VW Grand California 600: Our Honest Reflections + Top 3 Likes & Dislikes

VW have lent us a Grand California 600 for a week!

In this video we discuss our honest reflections and our top three likes and dislikes.

Let us know in the comments below if you have any questions we can try and answer for you!

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[Madchestermod]

I honestly like the forehead, especially with the solar panels on it

[mrbigtime]

I am between grand and boenwl one. I think I am going to buy grand one. They are both same price over here Türkiye.

[Drozia]

Hello. What is the speedometer on 8th gear at 2000 rpm?

[romuald]

You forgot to do dishes before recording...

[judytessa]

Your videos are a pleasure to watch. Nice interaction between you and unbiased down to earth observations and advice.

[AlamAhmad-ursq]

The cotton balls you put up what did you put them up with ?

[timeaves]

This is a game changer... California Time, and now A.B.A.B. no longer have Calis!
Not sure what is happening here, what will I watch now? I did like things just as they were.
Gutted beyond recognition!
I love seeing Roxy though, and yourselves of course!

[johndewey]

It is shame we cannot buy these in USA (California!). When will VW start selling these in California?

[ruggerdoe]

Going to view a California 600 nx wk so excited now have a T6 campervan but getting old and seeing some inside to these vehicles really helps make up our minds, so it’s ei😊her the 600 or another conversion which will probably cost more !

[alicowls]

Big forehead! Actually made me laugh out loud. Loved this video and your review.

[robinkellett-navellou]

I'd really like to see your "slightly drunk" long-form review! Go on, you know you want to put that out there. Still convinced the GC 600 is the one for us, not least because prices in mainland Europe are SO SO much cheaper than the UK + you get the dealer network to yell at.

[chrisken]

Yeah, I like the big side mirrors
especially when you can't see directly backwards
through your rear window.
About the exterior front extension ("forehead" as you call it)
that just needs some colorful LED lights to make it more jolly
(please do not use red and blue lights as not to be confused with the POLICE and get fined). :))

[lottiemoore]

My money is on you ordering a 680! Hopefully time will tell if I’m right…Can you let me know where your rainbow striped throw is from? I’ve been eyeing that up in your videos for months!

[johnwright]

Could you please let me know if I could secure a small motor scooter to the floor in the rear storage area?
Cheers

[edtobin]

Very helpful and informative but I think I really need to see the full unedited drunked video before I can decide

[jeanettesmart]

We are looking at upsizing from our VW California Ocean T6 . Have had her 5yrs and love her however will it be fetter to have a fixed bed and onboard washroom! Advice welcome .

[richardhodgkiss]

I think the 5 years VW warranty is the winner for Will over a conversion.

[gillianh]

Still doesn’t do it more me, for the size of the vehicle it’s still cramped inside. We are 2 + 2 dogs and manage fine in our Cali, can’t see any major advantage at all for us in a grand. Reckon you guys have been sucked in and have one on order already 🤔

[sinewaymusic]

We ultimately decided on a GC600 and we're very happy with it. The Crafter is such a pleasure to drive compared to any Fiat Ducato-based van, it's not even a fair comparison. Not having to make the bed every night is such a comfortable thing. And I couldn't even imagine not having a proper washroom in a van like the smaller California. I'm 40+ and it's unusual that I don't have to go up at least once per night. The thought of having to slide open the door and go out in the forest or camp site facilities just to do a quick #1 at 3am is frankly off-putting to me. 🙈 That said, the idea of a smaller van is still appealing to me at some romantic level, but it's just not practical for our needs. The GC600 even lets you take a proper shower - I've tried it twice and it's such a pleasure to be fully autonomous like that when on the road. If we didn't have two kids with us, we'd probably consider slightly smaller options but for us, the GC600 is nearly perfect.

The only two things I don't like about it are the locker closings - way too fiddly and difficult to open - and the privacy blinds in the front. Compared to most Fiat Ducato vans, VW hardly block the sunlight and takes at least 10 times longer to set up.

I disagree with the looks, it's one of the coolest looking full-size camper vans I've seen! And the interior height is such a pleasure, you really appreciate the additional space. Happy camping!

[cooperandy]

Interesting design insights, presented with the usual entertaining banter.
Would agree organising the bed every evening in a Cali is a bit of a chore leaving little cabin space to do anything else.
However, would miss the small footprint and all round viewing, whilst inside on site.
Getting dressed still a challenge? Noticed one camper was recommending a Dryrobe. You could change outside in the morning sun!!!