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[Veema]

I have the choice of having the hook up point either underneath the van, which means I'll have to roll around on the floor to connect up and I don't know how it doesn't get all clogged up with road muck splashing up on it...or have it mounted on the side of the van, which would be much easier, but then have to have a flap thing covering it up, thus ruining the line of the van...

What do you lot have?

 

[Pauly]

Under the bonnet could be an alternative option ?

 

[DaveyB]

Mine is hidden under the rear bumper, doesn't get plastered in crap, but you do need to make sure that the cable and grommet are cracked in silicone to keep them free of water.

 

[T6 Dave's Dad]

Mine is hidden under the rear bumper, doesn't get plastered in crap, but you do need to make sure that the cable and grommet are cracked in silicone to keep them free of water.

Also good preventive maintenance to spray inside with WD40 to keep the contacts clean and corrosion free just as with trailer electrics connections

 

[former member]

Side flap like all Calis. Works fine and hardly noticeable.

 

[Veema]

My van is white...flap highly noticeable...

 

[former member]

My van is white...flap highly noticeable...

Muuuust resissssst a childish, innuendo filled reply...

 

[DaveyB]

I certainly would not have it on view, don't like the lines of the van being spoiled.

 

[former member]

Oh my, the vanity.
It's a van.

Not a bleeding Ming vase.

 

[Roadrunner]

Same as @ polzeylad but mine is yellow so also noticeable but not something I worry about

 

[Loz]

Just have it painted white before it's fitted...

 

[former member]

Same as @ polzeylad but mine is yellow so also noticeable but not something I worry about

Well you should worry about it.
Just think how many people see a lovely yellow California only for their faces to fall when they see that dreadful dark section for the hookup and water (not sure if you have a water filler cap too?).

 

[Veema]

Just have it painted white before it's fitted...

It's a plastic thing...it would be much better if it were the same material and colour as the van.

Anyway, (at the risk of @Polzeylad thinking up more innuendos) I'm not adverse to rolling around on the floor, never considered it's similar to tow bar electrics, so think I'll go for the underneath option.

 

[Gingercoastie]

Mine is under the rear bumper and no problems at all.

 

[T6 Dave]

Water fillers can be put in the front step area..

 

[former member]

Or where the Cali has it. Which is perfectly fine.

 

[T6 Dave]

Or where the Cali has it. Which is perfectly fine.

Agreed, just making sure options were known..

 

[Chrisfraser05]

I'd say under the bonnet too

 

[Gingercoastie]

My water filler is in the passengers step area.

 

[T6 Dave]

My water filler is in the passengers step area.

Could you post a pic for @Victoria Alletson info, and any downsides that you have experienced with this fitment?