The harshest winter is coming in Spain, temperatures begin to drop drastically and storms accompany weekend getaways. It seems that the atmosphere is anything but friendly to hit the road and enjoy a trip on wheels. However, the camper can also be our ally in this tougher season . Fans of outdoor sports do not understand degrees, they always find a reason to get in touch with nature and the snow is part of that illusion for the end of the year and the beginning of the next. In order to show that campers are also for winter, we tested a Volkswagen California Ocean during a weekend in Sierra Nevada .
The Andalusian ski resort opened its slopes on the last Saturday in November, but few knew about this opening. Hence, we could enjoy a fairly relaxed day, without queues and with little stress in terms of crowds. But step by step, it was time to get there first. Leaving Madrid cost little thanks to the agility and ease of driving of the camperized model of the Volkswagen T6.1 , updated in equipment and few aesthetic changes. The evolution of the most iconic van in the camper segment leaves us in front of a steering wheel more touring than ever, even in the driving position. Something that also translates into a contained consumption taking into account its weight and the motorization of the unit tested, a 2.0 TDI of 198 hp with 7-speed DSG automatic transmission .
Before spending the night at Camping Las Lomas, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, we decided to make a stop in Granada . Thanks to its height limited to 1.90 meters, with the lift roof closed, we found parking quickly and the blinds included in the windows gave us the necessary security to leave the California with everything inside. After a day of tourism, we headed to camp and, contrary to what would happen in summer, the camper in winter will force you to go through a campsite if you want to shower and go to the bathroom with dignity. We tell you more in the gallery.
