Collecting your brand‑new Volkswagen T7 California should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But with so many features, accessories and hidden bits included with the van, it’s easy to miss something during handover.

This page is a Work In Progress community checklist designed to help new owners know what to expect on collection day. If you spot anything missing, outdated or incorrect, please leave a comment or send an update so we can keep improving it for everyone.

  1. Vehicle Keys – Typically two keys but could be four keys if you’ve chosen the optional extra.
  2. Thule Awning Caps – Small but important, these protect the awning mount points if you ever take the awning off the van.
  3. Water Fill Spout – Used for filling the onboard fresh‑water tank cleanly.
  4. Rear Shower – Hose and connector for the external shower point.
  5. Floor Luggage Points (Red) x4 – Clip‑in tie‑down points for securing cargo in the rear.
  6. First Aid Kit
  7. Charging Cable – For eHybrid models — Type 2 cable for public or home charging.
  8. Vent Inserts for front windows – Ventilation pieces for secure airflow when parked overnight.
  9. Fly Screens – Typically for the sliding door windows.
  10. Front Window Covers – Thermal blackout covers for privacy and insulation.
  11.  Safety Net for Upper Bed – Stops kids or gear from falling from the pop‑top bed.
  12. Table in the Boot – The classic California removable table stored in the tailgate.
  13. Folding Chairs – Usually two, stored neatly inside the tailgate.
  14. Gas Connector – Adapter for connecting to the gas bottle.
  15. Door Bin Holders – Small removable storage bins for the front doors.
  16. Small Table – Mounted near the kitchen on the outside
  17. Awning Keys – Small keys used to lock/unlock the Thule awning.

Help Us Build the Ultimate T7 California Checklist

This guide is actively evolving, and the T7 is still new enough that owners are discovering differences between trims, markets and build dates.

If you’ve collected your van and received something not listed here or if something on this list wasn’t included for you, please share your experience so we can update the guide.

Together we can build the most accurate, helpful reference for every new T7 California owner.