The Volkswagen Grand California 600 represents VW's entry into the motorhome market, bringing factory build quality to a segment typically dominated by aftermarket converters. Built on the proven Crafter van platform at exactly 5.98 metres length with a high roof, the Grand California offers genuine standing height throughout and motorhome-style accommodation while remaining driveable on a standard car licence at 3,500kg.
What sets the Grand California apart is its proper motorhome specification in a compact package. The fixed transverse double bed measures 1.93m x 1.36m and sits permanently made up at the rear, elevated on a platform that provides massive storage underneath. Unlike pop-top campervans where you fold away beds each morning, the Grand California is always ready. Climb up to the comfortable mattress fitted on a sprung base, and you'll find reading lights, USB charging points, and proper headroom even when sitting up.
The full bathroom is the Grand California's defining feature. Accessed via a sliding door, it features a Thetford cassette toilet, fold-away basin with tap, shower with curtain, and generous storage for toiletries. The shower works from a 110-litre fresh water tank with hot water supplied by the diesel heating system. Having a proper toilet and shower on board transforms the camping experience, offering independence from campsite facilities and opening up wild camping possibilities.
The kitchen runs along the nearside and features a two-burner gas hob, deep stainless steel sink, and large compressor fridge with drawer access for easy loading. The L-shaped layout provides good worktop space for food preparation, while soft-close cupboards and drawers offer ample storage for provisions. Two extendable side panels create additional workspace when needed. The central dinette seats four on comfortable bench seating that faces a removable table, with swivelling cab seats completing the sociable lounge area.
This competition vehicle is finished in Metallic Silver with two-tone paint scheme and includes the optional overcab bed – perfect for families. This additional sleeping area accommodates two children and easily pulls out on runners when needed. The 163PS 2.0-litre diesel engine paired with 8-speed automatic transmission makes the Grand California refined and effortless to drive despite its size. Standard specification includes cruise control, air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, parking sensors, and VW's comprehensive safety systems.
This is the core factory specification that makes the VW Grand California 600 ready for touring from day one. It covers the everyday essentials you rely on, from the base vehicle to the complete living setup.
Standard equipment includes:
Comprehensive VW Specification
VW Crafter Base Vehicle: 163PS 2.0 TDI diesel, 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, 3,500kg GVW
Cab Equipment: Driver and passenger swivel seats with armrests and lumbar support, cruise control, air conditioning, electric windows and heated mirrors, multifunction steering wheel, 10.4-inch Discover Media touchscreen with navigation, DAB radio, Bluetooth, USB ports
Living Area: Central dinette with facing bench seats and removable table, panoramic roof skylight, overhead lockers throughout, LED lighting, concealed storage units
Kitchen: Dual-burner gas hob, combined oven/grill, drawer-mounted fridge, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, full-height storage units with soft-close doors
Bathroom: Enclosed rear washroom with swivel-bowl cassette toilet, vanity unit with hot and cold mixer tap, overhead shower, heated towel rail, mirror cabinet
Sleeping: Electric transverse double bed (1,940mm × 1,400mm) with slatted base and pocket-sprung mattress, optional overcab bed (2,000mm × 1,500mm)
Climate Control: Diesel-powered blown-air heating system with multiple outlets, hot water via diesel boiler, insulated floor and roof panels
Water System: 96-litre fresh water tank, 85-litre grey water tank, onboard water pump with pressure system
Electrical: 95Ah leisure battery, 240V electrical system with external hook-up point and 13A sockets, 12V sockets throughout
Exterior: Thermo-insulated entrance door with flyscreen and blackout blind, roof-mounted awning, bike rack preparation, large rear storage garage with external access
Safety: Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Hill Start Assist, Crosswind Assist, reversing camera with rear parking sensors
Premium Options on This Vehicle
Overcab Sleeping Area (£2,628): Pull-out double bed above cab suitable for two children or one adult, transforms vehicle into genuine 4-berth
Two-Tone Metallic Paint (£2,994): Metallic Silver body with contrasting darker grey lower panels
Wind-Out Awning (£972): Extends from side of vehicle to create additional sheltered outdoor living space
Roof-Mounted Air Conditioning Unit (£2,244): Supplementary cooling system for hot weather camping
LED Headlights (£710): Improved night visibility
Heated Front Seats (£240): Electric heating elements in driver and passenger seats
Reversing Camera (£534): Rear-view camera with dynamic gridlines
Total Optional Equipment Value: £8,322
Premium VW Styling
The Grand California 600 presents an imposing yet sophisticated silhouette. Based on the third-generation Crafter van, it features VW's latest corporate styling with bold grille, swept-back headlights, and clean body sides. The high roof provides standing height throughout while maintaining reasonable overall height of 2.97 metres – low enough for most car park barriers.
Finished in elegant Metallic Silver with contrasting darker grey lower panels, this two-tone paint scheme (a £2,994 option) adds visual interest and emphasises the Grand California's substantial proportions. The effect is premium and purposeful without being ostentatious. Large side windows flood the interior with natural light, while the sliding side door (unfortunately on the offside in UK models) provides easy access to the living space.
At the rear, twin opening doors with windows provide access to the massive storage area beneath the bed and allow cross-ventilation on warm days. The external gas locker, mains hook-up, and fresh/waste water access points are all sensibly positioned and easy to reach. Optional extras on this vehicle include an awning that extends from the side, perfect for creating additional outdoor living space at campsites.
