Van Conversion VW Caddy Maxi Start to Finish - The Fish Locker
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4:56 James looking the right little builder. Stood there with his hands in his pockets. Hope he sent you an invoice for the work 🤣🤣
I paid him in cookies. 😉👍🏻
@@thefishlockerworkshop He did such a great job, I think he deserves a Hula Hoop bonus
You look a great dad 👍
I just do my best.
@@thefishlockerworkshop That’s all any of us can do. Time is far more valuable than any money.
Looking good Glad you had a Junior Shark helping out
Best Regards Martin King
He was very helpful. 😉👍🏻
James is a credit to you! What a star.
He makes us so proud. 💙
"Even with the 'help' of James"! haha
He was very helpful. 👍🏻
I like the simplicity, and that it can be used for work and camping❤
Haha the help key . Is there owt you can't do john lad? I bet its warm and toasty in there. Brilliant and inspiring. Nice one mate 👍 also good lad James helping the owld fella out🤣
Jack of all trades mate. 😉
@@thefishlockerworkshop I'm the other half of the saying..master of nowt 🐟
Brilliant John,my Dad has a Peugeot Partner, he's done it all out with a bed and is off to Spain in January (fingers crossed)......he's only 73.
A good friend of mine has done exactly the same. Got himself a Partner van to convert and he’s in his 70’s too.
Nice job , John. Extra points to James for his awesome hat. Have a great weekend my friend. 👍
Thanks Charlie. 😊👍🏻
Money very well spent. looks great especially James’s hidden gem
I’m glad I made the effort rather than just paid someone. 👍🏻
It’s amazing how you clicked your fingers and those seats vanished! 😂
🤣 on first glance I actually thought you were a ventriloquist and your son was a puppet 😂🤣..they way he is just sat like a wooden doll.
Great job, all you need now is a single fold up bunk for James on the right hand side so it allows for all 3 of you to camp out in the van.
Oh boy now you have done next you'll need a bed, kitchen, bathroom and so on. It looks like it's going to be fish locker van life!🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nice job on the work so far!👍👍😁
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Cracking job there bud
Brilliant video and I love the relationship between you and your little one 😍
He is my favourite little man. 😊
Great job on the van...and another great video. I am never as happy as I am when sitting down with a cup of coffee and watching your videos...keep on rolling👍🐟🐟
Thank you very much, I’m really glad that you enjoyed them. 😊👍🏻
John, you and James did a fantastic job but, where's the Chinese diesel heater? Get yourself a hard top roof top tent and an awning and you'll have a great weekend away vehicle.
We have got some great trips planned. 😊👍🏻
My dad did a complete camper van conversion to a Leyland Sherpa van and then drove with my mum and me to the North Cape in Norway in the van in 1982 fishing along the way. He wasn’t usually adventurous but the experience was amazing! Loved what you did here and really hope you, James and Hannah have great times in it.
That’s insane.. long time follower of the channel and I bought a caddy maxi yesterday..
Very nice vehicles. 👍🏻
This is So weird!... I drove down to Newquay yesterday to view a flat by Fistral...got the flat. The next job was to buy a decent van for my stonemasonry business; have bought a VW CADDY MAXI today and just got back with it. Having a cuppa , unwinding from the drive and watching some CZcams, and the first vid I see is this- from my fave CZcams channel! That is a lovely maxi you have, mine is 'shocking blue', an ex British gas van, but it's clean and tidy. I got it for the same reason as you - if I want to kip in the back after a fishing trip or if I work away then I can. I need to get a ply lining kit, but will also get the same materials as you did and repeat your process. So thanks very much for sharing the process, Im looking forward to insulating mine over xmas, ready for my move to newquay in Jan! Cheers.
A mate of mine has an ex BG blue caddy. He loves it. 👍🏻🚚
Ever consider doing a bare john boat conversion to a "Bass boat" l'm certain you'll make your money back when you sell the finished boat. CZcams watchers love these bass boat conversion videos.
Bass boats aren’t very popular here in the U.K.
Great video John, I’m now on my third van conversion which is now a transit mk 8. I would recommend for just to buy a power oak or the likes of that which is a dedicated power bank, it will give you all the power you need inside and outside of the van. The laborious task of running cables etc is taken away by a portable facility which as I said can be used anywhere including the boat. Another thing to consider is a diesel heater and again these can be a compact unit and transferable to boat, van and house or garage. I’ve been an avid follower for a number of years and love the content you give, maybe my turn to assist you. Take care and stay safe… oh don’t forget the co2 monitor for inside the van.
Best wishes Angus
Send me a PM to the Fishlocker mate. 👍🏻
@@TheFishLocker Angus your a top bloke Iv never heard of this power Oak I think I need one too
Ty for info
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Father son picture on the thumbnail sold it !
