

Those Joseph Joseph folding scales are brilliant. We have them in the kitchen drawer in the house.

@jcolt188 2 года назад

Excellent vid, great ideas! Helping me as I set out on my van life adventure!

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

You’re very welcome

@empowerd1 2 месяца назад

Yahhooo.. I've finally got my Cali.. the dream came true ❤😊 it's a thing!!

@baspieters7355 8 месяцев назад

Great video. I just bought a California last week, and you’ve given me lots of ideas for storing my stuff. ❤

@NomaddUK 2 года назад

New sub! Loved the pace and tone. Some great ideas for a new to be vanner.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Congrats!!

@christinehopkins7561 2 года назад

Great ideas…. I use a lot of the same stuff … loving the Joseph scales… going to get those for sure…

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Sarah spotted those a while ago but has only just dug deep enough to buy them!!

@lizjenkins3508 2 года назад

Great video thank you. My Cali is on order - cannot wait to get organised!

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

The wait is agony, I remember it well! Hope you are enjoying collecting goodies in the meantime :)

@christinahogg3752 2 года назад

I use a portable single halogen hob when I’m on hock up and saves my gas. Love watching your videos thank you 😊

@gary1164 2 года назад

lovely informative and detailed overview !! Thanks for sharing with us

@bikersparky 11 месяцев назад

Thanks guys, really useful info there, ordered some of the IKEA boxes and the ones for the big drawer. 👍

@CampervanTime 11 месяцев назад

Our pleasure!

@alanbenham4139 2 года назад

Nice ideas and solutions guys. Well done.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Thanks, glad it was helpful 👍

@benlamachine4042 2 года назад

Nice video again . i noticed particularly your very smart nespresso portable system , i'll ask Santa Claus for that ! On our side we have also those Kuggis boxes from IKEA In summer - if wild campsite - we also use sometimes our KAMPA GEYSER hot cube system for hot shower , very compact , plugged on 12v socket and linked to 904/907 gaz bottle . with Quechua pop up cabin , it's nearly 5 stars hotel everywhere ! We'll probably buy CADAC but at the moment our small CAMPING GAZ BISTRO burner + "custom" plancha do the job

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

That sounds just fantastic!! Will have to check it out!

@brettbarton-dn7pt Год назад

Hi guys. I was wondering where you got the blue bags to tidy away the cables. If you could provide a recommendation or link that would be great. Also found the videos great too!

@Loz2286 2 года назад

Larger Tescos currently selling the large Curver baskets at £3.50 ea. Bought a pair today in a nice grey to match the Cali interior.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

@darrenjmarsden 2 года назад

Great to see how it can be done. Thanks

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, hopefully some ideas if you need any 😀

@mal600908 Год назад

Your videos are costing me a lot of money. First Cali coming in 2 weeks.

@CampervanTime Год назад

Good stuff! Half the fun of owning one is all the stuff to go with it! It never ends, by the way !

@gillnicholls9665 2 года назад

Nice and clean draws.xxx

@cathrynroberts7753 2 года назад

My hubby wishes I put in the same amount of time and care and organisation in the house!!!! Not likely I adore my van.

@juliemaycock7842 2 года назад

Hi, we’ve ordered a Cali so this was a really useful video! Could you please tell me the size of the curver box in the bottom left hand cupboard & also the skubb box dimensions? Thanks!

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Hi, glad it was helpful :) The skubb boxes are the ones in the bench seat and come as a set of six with 3 sizes included (just have a look at the link in the description). The ones in the cupboard are kuggis - 26x35x8 (the shallow one) and then 26x35x15 for the deeper one. I think Ikea might be out of the shallow one at the moment but you might be able to find one online somewhere. The curver box - good question... We'll have to measure it and come back to you.

@stephensellick3642 2 года назад

Great video again folks! So useful for us novices waiting for our Cali’s to be delivered. I notice you mentioned an electric heater - why do you need this if the Cali diesel heater is so good?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

We only use it when we’re on a site with hookup as it saves a bit of diesel. We don’t tend to use it very often to be honest, but it is also nice to have very instant heat too if we need it.

@stephensellick3642 2 года назад

Thanks - similar question for the Cadac…with the Cali kitchen being pretty good does the Cadac get used much?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Yes - as it allows us to be outside enjoying the nice weather, a beer and able to cook. Plus (probably more important!) is if we’ve got something particularly messy, it’s easier to wash up than clean the Cali hob!

