Collection: VW California T5, T6 & T6.1 Accessories

Over 20 years of VW California – from T5 to T6.1

The VW T5 California marked the beginning of a new era in 2003 and helped shape the compact campervan for more than two decades. Following the T5 and its facelift came the VW T6 California and finally the VW T6.1 California, before this long-running generation was succeeded by the new VW T7 California.

Throughout these generations, the California was continuously developed both technically and visually. The basic concept, however, remained remarkably consistent: a compact campervan suitable for everyday driving while providing sleeping space, storage and, depending on the version, a fully integrated camping kitchen.

This combination has made the VW California synonymous with modern vanlife for many travellers.

Even after the introduction of the latest California generation, T5, T6 and T6.1 models remain popular campervans. 50°Nord therefore offers an extensive range of accessories for these California generations.

Accessories for VW California T5, T6 and T6.1

Whether you're heading away for a weekend, a summer holiday or a longer road trip, the right VW California accessories can help you make even better use of the available space.

50°Nord develops practical solutions for extending the sleeping area, heating the pop-top, creating additional storage and showering inside the campervan, as well as specialist camping accessories.

Our products take into account the differences between the VW T5 California, VW T6 California and VW T6.1 California and their various configurations.

As not every accessory fits every generation and version, detailed vehicle compatibility can be found on the relevant product page.

VW T5 California accessories

Introduced in 2003, the VW T5 California laid the foundations for more than two decades of this successful California generation. Many T5 Californias are still travelling across Europe today, making practical accessories a great way to adapt this proven campervan to your own style of travelling.

50°Nord offers a wide range of VW T5 California accessories. These include our sleeping board for additional space and comfort in the pop-top, window bags and storage boxes, a mobile campervan shower, mosquito nets and rear tents.

Solutions are available for different T5 California configurations. For vehicle-specific products, always check the model, year and compatibility information before ordering.

VW T6 California accessories

The VW T6 California further developed the successful concept of its predecessor, combining a fully equipped compact campervan with dimensions that remain practical for everyday driving.

50°Nord offers a wide range of accessories for the VW T6 California. Our sleeping board extends the usable area of the pop-top bed, while window bags and storage boxes help create additional storage. Campervan showers, mosquito nets, rear tents and other camping accessories add even more flexibility when travelling.

Many of our products are suitable across the T5, T6 and T6.1 generations. Other solutions differ depending on the vehicle version or interior. Check the relevant product page for exact compatibility.

VW T6.1 California accessories

The VW T6.1 California represents the final development stage of the California generation that began with the T5. Even after the introduction of the new T7 California, the T6.1 remains a popular campervan for travelling, everyday use and vanlife.

50°Nord offers practical VW T6.1 California accessories for improving sleeping comfort, storage and independence when travelling. These include sleeping solutions, window bags, storage boxes, campervan showers, mosquito nets, rear tents and other useful camping equipment.

For vehicle-specific products, check the compatibility information to ensure that the accessory is suitable for your T6.1 and its particular configuration.

Sleeping in the VW California pop top

The VW California pop top is one of the defining features of the campervan. It creates an additional sleeping area while retaining the compact dimensions that make the California practical for everyday use.

Our sleeping board makes the pop-top area even more versatile. It is designed for VW California T5, T6 and T6.1 models and significantly extends the usable sleeping area.

At the same time, it provides a convenient step when climbing into the upper bed and helps prevent your pillow from falling into the living area below.

This makes better use of the available space and adds practical comfort to the pop-top bed.

More storage with window bags and storage boxes

Good campervan storage is particularly valuable when space is limited.

50°Nord develops storage solutions that make efficient use of cupboards, recesses and areas of the vehicle that would otherwise remain unused.

Our VW California window bags turn the rear side-window areas into useful storage for clothes and camping equipment.

Storage boxes and other solutions help keep your equipment organised without unnecessarily taking up valuable living space.

Different versions are available depending on the VW California generation and vehicle configuration.

Campervan shower for VW California T5, T6 and T6.1

The VW California does not have a permanently installed bathroom.

The mobile 50°Nord campervan shower provides a flexible solution. When needed, it creates a private shower area inside the vehicle and can be packed away compactly afterwards.

This allows you to add shower facilities to your VW California without having to leave the campervan, giving you greater independence and privacy when travelling.

Mosquito nets for the VW California

On warm days and nights, keeping doors and windows open can make the campervan much more comfortable.

Suitable mosquito nets for the VW California allow fresh air into the vehicle while helping to keep mosquitoes and other insects outside. 50°Nord mosquito nets feature a patented magnetic zip, allowing you to pass through easily from either side.

For trips to northern regions, we also offer a particularly fine-mesh mosquito net designed to keep out even very small insects such as the biting midges commonly encountered in Scandinavia.

This makes mosquito protection a particularly useful addition for summer trips and adventures in northern Europe.

More space with a rear tent

A rear tent for the VW California creates additional sheltered space directly behind the vehicle.

Depending on how you travel, this extra area can be used for changing clothes, showering, cooking or simply as additional space at the campsite.

For a compact campervan such as the California, a rear tent is a practical way to temporarily increase the usable area without altering the permanent interior.

Keep your pop-top warmer with CaliHeat

The pop-top provides an additional and comfortable sleeping area, but on cooler nights temperatures upstairs can drop noticeably compared with the main living area.

CaliHeat helps direct warm air from the vehicle's auxiliary heater towards the upper sleeping area.

This makes CaliHeat particularly useful for anyone who uses their VW California beyond the summer months – whether travelling in spring, autumn or colder regions.

Check the relevant product page to find the CaliHeat version suitable for your VW California.

Accessories for California Beach, Coast and Ocean

The T5, T6 and T6.1 California were offered in different camping versions and specifications over the years.

Interior layouts, storage and individual vehicle details can therefore vary between generations and models. Not every accessory automatically fits every California.

For vehicle-specific 50°Nord products, the product description states which generation and version the accessory has been designed for.

Which accessories fit my VW California?

The main factors are the generation, model year and vehicle version.

First identify whether you have a VW T5 California, VW T6 California or VW T6.1 California and then check the compatibility information for the product you are interested in.

This makes it easy to find the right 50°Nord accessories for your California – from sleeping solutions and window bags to storage, campervan showers, mosquito nets, rear tents and other camping equipment.