Tell James I have a Jeep he can work on next!!
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James has become a big boy now look at him helping his father this is so wholesome.
Easily been my favorite camper conversion video so far, so straight forward and that price breakdown at the end makes me realise how doable this kind of conversion actually is! Really motivated to do my own sometime soon!
Hi John
I'm from South Africa and must compliment you for an easy to follow instruction of how to install all the materials.
Ya did a great job on that fairplay to ya
Great job, great to see your nipper helping out. That’s the van I would have gone for.
He is so much help. 🤣
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Mike&jan!.
Merry Christmas to you both. 💙
Crackin' job John - and well done James!
Cheers Mike.
well done john great little project job well done
Cheers Barry. 😊
When James was stood in the back I thought you was converting a hi-top VW Sprinter ….😂
You did a good job. Great you involved wee James. Too many young lads in the last few decades are not being taught life skills by their dads.
Fair play to both you and James on a job well done.she is like a brand new van.will be cozy on those winter nights fishing.well done.
The difference it has made on sound and warmth is incredible.
You do nice work very neat and tidy.
Thank you. 😊👍🏻
Love the video van life is fun you will love it
James putting in the graft, you're not a bad helper John. Lovely job lads 👍
Nice job John and James, don't know how you find the time as well as appearing on TV, I saw you john!!! 😉
Love the idea of a work van camper van idea
Wow what a difference that made looks great 👍🏻 😎👍🏻🎣🌊🐟🏕
As an upholsterer myself, you did a very good job indeed. Well done.
Thank you very much. It was a learning curve but I enjoyed it. 😊👍🏻
Nice job John. Nice to see James helping out hope you paid him well . Did notice me didn't have any hola hoops , has the shop run out. Can see you having some good times out .James'.
No but he did work his way through a pack of choc chip cookies
About to buy my own caddyMaxi to convert to a camper and this is the most useful video I’ve come across yet! Thanks a lot 👍🏻
I’ve done a few caddy campers, great vans to do, I’ve post a couple of vids check them out
Looking good, John!
Thank you. 😊👍🏻
Ideal height assistant there. Well played!
The van looked great after you done it well done for being able to start and finish it as I do know some people can start but can’t finish, hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed watching you do it till the next one take care
We are looking forward to doing some overnighters in it. 😊👍🏻
Excellent Job ... note the Thermal Wrap is also good to insulate single skin garage Doors ( on a budget) ....
Good build 👏 I done a t4 a few years ago . Still got him
Coming in to garage for a refit this coming year . The way you done your panels is spot on
Easy to make small modifications .
Which you will do lol I think you will love the vw lifestyle
I promise you will have a bigger vw shortly lol 😆
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Still need to insulate the back doors windows
- For those I will make detachable pads.
Great Vlog very informative 😁👍🏻
Lovely to see you work with your young son
Really enjoyed watching that👍Thanks for sharing the video🤟
My pleasure. 😊🚚
That was great and didn't seem to complicated at all. And not to expensive as well. Look forward to seeing you and James camping with it. All you need to do now is give the van a name lol all the best mate tight lines 🎣🎣🎣
The main thing is prep and planning. Most jobs no matter how daunting can be straight forward if you take the time to plan properly. 😊👍🏻 Tight lines mate and best wishes to your family.
That’s exactly what I’m planning on getting for when I retire next year. Nowt too fancy, just somewhere I can get my head down.
This is a cool project, my parents have been brainstorming the same thing (but with a small American School Bus)
Now that would be a wonderful project. 😊
Great job there John.
Funny how your channel keeps popping into my life for different reasons, first i found you when watching fishing videos in Cornish seas (I'm a Falmouth lad originally but moved away back in 93,) Then i found you again when you did a collab with Haze, and now as i'm planning a van build project, here you are again. PS i think your other half may have been pals with my younger sister in School. :)
Good job looks tidy and you made it look easy
You made that look easy mate well. It was only short the bloopers you had to of caught the fingers or banged the head at some stage 🤣🤣
Very handy lad bravo 🙌🏻
Cheers bud. 👍🏻
good stuff you be lost without the van great for the fishing and boat gear enjoyed it
Excellent, really helpful having the price breakdown. Thanks!
Professional job 👍
😬👍🏻 Not just a pretty face mate.
if you still have the old bulkhead part, trim it down on the edge , sand it and you can cover the gap and make a new pillar from it
Done a great job John 👍
Cheers mate. I enjoyed that trawling video, I have been trying to do something similar myself. I was planning on building a commercial fishing playlist but I have been asked to sit on the CIFCA and need to be careful about what I film atm.