@alanthompson3430 2 года назад

We have a gas heater that’s great for instant heat but does create a bit of background noise. Our electric oil radiator is silent has a thermostat so is perfect for leaving on during the night, if we are hooked up. I think you need both for the winter in the UK

@davidsnell4042 2 года назад

Great to see how others use the space in a Cali. The ikea boxes are perfect and was probably the first thing we bought, so can we’ll recommend!! (Will definitely be drilling a hole in the shallow ones now👍). 2 questions, with all your storage filled with utensils and tech etc…. Where do you store your clothes? And where do you store your bedding? Thanks again. Dave

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

No problem! Clothes in the wardrobe in packing cubes (Amazon basics) and bedding in the boot in a IKEA zip bag 👍

@carolineparish2191 Год назад

We're just starting out with our 1st cali and finding your videos so useful! You do seem to have thought of everything! Just wanted to ask which size ikea storage boxes you have used in your cupboard please? Thanks, Caroline x

@CampervanTime Год назад

Great! I think we put them in the video description if I remember correctly 👍

@dianeharrison3210 2 года назад

New Subscriber to your channel 💜…Absolutely loved your Cupboard tour… How ingenious!…the double ended kitchen spoon/scraper/siever thingy 🙌🏼 , Quick question.. Did I miss your where your coffee pod maker was? Looking forward to your previous videos, Glad to have found you! And thank you for sharing!

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

We’re very pleased you’ve found us!! Our coffee pod machine is in the drawer with the stovetop kettle and tea etc. It’s in a dark black canvas case/bag so tricky to see. 😀

@dianeharrison3210 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime Ah!!! I did see it but thought it was too small to be an actual pod machine! Loved the video .. You guys are going to fly 💙

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

You're so kind, thank you ❤️

@artemispapoutsakis5103 2 года назад

iThank you!! Did I miss where ere you showed the bin and the link to purchase it? Cheers

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Hi - it’s from Camper Centrum - vwcampershop.nl/top-volgens-rob/prullenbakje/ 👍

@christinahogg3752 2 года назад

Great channel guys

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Thank you, that's very kind :)

@peten4043 2 года назад

You are so organised! 😂👍🏻 would you by any chance know what size the two different Kuggis boxes are as I plan to order some online? Thanks

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

I do, but not off the top of my head. If you have a read through the comments on here for this video you’ll see that I have posted them up previously.

@Cous1nJack 2 года назад

I can only imagine the rattling of the cutlery drawer driving down the road.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Surprisingly, that’s pretty much the only thing that we’ve never experienced rattles from!

@jeanettesmart9990 2 года назад

Hi thanks for all the info on “bits & bobs” in the van. Can I ask what size are the IKEA white boxes please?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

26x35x8 (the shallow one) and then 26x35x15 for the deeper one. I think Ikea don't have the 8cm depth one at the moment but they do the 15cm.

@danielheywood2660 2 года назад

Does the metal cutlery rattle in the drawer ? Wondering what cutlery to buy for myself Great video once again guys !

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Thank you. No it doesn't seem to, or if it does we can't hear it!

@Professionalmoochers 2 года назад

I had to make a brew as you pulled out the hot drinks box 😂 Question… do the ingenio pans slide off the pot stands? We use tefal pans with the thick base as they grip the stove really well 👍🏼

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Hello! The ingenio pans do move around a bit, yes, although we've found this tends to only be a temporary problem with new vans/hobs as the hob stainless bars start to get a little rough with normal use, thus allowing the pans to be more 'stuck' in place. I know they also do different types of ingenio pans too including different base types which are likely better than our aluminium non-stick version.

@andrewchamen3551 2 года назад

Hi Will and Sarah. Thank you so much for your wonderful and inspiring channel. We have recent bought a California Coast T6.1 the same age as yours, and are finding your videos really useful and interesting and we have taken a lot of your advice. Could you please provide a link for the coloured zip-up clothes bags that you put in your wardrobe. All the very best. Andrew and Caroline C.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Of course! Here you go amzn.to/3cWWn9X

@andrewchamen3551 2 года назад

👍

@richardsmith1971 2 года назад

Brilliant vid guys. Going to ikea tomorrow. What size are the containers as several sizes to choose from?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Ooo good question. I think the larger ones are something like 35x26x15 and the shallower ones are the same but x8 rather than x15. I know they do different colours now too!

@grahams3417 2 года назад

I think the 35*26*8 have been discontinued, but Rymans do a Wham Studio Basket 5.01 that looks identical in size and shape, albeit without the lid

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Ahh ok - thanks for the tip, a pity though that Ikea have discontinued the correct size for us!! Will check that one out in Rymans when I am next near one

@toppergreen5864 2 года назад

Just rented a Coast (2022) are the cupboard sliding doors always stiff ? Just broke a clip on the left hand side , after struggling to move both doors to allow the cutlery draw to be pulled out ? It has certainly put me off buying a California , not great quality , just hope I’ll get some of the £250, deposit back

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Ours were stiff from the factory but sorted quickly with a little tiny bit of silicone spray in the lower track. Now slide nicely. It is worth noting that if you have the right hand door fully open (ie slid to the left behind the left hand door) then you can’t press the button on the left hand door and slide both across to the right in one go. You could do this on the T6 but as the button design has changed on the 6.1 you can’t do that now. Hope things get sorted easily on it.

