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Shower Option removed from UK configurator?

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The Saint Essex

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T6.1 Ocean 199
Am I going blind or has the option for the shower been removed from the 6.1 UK cali configurator?
 
dspuk said:
Not checked but can confirm we specced on ours and never used it once in 12 months :D
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We have it on our current Cali and use it all the time to wash off after the beach, clean the bikes down. Surprised how much we actually use it.
 
The Saint Essex said:
We have it on our current Cali and use it all the time to wash off after the beach, clean the bikes down. Surprised how much we actually use it.
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As far as I recall another poster mentioned a few weeks back that it’s now unavailable in the configurator, yes. Might be a few more examples as they get closer to shutting down the T6.1 run. I’ve been told I may only get 1 sliding window on mine.
 
Jimmylondon07 said:
As far as I recall another poster mentioned a few weeks back that it’s now unavailable in the configurator, yes. Might be a few more examples as they get closer to shutting down the T6.1 run. I’ve been told I may only get 1 sliding window on mine.
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Is your order an Ocean? I'd be seriously annoyed if mine turns up with only 1 sliding window!
 
I noticed it was missing a few weeks ago and mentioned it. Looks like I got in just in time.
 
Yeah it’s an Ocean which I ordered at the end of the Happy Camper Sales event. The rep advised that the second sliding window is now only standard on the 204 version and not the 150. He didn’t rule out me getting one but said not to expect it.
 
I purposefully sent the current brochure to my dealer when I ordered and got him to confirm that was the correct spec so I can lean on it at a later date if necessary
 
When my cousin ordered an Ocean about the end of May, they were told the shower was no longer an option. They were also told they couldn’t order the acoustic pack - just the heated windscreen - but today the acoustic pack is still on the configurator!

Configurator still shows Ocean has both sliding windows - is it not the beach or surf that only comes with one?
 
Justinitus1972 said:
Configurator still shows Ocean has both sliding windows - is it not the beach or surf that only comes with one?
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Usually it is yeah, can only assume it’s due to parts availability (similar to the shower).
 
We visited a Cali dealer at the weekend as we just happened to be close and was being nosy. Just got home s thinking should we change now and we would know what we are getting or waiting to see what the Caliverse brings

When the dealer phone this week to chase the lead I’ll see what he says.
 
Jimmylondon07 said:
Yeah it’s an Ocean which I ordered at the end of the Happy Camper Sales event. The rep advised that the second sliding window is now only standard on the 204 version and not the 150. He didn’t rule out me getting one but said not to expect it.
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Not heard about this issue before. I ordered my ocean at the end of April through DTD / Crawley….no mention of any changes or restrictions of spec. Should I be worried as I will be hacked off if I don’t get what I ordered. Not sure how I stand legally in this situation.
 
Robert&Catherine said:
Not heard about this issue before. I ordered my ocean at the end of April through DTD / Crawley….no mention of any changes or restrictions of spec. Should I be worried as I will be hacked off if I don’t get what I ordered. Not sure how I stand legally in this situation.
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Legally; you're entitled to reject your order and get your deposit back in full (but that's it). Reality; you're very unlikely to do that given you've been waiting for your van, so you might be able to negotiate something in lieu, e.g. a free accessory or something, but that really would be a gesture of goodwill and in reality, if you've bought through DTD the dealer is probably able to make more profit by sticking it up for sale themselves a few k more than the DTD price and just say "sorry mate, spec change out of our control - take it or leave it". Not particularly good for the customer of course, but it doesn't mean they can't take that attitude if they wanted to.
 
RockinNRollin said:
Legally; you're entitled to reject your order and get your deposit back in full (but that's it). Reality; you're very unlikely to do that given you've been waiting for your van, so you might be able to negotiate something in lieu, e.g. a free accessory or something, but that really would be a gesture of goodwill and in reality, if you've bought through DTD the dealer is probably able to make more profit by sticking it up for sale themselves a few k more than the DTD price and just say "sorry mate, spec change out of our control - take it or leave it". Not particularly good for the customer of course, but it doesn't mean they can't take that attitude if they wanted to.
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Yeah, with the Happy Camper offer you’re also getting three free services, the first MOT and a year’s insurance thrown in (subject to tracker) on top of the regular DTD discount. I am obviously hoping I get two sliders but in reality it’s probably still a great deal even if I only get one.
 
Not sure which side the single sliding window is but as long as it is kitchen side then I wouldn't worry.... Very important for steamy kettles and stocking my arm out with the ridge monkey so I can flip it without sending hot liquid fat all over the van.

We have the shower and often cold shower with it (using a pop up shower tent under the tailgate)... Painful but very refreshing.... Alternative is a usb rechargeable shower hose/head that you just drop into a collapsible bucket (or a full sink through your side window).... There are links in the description of our latest video just posted if anyone is interested.... We use that too as you can drop the end even into a river that way for a particularly refreshing shower... You will often here the screams coming from near our van.
 
markheathcote said:
Not sure which side the single sliding window is but as long as it is kitchen side then I wouldn't worry....
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Oceans and Coasts have always had an opening window by the kitchen as standard. It’s always been the sliding door one that’s been the optional extra when 2 haven’t been fitted as standard.
I’m not sure what is normal for a beach.
 
Interesting, we've never opened the cooker side slider, but often use the door side one. Maybe it's because we try and park with the door on the shelter side so the wind doesn't blow the rain in

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