California Dreamin’

Sleeping under the stars in our VW California makes for a good night’s sleep,
according to sleep expert Sammy Margo.

Sammy Margo walking around a parked VW California.

After testing the Volkswagen California, independent sleep expert, Sammy Margo, concluded that a night under the stars in our campervan could be the answer to a good night’s sleep.

She determined that the California excelled in comfort, temperature control and mattress firmness, providing a haven for a deep slumber that ensures adventurers woke up ready for their next excursion.

Margo said: “After a day of adventuring, the last thing anyone wants is to go back to a bed that's uncomfortable and unsupportive. What’s really needed is a great night’s sleep, to ensure that you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to get exploring again – you certainly don’t want a holiday ruined because of backache and a bad night’s sleep!

Volkswagen California’s bed and mattress offers outstanding support and comfort
Sammy Margo
Independent sleep expert

“Thankfully, the Volkswagen California’s bed and mattress, while practical and able to fold-away for travel, offers outstanding support and comfort, to allow holidaygoers to get on with their adventures stress- and pain-free!”

Additionally, Margo also discovered that camping had an array of benefits to sleep. Being in nature, physical exercise such as hiking and exploring, and blocking out artificial lights and devices, allowed campers to synchronise with their natural circadian rhythm.

Margo’s top tips for getting a restful sleep in the California

Fresh air: Get plenty of fresh air and daylight exposure, which allows you to set your circadian rhythm and allow for a better night’s sleep.

Nature: Being at one with nature has a calming effect and reduces cortisol, aiding restful sleep.

Make a home from home: Taking your own duvet, pillows and blankets makes a huge difference. The familiar feel, smell and texture can make you feel more at home and help to give you a more restful night’s sleep.

Take your own props: Remember to take your eye mask, ear plugs and favourite calming fragrance (mine being lavender) so that you can make the most comfortable space and minimise disturbances.

Pace yourself: With our busy stressful lives, the Volkswagen California allows you to be free and go at your own pace. Get into a flow which can have a positive impact on your life, productivity, and well-being.

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California Dreamin’ on the perfect mattress

The Volkswagen California 6.1 is the perfect travel and leisure campervan. It boasts high quality interior fittings and two medium-firm mattresses, which enhance circulation, reduce back pain and aid muscle fatigue recovery – all of which are essential to adventurers.

Downstairs, the sleeping area easily transforms from a two-seater bench into a spacious two-person bed, while the high-density polyurethane foam mattress with memory foam topper offers expectational support and temperature control.

Upstairs, explorers will find a fully sprung loft bed with flexible springs which adapts to the person to optimise sleep comfort.

More information about the Volkswagen California can be found here.