@hanspronk2749 2 года назад

Thanks for showing us all the things you use en hide. Did I miss where you leave the bedding things while traveling?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

No, you didn’t miss it - we didn’t say! We’ll do a separate vlog about bedding etc and options, but we keep ours in a IKEA zip bag in the boot behind the bench seat 👍

@cali-camping 2 года назад

Hi.... Cali on order but I have hired before on occasions and glad to see it's not just me that gets all OCD about rattles and noises clanging about in the back :-) Quick question with regard to your redundant Tefal pans... well, not so much the pans but the 'stuff' you have padding the them out to avoid the rattles.... are they bought or crafted by your own hands?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Bought - Lakeland - www.lakeland.co.uk/22314/3-Anti-Scratch-Kitchen-Pan-Protectors---Blue 😀👍

@DevelopFromWithin Год назад

We have just bought our first Cali. Found your Chanel and loving all the content. Thanks for sharing. Now I’m a guy and can live without the frills, but Pauline wants to fen the van up a bit. Could you please tell us where your round light above the kitchen were bought from? Thanks once again guys. Robbie and Pauline

@CampervanTime Год назад

Sure! They are from cableandcotton.com and you can pick whatever colours you want 👍

@california_clarky 11 месяцев назад

another fantastic and very informative video - I went to Ikea to look for the Kuggis boxes but i could only find the taller one - wasn't able to find the half height one don't suppose you have the dimensions of the boxes please

@VAhmad-n1g 19 дней назад

Hi did you find the dimensions for the Kuddis boxes, Cali being delivered 2/9 but wanted to order so ready to pack up

@christinahogg3752 2 года назад

Sorry me again the storage boxes you have in the right hand cupboard? Ikea is there space to have two of the smaller ones on the top shelf? Not having my van yet means I can’t check myself and our nearest Ikea is miles from us my daughter has kindly offered to take me there. Exciting times getting things sorted 😀

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Hi! I *think* so, but will check a bit later for you. Drop me an email to contact@californiatime.co.uk and I will send you a pic after I’ve tried :)

@dylanvanloon2783 2 года назад

And how do you guys load the wardrobe? The only cabinet you didnt show and personally the hardest to master imo

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

It’s normally empty except for Sarah’s travel hair dryer and a couple of packable ponchos for emergency use. We use the wardrobe for our clothes and we use soft packing cubes to load it. We have separate colours between us so we know who’s is who’s. We would like some shelves I think, as it does turn in to a bit of a big bucket!

@jcuk7b 2 года назад

Hi Will and Sarah - could you please tell me the sizes of the Kuggis boxes that you have for your van please - looking at getting some for mine (but haven't picked the van up yet so can't measure the shelves!) Thanks

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

They are Kuggis 26x35x8cm (the shallow ones) and Kuggis 26x35x15cm (taller ones). The 8cm shallower ones seem to be either out of stock or discontinued but if you look at eBay, Facebook marketplace etc you might be lucky!

@jcuk7b 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime Thanks guys really appreciate your help and love the channel.

@judithbisbrown2153 Год назад

Hey there - love you videos! Do you have a link for the shower storage bag? Great idea rather than using the tray. And…….your clothes???!!

@CampervanTime Год назад

Yep, the shower pocket is here: vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/brandrup-utility-rear-wardrobe-shower-bag-vw-t6t5-california-ocean-se-coast?fo_c=3413&fo_k=133cd351f232f59e7d40999a812c74d3&fo_s=gplauk&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ezOo_v2_QIVSrTtCh1dJg-DEAQYASABEgIOg_D_BwE Clothes go in packing cubes (Amazon) and in the wardrobe / overhead box above the bench

@RA-zr5lw 11 месяцев назад

Handy shower pocket yet almost £100, they know how to take advantage of people who love their campers! 🤨

@annie-loubroome4041 6 месяцев назад

Where do you store your clothes?

@steve001p Год назад

Hi guys. Just got our Cali Ocean yesterday and trying to organise things! Love the idea with the ikea boxes in the seat drawer but the mystery is….. Where are your fly screens now?🤔

@CampervanTime Год назад

Sat flat under the mattress at the back of the van 👍

@steve001p Год назад

@@CampervanTime brilliant thanks. That’s where I’ve put them 👍

@stuartyoung2557 7 месяцев назад

Hi Sarah and Will, thank you for all of the videos, they're really helpful. I've recently brought an exe demo VW T6.1 California Ocean, first trip this Monday to Hayling Island, as it's close to us. During this video Will turned on a small light in the top left hand cupboard. Where is the switch located to operate this light please? As I can't seem to locate it 😂 Also have you made a video that explains the control panel at the back on the right hand side, as I'm not at all sure what this is for and how it is used correctly. Kind regards, Stuart

@CampervanTime 7 месяцев назад

Hello! The lights for the cupboards under the sink are on the end, on the right hand side of the kitchen block as you look at it - near the USBs. We've not done a video on the rear climate control panel (that's what it is). The Ocean is a great model as it has the three zone climate control. This means left/right front passengers and also the rear has its own temperature control and fan speed etc. This is great if you have a dog in the back, children etc. Only works with the engine running mind you.