@@thefishlockerworkshop thanks mate , just filmed another trawling video last night ... very hard to film as a lot going on , and yeah be nice to see you do one too ! My channels only just started so I'm trying to mix It up a little 👍
@@bailiwickfishing1295 - It made me smile remembering back when I was younger on the boats. You’re right there’s a lot going on and not much foot space on them smaller boats is there. Look forward to the new vid. 👍🏻
You've done a great job and you've been smart too. The panels installation, you kept, will autorize you to modify the van as you want in the future. Once again great job mate!👍👏👏
That was the big thing, this will be a constant revolving project. 👍🏻
@@thefishlockerworkshop I second both comments
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I think you already have the vw bug lol
Get a good diesel heater for it, fantastic for winter camping fishing trips 👍
I was just going to take my good lady to keep me warm. 🤣
@@thefishlockerworkshop honestly that won’t cut it 😂 been there and we have 2 dogs to cuddle it was still Baltic.
I’m in absolute awe at what you did here well thought out, well done on this project
Great Video, planning to build a camper van to pull around the boat myself and this was great help!
Awesome job. From pounds to dollars, that’s such a great cost effective improvement. There’s probably a light bar or a brush guard for your van that you could have bough for 5x what you listed…….this is functional and practical. And good job James, keep helping out, pay attention and you’ll learn all you need to know in life.
I have definitely saved myself 3x the cost in doing it myself but also I have enjoyed the project. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas. 😊
Great video pal VW ah iv had em 30 year they were once great but now 50/50 iv got a t5 dsg at the moment had it from new.I'v watched all you're videos from day one great content
Thanks very much. I can’t wait to get out and camp in the van.
I’ve been thinking of doing my transit connect the same way. Met a great guy while fishing on Friday night. He does up camper vans and has agreed to supply the materials as he buys it in bulk at cost and has a lot of cut end that will do my job.
Your video has inspired me to get on with the fit. Your van looks great now John.
Thanks.
What a winner. Sounds like a great bloke to bump into. 👍🏻👍🏻🚚
The van looks grate well done
Great Job on the conversion, looks very professional
You are very handy John
I like to do things myself. 👍🏻
That was the best rolling out of insulation I’ve ever seen👍
Excellent vid and information.
Thank you Norman. 👍🏻
Hi mate I'm currently restoring a Bedford rascal romahome look forward to seeing more videos on this
Best of luck with your project bud. 👍🏻
Hello again from Oz, great work again John, as usual your attention to detail has proved to be a winner. I look forward to seeing any more modifications to the van.
Tight lines mate.
This will be a constantly evolving project George. I’m just in the process of making James a bed in it.
@@thefishlockerworkshop Don't make it too comfy John or you may lose your van ha ha.
An amazing job John. Makes me wonder if if there is anything you can't do if you put your mind to it. Fabulous breakdown of what you were doing step by step with your own amazing, captivating commentary. I hope you have been getting & continue getting, great use & enjoyment from your van. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Absolutely cracking job there john and some bloody important points like the ppe and the insulation tips.
Interesting video John! Good job done there. Great to see James helping out too, especially since he can stand upright in the van & you can't! Guesing the Towbar will be next unless you have already sorted that one! Stay safe & well. 👍👍
Already got one on mate.
Good on you fella no time like family time
Nice work, great to see other people converting caddys!
Nice video, well presented, very enjoyable. I hail from Beverley and lived in Hull for a bit, now living Surrey. I used to fish the east coat and Spurn a lot, also off the boats Bridlington and Whitby, many many happy memories. Your accent sounds very familiar to me. Anyway, good luck with the channel and tight lines.
Nice job on the van you and James did a fantastic job.
He is such a helpful lad isn’t he. 😊👍🏻
Brilliant! I've been thinking of doing this so I can tour the USA. I like the idea of doing it myself and no hotel fees! Plus if you stay in camping grounds you have the opportunity to meet new friends! Thank you for the info. Love this new channel!
not looking to convert a van or even own one but a interesting video none the less
Thank you.
Great job John, looks fabulous. Great hat James, really cool.
Well done! Can't wait for some new videos of your van camping adventures!
As soon as I’ve built the bed for James we’ll be out and about in her.
Superb! Van looks great mate!
I plan on moving to the UK from the US in about 2 years. This is the make/model van I am going to buy and do something very similar to. Great job.
Brilliant video, 👏 and the cost very reasonable 👍.
Cracking job, about to do my SWB, also will be a working van. Love the reduced buk head too.
A man of many talents, the van looks great, well done 👍
Really informative and something I would like to do , as an artist I’d like to use the space for canvases and to occasionally sleep over at site. Thanks for the breakdown of costs.
Enjoyed that , thanks.
Cheers bud, I like a good winter project. 👍🏻
Really tidy job. Looks great.