Motorhome Comfort in Compact Form
The Grand California 600's living space reflects its motorhome aspirations. The central dinette provides comfortable seating for four adults with proper upholstered bench seats facing each other across a substantial removable table. Unlike cramped campervan conversions, there's genuine elbow room here. The table height is perfect for meals or working on a laptop, and it lifts out completely when you want to create a more open lounge area.
The cab seats swivel 180 degrees (without needing to open the doors – a thoughtful touch) to join the lounge arrangement, though in practice you'll usually leave them facing forward as the rear bench seating is so comfortable. Overhead lockers run the full length of both sides, providing extensive storage that doesn't intrude on the living space. A large panoramic skylight in the roof floods the area with natural light and opens for ventilation.
Heating is via a Truma diesel system with hot air distributed throughout via ducted outlets. Controls are accessible from the dinette area, and the system can be operated via your smartphone when you're approaching the vehicle. On cold mornings, you can have the Grand California warm and welcoming before you even get out of bed at home. The large side windows have concertina blinds and fly screens, while roller blinds separate the cab from the living area for privacy and heat retention.
Always-Ready Accommodation
The Grand California 600's fixed rear bed is its strongest selling point for many buyers. Measuring 1.93m x 1.36m, it's a genuine double that will accommodate most couples comfortably. The mattress sits on a sprung slatted base providing proper support – this is far more comfortable than the typical campervan cushion conversion. You climb up to the bed via a sturdy integrated step, and once there you'll find generous headroom even when sitting up reading.
The bed area feels like a proper bedroom rather than a converted space. There are reading lights on both sides, USB charging points, a large rooflight with blind and flyscreen for ventilation, and the windows in the rear doors provide cross-ventilation on warm nights. The mattress shape is slightly pinched at the corners to accommodate the wheel arches, but this is barely noticeable in use. Below the bed, the storage space is simply enormous – perfect for bulky items like chairs, awnings, or outdoor equipment.
This competition vehicle includes the optional overcab bed (£2,628), which transforms the Grand California into a family-friendly 4-berth. The bed pulls out easily on runners above the cab, creating a sleeping area suitable for two children or one adult. It's well-lit with LED strips, has its own reading lights and USB points, and feels surprisingly spacious once you're up there. The access ladder is sturdy and reassuring even for younger children.
Proper Cooking Facilities
The Grand California 600's kitchen runs along the nearside and demonstrates VW's motorhome ambitions. The L-shaped layout provides significantly more workspace than typical campervan galleys, with solid surface worktops that extend via two flip-out side panels when extra space is needed for food preparation. This is a kitchen where you can actually cook proper meals rather than just heating things up.
The two-burner gas hob features electric ignition and a glass lid that creates additional worktop space when closed. The burners are powerful and well-spaced, allowing you to use large pans without them interfering with each other. The deep stainless steel sink has a good-sized drainer area and a mixer tap that draws from the 110-litre fresh water tank. An extending tap makes washing larger items or filling kettles easier.
The compressor fridge is a generous size and cleverly designed with drawer-style access from inside. This makes it easy to see and reach everything without having to crouch down or delve into a top-loading unit. The fridge runs on 12V, 230V, or gas, and maintains temperature effectively even in hot weather.
Game-Changing Full Bathroom
The full bathroom is what fundamentally separates the Grand California 600 from pop-top campervans. Accessed via a sliding door between the kitchen and bedroom areas, it's a proper enclosed space offering genuine privacy and convenience. Having this facility on board transforms the camping experience, offering independence from campsite facilities and opening up wild camping possibilities that simply aren't practical without your own toilet.
The Thetford cassette toilet is a proven design that's easy to empty and maintain. It sits at the back of the bathroom, positioned for comfortable use with adequate knee room. The fold-away basin with mixer tap is ingeniously designed – it folds up against the wall when not needed, creating more space in the compact bathroom. The tap draws hot water from the diesel heating system's integrated boiler, so you can wash your hands in comfort even on cold mornings.
The shower uses the same hot water supply and features a extending shower head on a flexible hose. A curtain provides splash protection, and there's a floor drain to take water directly to the 90-litre waste tank. The shower is genuinely usable rather than a token gesture – the 110-litre fresh water capacity allows for a couple of decent showers between fills.
Opposite the kitchen is the washroom area. It’s compact, but it’s properly kitted out for real touring: a cassette toilet, a fixed basin, and a separate shower setup that’s ideal for rinsing off sandy feet, salty hair, or the day’s mud and mileage.It’s one of those features that changes how you use the van without you even realising at first.
You’re not constantly planning around campsites or public facilities. You can stop where you want, stay a little longer, and keep the day running on your terms.
Motorhome Layout That Makes Sense
The Grand California 600's layout is logical and well thought out. You enter via the offside sliding door into the central living area. To your left is the kitchen galley, straight ahead is the dinette seating area, and to your right through a sliding door is the bathroom. Beyond the bathroom at the rear is the fixed double bed on its elevated platform. The clear aisle between the cab seats allows easy access from front to back without climbing over furniture. The high roof throughout means you can walk normally rather than adopting the hunched posture required in many campervans. At 1.9m internal height, even tall occupants have adequate headroom.
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