@stuartyoung2557 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, I'll try it now 😊

@stuartyoung2557 7 месяцев назад

Got it, thank you 😊

@Auxbeam 2 года назад

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@tooyoungtobeold8756 2 года назад

We have the same tefal pans as you. I find the handle scratches all round the edge though. Just bought the dustpan and brush and ordered a collapsible kettle and now looking for the collapsible electric kettle (any good?). BTW, the Lakeland multi pan lid has been discontinued.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Thanks for letting us know about the lid, that’s a shame. The collapsible electric kettle works a treat. It isn’t the fastest to boil but it isn’t that high power (so easy on campsite electrics).

@andyblake1849 2 года назад

That was sad as predicted 😂 but also very useful. Thanks as ever. Just a question as I’m surprised you didn’t show us Will 🙄 - what kind of thing is it you use for filling the water please? ( I know, we never let up ..)

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Ahh yes - we have a blue water hose in a round bag in the boot (well, under the rear of the bed/bench). Just like the electric hookup cable.

@andyblake1849 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime with what kind of end? (Sorry)

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Ahh I see, sorry. Probably easier with a photo but we’ve got normal garden style hose connectors on both ends (the quick release type) as it just nicely wedges in the hole on the van when you take the water cap off. We carry a small selection of plastic screw on adaptors and quick release male ends to connect to any tap we come across.

@peten4043 2 года назад

Great video guys very entertaining and informative as ever 👍🏻 thought there’d be a wine rack in those cupboards 😂

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Ha! Neither Sarah or I drink red so always in the fridge.. 😁

@coasting_thru_midlife4660 2 года назад

Really helpful and who doesn't love a good nosey 😉 Hubby and I have just ordered our T6. 1 coast.... Just a 10 month turnaround 😢 Can I ask about the wags blanket thingy you showed in the airline overhead please? Thank you 😊

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Sarah can comment on that, she found it online somewhere but it’s essentially a suffable dog mat!

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Hi Kirstie, I bought it from a local pet shop to us, but it’s here if you want to take a look: gsequestrian.co.uk/products/henry-wag-alpine-travel-snuggle-bed?variant=31799360323632&gclid=CjwKCAiA1aiMBhAUEiwACw25MSGq_Bz1TSSvF6VYgebwNkrlH6RXUkkWRysu_M0RXgbWxzMMPOzhaRoCQwcQAvD_BwE We were keen to make sure it was something small and light and it seems to do the job!

@coasting_thru_midlife4660 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime thank you! Need something for our vizsla to sit on as he's a diva 😉

@tooyoungtobeold8756 2 года назад

No tools and where do you keep your clothes?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Clothes go in soft packing cubes and in the wardrobe and tools… well the Cali has it’s own mini toolkit stored in the rear of the bench seat for changing the wheel etc. Apart from that, it comes with breakdown cover !

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Although going on a ‘proper’ long trip into the wilderness, we’d take a small selection of tools.

@tooyoungtobeold8756 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime I have breakdown cover but I would rather have a go instead of waiting hours (sometimes). I may ditch them though. I am a bit of a belt and braces person.. No fire extinguisher?

@adiehull 2 года назад

You can't use all that kitchen stuff surely?? I've got less in my house 🤣

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

🤣 certainly not all at once! We’ve got way too many tefal ingenio pans that’s for sure.

@jeanettesmart9990 2 года назад

Sarah how do you fill the salt & pepper 😂😂 my one just arrived with no instructions lol 👍

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Just pull the top off (the triangle plastic bit) and you’ll see that there are three rubber triangle compartments in there. Fill, then clip lid back on 👍

@jeanettesmart9990 2 года назад

Done 🤦🏽‍♀️lol

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣😁

@FoodFightersChannel 2 года назад

What size Kugis did you get to fit? Thanks

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

6x35x8 (the shallow one) and then 26x35x15 for the deeper one :)

@FoodFightersChannel 2 года назад

Much appreciated

@Benjisaurus1 Год назад

Hi Guys! Is your cutlery tray a standard 6.1 tray? I've got a 6 and it's not shaped well at all. I've had a look and van't seem to find one that looks like yours. Hope you're both well :)

@CampervanTime Год назад

Yes, it is/was the standard one that came with the van. Brandrup sell a custom one if you’re not happy with what you have, it has different trays/slots 👍